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- Your Boss is a Jerk? 5 Top Ways to Tame the Tyrant Boss - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.When your boss is the office bully a very different picture emerges. It’s like dealing with a spoiled child who rants and raves knowing nobody will say anything for fear of risking the unemployment line. They act out because they can. They are insecure, compensating for little or no leadership, ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - Customizing Your NCAA 09 For Your Ultimate Xbox 360 Gaming Experience - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Brian KaldenbergThanks to the power of technology, you can customize everything, from your online avatar to your daily wardrobe – and yes, you can get the ultimate NCAA 09 experience for your Xbox 360. Thanks to development in the NCAA 09 game (which will be out soon), you can have better players, better ...
Views: 1718 - Deliberate Prosperity – No Cost Teleclass with Jeanna and Eva - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniHi! Jeanna here… Yes, this can happen to you, too I remember the first year I tripled my income. My bookkeeper sent me my company report and there it was in black in white. Not only did I make a huge leap in profits, I had finally broke through the six figure ceiling. Woo hoo! It felt ...
Views: 1718 - Help! My Self Help Book Didn't Work! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Sue KochHow dare they. You spend your hard earned money on those books engaging and enticing you with the exciting new joys and opportunities awaiting you, and then the author sends you off into the world without a magic genie to grant your every wish! Wouldn’t that be great? Well, that is not how ...
Views: 1718 - How to Make Choices from Your Authentic Self - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Bambi CorsoIn my field, I am often asked the question, “How do I learn to say “no” sometimes?” I believe the best way to answer this question is to get to the core of it, which I believe is to instead ask, “Am I making this choice based on approval, or from my authentic self?” Let me explain. At ...
Views: 1718(2 votes) - 5 Eco-Friendly Tips to Managing Business Waste - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangWaste is a dirty word, and it is negative for reason. Waste is bad for productivity, for the environment, and for profit. The more waste a business has, the more inefficiency it has to wade through on the way to profitability. Fortunately, managing business waste is not as unsanitary as it ...
Views: 1717 - Confusion in Life - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Vinod AnandConfusion in Life [Vinod Anand] In this world, you usually have two types of options. In Sanskrit the word dvividha means, two options. If you play around with this word, it also sounds as duvidha, which means confusion. The more options you have, the more confusion you face. For ...
Views: 1717 - Living your dream - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Angela Schulz-HenkeWhat are your goals for 2010? Use the power of transformation of this year! Your dreams define the quality of your life, if you are proactively creating dreams that are the expression of your heart and soul. If they are an expression of your heart and soul you have the compassion to reach ...
Views: 1717(3 votes) - Man in the mirror - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Clever ZuluMankind is the crown of God’s own creation, infinitely valuable. You are made in the image of God and after his own likeness, you are a freewill agent. You have God-like potential in you that become evident as you grow in his likeness through study and right thinking. Now, you are more than ...
Views: 1717(2 votes) - 5 Questions That Most People Ask About Security Systems - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2017 from Ron SpencerBe honest, do you really feel safe when you walk alone on the streets at night? Probably not! It's not your fault, or it doesn't label you as a coward. Times are such that you can't really take security for granted. You might have a beautiful house in a nice neighbourhood, but you can't really ...
Views: 1716 - Courage Is A Gift - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Gerri D Smith Copyright April, 2017 “ It is not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” Quote by - Epictetus, the 1st Century Greek Philosopher Courage is daring to be brave, enterprising, and bold in your professional or personal life. How often do you question your ...
Views: 1716 - Lighten Up! - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Vincent TreacyI have long believed in the power of the human mind to make the human body feel better and more relaxed. Very often in my radio broadcasting I have felt there was an overload in serious news. One guest on a podcast interview, Jim Bouchard, even said he believed that too much attention to the ...
Views: 1716 - Making Healthy Choices - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Joan JacobsMaking decisions is one of the most important aspects of our life journey and has a profound influence on the roads we take and what we encounter along the way. We can walk the roads of our life in elegance or pain. Decisions and choices direct us along the path of life and to a great extent ...
