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- How to Approach Women – 3 Actions To Remove Your Fear - by Submitted on May 18, 2006 from Michael MyerscoughThe market is flooded with how to approach women books. The 5 signs she’s ready to talk to you. The 33 ways to get her out on a date. The 1.5 billion ways to seduce women. I don’t know about you, but I used to read this stuff and feel intimidated to even think about using it to approach women. ...
Views: 2307 - It really is all about Me!! Isn’t It? - by Submitted on May 18, 2006 from JudyLynn KoonsOr more to the point, really about YOU!!! Who do you really think is going to look after you if you don’t? The systems? Let’s get as real as we can while still being part of this illusion. You are the only one that really can know yourself and to do what it takes for you to get where you are ...
Views: 813 - Let Them Have Their Temper Tantrums!! - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Linda MiloChildren between the ages of one and seven are open to emotional hurts. Temper tantrums are a way a young child expresses his frustration over a situation or a person. When your child feels thwarted, he feels many mixed emotions. Usually temper tantrums are brought about by stress. This ...
Views: 1215 - Parents - Tune In To Time Out - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Linda MiloMost parents in America know what “time out” means. It’s simply an effective tool parents use to encourage their misbehaving child to learn to behave. It is a teaching technique. It isn’t a punishment, but rather a way for your child to control their own behavior. Time-out gives both of you ...
Views: 839 - Shyness: How to rise above it - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Jack ZavadaMillions of people consider themselves shy. This common, frequently painful feeling is often accepted without question. Shy people may look on it as something they're stuck with, like being short or having curly hair. Some nervousness or hesitancy in social situations is normal. Everyone ...
Views: 849 - Top 10 Tips to Help You and Your Family Watch Less TV - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Katherine WestphalHave you have wanted to spend more time with your family, friends, or community, but found this time sucked into your TV set? Have you have wanted to accomplish other goals, but found it impossible to find the time? Have you have wanted to become fit and healthy, but somehow lacked the time ...
Views: 2896(1 vote) - Mental Illness and the Witch - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Cate CavanaghMany who know they are extremely, sad or otherwise watching life by the sidelines do everything except consider their problem as a medical condition. Many of us grew up with the ethics of have a 'stiff upper lip", "be a man", "stand on your own two feet" and even the implied message that women ...
Views: 4925 - Moving On and Knowing That You’ve Moved On - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederI really am in need of some real help I am a 19 year old man Last year I moved away from my first love who I dated for a year. I don't believe that I ever got over her. I went through a great deal of pain and grieved so much but I’m finding it tough to move on. I don’t understand how a person ...
Views: 927 - Understanding Your ‘Real’ Problem - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Paul ShearstoneUnderstanding Your ‘Real’ Problem …… by Paul Shearstone Most people live day-to-day worrying about all their problems when in reality; their biggest problem is… they think they ‘really have’ all those problems! Everyone has heard the expressions, “We bring it all on, ourselves” and “You… ...
Views: 1110 - The Ten Commitments - by Your parents were writing the opening lines to the screenplay of your life by the time you arrived onstage, and for much of your existence you have been reading from the script you were handed. If your story is unfolding as you hoped it would as a child, you have probably intuitively implemented ...
Views: 794 - Help Insomnia Part 1- The Sound Of Insomnia - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Marvin PerryHave any of you had nights when you were attempting to fall asleep but kept hearing wind whipping outside or water dripping from the faucet that kept you awake? Regardless of how hard you try to relax and calm down, the possibility of sleep does not seem promising as you continue to hear noises ...
Views: 1187 - SEPARATION, DIVORCE AND MARITAL PROPERTY: THE TOP 12 MISTAKES A WOMAN SHOULD AVOID WHEN IT COMES TO DIVORCE PLANNING. - by Submitted on May 16, 2006 from Barry RocheA matrimonial divorce settlement is NOT an exact science. If a financial divorce settlement was a straight mathematical equation, we wouldn't need courts and lawyers to resolve matters. Courts are usually required, under Family Law legislation, to take into account a range of factors in deciding ...
