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- Fearless Living - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Denise Rolenknow you might not believe it if I said: Most of your decisions are based on fear? Most of your thoughts and feelings come from fear? When you look beyond the denial you will see exactly how many of your thoughts, feelings and decisions about routine and exceptional daily activities come from a ...
Views: 1704(9 votes) - The Power Of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Debbie ParentOur thoughts are a very powerful part of our lives and create our reality. Therefore, if our thoughts are negative, chances are that we are stuck in a pattern of perceiving most things in a negative light. The immediate reflex when a negative thought enters one's mind is to respond with ...
Views: 1704(13 votes) - My Plan - The Importance of Sticking to It - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonMy marathon training is well underway. With the heat wave coming through the Chicago area the past several weeks, it has been miserable running conditions. But I have been reminded of what I tell other women; develop a plan and stick to it. No Excuses! So for my running schedule calling ...
Views: 1703 - Wonderful - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2004 from Gail Elliott"Sing to me of the wonder in small achievements when happiness is a torn kite dangling in the branches of life." From the poem "Sing To Me" 1997 Gail Pursell Elliott One of my dearest friends uses the term 'wonderful' to describe everything from food to actions to people and always with ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - Creating Peace in the Midst of Chaos - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Dr. Carolyn PorterNo one would argue that our world is in turmoil. Just pick up a newspaper or turn on the TV for a few minutes and you’ll be blasted with revolutions, violence, military action, earthquakes, tornados, flooding, tsunamis occurring all over the world. Devastation is widespread and according to ...
Views: 1702(1 vote) - Judgment & Alignment: Business Lessons from the Court Room - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI’ve always heard that jury duty in the U.S. is an interesting experience. Interesting in a good way. I thought I’d enjoy it, but I never wanted to do it since I’ve owned my own business. I have a very delicately balanced schedule between work and kids. If I unexpectedly had to leave for a week ...
Views: 1702 - Michael Mantell's 5 Steps to Better Self-Esteem. - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2016 from Michael Mantell"Dr. Mantell, what is it that keeps me back from reaching my goals in life?" I"m often asked about what is the single most impacting block to success. I ask in return, "What do you think of yourself?" No, not what do you think others think about you? But what do you think about you? Your ...
Views: 1702 - Things You Should Keep in Mind While Going for Data Recovery Services - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Ron SpencerCan you really imagine a life without phones and laptops? Certainly not! We have come to depend on technology and so much that we hardly can spend a day without fiddling with our mobile phones and computers. Technology have certainly come a long way, and the wide variety of mobiles and computers ...
Views: 1702 - 8 Quick ways to beat Stress - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaThere are both preventive and curative techniques to de-stress, but most of these therapies or meditation takes a lot of time for it to actually work. Here are some quick ways to instantly unwind and beat stress: Count backwards- When you feel a little wound up, just try to count back from ...
Views: 1701 - Clinical Depression Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from john blosseEvery year on average, one in four people in the UK suffer from some kind of mental health problem, anxiety and depression being the most common disorders. There has been a tenfold increase in depression since the Second World War the main form of depression is known as clinical depression. So ...
Views: 1699 - The Adrenaline Factor - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kerry SauveThis month I want to talk about Internet Safety. Most of us go through our lives using the Internet for work, pleasure, and interpersonal connection. We surf, crawl, chat, utilize Social Networking and enjoy almost instantaneous access to information and multi-media. We don’t generally think ...
Views: 1699(2 votes) - The Anxious Athlete/A Story Of A Boy Who Would Do Anything To Lose A Tennis Match - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Dennis SimsekIt was years ago when I played in the final of an "under 12" tennis tournament in Vancouver, BC. At the time I was expected to win these local tournaments quite easily because I was playing tennis at a much higher level than the kids in that age group. In the final, I was up against a boy I had ...
Views: 1699 - Dealing with Stress - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Stress wreaks havoc on our mind and our body. We will examine the impact of stress and use traffic as an example. If you do not commute back and forth to work, just imagine you are leaving town on your vacation. We are on our way to work; we have traveled the same route a million times. ...
Views: 1698(1 vote) - Hosting a Bunco Game Party - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from David AndrewsSummer has arrived and there’s no better way to celebrate than a game of Bunco while enjoying the warm weather . The game exploded among women in the United States with Bunco parties being held every day all over the county.. The dice game is usually played by mum’s looking to spend some time ...
Views: 1698 - Safety Guidelines In Operating A Montana Crane Truck - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from Ioventures IncIn the construction industry, accidents are things that everyone should prepare for on a daily basis especially that the number of crane-related incidents has been increasing over the recent years. What causes these accidents? There are several why these accidents happen and among them are ...
Views: 1698 - Can Meditation Help in Dealing with Emotions? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Joan JacobsOne of the most important tools for shifting the focus inward and creating inner harmony is meditation. It brings the concentration inward supporting introspection. When the focus is better centered its easier to access pleasant thoughts and emotions. In the common, very stressful life ...
Views: 1697 - Have you got-Type 2 Diabetes? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Nina BagnallOne in 20 human beings are being treated for diabetes according to Diabetes UK which also estimates up to half a million of us have the condition and don’t know it. Cases have increased significantly in the UK and experts attribute the rise to diet and obesity. Diabetes affects the body's ...
