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- The Power of Yielding ~ Getting Your Way by Giving In - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPart One During the next few weeks I want to introduce some of the transformational power tools I use as a coach and today I want to start off with my favorite one, yielding, or, the power of giving in. My first conscious encounter with ‘yielding’, or better the lack thereof, was in ...
Views: 619 - Over And Over Again: Having The Same Experiences - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere may be times in our lives when it seems like we keep having the same kinds of experiences. The situation or the people involved may be different each time, yet one experience may feel exactly like the last one and the one before that one. Perhaps we left a job where we were unhappy and we ...
Views: 597(1 vote) - Upgrade your Oatmeal: Quick Quinoa Breakfast Recipe - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNew seasons are exciting because they usher in welcome changes to our usual routines. We wear new clothes, watch different sports, and eat seasonal menu items. What's fall without football or summer without ice cream? Chances are you're less inclined to eat an ice cream cone in February or ...
Views: 1948(1 vote) - One-Pointed Desire - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy children are in their teens. They both have a desire to fulfill their dreams. My son wants to be an airline pilot, and my daughter wants to be a chef. They are making plans for school to achieve these dreams. Each step of the way will be challenges to overcome and discipline to make their ...
Views: 668 - Help free Aung San Suu Kyi for peace! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBlessed Intent Family, I received this email from Avaaz today, and signed the petition. Won’t you join me to help free Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from her many years of house arrest? Burmese pro-democracy leader and Nobel peace prize winner, Aung San Suu Kyi, has spent 13 years ...
Views: 751 - Prude Body, Horny Soul - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"I loved your book*," my friend told me as we walked the streets of NY before my launch party last week. I was stoked and said, "Awesome! High five?!" while holding out my hand. "I don't do high fives," she responded. I'd never heard such a thing. That's almost as bad as hearing ...
Views: 813(1 vote) - March 26, 2009 Best of the INTENTernet: Save Humanity, the Planet and You! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat a weird yet inspiring potpourri of INTENTernet links this week. LOLcats and other anonymous internet vigilantes condemn a 16-year-old thief to return the stolen Sidekick back to the original owner. (Read the link for the dramatic conclusion!) Frenetic hamsters in wheels: coming to a cell ...
Views: 751 - Vast Sky - Working to Raise the Consciousness of the Planet - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn this video Genpo Roshi talks about Vast Sky an organization that he started with Ken Wilber & Bernie Glassman Roshi to help raise the consciousness of the planet. He talks about what a higher level of consciousness looks like. Genpo Roshi founded the Kanzeon Sangha, an international ...
Views: 1061 - Do You Know What A Stock Market Ticker Is? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWorking the stock market requires you to be alert. There’s not much time for dozing off, or doing anything that’ll keep you distracted. The amount of “alertness” you’ve got to have depends on the type on the investment you pooled your money into. If you’re having fund managers and other ...
Views: 1111 - Natasha Richardson's Tragedy Saves a Little Girl's Life - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsReality has still not sunk into me that Natasha Richardson is no more. It was such a devastating tragedy not just for her friends and family but also us, her fans, who have admired her work and gotten so much joy out of it. As much as we'd like to think that celebrities are just regular people ...
Views: 943 - Manu's spirit - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen Manu spent his first night in his own bed in our foster care after sharing a hot meal with his roommates, I felt I had reached home after a journey that had taken almost a decade. Had I not fulfilled the silent promise I had made to myself the day I had set eyes on him as he rummaged ...
Views: 808 - How Does A Waitress Deal With Rude People? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA few weeks ago we wrote a blog called "Walking Your Talk: How Do You Treat a Waitress?" We had a great response and so this time we thought we would look at the same issue from the other side: How do we deal with people who are rude? There is no doubt that waitresses can get the worst of ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - A Prescription for Energy-Deprived Parents - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy Review of a Two-Day Energy Medicine Workshop with Donna Eden and David Feinstein Here is something to consider for your conscious parenting toolkit: Energy Medicine, by Donna Eden. By following Donna’s suggestions and working with your body’s meridians, chakras and other subtle energies, ...
Views: 660(1 vote) - Bulldog + Mastiff = Bullmastiff - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraJudging by its name, the breed is the result of crossbreeding a Bulldog with a Mastiff. The need for a better guard dog was what triggered this combination. A faster and stronger dog was needed for the job, so this pooch came into the picture, which was more than enough for the job. The result ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - Try Out New Podcasting Tools for Better Podcasts - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPodcasting is such a familiar word over the internet these days. It is one of the most recent and highly innovative tools ever created online. Somehow, it has brought a different level for online marketers to promote their web page. With this new innovation bring about the demand for podcasting ...
Views: 749 - 3 Tips To Bring Out The Charismatic Person Within You - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Michael LeeThere’s a reason why everybody loves Barack Obama. And no, that’s not because he’s the president of the United States. That bit came after. Everybody loves Barack Obama the same reason everybody loves Ellen DeGeneres, George Clooney and half of the A-list celebrities out there. And that’s ...
Views: 3198 - How to End Tiredness and Fatigue By Eliminating the Causes - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Michael LeeThe causes of tiredness and fatigue can often be linked to the kind of lifestyle you have. Are you a workaholic dad or a housewife with four hyperactive kids? Do you drink a lot of coffee or smoke like a chimney? You may not think that these things have any sort of impact on your life, but think ...
