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- Subliminal Tapes and the Placebo Effect - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2004 from Edward J. DavisI am living, breathing proof that subliminal tapes work and work well. My law school performance, memory, productivity, self confidence, diet and exercise - all these areas of my life have substantially and significantly improved as a result of my use of subliminal tapes. Like most people, I ...
Views: 5091(1 vote) - Wonderful - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2004 from Gail Elliott"Sing to me of the wonder in small achievements when happiness is a torn kite dangling in the branches of life." From the poem "Sing To Me" 1997 Gail Pursell Elliott One of my dearest friends uses the term 'wonderful' to describe everything from food to actions to people and always with ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - A Promising New Therapy for Itch - by Summary:
Discussion of an anti-itch therapy that mimics the anti-itch mechanismof UVB light.
Itch is a particularly distressing symptom for millions of patientssuffering from skin ailments. Severe, chronic itch can significantlyreduce the quality of life and scratching can cause skin damage ...
Views: 5548(1 vote) - Deadly Sins of Getting the Second Appointment - by Deadly Sins of Getting the Second Appointment
An excerpt from: “Getting the Second Appointment” by: Anthony Parinello
Have you ever encountered great difficulty getting a second appointment, such as: not getting your calls returned, having meetings cancel at the last minute or worse yet, ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER - by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental and emotional condition that has its origins in a physical and/or mentally traumatic event that occurred anywhere from a few days to several years in the past. PTSD can develop by one overwhelming trauma as in 9/11 or by a series of smaller traumas or ...
Views: 1129(2 votes) - Attention Deficit Disorder - by Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD) occur as a result of neurological dysfunction in the prefrontal cortex of the brain. This is the newest part of our tri-brain system in evolutionary terms. It is the part of our brain that performs ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - Book Excerpt: I'm OK, You're My Parents: How to Overcome Guilt, Let Go of Anger, and Create a Relationship That Works - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2004 from Yolanda CardenLaughing through the Apocalypse With the fearful strain that is on me night and day if I did not laugh I should die. --Abraham Lincoln Laughing is probably the last thing you feel like doing when your parents are driving you insane, but that is precisely the reaction you should have sometimes. ...
Views: 2792(1 vote) - 7 effective ways to set your goals in motion today! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2004 from Caroline Jalango1. Stop seeking approval from people. You don’t need anyone’s permission to fulfill your dream. Trust yourself and give yourself permission to succeed. Having support from people whose opinion you value is a wonderful thing but it should not be the criterion for whether you begin acting on ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - How your Thinking drives your Behaviours - by How your Thinking drives your Behaviour
This is a critical analysis technique for identifying your Utility / Hard-coding Profile. This personal exploration provides insight into your unique personality and behaviours. Perform the analysis, discuss the result with somebody you trust, and then ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - The Pros and Cons of Dating Online - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2004 from Susan DunnI’ve had more potential partners through eharmony.com ( http://tinyurl.com/2lyea ) than I ever did dating around my hometown,” says my client whom I’ll call Mary. She’s over 50, single, and interested in finding a life partner. “I’ve always done better with some sort of introduction,” she ...
Views: 6037(1 vote) - EQ vs. IQ - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2004 from Susan DunnDEFINITIONS EQ - is a measure of your emotional intelligence, or your ability to use both your emotions and cognitive skills in your life. Emotional intelligence competencies include but are not limited to empathy, intuition, creativity, flexibility, resilience, coping, stress management, ...
Views: 20930(3 votes) - 5 Result-Getting Time Management Tips - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2004 from Steve BrunkhorstHow often have you tried to manage your time in more productive ways, and found the process to be difficult and confusing? Perhaps you simply gave up on the idea. As one friend said, "Time management takes too much time!" These tips will simplify time management with five important steps that ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - HOW TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2004 from Wayne DyerHOW TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE - June 2003 Could 2003 be your lucky year - the one in which you fulfill a dream, improve your health, increase prosperity and feel happier? Absolutely, says bestselling author Wayne Dyer, whose latest book is 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace (Hay ...
