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- Growing Old Gracefully - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from cedric riceOne thing about life is that we are constantly ageing. There is absolutely nothing that we can do about it. We can try to use products which make us look younger or we can take vitamins and supplements and spend hours at the gym but no matter what we do and how hard we try we are going to grow ...
Views: 1549 - Only A Very Few Have Enough Courage - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Dwayne GilbertA few years ago it seemed like everyone had a shirt, a hat, or a bumper sticker that said no fear. I have even heard more than enough men in my time say the words, "I don't fear anyone or anything." First of all I want to start off by laughing, then mentioning the fact that all of those people ...
Views: 1549 - Becoming an Irresistible Woman - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Bonnie HarrisonHave you ever been dumped? Or are you still waiting for the right man for you? Whatever your situation may be, do not jump right into any relationships just yet. Give yourself enough time to think things through and analyze what you want out of a relationship. Try to imagine a blank canvass, if ...
Views: 1548 - Becoming Enough - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Susan Crampton DavisHow often do you feel enough? Slim enough, successful enough, loved enough, smart enough, worthy enough, accepted enough…just enough. I’m not talking about intellectually embracing the value of loving yourself unconditionally, but feeling I AM ENOUGH in every cell of your body? That’s right — if ...
Views: 1548 - Designing for the King -- Home Contents: Spiritual or Worldly? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Dr. Deana Murphy… and do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live … —Ephesians 4:30 (nlt) The topic of health and the environment of our bodies gets big press today and rightfully so because our bodies are the temples of... the ...
Views: 1548(2 votes) - How To Read Faces: Know People’s Behavior Through Face Reading - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from Michael LeeWant to learn how to read faces? The ability to interpret a person’s face during conversation or on certain circumstances can lead you to better insights on a person’s inner thoughts, feelings, or attitude. Isn’t that fascinating? Hence, you must take the time to know how to read faces when ...
Views: 1548 - Meditate on Your Bad Habits - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Amod Joshi“I had made a New Year’s resolution to quit my bad habit, and I am already struggling!!” It is just Feb 2012, and many of us are in the same boat. It may be any habit, smoking, drinking, getting to office late or even spending too much time on Internet. We know that it is bad, but we cannot ...
Views: 1548 - My Tortured Path to Creativity - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealToday if anyone asks me, "Who am I ?" I can answer that I am a writer. It wasn’t always this way. For many, many years, I ran away from being a writer. I was terrified of putting pen to paper, or fingers to computer keyboard, even though I knew since I was a little kid that I was desperate ...
Views: 1548(2 votes) - Stop Living on the Breadcrumbs Leftover After Expenses - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI’m very clear that the way I pay myself each month would not be endorsed by your bookkeeper or accountant. It’s just unorthodox (I’ll say more about this later). But then again, the way most solopreneurs pay themselves is by seeing what is leftover after paying all of their expenses. What ...
Views: 1548 - What happens in a Life Coaching Session? Place – Time – Process - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Rupa ShendeIn my last two posts I discussed what does a life coach do and the benefits of coaching. The third typical question I get as a Life Coach is “What happens in a Life Coaching Session?” Each Life Coach has a different process and methodology. I choose to describe a personal coaching session by ...
Views: 1548 - Whose Story Are You? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Sara LeveneThere’s nothing better than losing yourself in an afternoon’s reading session; I thoroughly enjoy finding myself engrossed In the comings and goings of the characters of a good book, and the entire time I’m in that zone I am totally aware of how they’re affecting each other, good, ...
Views: 1548 - Divine Parenting "101" - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Susan Le Clair“When the children’s needs are tended to, then the world will change.” First things first – the common misconception about the name, Divine Parenting, is that it is ‘religious’ and it is about children, and parenting them. The parenting of children is one aspect of the initiative, sure. ...
