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- Drugs to Enhance Performance is Disastrous - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Sonny JuliusThis statement became so true because of the death of Michael Jackson. Why anyone needs drugs to make it through life in any endeavor is something I find hard to understand. However there are millions of people who have a drug abuse problem besides Michael Jackson, and the problem is ...
Views: 1292 - Forget the Bad, Move Towards Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Doug HartHave you ever had one of those days when things just don’t go your way, when you just don’t get why but everything seems to be conspiring against you for no apparent reason? They happen to everybody, whether your short or tall, rich or poor, educated or not, and there’s not a ...
Views: 1292 - Homestead Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Wayne HarrisonWe live in buildings for highly specific reasons. Safety. Security. Health. All these are top of the pile. Humans will enter buildings that are not theirs for specific reasons also. Benignly it may be to shop, or perhaps to visit friends or relatives. In both shops and homes there will be ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - How We Learned to Think the Way We Do - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Kelley KremerKids learn to react to the world by imitating adults’ behaviors. They see how adults act, interact and react with others in the world. Kids also learn how to feel in this way. They learn which feelings to express and which feelings to suppress. People who choose to feel angry, frightened and ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - Managing Stress - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockStress is something that comes with everyday life, and there are ways to manage stress so that it doesn't consume you. I am going to share with you some tips that can help you cope with stress and gain back your control. Stress comes from the mind. It's based on our own perceptions and ...
Views: 1292(6 votes) - Simple & Healthy Breakfast Recipes - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2016 from Julie DohertyAs you may or may not be aware -Breakfast is the most important meal of the day Breakfast gives you the much needed energy and mental boost for the day. However quite often it can be tricky, getting ready for work, getting the kids ready for school. So often a what is thought easy option ...
Views: 1292 - What You Don't See - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We are living, breathing souls; some of us are troubled souls. Some of us feel like we have lost our soul or have made a deal with the devil to try and save it. Whatever your case may be, offer love and compassion as an extension of one’s self. If you are in a dark place, there is light. ...
Views: 1292 - A Pushed Button - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Glenda GibbsDoes this sound familiar? “I think I feel ____.” This is impossible. There are facts and feelings. We can’t think how we feel. Until I learned this, I was really good at thinking how I felt or so I thought. Over time and many experiences, I developed a shell to protect me from the pains of the ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Gluten Free Healthy Bread Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Angelica FlorinDue to certain medical conditions, some people follow a gluten-free diet. They avoid foods that contain wheat, rye, oats and barley. Those people with rheumatism, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, Down’s syndrome, anaemia and osteoporosis should stay away from food items with gluten. This component ...
Views: 1291(3 votes) - Invest In Yourself: 5 Tips For Self-care That Helps You Be Your Best. - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2018 from Christiana StarIn a busy life, self-care is often pushed aside or given low priority. Perhaps a weekly yoga class or run around the block on weekends are all you can fit in. But for optimal functioning you need to invest in your mind and emotions as well as your physical health. The basis of looking after ...
Views: 1291 - Natural Ways to Regrow Hair - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Ross KinneySearching the very best of natural ways to regrow hair and hair loss treatment could possibly involve many of us struggling because of this excessive hair loss.There is certainly no guaranteed solution to stop all hair loss. Just before choosing for a specific natural hair regrowth treatment ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Planting A Garden Is A Healthy Alternative. - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jim RosenauPlanting a garden can be very rewarding in many ways. When deciding your options for planting a garden, you have to look for healthy alternatives. The health benefits you receive can help you in more ways than one. There are many rewarding benefits to growing your own garden. You get to ...
Views: 1291(2 votes) - So Grateful - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.If I could sum up all the important things in my life I can put it into two words, “be grateful.” No matter what you have, or what you don’t have, you have to be grateful for what you do have. Awake each morning by feeling grateful. From the moment you open your eyes, start off by feeling ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Various Oolong Tea Negative Signs - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Joanne ThambyahAs with anything in life when you are considering consumption it is a good idea to do this in a moderate way as over consumption of anything can lead to problems occurring. It can be tempting to drink more oolong tea as it makes you feel better but this is usually why problems occur in the first ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Wealthy Affiliate Review - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Diane BondIt is estimated that there are over a billion people online and that accounts for 17% of the world’s entire population*. Three out of every four internet users will buy something online*. Affiliate marketing is consistently growing, with more people opting to work online from home. This being ...
Views: 1291 - What's the #1 Thing People Do Wrong? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Joe VitaleI admit it. I'm frustrated. I'm tired of getting emails from people who write, "I can't do what you did because ---." Just fill in the blank with whatever excuse you can think of. People say they can't write as many books as I have because they don't have the time, or they're too old, or too ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Common Misconceptions About Subway Tiles You Thought to Be True - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2018 from Ron SpencerAre you going to renovate your bathroom but within a tight budget? Well, that’s not a big issue as with so many options related renovations all around, it's not impossible to get it done cost-effectively. All you have to do is to be a smart buyer. Know what you want and purchase ...