Views: 5421 - A Deep Look into Soap Operas - by Submitted on May 16, 2006 from Randall UlbrichtHere is a humorous look at soap operas 36 years ago. See how closely they mirror today's offerings. This will also show an author how NOT to run sentences on. You have got to love soap operas. From the intricate plots and finely woven webs of deceit, to the depths of schemes, they were, are and ...
Views: 1347 - MSG is Why You Want to Avoid McDonald's Like the Plague - by Submitted on May 16, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA close reading of a list of classic McDonald's recipes from the '50s through the '70s reveals a disturbing amount of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), a chemical whose potential health effects have caused considerable controversy. However, the use of MSG in McDonald's food is not solely a matter of ...
Views: 1630 - The Liver Cleanse Myth and Gallstones - by Submitted on May 16, 2006 from Ron McCluskeyThere is a lot of information available that claims that the body needs your help keeping your liver clean. They claim that the liver becomes toxic and there must be certain things done to detoxify it. There are even special diets that will get rid of your gallstones. But, the truth is that the ...
Views: 1209 - Confessions Of A High Paid Tutor! - by Submitted on May 16, 2006 from Kasey HammondMy name is Kasey Hammond and I am writing to celebrate my success in finding the perfect career for me. I was killing myself over a job in which I was giving everything I had. As a Spanish major, I didn't have very much business savvy and was eager to get into the market. This company was ...
Views: 4374 - Key to Success - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Sharif KhanFirst off, I would echo the voice of 18th century French philosopher Voltaire, made popular and relevant in today’s leadership lexicon by “Good to Great” author Jim Collins, who said, “Good is the Enemy of Great.” 1. “Good is the Enemy of Great.” Get rid of the good to make room for the great ...
Views: 952 - Avoid an Emergency Room Visit by Correcting Your Vision Naturally - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA new study states that injuries related to wearing glasses could have sent as many as 27,000 people to emergency rooms in 2002 and 2003. Over1,000 of these cases required further hospital treatment. Falls, Sports Injuries, Eyeball Injuries The types of injury varied by age. Those over 65 were ...
Views: 1027 - The Hidden Agenda Behind the Bird Flu Hoax - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA plan to quarantine sick airline and ship passengers in order to combat a potential bird flu outbreak has outraged health experts, airlines, and civil libertarians. Three-Day Quarantine Sick passengers would be identified by flight attendants, pilots and cruise ship crews. Passengers ...
Views: 1124 - Perfection – What's It Costing You? - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Pam ThomasPerfection is a topic that is near and dear to my heart because some where along the way I got the message to be perfect. The perfect person who did not make mistakes, who was the perfect weight, who wore the perfect clothes… I think you get the idea. How did that message to be perfect serve ...
Views: 1278 - How to Motivate Unmotivated People - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Yolanda CardenIf you walk around a Walt Disney World resort or theme park, you are likely to witness something that in most other settings would seem bizarre. Not the presence of a large animated character, although you may witness that also. Rather, at any given moment, a person in dress clothes will be ...
Views: 16013(2 votes) - Smile, Really Smile, It's Good for Health, It's Good for Wealth - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Jonathan Steele, RNA real Smile is one of the most effective means to capture the trust, attention, and rapport of an audience. It is an essential part selling when meeting people. It has added benefits as a stress reducer. This is true if speaking to an audience of one or one thousand. You can reap these ...
Views: 3815 - Lose Weight For The Summer - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Anne CollinsBeing overweight in the summer heat is no fun. And exposing a fat stomach or fat thighs isn't exactly pleasant when everyone else around you is wearing gnat-sized beachwear and drizzling oil onto wasp-like abdomens. In fact, for people carrying excess weight, summer can be an unpleasant trial ...
Views: 1270 - The Top 9 Marital Blunders - by Submitted on May 14, 2006 from mike sheryWhen thinking about my patients, I've noticed a pattern to the marital conflicts that they share. Here's my list of the top ten things that put your marriage at higher risk for break-up and the things you must do to strengthen it. 1) Putting-Down Spouse's Friends/Family Don't badmouth your ...
Views: 822 - How To Treat Your Man Like A Man - by Submitted on May 14, 2006 from Angie LewisAre you a controlling wife? Do you take your husband for granted? Most women don’t realize it but they abuse their husbands daily just by their actions. Many women of today feel that marriage revolves solely around them and their husband’s are supposed to give them everything their heart ...
