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- Death Upon Us - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2011 from Mark EarlixFor the past many years, many people have asked for a response of what so many of them are currently going through… as they feel the sadness and separations in life in the season of this time of year… and as some are just beginning to come forth from it. In the winter season, from the ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - 15 Questions to Instantly Help You Write a Tips Booklet - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2004 from Paulette EnsignEveryone has something they want the world to know. A tips booklet is a great way to do that, creating author status and a marketing tool for yourself in the process. You may have considered writing a book. Many people entertain that possibility. Fewer have actually followed through once ...
Views: 5257(1 vote) - The Mental Side to a Healthy Weight - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2004 from Susan CrealThe Mental Side to a Healthy Weight How you can take matters into your OWN hands! Written by Susan Creal, MS.Ed., PPC With all of the weight loss programs, diet pills and shakes out there today, it is increasingly difficult to really find what works to lose and maintain weight. Who do you ...
Views: 1821(2 votes) - VALENTINE'S DAY: WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2004 from Pauline WallinAuthor, "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior" The perfect card, the perfect gift, the perfect date . . . Isn't there enough pressure in relationships without having to live up to some romantic ideal on Valentine's Day? This is not how the celebration of ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - SPEED SPELLING: Another way to use speed reading skills for "schoolwork" - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2004 from George Stancliffe“...in the time that it takes one average reading child to practice one spelling lesson of ten words they can easily learn one hundred words correctly with speed reading methods.” Such was the experience of a homeschool mom who taught SPEED SPELLING techniques to her children, one of whom is ...
Views: 3573(4 votes) - Finding Your Inner Flame: Finding Passion Series - 3 of 3 - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from Skye ThomasWhy is it that some goals have a fire and a passion behind them that creates an almost self-propelled drive towards completion, while other goals are left dead in the water before they've hardly even begun? What causes that level of motivation to manifest itself? Can we harness it? Can we ...
Views: 980(1 vote) - Finding Direction: Finding Passion Series - 2 of 3 - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from Skye ThomasIn order to find the right direction for ourselves, we have to do some soul searching. What is it I want to accomplish? Why? What kind of person do I want to become? Is it so weird to be in our thirties or forties and ask ourselves, "So, what do I want to be when I grow up?" What would make ...
Views: 979(1 vote) - Finding Yourself: Finding Passion Series - 1 of 3 - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from Skye ThomasWe have been told that the things we don't like in our children are the same things we don't like in ourselves. We are told that we project our own flaws and issues onto our perceived enemies in an attempt to work them out within ourselves. We stereotype people according to who they hang out ...
Views: 886(1 vote) - The Last Day of 'Who Cares?' - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from Skye ThomasYesterday was the last day of 'Who Cares?' for my oldest child. Today is his first day of high school. From now on, his choices will have a long-term effect on his life. Nothing will ever be the same for him. Our culture doesn't make a big deal of that moment when a teen is officially ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - What is Happiness and How to Achieve It? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from ashok kumarTrue happiness is such a rare commodity that the whole of the world is continuously seeking it and failing to find it. All the people, who we consider to be the best in their fields, are seeking it too and failing to acquire it. The most brilliant of the scientists, the most gifted of artists, ...
Views: 22527(5 votes) - The Roses Won't Be There to Smell if You Don't Do the Weeding - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from Susan DunnSaul's mastered enjoying life and smelling the roses, but his job is in jeopardy because he doesn’t get enough done, and so is his marriage, for the same reason. What can Saul do to improve his efficiency? Well here at EQ Central, we teach Emotional Intelligence, not just a list of to-dos, ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - Does It Matter What You Wear? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from Susan DunnDoes it matter what you wear? Of course it does! We want to be appropriately and comfortably dressed so it isn’t distracting. How can you court your honey when your waistband is too tight? How can you represent your client if the judge doesn’t allow women lawyers to appear in court in ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - Can Studying Emotional Intelligence Change Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from Susan DunnEmotional Intelligence is the study of “the wider range of qualities which enable people to excel – self-awareness, impulse control, persistence, empathy, etc.” (Daniel Goleman). Emotional Intelligence (EQ) refers to your ability to understand and manage your own feelings and those of others, ...