Views: 1716(2 votes) - Positive Affirmations, A Simple Guide by Ton Pascal - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Ton PascalAffirmations have been around since man found the use of language and there is no secret ritual to use them. There is nothing mystic about affirmations. This tool, if used correctly, can radically change your life. Here are the very basics elements of positive affirmations, positive thinking, ...
Views: 1716(1 vote) - The 3 Mistakes to Avoid for Better Longevity of the Refrigerator - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2017 from Ron SpencerBelieve it or not, we are all dependent on technology and mechanics with every step we take. Right from letting the toaster aid in a sumptuous breakfast to allowing the laptop help us with our work and all of this is something that curbs us from putting in manual labour or any kind. In any given ...
Views: 1716 - What Was I Born to Do? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This one simple, little question might leave you thinking about the answers for days. It might leave you questioning what your life has been about. For some, this question will lead you down a new path. The question is, “What Was I Born to Do?” There are many levels to this question. 1. ...
Views: 1716 - #Instant Gratification verses to Save Part 1 Written By Patricia Ross - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2014 from Patricia Rosshttp://www.selfgrowth.com/ http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/patricia_ross www.teenvoice.ws SHOP ONLINE TEEN VOICE STORE http://teenvoice.spreadshirt.com/ #We live in a new age of buying for our desires and wants. We as adults need to learn control and discipline because our children ...
Views: 1715 - Cell Phone Abuse. Are You A Victim? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2004 from Andrew LawrenceLike millions of others, you may be the victim of cell phone abuse. What is cell phone abuse? Let's say you're in a public place trying to concentrate on something or having a face-to-face conversation or just enjoying a peaceful moment when a stranger 5-10 feet away starts talking on his or her ...
Views: 1715 - Stress-free Grocery Shopping with Young Children and Babies - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Ali Raza GhauriGrocery shopping is an activity that can be quite challenging with young children. The store is full of stimulation that can be overwhelming to your child. Parents are often in a hurry, to load up their carts with the necessary staples, pay and get home. Here are some tips and ideas that will ...
Views: 1715(2 votes) - Transformation - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Transformation takes place many times a day. Think of it as a hat that you wear and how many times you change the hat when you play a different role. We transform our thought process to conform to whom we are speaking with, our surroundings, etc. As we grow, our self-image, ...
Views: 1715 - The Big Fat Lie...About "Trying Harder" - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2003 from Jill Ammon-WexlerYou've been searching for self improvement or personal development. To increase your self esteem, achieve personal growth, have more happiness in your life...or perhaps reach an important goal. Maybe you're even working with a personal success coach. You're on a meaningful quest! But if ...
Views: 1714(1 vote) - The Introvert's Holiday Survival Plan - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2002 from Susan DunnIf you're an introvert (about 10% of the population), the holidays can be a stressful time. Here are some things to keep in mind to make it more enjoyable for yourself. 1. Be sure and plan plenty of time for extra rest and time alone for recharging your batteries. 2. Don't accept every party ...
Views: 1714 - Buddhist study: Guidelines for being a good person part 3 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe Buddhist “Guidelines for Being a Good Person” was written by ancient Chinese sages. There will be eight parts to this study so if you have not yet subscribed to the column here please take a moment to do so. Just find the subscribe button near the author's photo and click it, no spam will ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - The Diet Gurus--What Do They Agree On? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Julie SimonThere is always much debate surrounding the issue of diet and among the experts, there is still quite a bit of disagreement. Are starchy carbohydrates like potatoes and corn okay to eat or should we limit them? Should we follow high-protein or low-to-moderate protein eating plans? Is it wise to ...
Views: 1713 - An Ideal Life - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2016 from Womens Recreation, Inc.At some point in our lives we seek answers to various questions. Rest assured in the knowledge of who you are and what you are made of which lies in your soul. Here are some questions, to name a few: What is my purpose in life? What was I born to do? Where am I supposed to be in this vast ...