Views: 4180(2 votes) - I Make Money Online. You Can Too - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2004 from Tom WorsleyWhen I purchased my first computer over 10 years ago, I knew I wanted to put it to work and make money with it some how. But I knew nothing about computers or the Internet. I knew nothing about network marketing, search engine marketing, or even how to create my own web site. I knew nothing ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - Authentic Success 2 Part Two - by In my first article "Authentic Success" Part One, I stated that the way to be truly successful is to be connected to the inner vibrations which say, "I MUST do this for my peace and happiness," and not I "should" do this or that because someone said it is the way to success. If your inner voice ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - The SURGE of the URGE - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2004 from Stanley LeffewHave you ever heard the expression, "The Urge to Merge"? It is a term relating to sexuality and marriage. The "URGE" symbolizes sexual interest, and the "MERGE" symbolizes marriage union. We see it all around us! Late night TV bombards us with sexual images and sensual content. Commercials ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - Follow that Hunch! 3 Foolproof Ways to Take Your Intuition to the Next Level - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Idara Basseyby Dr. Idara E. Bassey Have you ever had an uneasy feeling about a person or a situation and ignored it to your detriment? Have you ever been uncomfortable about a course of action, but plowed ahead anyway and regretted it? These types ...Follow that Hunch! 3 Foolproof Ways to Take Your ...
Views: 3239(1 vote) - War, Peace and Potatoes - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Odete Bigote"Nothing can bring you peace but yourself." Ralph Waldo Emerson One of the most interesting events in my life was to volunteer at Covenant House, in New York City, an institution to help run away teenagers. My main task was to serve dinner. I was given about 150 big fat potatoes, and asked to ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - The Passion of the Christ - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Odete BigoteTHE PASSION OF THE CHRIST "NOBODY KILLED ME. I AM ALIVE" I have seen the new movie "The Passion of the Christ" three times. I will continue to see it as long as I learn ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Navigating Parenting Differences - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Emily BouchardNavigating Significant Parenting Differences A significant difference in parenting styles is one of the most difficult aspects of blending a family. Each adult arrives in the partnership with their background, their experiences, and all the beliefs they have associated with being a parent. ...
Views: 2861(3 votes) - Five Reasons to Believe in Yourself! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Caroline JalangoDo you believe in yourself? Are you shaky about your capabilities? Do you constantly rely on affirmation from others about what you can or cannot do? Sometimes people will ignite your passion for achievement by believing, championing and supporting you. But then a time comes in the journey of ...
Views: 13137(1 vote) - Change your life for the better! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Caroline JalangoAre you still hoping and waiting for someone somewhere to come to your rescue, wave a magic wand and instantaneously change your life for the better? Are you praying that you will one day win the lottery and dramatically alter the financial quality of your life? Are you sitting behind your ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - 30 Simple Ways to Celebrate Spring - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Susie CortrightThrow open the curtains and spread good cheer. Spring has arrived! Here are thirty ways to celebrate. 1. Borrow a convertible. 2. Take the kids to the zoo. 3. Bring a rocking chair onto your front porch. 4. Make strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream. 5. Hook up the ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - Releasing the Need to Control - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Phillip MountroseHow often do we think our problems are caused by others. “If I could only stop them from acting that way, everything would be fine.” At times, it’s easy to put our attention on changing others, rather than looking within to see what the other person triggered in us. Or, what in us has attracted ...
Views: 2147(1 vote) - How to upgrade your ENERGY - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Jon GordonWhat does your personal energy meter read? On a scale of 1-10, with 10 representing “completely energized” and 1 indicating “It’s a miracle you can get out of bed”, think about what your energy level is right now? Now, think about what your meter reads most of the time? When I ask these ...