Views: 1547(2 votes) - How to Clean a Car Headlights - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Scadi SheppardWith time, car's headlights accumulate dust, dirt and get dull, leading to a driving hazard, to say the least. With time removing all that dirt becomes harder and harder. Here I will tell you how to clear your headlights once again, to give them back their effectiveness, by following these ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - Improve Productivity and Concentration - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffStudents often ask, “how can I improve my concentration, my mind just seems to wander when it comes to details or finishing a project?” Others say, “I can concentrate reasonably well but I am always in a rush to get the job done; how can I be more productive with the time I have? Will Feng Shui ...
Views: 1547 - IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE ETHICAL SELFLESS ACTIVITIES WE SHALL DONATE A PORTION OF OUR TIME, TALENT, HARD WORK, WEALTH - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIf we wish to lead a sacred spiritual life it does not mean that we do just about anything and everything in its name. True spirituality means imbuing our energies in great tasks so as to attain their fulfillment. Right from the arena of our inner being to the external mundane world, sacred ...
Views: 1547 - Life Expectations, final lesson - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Robert ComraddLife expectations, final lesson We can only get out of life what we put in. A friend told me a story that I like to share. In this small town, a preacher lived on one end of town and the town drunk lived on the other end of town. One day the town-drunk approached Reverend Right’s home; the ...
Views: 1547 - How To Come Out of Hiding - Isolation - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere are times in our lives when withdrawing from our social obligations and taking some time to be alone is necessary to rejuvenate our energy and renew our connection to ourselves. However, there are also times when withdrawal is a red flag, indicating an underlying sense of depression or ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - Importance of installing mini spy camera - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from anna fowlerPeople are using film camera and digital camera from last few decades to make their occasion memorable. Indeed, it is one of the best electronics gadgets which is seen at every occasion. Spy camera or mini spy camera is the most advanced camera types which can be fitted in room behind wall ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - Secrets of the Happiest People in the World – Tips from a Personal Coach - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinHow great it would be if there was a machine that could identify the things that can surely make a person happy…but there isn’t! Nevertheless, it seems quite easy for us to tell if a person is happy or unhappy. Thus, if you want to live a happier life, it won’t hurt to know what happy people do ...
Views: 1546 - The Deadly Science Behind Polyester Sheets - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Pixie ForestDid you ever forget to wash a shirt or another item of clothing before you wore it, and it felt itchy and scratchy? Maybe you got a bit of a headache too? That's not uncommon. This can be due to the brand newness of the polyesters in the fabric. That's precisely why most of the tags say ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - A Second Chance at Life - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Your body is a vessel for your soul. It has served you well. When we are called home, it doesn’t matter what our physical body looks like, it has served its purpose. All those vital organs have helped you stay alive. But what happens when you stop breathing, and those vital organs start to ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - Coaching Tools: The Inquiry Process - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Germaine PorcheOur commitment is to give you as many tools as possible to use with your clients. Some of the tools may be new to you, and some may be familiar tools used a little differently. We invite you to start with the three Ps (Prepare, Polish, and Perfect) to plan, design, and implement the best ...
Views: 1545 - December – The Month of Saying “Yes!” - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2018 from Kelley KosowThere is no doubt about it. December is the time of year that is synonymous with giving. Whether it is family, friends, co-workers, charitable organizations, or the people who make our lives better, we all have our lists and are checking them twice! Most of us love to give – and when we do so, ...
Views: 1545 - Decision Making Utilizing a New Perspective - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Bambi CorsoMany years ago, I attended a seminar given by Caroline Myss in Los Angeles, CA. During the course of the seminar, one young man raised his hand and asked a question. It seems he was confused, not yet knowing what to do with his life and facing a variety of job offers and opportunities. But he ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - Family and Kids, TV and Video Games - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Grampa KenThe lifestyles of families and particularly children, are undergoing big changes in this grand technological era. While much of it is of great advantage, interesting and fun, exercise and activities in the fresh outdoor air is declining and often non-existent for some. As a kid I couldn't ...
