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- “I Need A Partner to be Happy” - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2006 from Margaret PaulDo you believe that you need a partner to be happy? My client, Adrienne, an attractive woman in her 50’s, has been married and divorced twice. She was unhappy in both marriages, but she still believes that she needs a partner to be happy. This belief continually leads her into inappropriate ...
Views: 7175(1 vote) - Communicating with Plants - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2006 from Bob MakranskyPlants’ experience of being in the world is very different from the experience of us animals. Because plants cannot move about, they exist in a state of profound acceptance and peace within themselves. Emotions such as fear, hate, jealousy, possessiveness, etc. are wholly unknown to plants and ...
Views: 1002 - Unaware of Unresolvable Dilemma? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2006 from Ragini MichaelsUnaware of Unresolvable Dilemma? Discover the Biggest Ongoing Drain on Your Time, Energy and Money What if you heard that to “let go,” you had to hold on? What if you were told that to relax, you had to be tense? What if you found out that to be aware and present, you had to be unaware ...
Views: 1523 - Forget About Saving Time - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2006 from Denise LandersMyth: You can save time. There is no way you can bank unused hours. Each hour gets spent. Time is the most democratic of resources. Everyone is given the same amount every day. Since every minute is nonrenewable, all that matters is how you are using your time this minute. You might ...
Views: 1308 - Do You Honor Time As a Precious Resource? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2006 from Jill KoenigThe most precious and valuable resource today is not real estate, it is not gold, it is not sex, it is not oil or gasoline. The most precious and valuable resource is time. Time is more valuable than money. You can make more money, but you cannot make more time. Time is perishable, and the ...
Views: 1201 - Practical Spirituality—The Four Forces - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2006 from John GilmoreThe founder of Dovestar Institute of Massage and Body Work, Kamala, developed a theory that explains the workings of the universe know as the Four Forces. These four forces explain the way people interact with each other, God, and the universe. I will be discussing the Four Forces in this ...
Views: 1718 - Learn to Control Your Brainwaves Through Meditation - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2006 from Sharon GilbertControl your brainwaves and you control your state of mind. By raising or slowing our brainwaves, we can altar how we think, feel and act. Meditation is the process of slowing our waking beta brainwaves to the slower states of alpha and theta. By learning to control these states, we can ...
Views: 5220 - Diversity and Bully-busting: 4 Tips To Stop Bullying and Bias Before It Happens - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2006 from Deb CaponneFasten your seat belt and get on the diversity train! Experts agree that bullying not only exists in every school and community in our country, but it is also escalating at a frightening pace. Bullying, defined as strong preying on the weak has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S. as ...
Views: 1760 - Fundamentals of Preparing an Effective Business Plan? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2006 from William KingCommencing a new business can be easy or difficult and the most essential step when starting a new business is to have an effective business plan. So the question arises, what actually is a Business Plan? A business plan includes an outline of the goals, expected expenditures, promotion ...
Views: 641 - 5 Secrets for Handling Teen Trouble - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Barbara McRae, MCCThe most common issues between parents and teens arise due to poor communication, power struggles and a lack of empathy. If you use the same parenting methods that you did when your teen was a child, you won't get positive results. You’ll just exhaust your energy. There are five secrets to help ...
Views: 2097 - Eye Contact at a Glance: Connect With Your Audience - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Lisa BraithwaiteMaking eye contact while speaking to a group may be one of the most difficult aspects of giving a presentation. To many people, eye contact is an intimate act - almost like touching someone. And to reach out and touch a stranger - even with your eyes - can feel particularly uncomfortable. ...
Views: 1169 - How to Implement Change in the Workplace Without Sending Your Staff to a Psychiatrist - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Mike MooreIt seem that the only time people are open to change is when what they have always done no longer works for them. In other words when our needs are no longer being met by previous behaviors, thought patterns or procedures. Your task as a CEO or manager is to show your staff that this applies to ...
