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- Definition: Personal Skills - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteHow to develop personal skills One way to develop your personal skills is through Interpersonal communication. This is defined by communication scholars in numerous ways, though most definitions involve participants who are interdependent on one another, have a shared history. Communication ...
Views: 17047(1 vote) - Why Karma Does NOT Exist - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2006 from JK EllisThere is nothing so interesting as toppling icons and the windmill I want to tilt at today is Karma. Karma is the "cosmic dope slap" born of the belief that all of the universe is cause and effect. Another factor that influences people to believe in Karma is they find it almost impossible to ...
Views: 17047(1 vote) - 5 benefits of taking responsibility for yourself - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Sean BurrowsOne of the main reasons why numerous people tend to stagnate in their development and growth as conscious human beings, is because they have a fear of taking responsibility for themselves. Most individuals are afraid of not having what it takes. This fear, can sometimes be embedded into peoples ...
Views: 17046(2 votes) - Applying Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory of Motivation to Training - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Robert (Bob) LucasDr. Abraham Maslow studied workplace motivation of employees in the years following World War II. His research has been referenced and adapted many times over the years. From a training or educational perspective, you can use the five levels of motivation that Maslow identified to focus your ...
Views: 17038(4 votes) - 7 Secrets for a Happy Life - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Jonathan HuieWe all want to be happy, but something always gets in the way. There is never enough time... or money. Somebody is always failing to do what they are "supposed" to do... or not do. Our boss, our spouse, our kids, our parents, our friends, government, big business, whoever... "They" aren't doing ...
Views: 17034(3 votes) - How To Be A Fearless Leader - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Andrew RondeauTo be a leader means you should be brave and fearless, this however is easier said than done. After all, everyone has their own set of fears and leaders are no different. Despite your existing fears however, there are ways of becoming a fearless leader and a good one at that. The very first ...
Views: 17027(30 votes) - Married But In Love With Someone Else - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamYou probably never meant for it to happen. It’s not as if you went looking for a lover. However, once you fell in love with another person than your spouse, things got rather intense. You’re already in what some refer to as an emotional affair. Perhaps you’ve gone further and the relationship ...
Views: 17022(2 votes) - Top 10 Inspirational Football Quotes – Football is a Metaphor for Life - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Linda LovejoyIt does not matter whether you are a fan of the sport or not, there are great lessons in the game of life that can be learned from this sport. Below are some of the top inspirational quotes about football, spoken from some of the greatest coaches and players in football. Let’s learn about the ...
Views: 17008(1 vote) - How to Unregister a Vehicle - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Oliver VillaRegardless of why you are getting rid of your car or disposing of it, you need to take the necessary steps to deregister your vehicle. There are a number of reasons why someone would be doing this and it can be to change owners of the car or the car may no longer be in driving conditions. Here ...
Views: 16997(1 vote) - Too Close for Comfort: Recognizing the Signs of an Unhealthy Attachment to a Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from John MooreTOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT Recognizing the Signs of an Unhealthy Attachment to a Relationship authored by John D. Moore, Ph.D., co-founder of http://www.mychicagotherapist.com In this article: · Exposing the problem of Relational Dependency. · Examining the unhealthy attachment style ...
Views: 16992 - Understanding Why Pornography Addiction is a Brain Disease - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Gordon Bruin“One ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them. One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them. In the Land of Mordor where the shadows lie.” -J.R.R. Tolkien Pornographers are acutely aware of the information that I am going to give you. They will do whatever they can to keep ...
Views: 16992(4 votes) - How To Make My Ex Boyfriend Who Dumped You Regret And Beg You To Take Him Back - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Joan RiversHow To Make My Ex Boyfriend Who Dumped You Regret And Beg You To Take Him Back. After you are dumped by your boyfriend, you might be so humiliated and hurt that you want to get revenge. You want him to feel the same feelings of rejection and loss that he has caused you to feel. However if you ...