Views: 1545 - Finding the Next Step - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniRecently, I registered for a three-day marketing event intending that I would walk away with a new and brilliant tagline for my company. I felt that the tagline would solve several of my marketing issues. I was straight up desperate. I filled my notebook with tons of next steps during that ...
Views: 1545 - Here is Why Social Media Makes You Feel Envy? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Prakash SutradharIn high school, one day the boy who used to sit next to me got a new bicycle; it was his birthday present from his uncle living abroad. That day I felt very bad. That whole day I was upset for no reason. I was in XII standard, on 1st January, my friend received a New Year greetings card from the ...
Views: 1545 - 5 Benefits of Concrete Retaining Walls Over the Rest of Its Kind - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2019 from Ron SpencerWhile retaining walls are known to serve two purposes in a garden, one for preventing runoff and soil erosion and the other to add to the aesthetics, concrete retaining walls is something that is preferred by most home owners and landscapers. A concrete retaining wall is something that is ...
Views: 1544 - Don't Let Motivation Cause You To Fail - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2003 from Della MenechellaYesterday my teenage son Matt came home with a less than stellar report card. (Yes, even peak performance experts sometimes have trouble motivating others.) Now Matt is by no means stupid. The reason he got poor grades is because he did not do the work that was required for some of his ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - How Snacking At Night Prevents Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from richard LipmanEATING HEALTHY IN THE DAY CAN BE CANCELLED OUT BY POOR CHOICES AT NIGHT Eating between leaving work or school and getting up the next day can account for more than 74% of a persons food intake. Making the wrong choices at this time can sabotage any attempt at weight loss. Uncontrolled and ...
Views: 1544 - How to Help Someone on Crutches - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2004 from Susan DunnThis is from my personal point of view, having just broken my ankle, but what other point of view is there? People have offered to do every one of these things for me, and I’m so grateful and will be passing it on. I should preface this with the fact that I’ve offered people help from ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - How to Make Happiness Your New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Rhonda RabowBy this time in January, statistics tells us the most people have already broken their New Year’s Resolution. Is it because they are all weak and not motivated, or maybe those resolutions are just not realistic and people haven’t plugged in a strategy they can use that will enable them to ...
Views: 1544 - Journaling - A Self-Care Practice - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Lori RadunWhen many of us think of self-care, we immediately think about all the things we should be doing for ourselves but aren't. We remind ourselves we should exercise or start eating healthy. We might even think about getting out to enjoy a cup of coffee with a friend. Some moms express a desire ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - More Efficient LED Flashlights Are Taking Over - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from rock leeFlashlights, called torches in British English, have been around for a long time. Hand portable illumination is clearly desirable in many situations. LED flashlights use the latest LED lighting technology to produce a better product in almost every way. The first flashlight was introduced in ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - Ways To Learn How To Play Piano Successfully - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Irving ToppenIf you wish to master the piano adequately, you'ld have to acquire a handful of basic classes which are top notch to get you learning songs straight away. It is the learning of melodies that will keep you encouraged with regards to your entire piano instruction, therefore you need a ...
Views: 1544 - What is Solar Food Dehydration? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Douglas HooverRaisins are undoubtedly the most common examples of dehydrated food sold and consumed around the world. Other common popular dried fruits are figs, dates, prunes, apricots, bananas, papaya, mango and the crispy, savory banana chips. Even though these foods change appearance in their texture and ...
Views: 1544 - A rant about having sex with an ex whilst healing - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2013 from Adele TheronThere is an article in the Daily Mail today entitled “Why ‘ex-sex’ CAN be a good idea: Sleeping with an old lover lessens psychological distress of break-up… if you’re not over him” Apparently research from the University of Arizona (published in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology) ...