Views: 1697 - More Fake Diet Methods On The Market - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2013 from Estelle GoldsteinI thought that everyone knew by now that if something is a supplement that is supposed to help you lose weight by gulping down a pill, it is going to turn out to be a lie. One of the first things they teach you in debating is that your weakest argument is an appeal to authority. Everyone who ...
Views: 1697 - The 3 Steps to Healing - Awareness, Expression, Resolution - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from Robert VibertI recently realized what was missing in many emotional healing techniques - a systematic and comprehensive approach that would ensure that the three key aspects of the emotional healing process would be properly handled. Since early 2001, I have engaged in a dedicated and intense research ...
Views: 1697(2 votes) - What Does Extraordinary Mean to You? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanI believe that it is my job to help you become extraordinary in your life on a daily basis. How can I do this? Well, of course, I can not do it alone...I need your help! I believe in order to raise your level of thinking, being and feeling you must make a decisin that you are willing to take ...
Views: 1697 - How To Read Minds: 3 Easy Mind Reading Tricks Backed By Science - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Michael LeeLearning how to read minds is quite easy if you know the science behind it. These days, there are mind reading tricks you can use to detect what is going on in people’s heads. As freaky as it sounds, you’d be surprised to learn how simple and logical everything is. The basics of learning how ...
Views: 1696(2 votes) - Love and Hatred - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Joseph BurgoEach of us has a mixture of feelings toward those people we’re intimate with, and learning how to tolerate ambivalence is a part of growing up. Small children sometimes scream “I hate you!” when frustrated by their parents though they may be loving and affectionate an hour later. Such ...
Views: 1696(3 votes) - Questions to Ask Yourself Before Purchasing a New Washer and Dryer - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Gary CarraghanThere are different reasons why people make a decision to purchase a new washer and dryer. May be their current appliances have become worn and aren’t performing up to speed. The models that they have may have become outdated and don’t offer the features that they need for a larger family or ...
Views: 1696 - This Season's Hidden Emotional Danger and What You Can do About it! - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Jason MagillThis time of year can be joyous but it can also be rife with stress. Stress brings with it innumerable ways to cope. Some people drink too much while others will spend too much. Then there are the yellers and steering wheel pounders, but what about this season's hidden emotional danger? What ...
Views: 1696 - Turn Problems Into Projects - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2003 from Jan TincherDo you have a problem? Here is a simple way to turn it around. Listen up, OK? Take your problem and write it out. Now, as you're writing it out, there will be a few sentences. Take the sentences and number them, and leave a space behind each of them. Now, what do you have? You have a ...
Views: 1696(1 vote) - How Homeowners Can Build Themselves a Stellar Carport or Garage - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Rachelle WilberA carport protects your vehicle from rain and keeps you dry when entering and exiting your car. Garages provide even more protection, but they cost more to construct. Keep in mind these concerns when building a great carport or garage. Considering the Weather Carports are an ideal ...
Views: 1695 - Learning: Tiptoe Anticipation - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Sara DillingerDo you want to know how to stay young? One of the easiest ways is to never stop learning. There is increasing evidence that if you can keep an open mind and a lively curiosity, you might possibly live longer and enjoy it more. Open your mind's eye and remember the excitement you felt as a ...
Views: 1695 - Self-Awareness: the Key to Understanding How You Sabotage Your Relationships and How to Change - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Doron GilTrying to develop an intimate relationship but failing time after time is a hint that something you do harms your attempts. Taking a careful look at what this “something” is will enable you to (finally) stop harming your relationships and develop the bond you desire. SELF-AWARENESS IS THE ...
Views: 1695 - Winter Driving - 7 Tips To Stay Confident on Icy Roads - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Simon ByholmWhere I live, on the west coast of Finland, winter just arrived with the first real batch of snow. This means slow traffic as many vehicles haven't been switched to snow tires this early in the season. I was doing a 60 mile trip yesterday, mostly on smaller rural roads where the snow is not ...
Views: 1695(3 votes) - When Should You Choose Repairing over Replacing Your TV? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2017 from Ron SpencerHaving issues with the television set are not something unusual. Starting from the colour disruptions to the damage in the hardware, both the LCD and LED televisions will lead you to face too many issues. However, people get divided on the issue when they are required to choose between repairing ...
Views: 1694 - Ten Reasons to Consider Self Help - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from WEE DILTSI once heard that if you take away just one idea from every Self Help thing you do, you’ll soon have a blueprint for living that will allow you to become the person you've always wanted to be. Perhaps there’s a Self Help seminar, a DVD, an Ebook or an Ecourse you’re considering. Try it. You ...
Views: 1693 - What Story are you Enacting? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2006 from Steve DavisWhat Story are you Enacting? How much of your life is directed from the foundation of unexamined mythology? What if we are all enacting some sort of story in our lives? Now what do I mean by story? I mean that we have some vision, set of ideas, or beliefs about ourselves that define us as a ...