Views: 16980(1 vote) - Why Do Happy Couples Suddenly Fall Out Of Love? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Dan And JenniferIt seems to be a complete mystery. Something we cannot understand. And yet it happens every day all around us: People who used to love each other madly suddenly fall out of love, just like that. What are the reasons? Sarah's Story: Sarah and her boyfriend had been the perfect couple. It was as ...
Views: 16973(1 vote) - Penis Sensation Loss – Fighting Back against the Death Grip - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from John DuganWhen it comes to masturbating, it is easy to get into a routine. From the first days of discovery and experimentation, it becomes clear that certain hand motions, degrees of pressure and other subtleties get more of a response than others. For guys who are looking to get the job done quickly, ...
Views: 16967 - The Importance of Using the Right Tools - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Patrick ThompsonEveryone has heard the saying; “the right tool for the right job”, and “you are only as good as your tools.” These sayings are very true when it comes to the choice and use of tools. The quality of the tools that you choose to use are as important as the tools themselves when it comes to work ...
Views: 16937 - Forget the Past and Move On? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2008 from Jon SimEveryone is bound to experience unhappiness in his or her life. I am sure you have had some unpleasant memories too, perhaps some which are of real painful ones? Well, forget the past and move on and let time heal your pain, a lot would advise you. But if I were to just ask, I am sure you can ...
Views: 16916(2 votes) - How To Cure Frigidity In Women and Increase Female Sex Drive? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Peter FilinovichFrigidity in women is a common sexual dysfunction. Many women experience loss of interest in sex due to various physical and psychological reasons. Previous traumatic experience or sexual abuse during childhood can develop a fear and reluctance to lovemaking. Sometimes intercourse could be ...
Views: 16910 - FAQs about Temperament and Personality Types - by A. Can you change your personality? You cannot change your basic temperament styles but you can influence your behaviors and thereby your personality. The biggest mistake I've seen is someone who has "put on" behaviors that were not theirs' naturally until it has become habitual. It is almost ...
Views: 16887 - Home Remedies For Hematuria That Give Amazing Results - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Elvira FilinovichA condition in which blood is observed in the urine is known as hematuria. There are certain factors which can cause hematuria such as: 1. Cancer of kidney, bladder or prostate 2. Hypercalciuria 3. Sickle cell anemia 4. Certain medications 5. Enlargement of the prostate gland 6. Heavy ...
Views: 16881 - Bi-polar or Highly Sensitive Person? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Susan DykesHaving been diagnosed with Bi-polar disorder in 1994, I am familiar with the criteria set forth in the DSM-IV manual for this mental disorder. I cannot deny that I have had periods of manic episodes or depression, outbursts of anger or grief and/or outrage and disgust with those whom I love the ...
Views: 16877(2 votes) - How to Get a Virgo Man to fall in Love with You - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Devon A BrownAre you curious about how to make a Virgo man fall in love with you? You may not take astrology very seriously, but something can be said about men who are born under certain signs. There are certain personality characteristics which are linked to when a man was born so if you are gung ho to ...
Views: 16871(2 votes) - The Moon Cycles and Bipolar Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2010 from Michelle C. LaneOver the last few years I began to notice a pattern in my daughter's manic episodes as well as her changes in moods from high to low. I started doing research on Bipolar Disorder and how they relate to the changes in the cycles of the moon. My lifelong friend, Crystal, whos son also suffers from ...
Views: 16869(4 votes) - 7 Basic Daily Disciplines... Military Style - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Young KimMy father gets his sense of discipline from the military; he's a retired veteran. I never had the urge to join the military - goes against my pacifist nature - but I do have to admire the discipline that the military instills in its troops. Along with the weapons training, and war games, the ...
Views: 16868(5 votes) - Women And Trust Issues - by Submitted on May 06, 2007 from dale mazurekIn any relationship trust is such a huge factor for all involved usually. In this article I will try and bring women’s trust issues to light a bit and see why they have so much trouble with trust. Men and women look at trust in a different light. For the most part a man could not care about ...
Views: 16852(3 votes) - What Self-Forgiveness Is - by A common fear – and criticism of self-help psychology – is that self-forgiveness is a snazzy, politically correct, socially acceptable way of letting ourselves off the hook by avoiding accountability and personal responsibility. This is absolutely not true. In fact, the more powerful and ...
