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- Arthritis Relief with Tea Tree Oil - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachTea tree oil is very good for arthritis as it is able to penetrate and desensitize irritated nerve endings. For relief from pain caused by the various arthritic afflictions (rheumatoid arthritis , osteoarthritis, etc.), combine 18 drops of tea tree oil with 1/8 cup of almond oil. Put in a dark ...
Views: 14636 - Holistic Answers to Acne Questions - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachPeople tend to think of their skin as a covering to make them more attractive and protect what lies beneath it. Actually, our skin is an organ of the body, the largest organ of the human body. One of its purposes is to deliver an oily substance called sebum to the surface of the skin via fine ...
Views: 1174 - How To Overcome The Biggest Obstacle To Permanently Ending An Addiction. - by Submitted on May 26, 2006 from Dennis MarcellinoThe biggest obstacle to a person really transforming their life is: not wanting to have a loss of spontaneity. People have a tendency to like to do what they feel to do and when they feel to do it (even if that means compulsive things like binge eating, drinking, succumbing to peer pressure, ...
Views: 2037 - Digging for Gold - by Submitted on May 26, 2006 from Tony MasielloWhen I was a young boy in Santa Cruz, California I used to help my grandfather in the fields by his home. This was not his land but back in those days it was not unusual to barter with the neighbors to work it for them so he could grow the vegetables that he loved. He would then share them with ...
Views: 748 - Ten Practices To Express Gratitude While Serving Others - by Submitted on May 26, 2006 from mahalene louisAlthough quite young, I can still remember my parents asking me, "What do you say?" as I was receiving something, be it a fruit, a gift, or a compliment. Of course, they were looking for the magical words "thank you", which many parents adamantly train their children to respond. Isn't it ...
Views: 1197 - Healing a Painful Past - 3 Steps to Overcoming Life's Disappointments - by Submitted on May 26, 2006 from Karen HallEvery dark cloud has a silver lining. It may sound corny, but it’s true. When disappointment rears its ugly head, stay positive and expect things to work out to your advantage. Actively look for the silver lining, or you just might miss it. In addition, use this silver lining concept to ...
Views: 1196 - Making the business case for Corporate Performance Management - by Submitted on May 26, 2006 from Tom ShiversMaking the business case for Corporate Performance Management Anyone involved in high value capital sales, such as enterprise software, will know life can be a roller coaster. One day everyone is on a high as a major deal is secured. Another day everyone is distraught when after many months of ...
Views: 1005 - Being the Oyster: An Alternative to the Blame Game - by Submitted on May 26, 2006 from Robert ElliottBEING THE OYSTER: An Alternative to the Blame Game It's easy to label someone a "troublemaker" or a "problem." For one thing, it gets us off the hook. We're not to blame; the other guy is. For another, it fuels the idea that the power to change our lives lies outside of us. If the ...
Views: 774 - Six Steps to a Positive Body Image - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyA positive body image is one that we should all strive for. This is when you know yourself and who you are. You have a very true perception of your size, shape, and weight. You see yourself as you are in the present. You accept yourself, even though you may be overweight. You believe in ...
Views: 3810 - Cultivate a Spiritual Relationship - by Submitted on May 25, 2006 from Tim OngWhat is a spiritual relationship? A relationship is how we relate to other. A spiritual relationship is a relationship that aims for the highest good for those in the relationship. It is one that facillitates our spiritual growth. Here are some tips on how to cultivate a spiritual relationship ...
Views: 1857 - How to Read Self Development Books - by Submitted on May 25, 2006 from Paul PiotrowskiIn the last 12 years or so I have read hundreds of self-development books. Although I have never really counted, I would estimate the number at around 300-400 books. How am I able to read these, while most people struggle getting through even one book? Was I born with the natural ability to ...
Views: 1287 - Pregnancy – Foods and other things to Avoid - by Submitted on May 25, 2006 from Alan MurrayIt is essential that you take care when preparing foods and avoid doing certain things when pregnant. This is due to your baby’s immune system not being sufficiently developed to fight any infection you may pass to it whilst within the womb. It is believed that a female’s immune system may not ...