Views: 948 - Communicating Effectively in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from Azriel WinnettIneffective communication is a major, yet avoidable, obstacle to business productivity. And yes, it can be avoided. Given the will, the bleakest of situations can be turned around for the better. Management must face squarely the challenge of formulating strategies to encourage ...
Views: 3918(1 vote) - Transform Your Behavior Painlessly by Using the 5-Minute Success Strategy - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2004 from Della MenechellaRecently, I coached a young woman whom I’ll call Mary about how to make critical lifestyle changes. Mary had always struggled with her weight. She had no control over her eating and she could not maintain a consistent exercise program. That’s when I suggested that Mary try the 5-Minute ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - The Great Career Switch - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2004 from David LeonhardtThe Great Career Switch Brad Pitt's Grizzly Bear Visits the Doctor. By David Leonhardt "Hello. Is the doctor in?" "I'll be with you as soon as I finish filling in these forms." "But I really need to see a doctor." "There, now what can I do fo – EEEEEK! You...you....you're a grizzly ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - Fourteen Romantic "Time-Outs" for Parents - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2004 from Susie CortrightHere are fourteen spontaneous time-outs, specially designed to help you pay the small attentions that are so integral to lasting intimacy. Day One: Spend 15 minutes kissing. Many married couples report that the simple act of kissing is the first part of intimacy to disappear. Today, ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Are You Living Life or Letting Life Live You? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2004 from Mary Ann BaileyIt’s Monday morning and you have a to-do list of 8 things that you want to get done by the end of the day. You have been careful to leave time in your schedule for each item and if all goes according to plan, you should have all the items x’ed off by the time you go to bed. But, as so often ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - Four Powerful Pathways Into The Light - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2004 from Judith PenningtonThe easiest, most exciting adventure in consciousness follows the lamplit guidance of the still, small voice in each of us. In the quiet of meditation, we listen to our souls and hear what is most needed in our lives and how best to obtain it. This wise, kindly voice never fails us and never ...
Views: 1760(1 vote) - Dancing On Your Brain: The Cha-Cha Effect - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2004 from Maya FrostMy grandmother used to say that the secret to living a good life is maintaining a flexible spine and a flexible mind. Whether we’re talking about joints or brains, there’s just no room for rigidity. Mark Twain once made a comment that illustrates my grandmother’s idea perfectly. He said: ...
Views: 2225(1 vote) - Becoming Aware of Your Spirit Guides - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2004 from Athene RaefielBecoming aware of spirit is easy, accepting their presence and role in life is more difficult. To begin the process of seeing and hearing spirit for yourself, I recommend that you make it a priority. Communicating with spirit means spending time in the silence of daily life. It is there in the ...
Views: 1562 - Secrets of Sound Sleep - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2004 from Susie CortrightA single good night's sleep can rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. Here's how to get one tonight: IN PREPARATION - A regular exercise routine will help you fall asleep faster and wake up feeling more refreshed, but experts don't recommend vigorous exercise fewer than three hours before ...
Views: 1310(2 votes) - Optimism and Your Heart: How being happy can protect you against heart disease. - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2004 from Lucy MacDonaldTake a few seconds to close your eyes and imagine that you are putting a slice of lemon into your mouth and chewing on it. Did your mouth water? This is just one example of how the mind can affect the body - simply thinking about something can trigger a physical reaction. If your body reacts ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - The "Fab Four" That Will Get You Into Trouble - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2004 from Lee WiseTHE "FAB FOUR"... THAT WILL GET YOU INTO TROUBLE (And... Another 4 That Will Help You Stay Out Of Trouble) © Lee Wise 2004 All rights reserved Want to get into trouble quick? Practice the first "fabulous four" below and you will. Want help in staying out of trouble? Strive ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Creativity: Why Bother? 10 Benefits of Expressing Your Creativity - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2004 from Cynthia MorrisAs a child, you may have yearned to play the piano professionally, to act on Broadway, to write a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Perhaps you mentioned your aspirations to someone and were met with laughter or the assurance that there was no money in it. You swallowed your creative dreams and ...
