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Aromatherapy Methods of Use - Making Your Own Massage Oil - by Wendy Mackay
Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Wendy Mackay
One of the basics of rules of aromatherapy is that they must be diluted to be applied to the skin. Making your own massage oil can be a wonderful way of using essential oils. Massage oils can also be used as body oils, as a way of moisturising and protecting your skin in a similar way to a body ...
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Aromatherapy Methods of Use - Vaporisation - by Wendy Mackay
Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Wendy Mackay
One of the most popular ways to use essential oils is by vaporisation. In other words, encouraging essential oils to evaporate into the air where they can be inhaled and the smell experienced throughout a room. This is sometimes referred to as "burning" essential oils, and candle operated ...
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Aviation - How To Succeed 3 - by Peter Radford
Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Peter Radford
Air Transport The most important manufacturers of civil transport aircraft, taken on a worldwide basis, include the following: Airbus – It is a subsidiary of EADS, a huge European aerospace corporation, and manufactures aircraft on their behalf. Airbus has its base in Toulouse in France, ...
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Aviation - How To Succeed 2 - by Peter Radford
Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Peter Radford
Recent History During the 1920s and 1930s, there was a huge leap forward in the field of aviation. Noteworthy milestones included Charles Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight in 1927, and Charles Kingsford Smith’s transpacific flight the following year. Without doubt, the most successful ...
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What do you want? I mean, what do you REALLY want? - by Jo Della Penna
Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Jo Della Penna
We get so busy working in our business, organizing our family’s schedule, managing the household, paying our bills, etc. that it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of it all. Too busy to see if what we are working so hard to achieve is what we even want anymore. It is important ...
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10 Ways to Combat Stress and Increase Your Energy - by Lisa Rickwood, BFA, CPCC
Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Lisa Rickwood
It’s Thursday afternoon and it hits like a monsoon – a wave of extreme fatigue, a headache and the sudden urge to lie down and hibernate. You’re exhausted! After a week of pulling ‘all-nighters’ for a nightmare of a client, you’re burnt out. It seems like time is painstakingly ticking ...
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Common Types of Panic Attack Therapy - by Andrew Hunter
Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Andrew Hunter
Many people have found relief for panic attacks through therapy. Since every person and their situation is different, the time frame the treatment can take to show improvement can differ greatly. Sometimes you may need to wait a few months before you can begin to notice any results. Patience ...
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Relaxing at Home - A Parents Guide - by Marneta Viegas
Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from marneta viegas
Before School This is often one of the most stressful times in the day. If you could introduce just 2 minutes relaxation, it will help set your child on the right track, for a relaxed and positive day. 1 As your child is waking put on one track from the CD and allow them to have a few moments ...
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Introducing Yoga to Children - by Marneta Viegas
Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from marneta viegas
Relax Kids Introducing yoga and relaxation to children Children are being brought up in a world of noise and busyness. Busy parents, school pressures, additional after school activities, computer games and fast moving TV can all add to their stress levels. School tests, falling out with ...
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Dance For Your Life - by Brian Akers
Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Brian Akers
Ballroom and Latin dancing is so much fun and the proof is there that it also promotes wellbeing. Not only the physical aspects of dance but for the mind too and including social interaction. The benefits are wide ranging and less injury prone unlike other sports with heavy weight and high impact ...
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Fall Freshwater Fishing - by Dwight Schewe
Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Dwight Schewe
The cool evenings of fall signal water temperatures dropping in the lakes. That means fishing will go through another transition period. The lakes are turning over and the oxygen is getting mixed back into the deep water. The shallow water cools first, and this moves the baitfish and the gamefish ...
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What if We All had an Angel Committee? - by Vicki Hannah Lein
Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Vicki Lein
I’ve been talking about Angel committees for years and it’s been a lot of fun. My idea of an Angel committee is that everyone has one and that they conspire to force us to live our lives fully. They will do whatever it takes to get our attention and they howl with delight when they think up a ...
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Used Hunting Rifles - What You Should Know About - by John Roman
Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Ionel Roman
Purchasing cheap used hunting rifles can be very tempting particularly when they're of high value. Price is not everything always, however. Before you truly pay for such guns you have got to make sure that they match your hunting desires (i.e. have enough firepower) so that you can really make ...