Views: 817 - Let's Get Better At Asking For What We Want - by Submitted on May 25, 2006 from Neil FellowesYears ago I went door-knocking. Not any old door-knocking, but the worst kind, cold-call, door-knocking. To begin with I hatred it: walking up someone's drive, ringing the bell and waiting for someone to come, look down their nose at me and reject me and what I had to offer. But the experience ...
Views: 1019 - Twelve Steps Based on Eastern Wisdom - by Submitted on May 25, 2006 from Richard Singer Jr.Step One We admitted that we were bound by the illusion of ego-created pleasures and that our life was full of suffering. Step one allows an individual to admit and recognize what is controlling his/her life. It is a chance for the person to become aware of the immense control that the ego ...
Views: 2209 - Goal Setting Tips and Techniques - by Submitted on May 25, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyEvery person in the world dedicates countless hours to thinking of their future and their present condition in life. Most of us wish that there was something that they could change in their life. Whether it is their family life; their relationships or finances, friendships; everyone wants to ...
Views: 977 - 5 Affiliate Mistakes to Avoid that will Increase Your Sales - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Trent BrownriggAffiliate Marketing is one of the best ways to make money from home and affiliate programs provide anyone with internet access a chance to make a living on the internet. Affiliate programs are usually free or very cheap to join, easy to get started and typically pay commissions on a regular ...
Views: 1424 - The Treasure Inside You - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Ingela BergerAn excerpt from "The Role of Your Life"Recent discussions have focused on the inside and stated that change occurs from the inside out. Many authors of self-help books have encouraged their readers to dig deeply inside themselves to accomplish change, but have failed to give them the necessary ...
Views: 1709 - ***Is Self-Employment Right For You? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Ford MyersBusiness ownership can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences – under the right circumstances and at the right time! It’s not necessarily “better” than having a job – it’s just different. For some, self-employment is the ideal career solution. How about you? The exercises below are ...
Views: 1228 - Online Flash Games - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Patrick SmithThe surplus of online flash game websites has grown immensely over the past couple years. This sudden growth of online flash games is partly due to more and more pre-teens and teenagers receiving access to the internet. Flash games come in a variety of forms and categories. These categories ...
Views: 1420 - I Don’t Want to Look Like an Idiot! - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc! I work with this girl I really like and I talk to her every time we have a chance. She is the reason why I still stay at my job. She is funny and she makes me have a fun time whenever we work together, but I don't know if she likes me. First off, she has a boyfriend, but it seems she ...
Views: 984 - Want to Minimize Recurring Crises? Learn How to Analyze and Plan - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Patricia WeberHow do you plan for your week? Do you plan? Analyzing how you spend your time and planning your time are two important keys to managing your effectiveness and energy. Whether 100% on target and ready to take on the week or slightly off due to illness, vacation, or family visitors, there’s a ...
Views: 842 - Presentation Skill Mistakes - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Patricia WeberLast week my husband and I attended an awesome 4 day work conference! I decided to sit in on both days of business presentations hoping there would be a nugget or two I could share with you. Presenting to an audience of 100 to 300 top producers were executives of a large company. While overall ...
Views: 1157 - Truths for Introverts Who Sell: What We Don’t Need To Learn The Extroverted Hard Way – Part Two - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Patricia WeberCommunications in business is the number one skill to success by many surveys. And, if you are an introvert, take a deep sigh of relief now: successful, engaging communication does not mean showing up at a happy hour. Communications consists of both speaking and listening. There are studies on ...
Views: 667 - Truths for Introverts Who Sell: What We Don’t Need To Learn The Extroverted Hard Way – Part One - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Patricia WeberWhat is it like to be in the business world where extroverts rule? A person with more than fifty percent introversion tendencies knows, it’s exhausting! Extroverts probably created the rules for succeeding in business. How about that assured place of meeting people to either do business with or ...