Views: 9277(1 vote) - How About a “Natural High” Instead Of Those Mood Altering Drugs? - by Submitted on May 14, 2006 from Helen RobinsonA few years ago I retired from a very active management position and suddenly found myself spending most of my time at home. I sat at the computer, read my email, played ten different kinds of solitaire, read food recipes which made me hungry and I ate a lot. I read, I watched TV and did all ...
Views: 820 - How to Be Romantic - by Submitted on May 14, 2006 from Jill BrennanNo one is born romantic. But like most things in life, being romantic is something that can be learned. Although romantic gestures may seem like they come easily to some people that is only because they’ve had lots of practice and because they are in tune with what motivates the opposite ...
Views: 1289 - Raising Your Happiness Quotient - by Submitted on May 13, 2006 from Diana LaSalleHave you thought “Why can’t I just be happy?” If so the answer may be staring you right in that mirror. We all have it within us to be happy, but often we get so caught up in everyday life that we neglect important parts of ourselves that bring us contentment and even joy. Happiness begins ...
Views: 11233 - Wedding Planning 101: Keep It Simple With A Wedding Timeline For Brides And Grooms - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Lesley MattosYou’re Engaged! You certainly want to enjoy this wonderful and magical time in your life but you know that planning your own wedding is going to be a big job! The following checklists might make it a little easier for you to keep it simple, keep it organized and keep you sane! The 12-Month ...
Views: 1094 - Nothing Is Impossible ! - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Jill KoenigBy Jill Koenig Author, Coach, Motivational Speaker I do believe that anything a human being can conceive, they can achieve. The bigger question becomes, is the person going to have the desire, commitment and determination to see the goal through. Nothing is impossible. There are ideas and ...
Views: 1248 - Being With What Is - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenI've been observing the tremendous power our interpretations of events have to influence our bodies, our moods, and our ability to be present and notice what is. An example: My knee started hurting a few years ago. Having had my share of knee injuries and two surgeries, I quickly assumed (or ...
Views: 1274 - The Power Of Dominant Thought - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Brian CarsonWayne Dyer, the famous author, speaker and teacher, likes to say in his writings that what you focus on expands. Nothing could be more profound or truthful. What you focus on expands should be a rallying cry for all who want and are willing to pay the price to live the life they imagine. We ...
Views: 5015 - Music And Movies Download Sites - Are They A Scam? - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Harry RackersThe so called music and movie download sites are under attack. In America the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America)and Hollywood's MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America)are trying to shut them down, and seasoned Internet users are calling them a scam. Do they deserve ...
Views: 3295 - It's About Appreciation, Not Achievement - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Mike RobbinsIt's about Appreciation, not Achievement Have you ever found yourself waiting for something “good” to happen so that you could be happy? “When I get that promotion, lose those ten pounds, fall in love, graduate from school, pay off my debt, have a baby, buy a house, accomplish that big goal, ...
Views: 1379 - Growth Happens - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Leah LightMrs. Anderson’s class of first graders crowd around the glass cage containing their science project. They have spent the last several weeks witnessing its evolution from caterpillar to chrysalis to graceful, golden Monarch butterfly. And today is the big day to set it free. Mrs. Anderson ...
Views: 1116 - Appreciating "Difficult" People - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Mike RobbinsAppreciating “Difficult” People Are there people in your life, on your team, and/or with whom you interact regularly that get on your nerves? Have you ever found yourself wanting to yell at the top of your lungs, “Knock it off, I can’t stand you?” If so, you are not alone…welcome to being human! ...
Views: 1094 - Let's Appreciatie Ourselves - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Mike RobbinsLet’s Appreciate Ourselves In my years as a college and professional baseball player I learned many things. One of the things I learned to do as well as almost anything else was beat myself up. I became a master, along with many of my teammates, at being hard on myself and “never being ...
Views: 993 - A Good Defense Without Being Offensive - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Jacquie HaleI recently had to learn a lesson which I often suggest that my clients learn: how to set boundaries and convey the truth in such a way that the other person doesn't feel attacked. In other words, how to respond when someone has irritated, frustrated, or infuriated you. The main aspect of this ...