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Hurry Up and Relax! - by Cynthia Christianson,MA, CC Self-Improvement Coach
Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Cynthia Christianson,
Hurry Up and Relax! Hurry up and relax! I saw this on my Mary Engelbreit's calendar and had a good chuckle. Every day this week, I think I am going to get everything done and then go sit and relax by the pool. Well that didn't work so then I just forced myself to go sit outside but even though ...
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Finding The Best Stress Relief Technique For You - by Roseanna Leaton
Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Roseanna Leaton
In this day and age there seems to be a lot of chatter going on about the causes of stress, the ways in which you can relieve stress and manage stress, be it emotional stress, workplace stress, chronic stress, or whatever other terminology one might come up with. Stress, stress, stress! We hear ...
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***Fine-Tuning Your Affirmations For Maximal Benefit - by Daniel Benor, MD ABHM
Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Daniel Benor
A recent study revealed that positive affirmations may actually make some people feel worse instead of better. Psychologists Joanne V. Wood and John W. Lee from the University of Waterloo, and W.Q. Elaine Perunovic from the University of New Brunswick found that people with low self esteem who ...
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***Powerful New Way to Deal with Financial Stresses and Worries - by Daniel Benor, MD ABHM
Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Daniel Benor
There are fears around the planet about the financial crises now threatening every country in the world. The hasty governmental responses of throwing paper money at the problems that were created by irresponsible investments of banks is not going to solve these problems. Printing more money without ...
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*** Emotional Wounds: Bandages, Baggage, Balms and Blessings - by Daniel Benor, MD ABHM
Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Daniel Benor
We are often taught to ignore and bury our problems and upsets and to 'be strong.' This is a temporary solution for distress that has serious drawbacks. Learning to identify and release our feelings are much better ways of handling them. Varieties of self-treatment methods enable us to do this, ...
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Are You a Microwave or a Crock Pot? - by Kimberly Chastain
Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Kimberly Chastain
In our fast paced society we often want everything done quickly or your boss wants it done yesterday. In your spiritual life are you a Microwave or Crock Pot? I think often we want God to answer our prayers in Microwave fashion. I prayed a specific request today and I want it answered today. If our ...
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A Guide To Overcoming Shyness And Inhibitions - by Kenneth Small
Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from kenneth small
We have all heard of the phrase ‘to stand out from the crowd’ . If you are looking to land that job you have been after or impress some one on a date then it is quite useful to be able to ‘stand out from the crowd’. If you have ever found yourself overlooked for opportunities when other ...
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Therapeutic Color: Quiets the Mind - Soothes the Soul - by Willa Roberson-Mitchell, M.A.
Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from W. Roberson-Mitchell, M.A.
Our world is a beautiful abstract of colors. Colors elicit human response. Whether it is at a conscious level or sub-conscious level, the anatomy of color effects us emotionally, psychologically, spiritually and physiologically - at various levels. It is therefore, beneficial to plan an environment ...
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The selfless route to Self-Indulgence - by Danielle Raine
Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Danielle Raine
or The Only Way to Get 5 Minutes Peace. Picture the scene... You’ve just collapsed onto the sofa with a drink and your favourite book/magazine/TV programme. The relaxing sigh is barely out of your mouth before you hear it....the summons. Somebody, somewhere wants a piece of you. And ...
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Mindfulness: Making Every Moment Count - by Louann Vertrees
Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Louann Vertrees
Our minds seldom allow us to stay in the present. Worry or anticipation pull us into the future, and memories or regrets can leave us stuck in the past. We can learn valuable lessons from the past, and it is important to plan for the future, but it isn’t helpful to dwell too much on either one. ...
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Five Great Ways to Relax - by Jake Rhodes
Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Jake Rhodes
No matter how you live your life it’s guaranteed that you will encounter stresses and strains on a daily basis. In the fast-paced world we all live in it is vital to learn the best ways to relax as well to free up the proper amount of time to practice these methods. I realise it can be ...