Views: 15226(1 vote) - Weight Loss and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Aaron PottsDepending on the circles that you run in, you may or may not have heard about a very powerful force in your life that is called the Law of Attraction. It’s powers are literally limitless and utilizing those powers is absolutely free of charge! Who doesn’t want Unlimited Cosmic Power without ...
Views: 2046 - 7 Surprising Acne Solutions to Try at Home - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Patricia WagnerIf your appearance is being marred by ugly pimples popping out all over your face, then you are highly motivated to get help and to get it now! Happily, there are a number of acne remedies that are natural that you can use at home. Here is a partial list of simple acne solutions that you might ...
Views: 1092 - Blood Pressure and Medications - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Ray KellyIf you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, chances are you will be prescribed some kind of medication. However, you should be aware of the fact that drugs are not the only solution to the problem. For instance, changes in diet, exercise, and stress levels can also have an impact on ...
Views: 961 - 5 Common Dating Mistakes Men Make - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Rod CortezShe was beautiful. She was popular. I wanted to walk up to her and say something clever so she would know that I liked her. I was different than all the jerks she went out with. So I walked up to Tina and told her that I liked her and that we should go out. She smiled and said "Why thank ...
Views: 3068 - Practice - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Gregory Anne CoxWhen we refer to certain professions we call the business of it a practice. My friend's husband has a dental practice, I have a coaching practice, my brother practices law. Within those parameters we might refer to the dentist as “excellent”, the coach as “supportive” and the lawyer—at least in ...
Views: 994 - Our Life – Our Choice… - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsOK, maybe that’s a bit of an overgeneralization but it applies most of the time. Basically, what I am saying is that we are what we are because that’s what we’ve decided to be. We live where we live, do what we do and think what we think because that’s we’ve decided to do. Yes, I understand ...
Views: 1263 - Garden of Eden: A Jungle Captive's Lesson in Dreams Come True - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Sharif KhanBBC News recently reported the story of horticulturist and orchid collector, Tom Hart Dyke, who was kidnapped in 2000 in the Darien Gap in Panama by Colombian Guerrillas and held hostage for nine months in the South American jungle. He was on a plant collecting expedition with his friend Paul ...
Views: 1233 - Real Health is Scientifically Proven - by We often spend so much time coping with problems along our path that we only have a dim or even inaccurate view of what's really important to us.
- Peter Senge
Reality Check #3 The World is Changing so Rapidly, We’re Leaving Our Good Health Behind
Everything has changed.
Our routine way of life ...
Views: 825 - Which is Best – Same or Different? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc: I have a question which might sound a bit unusual but; do relationships work best between people who are different or people who are similar? ============= Hello! Actually, as with so many things, it depends! Obviously, it's a good idea to have some things in common such as hobbies, ...
Views: 884 - Understanding and Managing Stress - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2006 from Denise LammiStress is destructive to health and relationships. Stress is experienced when a person feels demands and expectations that exceed perceived available resources. Resources may relate to time, money, skill, tools, etc. The perception of the imbalance between the demands and resources and potential ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - How To Start a New Internet Business.. and always be in Positive Cash Flow - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2006 from Joe LeechSounds easy..and with the right model, it is. But it is a fair amount of work and requires a number of hours and an investment. Your business will have the characteristics of multiple income streams that produce different results and provide a combination of immediate and residual ...
Views: 1325 - Feeling Worthless - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2006 from Alison FinchI want to get straight to the heart of this topic, because I firmly believe that there is a simple three-step approach that can cure feelings of worthlessness, even if you've felt crushed by those feelings for many years.That's right: a cure.It may not surprise you to learn that feeling ...
Views: 25555(3 votes) - Relationship Advice: Am I In Love? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2006 from Alison FinchA lot of our members have requested some guidance on how to answer this question, because it's a question that a great many women struggle to answer with conviction.Of course, there is no infallible litmus test. How boring life would be if there were! So this article is not intended to give you ...
Views: 13170(2 votes) - Watch Out for that Positive Attitude! - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2006 from Alison FinchI'm going to begin on a positive note, and with a couple of rather bold statements. Each and every one of us possesses a positive attitude somewhere inside us. If you're not tapping into your positive attitude right now, and don't know where it's hiding, this article is going to help you find ...