Views: 1675(1 vote) - Discover What You Really Want to Do. - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from graham julieAre you doing what you really want to do or did you just fall or wander into the job you now have. As a friend of ours once said,’ I am one of twenty two doctors in our family. The only ones in our family who are not doctors are the dogs and cats’. Did you decide what you wanted to do or are you ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - World Peace Starts with Inner Peace - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Carol MorganInner peace. Is that possible? I mean, doesn't the word "peace" sort of conjure up the feeling of boredom? If we're at peace, then that means nothing bad is going on, right? Not necessarily, and I'll explain why in a bit. But inner peace is not an easy thing to have, let alone to have at ...
Views: 1869(1 vote) - Sex Between Older Men and Much Younger Women - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Marina SmileyThe reality is that sexual desire does not stop once a man reaches the age of fifty. Most of these men are very happyto have a sex partner their own age or close to it. But, there is a percentage of these men, who are looking for sex and possibly a life partner who is much younger than them. ...
Views: 33442(1 vote) - Herbal treatments by Gonds of Ghat-Parasia, District Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaChhindwara District is situated on Satpura plateau at 1550-3820 feet above the sea level. The District lies between 18 8'- 20 9' E. The arrangements of the plateau varies in altitude from 760-1030 mts. Ghat-Parasia is situated at Chhindwara- Jabalpur road about 12 km away from Chhindwara ...
Views: 7897(1 vote) - Copywriting Makeover: Know Where Your Customers Are In The Buying Process Part 2 of 2 - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.copywritingcourse.com In part one of this article series, I introduced a client of mine (AEwebworks) who suffered from some copywriting traumas. The basic diagnosis was a lack of synergy within the copy, ineffective use of testimonials, a lack of focus on the target ...
Views: 1035(1 vote) - Copywriting Makeover: Know Where Your Customers Are In The Buying Process Part 1 of 2 - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.copywritingcourse.com When you begin to write copy for any product or service, there are a few things you have to take into consideration. The first is always your target audience: who you’ll be writing to. Finding out about the needs and wants of the audience members, ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - How To Manage Success - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Karyn GreenstreetYou’ve struggled for years to get your small business off the ground. You planned, marketed, sold, schmoozed. You spent long hours with little rest. Then suddenly it comes: Success! Did you PLAN for success? Success brings with it another set of problems. Too much paperwork, too many ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - Needs of Implementation of Indigenous Knowledge in Plantation of Avenue Trees: A Report - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaEarlier during British period, the plants of various utility had been planted near roadsides with a view that a person during his traveling may get benefited in various ways by these plants. They used to select plants based on their different utilities such as, food, minor economic uses and ...
Views: 2118(1 vote) - A Sweep of Vanity: How To Burst Your Own Bubble - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Maya Frost"Hoy-day! What a sweep of vanity comes this way!" William Shakespeare, "The Life of Timon of Athens" If there's one characteristic we hope we don't have, it's vanity. We'd rather be considered aggressive, driven, petty, even mean than have others feel that we think too much of ourselves. ...
Views: 1113 - Create a Positive, Upbeat, "Can-Do" Workforce and Dazzle the Customer with Your Caring - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from JoAnna BrandiGiven the choice of dealing with a positive, upbeat employee with a "can-do" attitude or dealing with a disgruntled, distracted, uninterested one, which would you choose? No contest. Customers always want the best experience possible; they want it to be easy and pleasant to do business with ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - Drifting, Slipping, Rushing Time: An essay for parents - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Susie Cortright“When are we going to go again?” my oldest daughter always wants to know, “just you and me?” Cassidy is five, and she shares a home with two younger siblings whose demands for my eye contact are constant and loud. So I try to orchestrate this one-on-one time with her on a somewhat regular ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - What to Do If You are Afraid of Being Fired - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Terri LevineIf you hear or are told outright by your employer that some jobs have to go and yours “might” be one of them, what can you do about it? It’s a worrying prospect for many who rely on their regular income to cover mortgages, car loans, school fees, food bills, and all the other expenses of ...
Views: 1698(1 vote) - The Torn Manager - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Terri LevineManagers often find themselves playing the role of middle-man because that is what they are… in the middle. The go-between for higher management and the workers. You can see how this can present a conflict of interests. How do you represent the views of the upper echelon and protect the ...