Views: 16837(3 votes) - Conversational Hypnosis: How To Hypnotize Women. - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Ian DavisThere's no point being shy about this is there? There are plenty of red blooded men, and some women to, who would love to be able to hypnotize women. However it should be said that hypnosis is not gender specific. These techniques would work just as well for women who want to seduce men or gay ...
Views: 16821 - A Quick Fix for Sagging, Heavy Eyelids - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2006 from Cynthia RowlandDroopy eyelids are a sure sign that Mother Nature has arrived to make your face look old. You know the look and the feel of heavy lids - they seem to have a mind of their own. You constantly lift your forehead when you are speaking and your eyes may begin to feel a tiredness that just doesn't ...
Views: 16820(2 votes) - Low-Vibration Entities: What They Are and What They Do - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Erin HeavenMany people ask me what low-vibration entities are. Quite simply, they are beings that exist at a lower vibration than we do. There are many planes of energy, each vibrating at different levels. These planes of existence have different beings that inhabit them.The lower realms have always been ...
Views: 16817 - 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) - Invisible: Why Do Some People Feel Invisible? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to feelings, there can often be a disparity between how one feels and how something actually is. And feeling invisible is the perfect example of this. Part of being human is to have a physical body and yet at an emotional level, one can feel that this is not the case. One can ...
Views: 16794 - Using Behavior Modification Techniques - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Jody Johnston PawelMany professionals who dispense parenting advice tell parents to use rewards or create "behavior modification" token systems to teach children a skill, to get children to take on a responsibility, or to curb an unwanted behavior or habit. Often, however, rewarding good behavior with behavior ...
Views: 16788(1 vote) - How Nail Biting Can Ruin Your Health And Life - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinChildren may develop nasty habits such as thumb sucking, hair twirling, teeth grinding, nose picking, object biting, compulsive scratching, head banging, self-biting, body rocking, whirling, skin picking and even nail biting. For many, these habit disorders can be outgrown, with the help of ...
Views: 16787(1 vote) - Dating Advice: Why Won't He Make the First Move? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2007 from Terry Hernon MacDonladCategory: Relationships :: Sexuality Word Count: 526 Dating Advice: When a Guy Won't Make the First Move By Terry Hernon MacDonald What does it mean when the man you're dating won't make the first move? The easy answer: He's just interested in being a friend. But the easy answer doesn't ...
Views: 16777(6 votes) - Using Aromatherapy & Essential Oils in the Laundry - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Marge ClarkNatural cleaning has become the latest craze with each corporation trying to outdo the other by offering so-called natural products for cleaning the house or for use in the laundry. But how can you know you are actually using an “all natural,” product? One of the safest ways is to purchase ...
Views: 16760(2 votes) - 6 Secrets to Develop Your Sixth Sense - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Bonny LinSome psychics claim their abilities are unique, and they are gifted. Psychic ability, also recognized as intuition ability is indeed gifted. However, everyone is gifted with this ability. This article will show you simple steps to develop and further enhance your intuition. Here is the caveat. ...
Views: 16755(6 votes) - ***Top Unmistakable Signs You Are Being Cheated On - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Gregory SmithHow do you KNOW that your partner is cheating on you? There are actually two absolutely unmistakable signs of infidelity … signs which can indicate nothing else except cheating. And if you see one of these signs, my bet is that you will see the other, as long as you keep your eyes open, ...
Views: 16747(3 votes) - Tips to live a Long and Healthy Life. - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2016 from Karen ColeAging is inevitable and with it, comes a few diseases and handicaps which are particularly as an aftereffect of the tissue damage throughout the years. Fundamentally there are changes that can be seen in the body when one hits forty to fifty years. For example, the joints get to be weaker and ...
Views: 16747 - Reflexology and the Adrenals - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Wendy CoadIf you've ever doubted what these two little "Endocrine System Glands" can do, just watch the news sometime. Anytime you hear of some heroic headline – "Firemen Rush into Burning Building", or "Mother Lifts Car off Trapped Child"...the adrenal glands are implicated (such as in acts of strength ...