Views: 14676(1 vote) - Book Excerpt - Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld's Breakthrough Health 2004 - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2004 from Yolanda CardenThe following is an excerpt from the book Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld's Breakthrough Health: 167 Up-to-the-Minute Medical Discoveries, Treatments, and Cures That Can Save Your Life, from America's Most Trusted Doctor! by Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D. Published by Rodale Press; January 2004; ...
Views: 1534 - Journaling: A Tool for the Spirit - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2004 from Susie CortrightThe fountain of personal wisdom may be as close as your nearest pen. That’s because keeping a personal journal can be a powerful way to ease anxiety and nurture your spirit. The word "journal" may mean 100 different things to 100 different people. For a psychologist, it denotes a tool for a ...
Views: 1375 - Help for Chronic Worriers - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2004 from Susie CortrightThe first prescription from my daughter’s pediatrician was for a gin and tonic. Not for my child. Not for me. For my mother. When my mom arrived to visit her brand new granddaughter, I bragged about my daughter’s rosy glow. To my horror, my mother said she didn’t look pink at all. She looked ...
Views: 1867 - Do You Make These South Beach Diet Mistakes ? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2004 from NeilThe South Beach Diet works, for most people. Its low fat,low carb approach helps you lose weight quickly and easily.Health benefits are great too. But there's some easy mistakes you must avoid. Gain Weight in Phase 2 Most people do well being strict in Phase 1. But whathappens when you switch ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Estrogen and Progesterone Treatment as an Alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2004 from Jeannine VirtueA Dec. 30, 2003 Associated Press article stated that about one quarter of women who stopped taking hormone replacement therapy because of its risks wind up resuming HRT because of menopause misery. This article verifies what we have been saying all along; "No treatment is NOT an option." Women ...
Views: 1780 - Exploring Beneath The Surface - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2004 from Rebecca SkeeleUnwanted feelings and thoughts are rich territory to dive beneath the surface for fresh insights that open the heart. Imagine for a moment that you are floating along on the ocean of feelings unwilling to accept that the choppy waves to your left signify anger. If you put on snorkeling gear and ...
Views: 816 - Discover Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2004 from Andrew LawrenceEveryone has a life purpose; a unique and special something each of us is supposed to do in LIFE. A life purpose is not a specific job or career, it is much deeper and much more fulfilling. Now, you can uncover your own life purpose. You can do it the easy, fast, modern way, using a modestly ...
Views: 1075 - How Well Do You Know Your Partner? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2004 from Dave ShieldsFor my birthday last year my wife made up a beautifully framed picture of my name, and then underneath it she listed 32 positive qualities I possess. Needless to say, it was one of the finest gifts I have ever received. Some of the qualities even taught me about me. After that ...
Views: 11428(2 votes) - Journaling: A Tool for the Spirit - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2004 from Susie CortrightThe fountain of personal wisdom may be as close as your nearest pen. That’s because keeping a personal journal can be a powerful way to ease anxiety and nurture your spirit. The word "journal" may mean 100 different things to 100 different people. For a psychologist, it denotes a tool for a ...
Views: 1199 - Working Mums - a Lighter View! - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-Bishop“Why are you so thin? You look so tired all the time,” I hear my mum say for the umpteenth time. “I don’t know… you girls today. In our day, we just coped! None of these Day Care Centres and nannies and what not! I had three kids under 3” blah blah blah. Hmmm…well I guess in mum’s day ...
Views: 1111(2 votes) - Mammograms - Who Needs Them? - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Susun WeedPerhaps no aspect of breast cancer is more widely publicized than screening mammography. Ads on television, in magazines, and in the daily paper urge women to deal with fear about breast cancer by having a yearly mammogram. We’re even told that doing this is a way to “really care for ...
Views: 2671 - Laughing Toward Truth: Six Tips for Lighthearted Thinkers - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2004 from Maya FrostDo you believe in the power of your convictions? It's time to lighten up. People love attaching themselves to ideas. We can get pretty feisty when one of our beloved beliefs is challenged. We're too busy defending to spend our time analyzing. Truth has a tendency to get in the way of ...