Views: 1693 - When Organizing, Trust Your Instincts! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroI was working with a client recently to organize her home papers. We were purging papers that were no longer needed, and sorting the keepers into categories so that we could put them into files for future retrieval. So far, so good. My client confided that she considers herself organized at ...
Views: 1693(3 votes) - 5 Things Resilient Women Do - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Gabrielle Marie LoomisI invite you to take a moment and think about the women you know or admire. Perhaps it’s your mother or favorite teacher or even Miss Oprah Winfrey herself - what is it about these women that garners your affection and admiration? While they might possess many endearing qualities such as ...
Views: 1692 - Cell Phone, Good , Bad or Ugly? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2016 from Prof. George GrantCell Phones George Grant | September 7, 2016 | Blogs | No Comments We love our smartphones, but it turns out there are dangers associated with using cell phones. Thousands of studies link cell phone radiation to a long list of serious illnesses including cancer. Cell phone radiation exposure ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - Does Worry Wake You Up? 5 Simple Ways to Help When You Can’t Sleep - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2014 from Pat LaDouceurI can’t sleep,” Shelly said. “I mean, I don’t have much trouble falling asleep. But then I wake up at three in the morning and can’t get back to sleep.” For Shelly, it started with a combination of a fast-paced job and the hormonal changes of pregnancy. While those things started her insomnia ...
Views: 1692 - How to Get the Most Money for Your Junk Car - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2018 from Jessica McMohenJust because you’re junking your car, doesn’t mean you should be lazy about the process. If you want to maximize your ROI and get the most money you possibly can for your vehicle, there are some important steps you must take. Otherwise, you could end up getting ripped off. 4 ...
Views: 1692 - 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) - NEVER FORGET A NAME AGAIN - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Mike MooreWhen I first began to speak for a living I found it difficult to remember the names of the people who hired me or those I met during refreshment break or during the chit chat session at the end of my presentation. I knew I had to do something to improve my memory. How could I continue to speak ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - The Money Game - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniWhether you are aware of them or not, you do have a set of rules when it comes to attracting, spending and relating to money. Most likely you have objectives, too. So why not leverage these two things that you already have going on and make it a game? Before we move into the details of the ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - Types of Plumber Services - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2018 from Lora DavisWhen working as a plumber some of the work that you might do includes installing and repairing various plumbing systems such as waste and water. Leak detection One of the main reasons that a plumber may be called by a homeowner for leak detection is that their water bill has suddenly gone ...
Views: 1692 - What to Do When it All Falls Apart: 8 Tips From Personal Experience - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2017 from Catherine LenardWhether you're feeling trauma from recent losses or are experiencing grief in the aftermath of past events, know that you can and will get through it. Following are pointers from first-hand experience. Having experienced personal and professional losses within a relatively short period of ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - Your Inspired Vision Is Waiting For YOU! - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Kelley KosowI can't believe that summer is already here! This summer I have the privilege of leading The Shadow Experience: Breaking Through to Emotional & Spiritual Freedom at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York. For me this is still humbling. I remember the first time I went to Omega in 2002. I ...
Views: 1692 - How To Be A Happy Couple - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Susan DerryWhat do happy couples have in common? Why are some couples still in a satisfying relationships after 50+ years and others cannot make it through a year together? There is some research that suggests that the wife being thinner and better looking than her husband makes for a more satisfying ...
Views: 1691(1 vote) - Mental Toughness and Commitment - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlMental Toughness and Commitment Recently, I have been interviewing people to work on a nightshift, for company in London. In addition to the candidates’ skills and experience I am keen to find out what thinking, beliefs and attitudes they hold and get some insight into what makes them tick. ...
Views: 1691 - 3 Signs You Are Ready to Start Healing - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2017 from Katrina Love SennYou know the right time when you need to go and book an appointment to see your doctor, right? Or, when you feel pain in your mouth that it’s time to go and see your dentist? But, how do you when you need to start healing, and when is a good time to work with a healer? In this article, I ...
Views: 1690(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Improve your Mood Instantly! - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Daria VerjansFirst of all: Laugh out loud! When was the last time you had a really good belly-laugh? I mean the one where you are shaking uncontrollably with laughter and the tears are streaming down your face? I'm guessing that, for most of us, it's been a while. When we grow out of childhood, there ...
Views: 1690(4 votes) - Back to School Junk Food Aisle - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroI don’t have to think twice when it comes to wondering why I don’t like going into grocery stores at this time of year. Back to school junk food products seem to invade almost every isle. I know this is a fast paced world we live in, but there is no food in the food we are sending to school ...
Views: 1690 - Depression Self-Help – Psychotherapy Based on Scientific Dream Analysis - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Christina SponiasYou can easily help yourself when you are depressed by paying attention to your dreams and writing them down. Then, you should translate them according to the scientific method. This very simply practice will put you into contact with the wise unconscious mind. You’ll verify that the ...
Views: 1690 - I only have to look at a Hershey bar ........ - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Julie MannI only have to look at a Hershey bar ….. People who say, “ I can eat anything I want and I never put on any weight” are right aren’t they? So are those who say, “I only have to look at a Hershey bar and I gain pounds!” What is it that you are saying about your body and the way you look? ...
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