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- Actor Joe Pantoliano Transforms His Depression to Empower Others - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite"I am now the most miserable man living. Whether I shall ever be better I cannot tell; I awfully forebode I shall not. To remain as I am is impossible; I must die or be better." - Abraham Lincoln American film and television actor Joe Pantoliano once identified strongly with Lincoln's sad ...
Views: 2496(1 vote) - Can’t Cook On a Budget? It’s Grandma’s Fault. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrCooking everyday at home is a great way to cook on a budget. But sometimes, the habits that we picked up as a kid can be detrimental to saving money on food. Let me explain what I’m talking about – remember the end of most family meals when grandma would push the serving platter at your already ...
Views: 899(5 votes) - Boost Brain Power and School Performance - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Heather CarusoOur kids are our most precious to us. Our kids are most precious to us. We all want our children to succeed in life and ease into school naturally. Some important factors that affect our kids' cognitive abilities are overlooked, such as nutrition through healthy eating. Kids who have good ...
Views: 1297(2 votes) - Quercetin as an Anti-Cancer Nutrient - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Byron RichardsQuercetin is a common flavonoid found in many fruits and plants. Numerous studies are now being published regarding quercetin’s anti-cancer properties. Some of these studies show how quercetin in and of itself provides significant anti-cancer activity. A number of other studies show how ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Top Diabetes Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from John PhillipDiabetes ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the US with new cases of the disease rising at alarming levels, especially among children and teens. More alarming is the fact that diabetes more than doubles the risk of sudden death from a heart attack. Weight loss among those suffering ...
Views: 1449(5 votes) - What is an Ethical Will Or Legacy Letter? - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Beth SandersEthical wills are a way to share your love with family and close friends. Think of an ethical will as a heartfelt letter or legacy letter describing what truly matters most in your life. An ethical will passes on life lessons, values, joys, prayers, hopes and dreams for present and future ...
Views: 1470(5 votes) - Cranial Sacral Therapy in Applied Kinesiology - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Dr. Vittoria RepettoCranial Sacral Therapy is a technique taught in Applied Kinesiology based on Cranial Osteopathy which was discovered by osteopath Dr. William Sutherland after he had a remarkable insight while examining the specialized articulations of cranial bones. Contrary to popular belief Dr Sutherland ...
Views: 6018(4 votes) - Life's One Achievable Goal - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Margaret PaulMost of us have many goals in life. These goals might have to do with work, finances, relationships and family.Some of the goals that many people strive for are to feel worthy, loved, and valued. Many people spend much time in their lives seeking the approval of others, believing that getting ...
Views: 4674(6 votes) - If You are a Leader, are You a Peacemaker? - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Ian VickersCertainly, the word "peace" evokes good feelings. It's a concept everyone would favor, right? Logic tells us that anyone with common sense would say, "I am for Peace," and every half wit would say, "I am against Peace." What you hear the word "peace," what do you think? Does it conjure up ...
Views: 1031(6 votes) - Honesty Speaks Loudly in Many Languages - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Ian VickersLately I've been thinking about the leadership characteristic of integrity. Several years ago, I worked for a leader who lived out that quality. In fact, if you looked up the word "integrity" in the dictionary, I think you'll see his face posted next to the word. It was great working with a ...
Views: 821(3 votes) - The 5 Stages of Cancer Recovery - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Dr.Anca MartalogHas your spouse been living with cancer? Or recently diagnosed with cancer? Has he/she relapsed? If so, do you feel totally discouraged, confused, and terrified at what’s coming up next? It is wise to be informed of the stages a cancer survivor might go through, not only from the point of ...
Views: 982(3 votes) - TOOLS OF OUR OWN CONSCIOUSNESS (Visualization,Meditation, Affirmation) - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Judy MerrillWe do not require any outside stimulus to open and expand our state of consciousness to inspire our being. We have been given the tools of strength and balance in our body, mind and spirit connection. We do not require any outside stimulus to open and expand our state of consciousness to include ...