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***The Sound Oasis Sound Therapy System for a Peaceful Sleep and Relaxed Wake up - by Serenity Health, the Official Guide to Relaxation
Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Serenity Health
Fall is here, winter is around the corner. For those of you that live in the Midwest or Northeast you know that the season brings shorter days and many more hours of darkness in our days! This can be hard to adjust to and often times leave us feeling restless, down in the dumps and like we can ...
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The Benefits of Learning Music For Adults - by Fraser Peterson
Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Fraser Peterson
Many adults secretly long to play music. Unfortunately, with busy lives and hectic work schedules, it often seems impractical to fit in private tuition, and many of us feel a little awkward or embarrassed about going back into a teaching scenario, as the pupil. In reality, all the hang-ups we may ...
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The Benefits of Learning Music For Kids - by Fraser Peterson
Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Fraser Peterson
Learning music as a child is one of the most fulfilling and constructive pastimes you can pursue, and one that is likely to stick with you through the teenage years and into later life. The benefits of learning and playing music, as a soloist and in a band/ensemble are vast, and cross over into ...
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Choosing Guitar Lessons For Adults - by Fraser Peterson
Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Fraser Peterson
Most people think music lessons are just for children and teenagers. Actually, like learning to drive, learning to play a musical instrument isn't restricted to just young adults – in fact, anyone can learn to play music, at any age! Professional tuition is a great way to very quickly get to ...
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Choosing Guitar Lessons For Kids - by Fraser Peterson
Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Fraser Peterson
Most kids at some stage show an interest in music – whether that be listening to their favourite recording artists and singing into the hairbrush at home, or going to attend gigs and local music events. Some kids take that interest further, and decide to learn to play a musical instrument. As ...
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The Lava Lamp Drink: Just Looking At It Makes You Feel Good! - by Emily Erickson
Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Emily Erickson
EMILY'S ELIXIR a/k/a The Lava Lamp Drink You can feel good looking at this drink. Find 3 champagne flutes (glasses. Tall, stemmed, slim tulip shape a/k/a “champagne glasses”) for each person. This shape is necessary for the lava lamp effect. Have a bottle of Cook's champagne – ...
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Stuck in the City Solo for July 4th - by Sherri Langburt
Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com Authors
Question: I know this note comes to you on short notice but I am seriously dreading July 4th weekend. Most of my friends will be traveling and somehow it looks as though I will be stuck in the city, solo. Normally, I love being alone on long weekends but for some reason this year I am struggling ...
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*** Sun Alarm Ultima Can Help Combat the Winter Blues! - by Serenity Health, the Official Guide to Relaxation
Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Serenity Health
Do you fear the upcoming short days and longer periods of darkness? Do you suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? Is it tough for you to get up in the dark every morning? These are all common problems for many, many people today, commonly called the “Winter Blues” or if you have been ...
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3 Powerful Reasons Why You SHOULD Procrastinate Now! - by Danish Ahmed
Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Danish Ahmed
Hi there everyone!! We are so overloaded with information today that we sometimes tend to generalize everything we learn. From the foundational book, The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peel, some people have generalized personal development to be “thinking positive all the ...
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Sweet Potato Chicken Pineapple Apricot Impressive Dinner with No Pot to Scrub - by Emily Erickson
Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Emily Erickson
No Work Impressive Chicken and Sweet Potato with no pot to scrub You know those thin frozen cardboard chicken breasts that come in a heavy bag, that only a dieter would choose? Well, we are going to make them gourmet: This recipe makes your reputation. Today you are exhausted and want a ...
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Understanding Music - by Diya Kapoor
Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Diya Kapoor
Understanding music theory is probably the best thing that any musician can give to himself. If you've learned to play an instrument by ear, then that's an awesome accomplishment. But what makes a musician a complete one is not just through listening to the notes (though that in itself is the most ...
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4 Simple Steps to Feel the Fear...And Do It Anyway! - by Danish Ahmed
Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Danish Ahmed
Hi Everyone!! Fear Factors: 4 Simple Steps to Feel the Fear...And Do It Anyway! 1. Feel It. This can be the most difficult step. It's natural to want to get past our fear and not feel any anxiety. In our attempts to "overcome" fear, we tend to sometimes ignore it or suppress it... That ...