Views: 1712 - Are You Using The Slushie Machine In The Right Way? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2017 from Ron SpencerSlushie cocktails are a rage today - so much so that you might as well find it impossible to imagine birthday parties or big get-togethers without the slushie corners around. Now, since the slushie machines come in a variety of configurations – thanks to the different brands of devices ...
Views: 1712 - Designing Your Future - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Leslie SannAs human beings, we are often pushed by what we perceive as our issues. Equally important, we are also pulled forward by our dreams, visions and inspirations. Often, we tend to focus on our issues due to their pressure, and don't invest in the process of creation. Without asking the question: ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - SUCCESS — What Is Your Success Profile? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2004 from James ClaytonWhat is your success profile? The following questions are designed to assist you in getting you to know yourself a whole lot better. Only then will we'll talk about success — and how to make it happen! The first five questions are from Dr. Robert Schuller’s many books about possibility ...
Views: 1711 - 11 Letters That Will Make A Difference - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Noah St JohnI grew up poor in a wealthy neighborhood and since then I always yearned to be successful. To find out how I could manage it, I understand quite a number of books that talked about how we could be more successful. I conformed to what those books told me, but the results were not like what the ...
Views: 1710(1 vote) - ACoAs’ Need for REVENGE - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Donna TorbicoMAKE THEM SUFFER ! The same way they made me suffer! This post, of course, is about those of us raised in a variety of abusive, dysfunctional families & communities AS CHILDREN a. External CAUSES - Growing up, our parents & other adults: • blamed us unfairly, for all kinds of things ...
Views: 1710 - Keeping Calm in the Storm - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanThere are events in our lives that can quickly become chaotic and even catastrophic if we do not put our emotions and actions into check. As an example, imagine if firefighters arrived at a major apartment fire and instead of putting out the fire, began running around with their hands in the air ...
Views: 1710(1 vote) - Leadership’s profile - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Juliette NibbsHello all, Here's an article that i once wrote thinking about my own state in life. Our life is our own and to be honest it has to do with us leading our self in the right direction. We could also believe that everyone is the leader of their own life. No one can tell a person how to adjust ...
Views: 1710(2 votes) - Using NLP & Hypnotherapy to Increase Motivation - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Matthew FergusonSometimes we find ourselves low in motivation. The causes can be varied from having to do a simple task that we find boring to embarking on a new stage in our lives that we find challenging. Whatever the task, big or small, we need to get on with it! The task will be done quicker, better and ...
Views: 1710 - You make me want to be a better man - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling Readers, Jack Nicholson’s character ‘Melvin Udal’ famously said to Helen Hunt’s character Carol Connelly in the movie, ’As Good as it Gets‘: “You make me want to be a better man.” The scene, the dialogue, the impact lingers fresh even today. And I wonder who are those ...
Views: 1710 - Overcome Life's Challenges By Enlisting These Four Archetypes - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comDid you know that we each have within us four powerful allies that can help us heal and transform our lives? They are the four archetypes that exist in every culture in the world: The Lover, Magician, Warrior, and King/Queen. When I learned about these four archetypes it helped me delineate and ...
Views: 1709(2 votes) - Attracting Ideal People - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniWhether you deliberately do it or not, you’re always looking for an ideal person. In business you look for ideal customers and/or team members who are a perfect match for the job that needs to be completed. You look for the ideal mechanic, computer repair person, babysitter, mate, ...
Views: 1708 - Customers Like Newport Non-Menthol - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Donna MartinConvenience store retailers have found initial trial levels of the new Newport Non-Menthol cheap cigarettes to be about average, with much of the initial consumer interest attributed to temporary pricing, according to an exclusive CSP-UBS Tobacco Survey. "Most customers buying Newport ...
Views: 1708(1 vote) - Micro Intentions - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniEven the most organized of us makes mistakes when focusing on desires. I would be one of those people (she says with her tail between her legs and head hung low!). After hitting all time highs in overhead last year, I noticed that I spent a lot of time shifting my energy about my new expense ...