Views: 2695(2 votes) - 3 Ways to Identify the Benefits Most Pertinent to Your Audience - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Jenny HambyTo persuade prospects to register for your seminars, your marketing copy must adequately explain the value of your training. One critical way you can do this is by accurately describing the benefits of attending your seminar. Many seminar promoters and trainers believe that it's enough to ...
Views: 3861(1 vote) - Don't Get Mad, Get Glad - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Laina OrlandoLast evening, as I was reading, with my 13 year old son, Spencer, from the book Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth, we entered into a delicious dialogue on the meaning of resistance. We were reading a passage that says, to realize prosperity, you must accept the responsibility of your own ...
Views: 3862(3 votes) - THE POWER OF BEING - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Racheal GovenderFrom the time that we are born, we are taught to DO things! Every time we accomplish something we are rewarded, which gives us such accomplishment that we choose to pursue more opportunities to DO things so that we can be rewarded again! Education and work is also designed to further entrench ...
Views: 2027(4 votes) - How to Retire Rich through Currency Trading - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Derek HollandThe unstable global markets of the past few years been a boon to technical analysis. The use of technical analysis is crucial to successfully trade currency. The stock market crash of 2008 dampened investors' enthusiasm towards stocks. Retail investors saw their retirement savings wiped out ...
Views: 2280(1 vote) - Provide Bluebird Nesting Boxes to enhance your birding sanctuary - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Gary StairBluebirds are seen virtually everywhere in North America. Here in Pennsylvania, we see them all year round. When there is snow on the ground, the bluebirds stand out against the white backdrop. The bluebirds especially liked our holly bushes for the berries that kept them feed during the time ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - We love to watch our Bird Baths during the Winter Weather - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Gary StairThe cold winter weather of February here in Pennsylvania, brought large number of birds to our backyard sanctuary. My family and I like to watch our feathered friends splash around in the warm water as the thermometer showed it was below freezing outside. Many birds such as Goldfinches, ...
Views: 770(1 vote) - Hummingbirds are fun to attract and watch. - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Gary StairEvery year in the middle of April, hummingbirds start to arrive here in south central Pennsylvania. We believe the same hummingbirds return to our feeder year after year. One day this spring, my wife and I were outside and noticed a hummingbird hovering at the spot where the hummingbird feeder ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Why Waiting Makes You Go Broke - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Karin Witzig RozellThere’s a place in time in your wellness biz when waiting is absolutely appropriate. 1) When you need to get more information before you make a decision. 2) You need a few days (not weeks or months!) to let yourself process some feelings about a decision instead of making an impulse choice ...
Views: 955(4 votes) - Ways To Kick The Smoking Habit - Separate The Truth From The Hype - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyStates throughout the country have banned smokers from public areas. Numerous business organizations have declared their work environments to be smoke-free, and are sanctioning employees if they smoke during work hours. Smokers subject themselves to cold weather and the elements, and smoke away ...
Views: 2184(5 votes) - SAD - When Recurring Unhappiness Gets Out of Control - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyAre you worried that your bout with wintertime sadness is lasting longer, or is more intense than you have previously experienced? How can you tell whether this is just a short-term issue, or whether you may be facing an actual problem with Seasonal Affective Disorder(SAD)? Should you get ...
Views: 1696(3 votes) - What it Means to Grieve a Loss - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantWhen you open yourself up to love, you open yourself up to loss. When you suffer a loss, you will experience the painful emotion we call grief. It's a natural response to loss yet to the person going through this afflictive emotion, the experience feels overwhelming. I would like to help you ...
Views: 3458(3 votes) - Aerophobia - How To Cure The Fear Of Flying With Hypnosis & NLP - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyHave you ever felt afraid of boarding a plane? If so, you aren't alone. The fear of flying, called Aerophobia, is one of the most common phobias that people can have. This phobia is a crippling, overwhelming feeling. It may even keep you from conducting business; traveling to new places, or ...
Views: 5552(4 votes) - Hypnosis Treatments For Agoraphobia - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyOut of all the phobias in existence, agoraphobia is one of the most crippling of all. The stems from a deep fear of unfamiliar or potentially uncomfortable situations, and can grow to the point where a sufferer becomes a shut-in. If you suffer from agoraphobia, you shouldn't let this condition ...