Views: 1565(1 vote) - Headknocking, Brick Walls… and What’s a Manager to Do? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Terri LevineIt’s great to see many companies are now acknowledging that the old, traditional methods of management are not effective and they are modernizing their strategies and taking steps to improve employee morale, and therefore productivity. CEO’s are taking an active interest because they have to ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - INFIDELITY ADVICE: How Gifts Can Expose Your Cheating Husband - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2004 from Ruth Houstonby Ruth Houston © 2004 Beverley was ecstatic when she discovered a box containing a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gold bracelet she’d been admiring at her favorite jewelry store. Thinking it was a surprise gift from her husband, Beverley said nothing about what she’d found. But the box soon ...
Views: 3693(1 vote) - MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ANGER - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2004 from Pauline WallinMYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ANGER Although anger is one of the most common emotions that people have, it is the least understood. These phrases are probably familiar to you: “If someone hits you, hit ‘em back.” “Turn the other cheek.” “Don’t get angry; get even.” Have you noticed how they ...
Views: 14886(1 vote) - Body language during a job interview - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2004 from Frank van MarwijkBody language during a job interview Letter, interview and body language The rules as regards applying for jobs have been subject to enormous changes lately. In the past, people preferred a hand-written application letter. It is becoming more and more common these days to find a vacancy on the ...
Views: 53835(9 votes) - Gifts Of The Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2004 from Cate CavanaghMany people belief being spiritual begins with meditation, prayer, petition, spells or runes. All of these are interesting tools to learn but before these, before what we wish to do there is what we need to do if we are truely seeking our own individual, spiritual path. I will begin with just ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Chinese Gooseberries and Oprah? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2004 from Fran BriggsFew individuals have neither understood, nor have even come close to emulating Oprah's success and ability to ingeniously-but simply-reinvent. Let's all learn from the expert. Oprah and Harpo Productions, consistently reap awe-inspiring progress and record-breaking profits even after 25 ...
Views: 1229(2 votes) - Ethno-medicinal Plants Used by Gond Tribe of Ghat-Parasia, District Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaIntroduction Chhindwara District is situated on Satpura plateau at 1550-3820 feet above the sea level. The District lies between 18 8'- 20 9' E. The arrangements of the plateau varies in altitude from 760-1030 mts. Ghat-Parasia is situated at Chhindwara- Jabalpur road about 12 km away ...
Views: 4662 - Patalkot: Valley of Miraculous herbs and tribal culture - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaSince time immemorial, people have gathered plant and animal resources for their needs. Examples include edible nuts, mushrooms, fruits, herbs, spices, gums, game, fodder, fibers used for construction of shelter and housing, clothing or utensils, and plant or animal products for medicinal, ...
Views: 7267(1 vote) - Using a Virtual Assistant (VA) - The Benefits - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopWhat do you do if you’re a sole operator or independent professional/executive in need of professional, confidential admin support, but don’t want to go to the expense and hassle involved in hiring your own staff? What if you don’t have the space for staff, or necessary expertise to complete a ...
Views: 1222(2 votes) - 8 Steps for a Woman Dancing With Cancer - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Susun Weed1. Submit. Give up. Make room for the miracle. 2. Inform yourself. Listen to your intuition. Examine all the options, but only use what feels right to you. 3. Accept support. Surround yourself with loving friends, healing music, special colors, prayer and affirmation. Create a ceremony of ...
Views: 1732 - Do you Shout at YOUR children? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from James Middleton(c) Copyright 2004 by James Middleton I bet you can't tell me... that you have never shouted at your kids in frustration. If this is you, then you need to learn to relax. My friend’s wife is a classic example of this problem. She tries to cook the dinner, do the washing, and empty out ...
Views: 2674 - A Mindful Road Trip: The Ultimate No-Goal Vacation - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2004 from Maya FrostIt's the beginning of spring break, and we're heading south. That's all we know. Our family is greatly anticipating what may be our last road trip for a long, long time. There's a lot of excitement in our house right now as we are shifting into a whole new phase for each of us. My husband is ...
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