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- Just Do It! - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2003 from Kathy PaauwMy family is full of educators, so fall represents a time for new beginnings as we head into a new school year. In addition to observing my husband with new students, and my daughter gearing up for her junior year of high school, we are also hosting Elena, an exchange student from Barcelona, ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - You Are What You Think? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2003 from Dave WinsorConsider this: Your world is created as you wish it to be. If you believe that you are a victim of circumstance, then you will always be a “victim”. There is a benefit to being victimized. You will always have people around you who will support you and feel sorry for you. That is ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Seven Reasons to Visit an Ocean - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2003 from Jerry LopperOne of my very favorite places is the beach. Sure, the threeS’s are an attraction: sun, sand, and seafood. But the maindraw is the ocean. The ocean symbolizes all of life,carrying many analogies that help me stay in tune with themeaning of life. Reason One: The ocean calms. It infuses with the ...
Views: 4912(1 vote) - How Do You Know What Your EQ (Emotional Intelligence) Is? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2003 from Susan DunnIf you’ve been reading about Emotional Intelligence, the Catch-22 has probably occurred to you: Since EQ begins with self-awareness, the people who have the worst EQ are also going to be the worst at assessing their own. Top EQ performers, said Daniel Goleman, Ph.D. (author of “Emotional ...
Views: 736(1 vote) - Conquering Your Clutter - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2003 from Carol BrineyThe dictionary defines clutter as a state of disorder. To litter, heap or pile in a confused manner, to fill with unwanted things, disorderly accumulation. How do you know if you are in clutter crisis? Have you been tripping over things a lot lately? Have you been stacking the piles higher ...
Views: 931(1 vote) - Culture Shock - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2003 from Joseph GhabiTime and choice are set up to hold no value for us. Before we know it, our life is running ahead of us. Time – Just a few months ago it was Christmas and now looks at how half of the year has already gone by. Do you feel time is flying? Have you ever thought about what all the fuss is about ...
Views: 858 - Lessons About Life from the Apple - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2003 from Susan DunnWe transform ourselves and our lives when we look at things differently. Take a new look at THE APPLE and what it can teach us. "The Botany of Desire: A Plant's Eye View of the World," (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0375760393/susandunnmome-20 ) is a delightful book full of fascinating ...
Views: 1523 - 40 Days and 40 NIghts in the Arms of Venus - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2003 from Nancy FennVenus, the planet, goes retrograde (backwards) less frequently than Mercury, about every 18 months, and the cycle lasts 40 days. Because it is less frequent, it is more difficult to understand and wreaks more havoc than a Mercury retrograde transit. Mercury affects communication. Venus ...
Views: 6496 - Let's Be Rational - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2003 from Jay KrunszyinskyAre you a rational or irrational thinker? You may want to believe you are a rational thinker, but you find that you are the eternal pessimist, able to see only the half-empty glass in many situations you face. You are a rational thinker if you turn negative situations into positive ones. You can ...
Views: 1192 - Here's to Your Good Health with Astrology - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2003 from Nancy FennWho doesn't want to be healthy? I've been fascinated with health ever since I can remember. My grandmother's best friend was bedridden with rheumatoid arthritis since she was in her early thirties. My own mother had chronic mental and physical illnesses (some would call it hypochondria). ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - When Something's Wrong About Your Career, Part I/VI: How Do You Fix It? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2003 from Susan DunnHow do you figure out what you were meant to do? How do you know what you're really good at? What can you do that makes you shine? One obstacle most of us have is that we really don't know. People are quick to point out our weaknesses and most of us in childhood and onward were pushed toward ...
Views: 708(1 vote) - DEPRESSION OR A MEDICAL CONDITION? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2003 from Dave Turo-ShieldsAre you suffering from depression or a medical condition? Depression can be a symptom of an undiagnosed medical condition. Decision trees are used in psychotherapy much like they are in other professions. At the top of the decision tree are always two items to rule out FIRST, before making a ...