Views: 4763(3 votes) - Emetophobia - Treating Fear Of Vomit With Hypnosis & NLP - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyMany people have emetophobia, but this phobia is seldom discussed in the open. This phobia is a fear of vomit. People who have severe emetophobia will go to any lengths necessary to avoid vomiting or seeing vomit. Although emetophobics typically cope by avoiding their fear, it can be completely ...
Views: 4552(3 votes) - How Diet Can Affect Your Metabolic Rate - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Victoria EvansMetabolism is a relatively new word in our every day vocabulary, mostly due to weight loss and metabolism-enhancing products advertising. It’s hardly possible to separate facts from myths, but there is one thing we can be sure of: it IS possible to improve one’s metabolism as well as general ...
Views: 2021(3 votes) - Law Of Attraction: How Law Of Attraction Works And How To Make It Work For You - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Warren WojnowskiOn the one hand, understanding law of attraction and how it works seems simple enough, but on the other hand figuring out the secret to how to make law of attraction work for you can often feel incredibly complex. I don't know how many times I've thought I was on the right track, became very ...
Views: 1925(8 votes) - Cultivating Healthy Relationships In Marriage And Preventing Breakups - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Stephen KavitaTo foster good relationships in marriage, it is important to have forecast. Sometimes when challenges arise in a relationship those who are unable to cope choose the easy way out; and that is to breakup. To avoid this it is important to prepare yourself for the challenges ahead that are bound to ...
Views: 1383(2 votes) - Study Aid Goes Green On University Establishments - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from M HarveyWay back in the old days it was black beauties. These days it's the more dangerous diet pills. But those days are done. No more paying shameful prices to despicable ripoff artists and tearing your body apart just to study for a test. Currently there is a study aid that's all natural AND good for ...
Views: 1158(2 votes) - Are you playing small? Is that because you were told you’ll never amount to anything? - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Lorna BlakeAccording to Dr. Joe Rubino, the world’s leading authority on self-esteem optimization, many times as children we were told that we weren’t good enough. We may have gotten the message that we were not worthy of the best things in life and we accepted and absorbed these negative ideas. This ...
Views: 1038(2 votes) - What is Keyword Enriched Article? And is it important for your business? - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Adeel AkhterSurely many of you will have the idea about the term “Key word Enriched Article” but certainly many of you will be unfamiliar with this term. So I will try to share my knowledge with you people in simple words. In simple word we can say articles which contain keywords or key phrases which ...
Views: 778(2 votes) - Making an Application - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookSo, you found a vacancy that you want to apply for. That is fabulous. You are so many steps nearer to your dream job now. Time to make the all important application! 'The closest to perfection a person ever comes is when he fills out a job application form' ~ Stanley J Randall However you ...
Views: 1303(3 votes) - The Power of Networking - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookThe age old debate; is it what you know or who you know that is most important. I would say that 100% of the time who you know can and will open more doors for you than what you know. If you are looking to change fields, get that big promotion or sidestep into a new industry knowing the right ...
Views: 1408(3 votes) - Using the Internet in your Job Search - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookBill Gates said the internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow. With the growing numbers of people online and the popularity of the most frequented sites it certainly makes sense to use this exceptional tool in your modern day job search. The internet has given you ...
Views: 1269(2 votes) - Working with an Agency / Recruiter / Headhunter - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookAs we discussed yesterday, not all vacancies are openly advertised and recruited for by the Company in question. Many start their journey with a recruiter or headhunter. Sometimes, typically if they are with an agency, they will be being advertised somewhere with the Company name omitted. If ...
Views: 1358(2 votes) - CV Categories - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookIn July 1997 Fortune Magazine printed some quotes from real life CVs, including ' I have an excellent track record, although I am not a horse' and 'Let's meet so you can 'ooh' and 'aah' over my experience'. Both great sentiments and definitely attention grabbing, but not necessarily going to get ...