Views: 1311 - Loneliness: Fed Up with Feeling Alone? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2006 from Alison FinchDo you ever feel empty and alone, sometimes even when you're surrounded by people? If so, be sure to read on, because we have some really useful information and advice to help you understand and cope better with those dreadful feelings that seem to claw at you from within.Most people feel alone ...
Views: 11681(1 vote) - A Gift in my Life - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2006 from Todd PuntolilloMy friend Nel is a woman whom I can never forget. She is bright, funny and very excited about energy work—a part of my life that is very important to me. It really pleased me that she was in tune with my work and liked to share the healing energies. She practiced Reiki and was a certified ...
Views: 1001 - Why You Can Succeed in this Decade of Entrepreneurship? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2006 from Erfan HettiniWe live in the most intriguing decade of all time-- The decade of entrepreneurship. A decade that presents a tremendously unlimited number of opportunities for the average person, with unprecedented success rate for the equipped one. In a decade where mergers resulting in layoffs and job ...
Views: 1551 - The Power Within - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2006 from Steven SadleirThere is literally a power running through your body causing your heart to beat, causing your cells to regenerate, and your hair to grow. A life force current with innate intelligence is flowing through you right now providing the volition to move your eyes across this page and to think about ...
Views: 1004 - Work from a Different Point of View - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2006 from Noelle NelsonAs you sit there in traffic, along with the gazillion other commuters all jammed together in motorized steel boxes grinding their way to work, you daydream. Wouldn’t it be nice, you think, if weekends were 5 days long and the work week was 2 days long. I mean, whoever came up with this ...
Views: 946 - Are You Aging Before Your Time? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2006 from Chris GreenIt’s strange but for many people, the anti aging battle is just about looking younger. But the aging process doesn’t just affect your looks, it also affects your mind and your attitude to life. Entering a state of atrophy is a major factor in aging. Atrophy is the process of withering away and ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - How To Listen To Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2006 from Renita KalhornYou Said, I Heard Rob, a client of mine (though not his real name), recently took a one-week vacation from work, a much-needed break from a highly stressful, fast-paced corporate environment. Upon his return, one of his colleagues welcomed him back and noted that Rob's team had worked hard and ...
Views: 852 - Is Astigmatism Correctible? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2006 from Larry ScottBefore discussing the correction of astigmatism, it's important to understand what it is and how it causes blurry vision. Astigmatism is caused by the irregular shape of an eye cornea or lens. Rather than a round cornea or lens of a healthy eye, someone suffering from astigmatism has an oblong ...
Views: 1742 - Creativity and the Inner Child - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2006 from Jane RowanGetting in touch with the inner child is a process. There are both terrible and wonderful things that the child needs to tell us about childhood feelings. Much of what the child needs to tell us is buried in the unconscious. We were scolded or told to “forget it!” Our needs and hurts were ...
Views: 1623 - Focus On Teen Strengths: Turn What You Love about Your Teen Into a Strong and Lasting Friendship - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2006 from Bercedeh StarkFocus On Teen Strengths: Turn What You Love about Your Teen Into a Strong and Lasting Friendship Oh, that Emma, thinks Mum. I can’t believe her. She’s only 15 and all she does is play video games. She used to be so active. Now she won’t try out for sports or join a club at school… She won’t ...
Views: 1803 - Roselind Hejl - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2006 from Roselind HejlGreen building is a design process that grows out of a connection with the natural landscape. It is a set of informed decisions that considers the site and materials to reduce the cost, maintenance, and energy usage of the home. Conservation is central to the green building approach. Green ...
Views: 1482 - If You Can’t Hear Your Inner Music, You Must Turn Up The Volume! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2006 from Eugenia TripputiFamily, friends, work, and recreation sound like a few areas of our lives that take up most of our time. We go from one to another, filling up our days, weeks, months, and perhaps years. Oftentimes, in the process, we forget about a crucial part: taking care of ourselves! If you were raised in ...