Views: 2146(1 vote) - The Power of Intuition - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2003 from Judith OrloffI'm a psychiatrist and intuitive in Los Angeles. What I do isn't my job. It's my life's passion. With patients and in workshops, I listen with my intellect and my intuition, a potent inner wisdom that goes beyond the literal. I experience it as a flash of insight, a gut feeling, a hunch, a ...
Views: 1814(2 votes) - Don't Catch These Two Diseases! - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2003 from Tom VenutoOne of my favorite motivational speakers is a guy by the name of Brian Tracy, who is one of the world’s top experts on success psychology and personal achievement. In case you haven’t heard of Brian, he is sort of like a calmer, more “laid back” version of infomercial guru, Tony ...
Views: 974(1 vote) - The Dignity of Labor - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2003 from Susan DunnI love artists, because I’m a wordsmith and they say things I can never say. Here are two of my favorite paintings about work, both by Caillebotte: http://www.webstrategies.cc/caillebotte1.jpg ; http://www.webstrategies.cc/caillebotte2.jpg . My mother was full of aphorisms. I grew up with ...
Views: 5413(3 votes) - Dispelling Illusions - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2003 from Bill WhiteIf you’d like to know one of the biggest pitfalls of life and how to avoid it remember one axiom, Substance over Illusion. You see it all around you, the flashy sports cars, the designer clothes,and the latest greatest gadgets. Being trendy is in. It always has been. One ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - The Essential Conflict in Humans - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2003 from Clive TaylorThe Essential Conflict in Humans is between our Species Nature and our Consciousness. The two parts of our beings: One part of our beings is our DNA-based species’ nature, which includes the elements of our brain activity and awareness that evolved to contribute to our survival in the world ...
Views: 1005(1 vote) - The Truth About Money - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2003 from Spiritual Life Coach Mike BrownIt has been said that "money makes the world go around." Is this really true? Lets examine this saying a little bit further. The truth about money is this. Money has absolutely no value what so ever and I can prove it. Money or the numbers that you see on your account balance are worthless. ...
Views: 1054(1 vote) - So, Why Don't You Tell Me About Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2003 from Linda Matias"So, why don't you tell me about yourself?" is the mostfrequently asked interview question. It's a question thatmost interviewees expect and the one they have the mostdifficulty answering. Though one could answer this open-ended question in a myriad of ways, the key to answeringthis question or ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Gut Instinct: How to Develop Yours - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2003 from Susan DunnHe did it again – my stockbroker. He rolled a ten-bagger into my lap. That means the stock he picked for me went up x10. Then he had me sell just before it started its decline. I bought low and sold high. Or rather he did. Making me (and him) that kind of money isn’t what I’d call ...
Views: 5051(1 vote) - New Powers to Help You Perfect Your Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2003 from Guy FinleySince what others may do to us is not in our power to change, we need only concern ourselves with what we do to ourselves . . . for this is in our power. There is always a moment before a problem starts with another human being where we realize that what we want is not going to happen. ...
Views: 993(1 vote) - The Grief And Belief Connection - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2003 from Bob Olson"Grief is healing: To take away our grief is to take away our healing. And learning about life after death helps us heal with greater hope, comfort and peace." ~ Bob Olson In approximately five years of investigating the possibility of life after death, I have discovered convincing evidence ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - Working Smart: 4-Easy Ways to Get Fit, Faster! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2003 from Laura TurnerLet’s face it, getting and staying in shape can be a costly investment. And, if you’re not careful, its greatest cost is the one commodity you could use the most of: time (keeping monetary costs in check is another volume, entirely). Yet, even many seasoned exercisers often have difficulty ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - Short Copy: Understanding Its Purpose Can Increase Sales - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com I believe it was Mark Twain that once said, "If I would have had time, I would have written a shorter letter." His point being... it takes much more thought and time to write a short, concise piece than a long one. It's true, too! Think about it. How ...
Views: 739 - Get Your Ideal Position: “Go to Play” every day - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2003 from Bill DueeaseCopyright © 2003 by Bill Dueease Do you hate to go to work? Are you miserable at your job (or what you are doing) but go anyway to earn a living? Do you feel frustrated or unfulfilled, because you must do things that cause you stress? Wouldn’t you rather participate in your ideal income ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - How to loose your weight effectively? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2003 from Ewa Maciag-BalmforthIn the era of increasing obesity, dieting seems to be as popular as never before. If this issues concern you in any way - you are most likely to be inspired by new coaching approach. By focusing on developing your motivation and strenghtening your will power you will give a fast start to your ...