Views: 2111(2 votes) - You’re Not An Employee – You’re a Guest - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanHere’s something that has been forgotten, overlooked – or just simply unrealized in the workplace: You’re a guest. Think about it: You’re an intern, employee, freelancer or anything else at the invitation of your employer. And, if you can be invited, you can be uninvited, too. Our goal? ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - Planning Is The Key To Career Success - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanWinging it doesn’t work. Playing it by ear, seeing what happens or deciding what you’ll be ‘in the mood for’ when the moment strikes – all bad, bad ideas. If you’ve bought into the idea – as I had – that spontaneous people are more relaxed, or experience higher levels of creativity or fun ...
Views: 1129(2 votes) - Five Thoughts That Help Us To Survive Survival - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Sharon MikrutIn life, we are all survivors, whether or not we think of ourselves that way. When we experience our first love and break up, our hearts are broken and we don't think that we will ever survive. But somehow we do, and eventually we meet someone new. When we lose our first job, whether we are ...
Views: 1936(13 votes) - Why Your Job Search May Be Taking Forever - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanHere’s a scenario I read about the other day in The New York Times: An article profiling several unemployed white-collar workers focused on one man, in his early forties, who wondered why his job search strategy wasn’t working. According to the piece, this man, and many others featured in the ...
Views: 1225(2 votes) - Your Love Towards Books and Book Clubs - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Justin Davis"Many are in to reading books because of its interesting stories and amazing characters. As a book lover myself, I enjoy reading different types of novels that are funny, full of drama and sometimes suspenseful. I read to relieve my stress. With books, you can travel across the globe and be who ...
Views: 904(5 votes) - To BMI or Pinch an Inch, That is the Question - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Heather CarusoMany of us struggle to lose weight. We work hard for a few months and then we put weight back on. Herein lies our problem: we eat as if we are going to lose weight for the interim and then go back to our old ways. Often we set ourselves up to fail by following unwise diets, like the grapefruit ...
Views: 2316(2 votes) - Homeopathic Approach to the Swine Flu - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Heather CarusoThe swine flu has received much news coverage, as did the Bird Flu and many other pending viruses. Global media coverage has created quite a buzz about it. According to one source, the U.S. navy found that the new virus contains DNA of influenza A and B, the Asian influenza, Swine flu and avian ...
Views: 1064(2 votes) - Your Genes are Not to Blame, Even If They Don't Fit - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Heather CarusoYour Genes Are Not to Blame, Even if They Don't Fit By Heather Caruso Many of us have family health issues that are cause for concern. We tend to blame our genetic programming for weight gain, cholesterol levels, depression and many other health concerns. Very few conditions are hard ...
Views: 1219(4 votes) - Action, Not Confidence, Is What Counts For Career (and weight loss) Success - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanIf you attend my Weight Watchers meetings on a regular basis, you know that I love talking about mindset. Here’s my point of view: We can talk about points, tracking, exercise, or eating smaller portions, but unless we have our minds made up that we can actually do this stuff, the points and ...
Views: 1052(2 votes) - Why We Procrastinate and How to Beat Procrastination - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Rotem CohenWhen the goal is to beat the procrastination habit, it's best to really understand what causes procrastination in the first place... The art of breaking any negative habit and replacing it with a more positive habit, begins by understanding why we developed the negative habit in the first ...
Views: 2717(4 votes) - Niche Marketing – How to Target Your Marketing Efforts and Master Your Business Niche - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Karel MurrayIf you want to make more money in today's competitive environment, then you need to master your business niche. Let me show you a perfect, prime example of niche marketing at its best: The AARP card appeared in the mail again. This time I actually opened the envelope and reviewed the material ...
Views: 866(2 votes) - How Do You Know That Your Child Is Gifted? - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Beatrice BrownA gifted child is one who has advance cognitive (understanding) skills and motor skills for her age. She can walk, talk, and reason earlier than average. She will be a high achiever in most areas, and she may have an IQ over 150. Having a gifted child is rare. Although many children may be ...
Views: 2410(2 votes) - Taking a Breather - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Lisa PetersenOne of the things that give me most joy as a yoga teacher is asking a group of students to simply stand, and connect with their breath. No matter what kind of a day they’ve had, a moment of magic happens when they feel the support of the ground under them, and their breath moving through them. ...
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