Views: 1039 - Tips for Successful Conversations with Humans on Planet Earth - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2006 from Eugenia Tripputi"Talk to Me, I’m Human!" Have you ever felt like telling (or worse—yelling!) this or a similar phrase to your boss, a coworker, or significant other with whom it seems impossible to have a conversation? In a world that prides itself for its advances in technology, we have surely gone backwards ...
Views: 1010 - The Glycemic Index: Things You Need to Know - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2006 from Ray KellyA Doctor at the University of Toronto developed the glycemic index (note: this is sometimes spelled glycaemic) in the early 80’s. At first the index was utilized as a means for diabetics to gauge the insulin demand of the foods they ate. It wasn’t until later that dieticians realized the ...
Views: 1080 - Hope for the Earth - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2006 from Mashubi RochellThe future of the earth lies in our hands, and not only in our hands but in our hearts, our minds, and in the ability that each of us has to contribute to the vast network of light and of consciousness of which we form a part. This network includes every living soul and allows each of us to ...
Views: 892 - Use the Sales Secrets of Military Recruiters - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2006 from Danek KausLet me begin by stating that this article is not a discussion about the military or the pros and cons of war. It is about learning some of the most powerful persuasion strategies in use today. And the truth is, military recruiters are some of the best salespeople in the world. They have to ...
Views: 1696 - Caffeine Free: From Reluctant to Rejuvenated! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2006 from Karen HallProbably all of us have experienced this situation…you’re forced into doing something you absolutely don’t want to do, but then after it’s over you’re glad you did it. Husbands seem to do this a lot – they often have to be dragged, kicking and screaming, into ...
Views: 742 - Seven Ways to Ease Kids’ Anxiety When You Date - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2006 from Elizabeth YarnellWhen their parents date, it creates anxiety in children and teens. The changes and losses they have gone through often cause them to feel jealous and insecure. They may become uncooperative, withdrawn, and rebellious or over attached to you. Each child, depending on age and personality, will ...
Views: 913 - Diet with Your Girlfriends: A Key to Successful Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2006 from Elizabeth YarnellDo you talk with other women about food and weight? Do you really talk, or do you only speak about it superficially¯what diet you are currently on, what you ate today, how you cheated, how much you’ve lost or not lost? Do you ever really talk about what you go through in relation to your eating ...
Views: 959 - What’s for Dinner? Quick & Healthy One-Pot Meals - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2006 from Elizabeth YarnellStephanie, a vice president for a venture capital firm in Denver, makes it a priority to get home in time to have a family meal with her husband and 1-year old son. “I put a lot of energy into my job and then I get into my car at 5pm and realize that I have no idea what I’m going to feed three ...
Views: 1181 - Sleep Deprived Children Have Health Problems - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2006 from Elizabeth YarnellIf your child has frequent health and/or emotional problems, consider that a lack of sleep may be all or at least part of the problem. Every function in the body is affected by sleep. And for a child, the risks of sleep deprivation are much more serious than simply waking up in a grumpy mood. ...
Views: 1210 - Four Ways to Improve Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2006 from Barbara WhiteSelf esteem describes how we feel about ourselves .Our self esteem or sense of self worth is normally based on our perception of our abilities and how we believe other people accept and value us as individuals. self esteem affects our confidence and how we behave and function in life. It is our ...
Views: 1168 - Building and Sustaining Positive Relationships in the Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2006 from Gail SolishIt’s Monday morning and you’ve only been at the office for acouple of hours. The phone has not stopped ringing, you’ve barelymade a dent in your emails, there is a project deadline looming,a team meeting to lead and your boss is concerned and hasslingyou about the project outcome. Does any of ...
Views: 8517 - The Real Secret of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2006 from Abe KassThe secret of attraction is the unconscious hope for healing and understanding. This is why we are so discriminating in our choice of a marital partner. Not just anyone will do. And when we find the right person we become infatuated and fall head over heels for him or her. Our passion and hope ...
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