Views: 1290 - Creating The Life You Want - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from A.J. MillerGetting organized isn't just about cleaning up the clutter or managing your time better. It's about creating the life you want. This is an important concept to understand because many people don't understand what being organized is truly about. And because they don't truly understand they ...
Views: 1290(2 votes) - How To Make The Next 12 Months Your Best Year Yet - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Paul WoodwardIf you want to make the next 12 months your best year yet then you need to do something different to what you are doing now. It’s is all about taking action. Attitude is everything. Have the best attitude. Change a rotten one and you’ll have the best year ever. Creating the best year yet is ...
Views: 1290(2 votes) - Paleo Chicken Recipe Chicken Types and Preparing Chicken. - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Gail ColeCavemen ate their wild game and eggs raw. FREE Paleo diet tasty and nutritious chicken recipe. Learn difference in commercial chicken, free range chickens and organic chickens. Chicken preparation instructions. There are different types of chicken on the market. Commercial chicken, Free Range ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - 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: 1290(1 vote) - What to Keep In Mind before Choosing Wall Lights - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Anne MehlaA good set of wall lights can significantly turn the appearance of your house. All you need to do is choose lights appropriately. But, this is not possible until and unless you keep few important things in mind. Various wall illumination options are there in the market, which are more than ...
Views: 1290 - What You Don't Know, You Don't Know - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2015 from Patricia NollExactly what does “what you don’t know you don’t know” mean? To many, it might sound like a bunch of psychobabble, so let me explain the concept. First, imagine all the knowledge that exists in the universe in the shape of a large pie, divided into five slices. Four of the slices are ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Work? Life? Balance?! How to… - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Nicola BuntingHow can you achieve ideal work/life balance in a 24/7 world? "There's no such thing as work life balance," declared Sheryl Sandburg recently, best-selling author of "Lean In." "There's work, there's life, and there's no balance." What do you think? What are your thoughts about Yahoo ...
Views: 1290 - Creating a Healthy You - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Bonnie StrehlowWhat if you could recapture your vitality and health with one simple method? Wouldn’t you want to know how? Wouldn’t it be great to have a Healthy You and the freedom and power to make that happen? If you are like me, you’re always looking for ways to feel better. Maybe you are already ...
Views: 1289 - Feel sorry for yourself and then move on - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2006 from Leslie Gail"Have a pity party" No one is immune to the trials and tribulations that life throws at you. Even those individuals that appear to have the perfect life will have their fair share of ups and downs. It may feel like you are the only person going through what you are going through, but I ...
Views: 1289 - If You Are A Serious Golfer , Selecting A Golf Club With A Great Swing Weight - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2023 from Leon EdwardSelecting golf clubs is a financial investment and serious golfers carefully examine the swing weight and the feel of a club assuring usefulness for years of success. The swing weight plays a really essential part in the quality and motion of your swing. If you have actually simply been ...
Views: 1289 - More on the Art of Living - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from John HainesOur world of distinctions is built on paradigms, on the collective agreement of human-created models. Frankly, many of these models have outworn their welcome; many of them have stayed on the shelf long past their due dates. There are numerous teachers today of something called ‘The Secret’, ...
Views: 1289(2 votes) - Pulled Pork Recipe - Fabulous and Nutritious Dish - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinDo you like to make a different kind of sandwich that has a mouth-watering taste? If you are tired of the usual kind of filling for your burgers or sandwich, you can try using pulled pork instead. This recipe may take some time to make, since you need to use a crockpot for this; however, you ...
Views: 1289(6 votes) - Travel Is A Family Education - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghFamily Travel Is Education. Today I watched as scientific data confirmed that the planet Earth had been split into pieces and vaporized. You see my family and I spent this afternoon at Meteor Crater in Arizona; the best preserved crater of its kind on Earth. The Apollo astronauts trained here ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Age Gracefully: Dealing With Your Mid Life Crisis - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraThe mid life crisis—are you undergoing or experiencing it right now? Although this term is already commonly used here and everywhere, one way or another not all experience this and it’s dissimilar for males and females. There will most probably come a time when several adults mull over some of ...
Views: 1288 - All Kinds Of Stuff That Goes In Rosh Hashanah Gift Baskets - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Micko StojanovicRosh Hashanah the name for the Jew New Year. It is celebrated for the first two days of the first month of the Jew year called Tishrei. The procedures of festivity include blowing shofar which is a sort of trumpet formed of a horn of animals such as a ram. The rituals even consist of having ...
Views: 1288 - How Are You Sabotaging Yourself? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from John Robson"Everybody wants to be somebody; nobody wants to grow." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe What do you want to achieve this year? If you don't know, how are you possibly going to get it? And if you know but don't have an action plan, how are you possibly going to get it? Please excuse the ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Mindfulness and Independence: Observing Fireworks - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2005 from Maya Frost“It’s a free country,” they say. “Celebrate our independence,” I hear. Well, I’m all for having a party, but it strikes me that you don’t have to be an American to appreciate freedom, and doing what I’m told isn’t the best way to exercise independence. So, let’s expand that notion of freedom ...