Views: 1139(2 votes) - Living Light - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2003 from Deborah MartinClearing Clutter I live in what I have always considered a pretty clutter-free home. But after reading Karen Kingston's book “Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui,” I've realized I can still do with less. I started last week. The little clutter I have already cleared has had a surprising affect on ...
Views: 895(1 vote) - Cultivating a Friendship with Death - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2003 from Tim Ong--- Why We Fear Death --- "Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark." - Bacon There may be a thousand reasons why we fear death, but most of all we fear death because we fear the unknown, and death is an unknown entity to most people. We fear that dying may be painful and we do not ...
Views: 1056(2 votes) - AWAKENING THE AWARENESS WITHIN - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2003 from Chiara TinoHave you ever noticed that in one moment you can be thinking of something and suddenly its right there in front of you? For example, you’ll be wondering about where to purchase a particular product and moments later, a voice on the radio will be advertising that very thing and where to find it, ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - 10 Tips for Writing Webcopy - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2003 from Joe McHenryOne of the most important aspects of a website today is the webcopy - sometimes called the sales letter. In days gone bye, banners and graphics were all important but now it's the words that do the selling. This short article will give you some pointers about writing good webcopy. 1.You must ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Is your passion fizzling out? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2003 from Caroline JalangoStarting a business or project is one thing, keeping it running successfully is another issue. Do you recall the initial enthusiasm, drive and passion you had, when you were working on setting up your business or project? You spent countless hours working on it, researching about it, making ...
Views: 706(1 vote) - Mangos: Treat Your Skin and Your Taste Buds - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2003 from Danielle SimsMango is my favorite fruit next to pineapples. They’re sweet, juicy and delicious. This extraordinary fruit contains high amounts of vitamin A (contributing to it’s meaty bright orange color). It also contains Vitamins B, C , calcium, potassium and cartonoids (helps protect against cancer, ...
Views: 3147(2 votes) - The tyranny of "What if...?" - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2003 from Charlie BadenhopWhat you worry about determines the course of your life. Free yourself from the tyranny of your negative "What if..." scenarios, and you will discover that you have everything to lose, and everything to gain! A number of years ago I had a client who came to me in a really bad stressed out ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - Suicide Prevention - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2003 from Martha PetersonCure for Depression/Suicide Attempts Let’s try Bible Wisdom! We’ve queried weejee boards, psychics, astrologers, soothsayers, lovelorn columnists and even movie and sports stars! We’ve taken the blue, the green and even the multicolored pills and still we are depressed and feel rotten. News ...
Views: 1965(1 vote) - Home-based Loneliness, is there a cure? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2003 from Teena RoseOne of the drawbacks of operating a small, home-based business is the continuous loneliness caused from operating the business alone. It can be difficult being the only instrument player in a marching band, but since more and more individuals are seeking the freedom of working from home, ...
Views: 828(1 vote) - THANK YOU - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2003 from hifzur rehmanDo you want to know the magical words which can change your life? No kidding, you already know, the words are “thank you”. The magical and powerful words “thank you” open the hearts and minds of other people for us and thus pave the way for our prosperity and popularity. Don’t say thank you in ...
Views: 754(1 vote) - Monograph - A Breakthrough in Reading - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2003 from Evelyn WoodMonograph - A Breakthrough in Reading - 1960 Evelyn Wood, Dynamics Reading Institute To destroy the Western tradition of independent thought, it is not necessary to burn the books. All we need to do is to leave them unread for a generation or two. Robert M. Hutchins If you could read a ...
Views: 1874(1 vote) - Life Satisfaction Quiz - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Thelma MarianoTo determine your degree of life satisfaction, answer True or False to the following. I enjoy getting out of bed most mornings, as I look forward to starting the day. I see the problems in my life as challenges which I can learn from. I am usually able to focus on what I am doing ...