Views: 776 - Three Reasons Why You are Struggling Financially - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Carol Tuttle Carol Tuttle is a Master Energy Therapist and the author of the best-selling book, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century. 1. You are holding on to old, limiting beliefs about money. Most of the thoughts about money you think in a day are ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - The Spiritual Significance of 9/11 - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from Cheril GoodrichNo event in the history of the world changed the course of history, physical and spiritual, like the event that occurred in New York and Washington DC on September 11, 2001. The event ushered in the beginning of a new era. The new era would begin the process of joining together the physical and ...
Views: 8154(1 vote) - Improve Your Learning Ability With Visualization - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealWhen you need to learn something new, do you approach your learning experience feeling confidence in yourself as a learner? Or do you convince yourself that learning is hard, and that you’re not very good at learning? Learning is harder when you lack confidence. You can use visualization ...
Views: 4962 - Use Personal Growth To Acquire What You Desire - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from Susan VelezWe live life the way we view life, do you really know what it means to be successful? If you are living and working on your terms, then you are not truly living. I believe we are all capable of doing what we love and making the money we desire through helping others. This business teaches you ...
Views: 754 - HAVE YOU DISCOVERED THESE SECRETS IN THE DA VINCI CODE? - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from Piercarla GarusiOn Friday 19th May I went to see the Da Vinci Code, as did thousands of other people here in London. It made me think a lot and I compared the world it describes with the world we really live in. On one side the world of sin, guilt, repression, punishment, self-flagellation, suspicion… on the ...
Views: 1141 - Ketek: Why Did the FDA Approve This Deadly Antibiotic? - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from Joseph MercolaFive years ago, the FDA did not approve Ketek, an antibiotic with the generic name telithromycin, for use in the United States. In their decision, they cited toxic effects such as liver damage. Arrests and Prison Terms However, in response to the FDA's decision, the drug's manufacturer ...
Views: 1297 - Top Eight Tips to Get a Radiant Skin! - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from merlia josephYoung, fresh, healthy and radiant! Whether you are sixteen or sixty, this is how you want your skin to be. How do you seek to achieve your objectives? Do you propose to get the best skin care products? Or are you aiming for costly medications? Put it on hold for now. You could improve the ...
Views: 12961 - Lose Weight Living like a Thai – A Western perspective on a low fat Eastern lifestyle - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from Chad KlingensmithIt’s off to Thailand. I was a recent college grad seeking to experience a new culture and improve my martial arts skills. After some careful planning I selected the land of smiles for my first international adventure. I obviously got a dose of culture shock jumping into a culture radically ...
Views: 1095 - Recruiting a Diverse Workforce: Don’t Making Two Common Mistakes - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from simma liebermanTo be a successful business in today’s culture you need to create an environment of inclusion where people feel valued and integrated into a company’s mission, vision and business strategy at all levels. When employees’ skills and knowledge are recognized, appreciated and utilized they are more ...
Views: 1459 - Break Through Self-Doubt and Fear - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from simma liebermanSelf-doubt and fear interfere with our ability to achieve or set goals. Self-doubt and fear are the voices in our head telling us, "You'll never succeed, so why try?" and "who do you think you are?" Self-doubt and fear are also what make us listen to those voices and decide to give up before we ...
Views: 923 - Do this and Recall Your Dreams - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from Jonathan Steele, RNWhat problem would you solve if you could do it in a dream? During sleep our minds can innovate, create, and solve problems. This is the same process only in a different state as a conscious right brain shift or a left brain suspension that our minds do while awake. This is how our mind solves ...
Views: 3139(1 vote) - Acquiring a Hopeful Mentality to Combat Depression - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from shaun brownHave you wondered why some people are able to cure themselves from depression and others are not? Even those actively partaking in similar self-helping treatments do not always receive the same results. Some are cured and others remain depressed. After analyzing case histories of depressed ...
Views: 2179 - Making It Easy for Customers To Choose You - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from Karon ThackstonKaron Thackston © 2006, All Rights Reserved Isn't it frustrating? All you need is a new computer desk (or whatever you may be currently shopping for), but you can't make a decision you're comfortable with. It shouldn't be this hard, should it? What's holding you back? Probably lack of ...