Views: 1178 - Looking for a New Direction? Follow Your Intuition! - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2004 from Lynn RobinsonIt’s impossible to ignore any longer. Your hair is beginning its transition to “sophisticated silver.” Your face is taking on the look of a “wise” woman. And your kids, friends, parents, neighbors – and mysteriously, your husband – all seem to be “changing” before your very eyes, (the ones ...
Views: 4335 - Eight Ways to be a Better Friend - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2004 from Susie CortrightBeing a good friend is a skill we can learn and improve upon. Here, eight ways to be a better friend. Number One: Like yourself The first step in having a good relationship with a friend is to have a good relationship with yourself. When we genuinely like ourselves, we become more attractive ...
Views: 1734 - Two Steps to Improving Your Marketing Success - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2004 from Joel SussmanSince the human brain seems to be able to focus on only one thought at a time, it's difficult to evaluate an advertisingidea from the perspective of both a marketer and a customer. That's why it's necessary to use a two-step process when developing highly effective ads, sales letters, web pages, ...
Views: 955 - The Seven Energy Centres of Our Being. - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2004 from Chiara TinoNot long ago, I got inspired to write about a topic that I know of very well – the chakras. I wondered, “How many people out there know what a chakra is? Are they aware that a chakra is an energy centre, and that its state, affects our state of being?” There are seven main chakras, and no ...
Views: 3121 - Ten Ways to Add Abundance To Your Mind, Your Life & Your World - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2004 from Catherine FranzAbundance isn't something you find from the outside.Abundance begins within and radiates outward. Find the waysthat increase your abundance inside. Add time to your day,simplify, or make a difference in the world. Gratitudemultiplies. Find something in these ten ways to addabundance to your ...
Views: 1439 - Do You Know What Day January 17th Is? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskyDo you know what day January 17th is? Here's a hint: it has to do with New Year's Resolutions. If you’re like most Americans, January brings a renewed sense of energy and motivation that usually results in a “New Year’s Resolution.” But if you have Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ...
Views: 1171 - No Happiness Without Patience - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2004 from David LeonhardtNo Happiness Without PatienceInstant gratification is not the recipe for happinessBy David LeonhardtI'm searching for modern happiness. The old-fashioned kind takes just too long. That happiness requires patience and I don't want to wait. I want upgraded happiness. I want release 4.02, the ...
Views: 1277(2 votes) - Recharge your career battery - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2004 from Cathy GoodwinCareer in the doldrums? Don't reach for your resume just yet. 1. Get moving! Action creates momentum. 2. Do something different. Even if you just find a new route to walk the dog or drive to work. 3. Rejuenate your fitness program. Go to the gym three times a week? Ask your trainer for ...
Views: 1291 - What Do Your Customers Really Want? Ask Your Competition - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.marketingwords.com It’s not always an easy task. Sometimes discovering what your customers really want is like pulling teeth. It is imperative for any business owner who hopes to develop new products/services or to write effective advertising copy to know what is important ...
Views: 891 - Effective Communication/Networking - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2004 from Janice Smallwood-McKenzieNetworking & A Personal Touch (“What I Do ‘Is Not’ Who I Am”) Ah, the personal touch that continues to make a big difference, for the better in our lives and the lives of those, who have an opportunity to experience a personal touch from us. If networking and effective communication ...
Views: 2718(1 vote) - Being Inspired From Within - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2004 from Theresa WilsonMost of us spend our lives searching for that one spark that will ignite and motivate, then propel us to succeed. We buy any number of books, inspirational “self help” tapes, and attend seminars and workshops believing that somewhere in the mist of all these activities will evolve that magical ...
Views: 5600(2 votes) - Defeating Your Jerichos - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2004 from Theresa WilsonJoshua and the battle of Jericho is one of many infamous stories of the bible that speaks to us about faith. Joshua was given instruction that it took faith to follow. Can you envision walking around the enemy’s camp once a day for six days in silence, then six times on the seventh day with ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - Creating a Meaningful Life: What are you living for? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2004 from PaulI was watching Gladiator - you know the blockbuster where the Roman General Maximus goes through hell when he doesn't accept the position of Emporer of Rome. His family is murdered, he is sold as a slave and forced to be a gladiator. He becomes an unwilling paid assasin. Watching the sunset with ...
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