Views: 1708(2 votes) - Mindfulness - So What? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Jim AldrichMindfulness – So What? Most have heard of mindfulness while few truly practice it Mindfulness comes to us in two forms: the spiritual/meditative practice or as a tool in self examination and behavior control. The online brain trust Wikipedia.com, the Free Encyclopedia, describes ...
Views: 1708(5 votes) - Don’t Sell Yourself Short! - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I see it all the time, people selling themselves short. Be it on a professional level or a personal level, it happens all the time. It is the wrong job, wrong career, wrong boyfriend/girlfriend, etc. Here are some things to help you. Don’t give away your power to someone else. Keep it. ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - How to deal with crisis in our lives - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Chaitali Chatterjee"We could never learn to be brave & patient, if there were only joys in the world". -Helen Keller.Often in life when things seem to be going on pretty fine, that we are brought face to face with a situation we probably would never envisage in the wildest of our dreams. The real character of a ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - Risk – the Key Ingredient for a Midlife Woman’s Personal Growth - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Deborah HayesThere is a great deal of talk and sound evidence that boomer women today have exciting new opportunities available to us as we approach the remaining chapters of our lives. Many of us whether by circumstance or design are coming to realize how precious this time is and are eager to embrace these ...
Views: 1707 - Ten Tips on How to Argue With an Idiot - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Janet Pfeiffer"Idiots" are simply people like you and I who are struggling with unresolved personal issues ranging from low self-esteem to ego, insecurity to poor impulse control and more. While it is acceptable to regard the behavior as idiotic, it is never permissible to label the individual as such. People ...
Views: 1707(2 votes) - Why Rendering with Cement Means a Really Strong Home - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2018 from Ron SpencerThe thing about rendering is that it is a support to a home and such a support from it becomes the most practical when it comes in the form of strength. This amazing strength can be garnered in the render material keeping cement as the first choice. So, the thing about cement rendering is that ...
Views: 1707 - ***Bring Relaxation to the Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Serenity HealthWe all know that work is one place we need to try and be more relaxed and not get stressed or anxious. We all know that every doctor out there tells us to control stress, learn how to relax, reduce anxiety etc. Well, just how do you do that in the workplace if you have a stressful job, a lot ...
Views: 1706(3 votes) - Mental Toughness and The Meaning of Life - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlMental Toughness and The Meaning of Life Here at Mental Toughness HQ we like to go after the “big fish” and ask the difficult questions. So along with the usual questions about their health and circumstances I will often ask clients “what and where is the meaning in your life?” In short, ...
Views: 1706(1 vote) - Put Your Family First - 5 Ways To Free Yourself And Find Your Family - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Eduardo RodriguezHave you ever left work wondering why you just spent eight hours performing meaningless task, or doing others people work for crappy pay? Did I say eight hours? Everyone knows that most people are at work or commuting much longer than a mere eight hours. Having this feeling everyday certainly ...
Views: 1705 - 3 Tips For More Self-Love - by Submitted on May 01, 2018 from Kelley KosowLately, I have been thinking a lot about this concept of unconditional love for both ourselves and others. Defined by many as “affection without limitations or love without conditions,” I sometimes question whether unconditional love in its purest form is attainable and sustainable. When ...
Views: 1704 - Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains Part 5 - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This is part 5 of an 8 part blog series titled, “Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains.” This blog is about Understanding. Other blogs to follow in this series are: Self-Esteem, Visualization, Knowledge, Patience, Giving Back, Love, and Faith & Fear. We all possess important qualities ...
Views: 1704(1 vote) - COMPASSION: THE TRUE ELIXIR - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyCOMPASSION: THE TRUE ELIXIR Learning to live with compassion and becoming aware of it’s powerful potential can be the ultimate and most meaningful element in the process of spiritual awakening. The choice to live with compassion for ourselves and others reflects the deepest kind of emotional ...
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