Views: 1172 - How To Turn The Tide and Make Life Work For You - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from Neil FellowesHave you ever tried to change something about someone else? Or have you thought about wanting to change someone or wished they'd change? Have you wished your life was different or wanted to change something? Perhaps you've wished for more money or for Mr Right - or Mrs - to come along! Almost ...
Views: 1250 - How To Achieve Any Goal - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from Anna JohnsonTo achieve any goal, all you need to do is COMMIT yourself to achieving it. Sounds simple... but what that really means is committing yourself to doing every single thing that's necessary to achieve that goal. And that's where it can be challenging... You may tell yourself that you're ...
Views: 1027 - Is freedom of speech now a selective privilege? - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from John McMahon“The two pillars of 'political correctness' are: a) willful ignorance b) a steadfast refusal to face the truth” George MacDonald Last week (19/05/06) Sandra Kanck, an MP in Australia, stood up in Parliament and told the house that ecstasy “is not a dangerous drug” and “could have been used ...
Views: 1828 - The Gift of Children - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Richard Singer Jr.Gaze into your child’s eyes and you will discover the true essence of life. Being a parent is the most miraculous and rewarding gift a human being can be given. I can remember the pure ecstasy and bliss that filled my heart when I watched the birth of my twin boys, Matthew and Alexander. A ...
Views: 1588 - 5 Ingredients for Success - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Tristan LooWhat's the difference between those people who build successful lives and those who often fail? What do those Rags-to-Riches people have in common? Is it luck? Or is it something else? I've always had a passion for studying the traits of my own role-models and trying to connect the common ...
Views: 11821 - Cat Body Language - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Andrea BalchCats, like many other animals, communicate a variety of messages using body language. Examples include arching their backs as a signal of fear or aggression and slowly blinking to signal relaxation. As is the case with dogs, the tail is often used as a signaling mechanism. A twitch can indicate ...
Views: 1722 - Gratitude and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Krzysztof SrokaGratitude or appreciation of what we already have is necessary to attract things we want. Every day when you wake up try to be thankful. Think about the good things in your live you should be thankful for. Appreciate your job (even if you don’t like it). Feel gratitude for a place to live. If ...
Views: 963 - The Law of Attraction and the News - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Krzysztof SrokaI’ve read a very good book “Influence” by Robert Cialdini. I started reading the book because of my interest in marketing, but in the chapter “Social Proof” I’ve found something very interesting connected with manifestation and the law of attraction. In this chapter Dr Cialdini gives ...
Views: 919 - Jack Canfield's Success Principles - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Krzysztof SrokaI’ve learned about the success principles from Jack Canfield. In his book “The Success Principles”, Jack Canfield presents the sixty-four principles which, if learned and practiced, can help everyone to realize their goals. The principles that he teaches are timeless. He did ...
Views: 2518 - Releasing The Clock - by Submitted on May 20, 2006 from Renee DuaneRELEASING THE CLOCK One of our common stresses is time. In the United States, we believe that time isprecious. Our culture operates on something referred to as monochronic time.There is one focus, the clock. If someone says he will be somewhere at a specifictime, it is expected he will be ...
Views: 1267 - Your Expertise is Boring! - by Submitted on May 19, 2006 from David AvrinI see your lips moving, but all I hear is “Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.” I know it’s not what you want to hear, but quite simply, if you are a speaker, author, consultant or other "expert" I see being interviewed by the news media, your expertise just isn’t very interesting. Information is a ...
Views: 1210 - 5 Surefire Ways to Increase Sales - by Submitted on May 19, 2006 from Jeff CasmerThe Internet has changed how people do their business. Even small business owners are able to reach global market inexpensively nowadays, selling anything from apparel, collectibles, to computer software, service and coaching. The core of every business is sales. Many of the strategies to ...
Views: 1135 - Do What You Love and Continue to Grow Every Day - by Submitted on May 19, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenCan I tell you, frankly, how sick I am of the story that because we do what we love, we should always be jubilant, light hearted, blissed out, can't-wait-to-get-out-of-bed every-bloody-morning happy and content? Have you ever fell into this belief? What a disservice this myth does to women like ...
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