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Meditate like a Monk - by Monika Griessenberger
Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Monika Griessenberger
„Meditate like a monk“ There is special meditation technique I like to share with you, something that may give you a better picture of what this solution did for me and maybe can do for you too. It totally changed my life! I worked in the airline and travel-related businesses for over 30 ...
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Long Hot Summer - by Dr. Kathleen Hall
Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com Authors
Yesterday was the Summer Solstice, the first day of summer and the longest day of the year with the most sunlight. It’s official, it’s summer and time to go slow, absorb the fire in the sun, immerse ourselves in the summer green and blue colors of summer, and eat tons of fresh off the vine ...
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Stress And Relaxation - by Jon Rhodes
Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Jon Rhodes
The effects of long term stress are not to be taken lightly. Although they cannot always be seen, the effects of stress can lead to serious physical, as well as mental health problems. Managing our stress levels is very important if we wish to remain happy and healthy. Unfortunately this is ...
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A Discussion on Safety and Hunting Accidents - by William Hayes www.DreamLegalTeam.com
Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from William Hayes
Hunting seems dangerous just by its very nature. But what are the facts? Every year there are appx 800 non-fatal hunting accidents and 100 fatal. When considering the large amount of hunters nation-wide (appx 20 million), one could come to the conclusion that hunting is fairly safe. Of course, ...
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Relax Yourself With Hypnosis - by Jake Rhodes
Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Jake Rhodes
The pace of life seems as if it’s picking up at an alarming rate. We live in a society where it is necessary to work long hours, eat meals “on the go” and travel on traffic jammed roads. It’s no surprise that all most people can be bothered to do after a day like this is to veg out on the ...
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Managing Your Stress With Hypnosis Techniques - by John Osgood
Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from John Osgood
There are many things in today's society that are not good for us, stress is one of them and is also one of the biggest killers, it manifests itself in our bodies in many different ways. There is positive and negative stress, and it is negative stress that is usually the one we want to ...
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Aviation - How To Succeed - by Peter Radford
Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Peter Radford
History Aviation refers to the activities involving aircraft, including the people, various support, operational and manufacturing organisations, and regulatory bodies associated with them. Many individuals and societies have built devices with the aim of being able to travel through the air. ...
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***Save Money, Give yourself a Spa Treatment at Home - by Serenity Health, The Official Guide to Relaxation
Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Serenity Health
Yes, it is possible to create a relaxing spa experience in the comfort of your own home! Of course, you won’t have the massage therapist but what if you could create the wonderful spa sounds and soothing smells to make your own relaxing spa-like atmosphere that you can relieve stress in ...
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6 Easy Ways to Beat Boredom - by Mark Foo
Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Mark Foo
Everyone regardless of what age experiences boredom. The kids are the first usually to say the words “I’m Bored” but us adults have at one point or another in life experience it too. Have you ever wondered why you are feeling bored? It can be a feeling of laziness, or exhaustion or even a ...
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Tips for Creating a Sacred Place - by Kirsten Harrell
Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com Authors
It is important to create a sacred space in your home so that you can retreat from the outside world and connect with your inner resources – your soul-self. Setting up this special space in your home will give you refuge and a sanctuary to recover from the stress and tension of your daily life. ...
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The Joys of Unplugging - by Laura Earnest
Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com Authors
We live in a constantly connected world. Between cell phones, smart phones with email, laptops and wi-fi, we can be available any time, any place. Add in MP3 players, and you complete the electronic cocoon most of us wrap ourselves in. Yet this electronic availability takes us away from the ...
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Role of Dance in our lives - by V Soumyasri Pawar
Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Soumyasree Pawar
“Dance is the most immediate and accessible of the arts because it involves your own body. When you learn to move your body on a note of music, it's exciting. You have taken control over your body, and by learning to do that, you discover that you can take charge of your own life." An ...
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Surviving Your Wedding: Stress-Free Wedding Tips - by Cherie Johnson
Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Cherie Johnson
It's down to the wire, and you find yourself pulling out your hair because the florist is slow at returning your calls, the tailor is taking too long to alter your gown, and you can't decide which dish to serve at the reception. It's enough to make anyone go crazy, but surviving wedding stress is ...
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***Bring Relaxation to the Workplace - by Serenity Health, The Official Guide to Relaxation
Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Serenity Health
We 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 of ...
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