Views: 5339(2 votes) - Listening to Your Inner Voice - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2003 from Susie and Otto CollinsIf you never imagined that a goose could teach you about your personal growth, think again. Here's a bazaar, true story that our daughter told us about her co-worker Ann's experience. Ann was training for a marathon, running on a bike path in a major city where she lives. As she was running, a ...
Views: 1023 - Accepting Your Child's Mistakes - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2003 from Mark BrandenburgOne of the most difficult parts of being a father is learning to accept your children's mistakes. It's certainly easy to be loving, supportive, and helpful when your children are mistake-free, but most fathers who are paying attention don't find too many mistake-free periods of their children's ...
Views: 1726 - Simple Steps to Self-Confidence and Achievement - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2003 from Steve CluteConfidence is a requirement for success and happiness. There are amazing differences in performance, achievement and self-satisfaction when you compare the performance of confident and scared individuals under the same conditions. Never feel that it is impossible to gain confidence if it is ...
Views: 2454(1 vote) - THE JERK IS NEVER ME - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2003 from Pauline WallinAuthor of "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior" Word count: 558 Copyright Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. 2003. All rights reserved ---------------- Comedian George Carlin once remarked, "Have your ever noticed? Anyone going slower than you is an idiot. Anyone ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - Resume Blunders! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2003 from Maria HebdaEmployers and recruiters don’t have time to waste and they have no problem tossing out your resume. More than likely there are hundreds, possibly thousands following yours! The job market is tight and it takes more than a mediocre to open doors. To make it to the second round of reviews, your ...
Views: 782(1 vote) - The Power Within - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2003 from Julie DonleyAt a recent outing, a woman seated near us lit a cigarette. My 7 year-old-son commented to her, “Smoking is bad for you.” At which the woman replied, “Yes, so make sure you never start.” Every day you wake up, you make literally hundreds of choices. You choose your mood and your attitude. You ...
Views: 810(1 vote) - When You're Traveling Abroad, Don't Forget to Pack Your EQ - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2003 from Susan DunnWhat do you do when you don’t know the language or customs? That’s when your EQ, or Emotional Intelligence, comes in handy. On my recent tour to Russia, the people in large cities (Moscow, Saint Petersburg) knew English, but not in the small villages (Yaroslavl, Uglich). I thought I’d pick ...
Views: 1015(1 vote) - ***The Art of Diverting Negitive Energy - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2003 from Melissa ZolloWe are living in a time when we need to look at and hopefully transform our mental and emotional habits. The "season of adversity" is the best time to start dropping a few wealth, health, protection, success and happiness seeds into our deeper mind and fertilizing them with powerful loving ...
Views: 1959(1 vote) - PERFORM RANDOM ACTS OF FACILITATION - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2003 from Steve DavisIf you happen to be a member of any kind of group that meets regularly, I’m calling you to play your part in saving the world from millions of wasted hours in boring, poorly facilitated meetings! Premise Any participant in any group, at anytime, can commit a Random Act of Facilitation to ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - HOW TO CHOOSE A COMPETENT THERAPIST - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2003 from Dave Turo-ShieldsI received a disturbing email this week. It's one of many on the same theme which I have received over time, so I knew it was time to address this issue. Here's the story. A young lady's boyfriend went to see a doctor for depression. She shared with me that the doctor apparently said he has ...
Views: 1889(2 votes) - The Time Bomb: Dreams and Choosing a Career - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2003 from John Goldhammer, PhD© 2003 "Naturally nature has so disposed me." - Leonardo da Vinci My fascination with dreams actually began nearly two-and-a-half decades ago when, seemingly out of nowhere, a torrent of unusual dreams roared into my life. It was as though somewhere in my ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - Hot To C.O.P.E With Anger - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2003 from Debbie MandelWe fill our lives with dramas that rival the Greek Tragedies. We play the lead actors reliving the stressful scenes, keeping the conflict alive and ever present. Anger begins to dominate our thinking. However, who are we really angry at? When someone like a boss, a lover, a friend, or a family ...
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