Views: 1543 - Do not grow old, just grow - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieI wish someone had told me this when I was in my 20s: Do not grow old, just grow. Whatever age you currently are, there is still time to just grow. SEEING INTO THE FUTURE As you get older you will not look the same. In fact, if you look at your parents and grandparents you will know in ...
Views: 1543 - How to Use Transitions as Opportunities for Transformation - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Teri GoetzWhen I talk about transitions, I am speaking about the major milestones in one's life. The saying that "the only constant in life is change" is true. But there is something a little different which occurs when we are facing one of life's major milestones - divorce, empty nesting, career change, ...
Views: 1543 - Intuitive Sexuality - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Sherrie DillardHave you ever noticed how sexual and sensual feelings seem to intensity and increase not just your physical alertness but your mental, spiritual and emotional sensitivity as well? You feel more, experience more and become an open door for tuning into yourself and your partner in ways that escape ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - Finding Love - How I Found Success At Last - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaOh my goodness. This was a life-changer that I learned in a workshop, the short course that changed the course of my life. I met my love after 5 years of being single and feeling more and more lonely, till that fated evening when I found out what I really wanted in a partner. And soon enough, ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - How Healthy Do You Want To Be? Just Out Of Pain? A Little Healthy? Very Healthy Or Extremely Healthy? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Dr Carlos GonzalezHealth is like wealth. Many people dream of being rich. They fantasize about what they would do if they won the lottery. Some people might even have ideas about how they could get rich. They know it is possible. They might even personally know someone who is very financially well off. Then ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - How to Write a Good Article - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")How to Write a Good Article Also see the original version from “many moons ago” at http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/How_to_Write_a_Good_Article_from_Online_Writing_Course.html and Craig’s other articles on writing and “the writing ...
Views: 1542 - Manage Change - Minimise Stress - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Gina GardinerWe are currently living in difficult economic times. Organisations, we have all grown up with and thought of as invincible, appear to be struggling. The media constantly speculate on the next expected casualty and when a difficulty is confirmed they drive themselves into a reporting frenzy. ...
Views: 1542 - Money Myth #3: Money Myths that Stop You from Making Big Money! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Deborah NelsonMONEY MYTH #3 “I Can’t Do My (Business, Art,Purpose, Mission) Without Funding First!” This is probably the number one money myth that drives us away from living our dreams, passions, and true talent and consequently realizing abundant wealth from those gifts and inspiration. And it is not ...
Views: 1542(10 votes) - STOP TRYING - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2003 from Mark ThompsonHow many times have you felt like giving up? How many times have you thought it's not worth it? How many experiences have you had that made you think, "Why am I doing this?" It could be a small business venture you're going for. It could be a relationship you decided to go into. Maybe ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - Summertime and the Cattle are Moulting - by Submitted on May 31, 2007 from Anne WalshSummertime and the Cattle are Moulting No, you have not accidentally landed on the Farmer’s Journal page. The title is inspired by an alternative version of that party classic Summertime, and it came to mind as I was reading the results of the recent “RecruitIreland” article on summer in which ...
Views: 1542 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 9: From Peer Pressure to Perseverance - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanThere was a Dodge commercial a few years back that emphasized originality; more so, it highlighted the importance of being “different” and standing apart from the crowd. Children and young adults often find themselves in a place where they feel like they must be like the rest of the crowd to fit ...
Views: 1542 - What are the Best Ab Machines You Can Buy? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Vijayjan NairHave you seen many different ads for ab machines and are wondering which ones are best? The problem is, everyone wants to have abs like fitness models and bodybuilders but no one likes to do sit-ups, crunches or work out for hours every day. You can refer to the following summary of some well ...
Views: 1542 - Your Words Are Your Wand: Choose Them Well - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Camille StrateSeems to me that folks don't pay much mind to their words. You hear things every day that are proof of this. Stuff like: “My back is killing me.” “I hate my life.” “I wish somebody would kill that jerk.” “I'm dying to meet him.” “I'm sick and tired of....” Very common little phrases ...
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