Views: 1075 - What To Do When You're Feeling Blue - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Jacquie HaleEveryone has an occasional time of feeling down. Some people may be clinically depressed while others have bouts of feeling blue or times of low energy. Regardless of the frequency or the cause, and whether or not you are on medication, you can lift yourself out of the doldrums with a few ...
Views: 16807(5 votes) - Two Words that Bring Music to a Mom's Ears - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Lori RadunIt was a typical evening in our home. Arguments from my teenager, opposition from my preschooler – family dynamics that were driving me crazy. I don’t remember quite what sent me over the edge. I do remember reaching my limit. We’ve all been there. However, this time, for me, was different. ...
Views: 1078 - Follow The Little Leaders - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Julie Clark Robinson“I meant to do my work today – But a brown bird sang in the apple tree. And a butterfly flitted across the field, and all the leaves were calling me.” --Richard le Gallienne Remember that scene in “Big” when Tom Hanks -- the man who woke up one day to find that he was trapped in a boy’s ...
Views: 589 - Hair Loss - Natural Remedies That Work - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Jay ChatterjeeMost of us would privately agree that hair loss affects our psyche and self esteem intensely. The hair we have on our scalp - our crowning glory - is one of the most important features of our appearance and affects our overall ‘attractiveness quotient’. It is absolutely devastating to our ego ...
Views: 1019 - The most common mistake in Goal Setting - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Philip GoslingIn a recent Reader’s Digest article, best-selling author and ex-teacher Philip Pullman put his finger on what’s gone horribly wrong with the teaching of English in schools today and points the way to a common goal-setting mistake made by millions of people. It’s the mistake of turning ...
Views: 1481 - Learning the Language of Feelings - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Mark Linden OMearaLearning the Language of Feelings An excerpt from The Feeling Soul – A Roadmap to Healing and Living Mark Linden O’Meara, Soul Care Publishing ISBN: 0-968045928 Available at Amazon.com Part of self growth and developing self-knowledge involves learning to express the feelings, ideas and ...
Views: 2468 - False Expectations Appearing Real - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Marc de BruinFEAR Fear is an interesting energy. We all seem to suffer from it every now and then (and sometimes more often….), and although we don’t like being fearful, many people are nearly addicted to experiencing fear in their lives. Not a day goes by in which they don’t entertain a thought like “what ...
Views: 2209 - We Are Making Progress - by Submitted on May 10, 2006 from Joseph MercolaMarketers are attempting to make unhealthy products seem more nutritious for health-conscious shoppers. 7Up, for example, is now being billed as "100 percent natural" now that it has been reformulated to remove an artificial preservative. TV ads will soon show 7UP cans being picked like ...
Views: 1158 - Market Your Way to Millions! - by Submitted on May 10, 2006 from Matt BacakEvery successful entrepreneur understands the value of savvy marketing. Regardless of how they began, what products they promote or where they operate, millionaires around the world have one very important personality trait in common: they know how to market themselves. The word “marketing” ...
Views: 1371 - Fear of Publishing and What to Do About It - by Submitted on May 10, 2006 from Gina HiattYou’re almost done with the whole article. You should feel relieved. Instead you feel like you’ve written a bunch of junk. It’s funny, though. At other times you’ve felt that you’ve written something worthwhile. Now, however, you feel the urge to read several more articles, add more ...
Views: 743 - Questioning Reality - Following Rules vs. Following Your Heart - by Submitted on May 10, 2006 from Robin JonesI was watching the animated film Chicken Run with my daughter a couple of weeks back - if you haven't seen it, it's definitely worth a rental, especially if you're into a send up of old concentration-camp-breakout movies. Anyway, Ginger, leader of the fowl breakout plot, rallies her fellow ...
Views: 1069 - How to Get Good Karma! - by Submitted on May 09, 2006 from Lissa Coffey“Karma” is what we do every day - it's really another word for “action.” An action (I drink a cup of coffee), creates a memory (I liked that cup of coffee), which creates a desire (I want another cup of coffee) which creates an action and starts the cycle all over again! To break out of our ...
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