Views: 16740(3 votes) - How To Use Aloe Vera, The Miracle Plant - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Janice WeeAloe vera has a way of healing the skin beautifully. It treats everything from burns to pimples. Every hospital should have aloe vera plants in the burn ward. It is excellent for treating burns. Every kitchen should have that hardy plant. You don't need to live in a desert to grow that cactus. ...
Views: 16720 - Do You Love an Alcoholic? – Stop Rescuing and Enabling (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2007 from Angie LewisDo you love an alcoholic? How can you live with an alcoholic and love them at the same time? Very carefully. It’s true, it is very difficult to live with an alcoholic, but people do it all the time. Alcohol controls the mind and spirit of a person, so in affect as long as the alcoholic is ...
Views: 16708(2 votes) - Out Of This World Intercourse Positions That Can Drive Your Man Crazy - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDo you want to have sex tonight? Then better make it as unforgettable and as wicked as possible. Remember, a wise and witty woman always makes her mark every time she makes love to her man. Keep in mind that great sex should not only spice up your love life, but it should also have a lingering ...
Views: 16707(2 votes) - Example Of Personal Goals - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kozan HuseyinHave you been seeking an example of personal goals? You have come to the right place. Today, you will discover several examples of personal goals. As you read, discover the example of personal goals that meet your needs and help propel you forward to success, and achievement. There are many ...
Views: 16691(1 vote) - Attitude: The Power of Positive in the Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Mary Jane Paris• Did you know that 75% of employees are unhappy in their current job? • Have you ever thought about how your attitude affects… • Personality and work performance? • Your employees, your customers, your relationships and your work environment? • Workforce ...
Views: 16674 - Pickles: A Healthy Snack with Snap - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2006 from Jonathan HeusmanPickles are a popular snack, side dish, and condiment. But did you know that pickles are also a healthy part of your diet? There are many different pickle recipes out there, but each version has its own healthy benefits depending on the ingredients that went into the pickle and the method used ...
Views: 16674(1 vote) - Stimulants & Zoloft for ADHD: Helpful & Safe or Perilous? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Salvator GiustraChildren taking Zoloft for ADHD? Are you spoofing me? In my previous psychotherapy practice practice, we might prescribe Zoloft for adults with pretty serious psychiatric disorders. And now we are prescribing this dangerous stuff to young kids& adolescents. When you are thru with reading this ...
Views: 16670 - Robb Misso, the Inspirational CEO of DMS, Shares How to Keep Your Team Motivated and Inspired at All Times - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2018 from Kalyna KapurIf you are a manager or business leader searching for a way to get the most from your business, you might be wondering where you should turn for answers. No matter the industry in which you work, keeping your team motivated and inspired to perform well at all times is one of the most critical ...
Views: 16665(1 vote) - Definition: Facial Expressions - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteA facial expression results from one or more motions or positions of the muscles of the face. These movements convey the emotional state of the individual to observers. Facial expressions are a form of nonverbal communication. They are a primary means of conveying social information among ...
Views: 16663 - *** How Any Woman Can Become Rich - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Dr. Mary WatersDid you know that there is no shortage of money? The problem is that you may not believe that you are worthy of having a lot of money. Anything you believe you can have, you will receive it. If someone is going to get rich, then why not YOU? Many women are on the list of the rich and famous ...
Views: 16658(6 votes) - Cognitive and Emotional Development of the Pre-born and Newly Born Baby - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Dr L MadurasingheBrain development inside the womb, value of music- Baby Einstein….. The bond between parents and babies is one of the strongest forces in nature. Romances come and go, but once you've fallen for your baby, you're probably hooked for life. I have heard many mothers say that: having her in my ...
Views: 16643 - Lose Belly Fat with CLA - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Joan JonesWho wouldn't like to lose a little excess belly fat? Let’s face it – fat in the abdomen and thighs is hard to lose, even with persistent exercise. However, a 2006 study showed that Conjugated Linoeleic Acid, or CLA, when added to a weight loss program or healthy diet, could reduce ...
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