Views: 1288 - Say Goodbye to Colds and Flu Using Natural Products - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Stuart WillsWe are almost all going to endure a bout from the flu (or an influenza attack) someday within our life. Poor immune method not merely would make us more vulnerable to getting flu like signs, it frequently implies we may not have the opportunity to obtain rid from the flu as quickly as we ...
Views: 1288 - Terrorism - the Aftermath Continues - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from James LeGrandThe strongest impact of terrorism lies not in the event itself, but in the fear-based responses it provokes. The 9/11 event itself destroyed almost 3,000 lives, some of the most famous symbols of commerce, and the sense of security that Americans felt while living within the borders of the ...
Views: 1288 - The Emotional Journey of Disease and How It Impacts Healing - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2016 from Katherine AgranovichSo what happens when our emotions are at ease? As the father of Western Medicine, Hippocrates, wrote: “The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well.” So that leads to the question: If the cells of the body are programmed to self-repair, what is ...
Views: 1288 - What’s All This Fuss About Fear? - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichFear: It can be paralyzing, demoralizing. It can make you feel hopeless, powerless, a victim. But is fear really that powerful? Here is a quote to ponder: "Fear cannot take what you do not give it." ~Christopher Coan If the above is truly the case, why do we give fear so much power? ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Why is Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee in so high demand? - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Adler ConwayJamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is one of the world’s best, and most expensive, coffees. But why is it that some coffees cost so much more than others? The answer lies in simple supply and demand. Jamaica is a relatively small island to produce globally consumed coffee, and the quality of the ...
Views: 1288 - Drop Your Bucket Right Where You Are! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2006 from Keith VarnumWith a leprechaun glint in his eye, my grandfather used to whisper in my ear, “If success were any closer to ya, it’d bite yer nose off!” Being an all-knowing teenager, I felt he was nuts. I couldn’t spot my fortune anywhere around me. I couldn’t see how I could accomplish any of the myriad of ...
Views: 1287 - Excuse Me Your Humanity Is Showing - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsI could stand on my pedastal and state I never have thoughts of envy, greed or jealousy but I would be lying. So sue me if my humanity is showing! I am comfortable with who I am my words and actions align with my intent of compassion and loving kindness most of the time occasionally my inner ...
Views: 1287 - From Creation to Realization: A Case Study - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2019 from Wm. Hovey SmithFrom Creation to Realization: A Case Study I consulted with a client who had a large number of business ideas, but did not have the equipment or skills to properly present them to potential backers. The client being discussed will remain anonymous, but his experiences are not unusual ...
Views: 1287 - Our Life: Whose Values? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Jeanne RipleyI like to think that I am the designer of my life. However, I have learned that most of my thoughts are programmed by my unconscious mind. I simply replay the same beliefs and values that my unconscious mind downloaded from events that occurred before the age of seven. Of course, as Morty ...
Views: 1287 - Create a Vision You Life Deserves! - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from NICHOLAS DillonDo you struggle to design and carry out a vision for your life? Do you find yourself living day-to-day without a plan and feeling like you have lost your focus? Read on to discover some inspiring tips on how to develop a vision for your future: Allow some time in your schedule to do ...
Views: 1286 - Declutter Your Schedule! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Bethany RosselitEverybody is busy. And we secretly think we like it that way. On Facebook, probably once a week I see a quotation being shared about the amount of time teachers work after hours. And these make me laugh, because I certainly wouldn't have time to be starting my own business, raising a child, ...
Views: 1286 - Does Beauty Lie in the Eyes of the Beholder? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2016 from Harshad JethraPeople often wonder what the secret to beauty is. And why is it a mystery that intrigues the beholder? Why some are lucky while others are not? Is there any truth in the quote that beauty lies in the eyes of beholder? Or does beauty exists, and everyone sees stuff the same way. One ...
Views: 1286 - Key Questions to Ask When Invigilating for A Competent Electrician - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2018 from Ron SpencerBe it a faulty wire, a dysfunctional ceiling fan or a noisy aircon unit; it is recommended to call in a professional electrician to check it out. One should never rush into things when selecting an electrician, as one without the proper knowledge can do more harm than good. And everyone knows ...
Views: 1286 - Must Do Better – How To Improve Business Performance - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Mark Rouvray‘MUST DO BETTER!’ How though can we do better and improve our business performance? Before the National Curriculum I am confident that many people can relate to the standard comment on their school report, ‘Must do better!’ or ‘Can do better!’ Today we constantly see in the media headlines ...
Views: 1286 - Secrets of True Peace and Fulfillment Exposed! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Anyaele SamIt is good to have a state of well-being that is praiseworthy. It is great to have a quality of mind that will enable you manifest the greatness in you as you take a sagacious course and have monetary self-sufficiency. You do not need to live your life working for money, it is an average ...
Views: 1286 - Self Care for Caregivers - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierSelf care for caregivers and self love go hand in hand. Whether you are a relative, friend, professional caregiver, therapist or healer who gives care to others on a regular basis, it is imperative that you practice positive, healthy self care. Giving to others begins with giving to yourself ...
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