Views: 2614 - Communication Through Energy - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Stefanie MillerWe have been undergoing a deep excavation process for a long time now. We have looked deep within our hearts and dealt with a lot of things we may have buried for some time. We were bombarded with issues that needed to be handled and resolved. Many of the things we were able to handle were ...
Views: 1622(2 votes) - Pay Per Click Marketing - Tips for Beginners - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Malyn VillanuevaWhen you are involved in internet marketing, one thing you will definitely need to learn about is pay per click marketing. This is a very cost effective type of marketing because you only pay when people actually click on a link and visit your site. With pay per click marketing you won't have to ...
Views: 823 - How to Achieve Family Flexibility in Times of Financial Flux - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.As Leo Tolstoy put it in Anna Karenina, "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." What about other family traits? Are families who are flexible all flexible in the same way? And are rigid families each set in their own ways? Today, families are being ...
Views: 1003 - Building Muscle Mass - The Top 5 Rules - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Eugene LawMany men and some women are interested in building muscle mass. Building muscle mass will not only increase our metabolism rate but also give a stronger more solid body. Whatever reasons that you have for building muscle mass, be it to look better or get fitter or even because you are in the ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - Best Exercise to Lose Weight - Your Body Type - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Eugene LawWe all know that science has come a long way from simplifying our lives and to assist us in achieving our goals even faster. This is the same case for people who want to lose weight. Science has allowed us to identify factors that affect the rate we lose weight. The best exercise to lose weight ...
Views: 1548(3 votes) - Best Way to Lose Weight - Our Metabolism - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Eugene LawWhat is the best way to lose weight? The answer to this question is heavily sought after by people who want to lose weight fast. However, the best way to lose weight for an individual may differ to another individual with many factors to consider. Regardless, the best way to lose weight for you ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - How to Visually Create Your Future Using a Vision Board - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZVision Boards are also known as "dream boards", "wish boards", "Treasure maps" "Life Collage", "Wisdom Collage" and other names. The history of the Vision Board dates back to the caveman era where pictures of animals and other visuals were sketched or painted on walls of caves and nown known ...
Views: 3647(5 votes) - Going Home ... they say we can never go home again, perhaps we should - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Gayle Gregory"In fact, what is called the world is only a thought." Sri Ramana Maharshi For several weeks I had been hearing a voice telling me it was time to jump in the car and go visit mom. Going home is always interesting for me. I love my mother dearly but as I was shown last week, my part of the ...
Views: 1490 - Self-Confidence - Learn How to Transform Your Thoughts into Your Destiny - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Lovie HobbsWhat is your mind telling you? Is it telling you that you have the ability to achieve your heart’s desires? And do you believe in your heart (mind) that you can do it. Then, the only thing stopping you is you. If, you are looking at your circumstances and the situation you find yourself in at ...
Views: 983 - Use Your Hobbies for Business Purposes - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Todd HicksHave you been thinking about establishing your own business or finding ways to make extra money? Are you engaged in hobbies? You can use the skills you possess for your hobbies to enhance the quality of your life. By reading this article, you will learn how to employ the talent you have for any ...
Views: 1170 - 7 tips for a successful business loan - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Andrew RogersonMoney tends to rate high up on the list of needs for people planning on starting or moving into business ownership. Here’s 7 tips if you need start up financing for your business. 1. Clearly identify how much you have available. The best place to start is yourself. If you have some capital ...
Views: 1875(2 votes) - 3 Parenting Tips for Building Character in Your Angry Kids - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Jean TracyIf 3 character tips could stop your angry child from exploding, would you use them? If so, look inside for 3 parenting ideas that are sure to help. Temper can be a volcano blazing out of control. It blows its top without thinking. It demands what it wants or else. There’s no room for reason. ...
Views: 1520(7 votes) - Rebirth, Here and Hereafter ~ Joyful Proof that Life Continues and Never Fades© - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Mariah CrawfordRebirth, Here and Hereafter Joyful Proof that Life Continues and Never Fades © ?? (Adapted from a talk given April 19, 2009, at the Spiritual Awareness Community, Bend, Oregon. This Spirit-inspired and guided talk was given, followed by messages from Spirit to prove Continuation of Life ...
Views: 2198 - Befriending the Ego - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Jo LeonardIt all started one fateful day when a nun, head of the drama department in the all girls’ school I attended, told me I had a nice face. Her own face quickly flushed and her hands flew about in the air as if to bat away the words she had just spoken. “I shouldn’t have said that,” she stammered. ...
Views: 1522(2 votes) - Term Insurance - Are You Certain You Want Term Life Insurance? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Donald LusanDo you really need term insurance? There are other options, so, is term life insurance for you? Some people are convinced there are no other choices. Ever consider why this type of life insurance is so favored? Let us take a look at some of the most popular term policies and see whether or not ...
Views: 980 - 66 Ways to Lessen Stress and Feel Happier - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Russ SmallHang out with positive people Avoid negative people Hang up pictures of loved ones Call a friend Call a relative you haven't been in touch with for a long time just to say "Hi, I was thinking about you!" Smile at someone Acknowledge a complete stranger with a greetings, good morning, etc ...
Views: 2018(1 vote) - Golf Psychology Plays a Part in Low Scoring - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Andrew FoggI was delighted to see Luke Donald doing so well in the first round of the Jack Nicklaus' Memorial tournament, with an opening 8-under par 64 to finish the day 3 shots clear of a very strong field. As a fellow member at Beaconsfield and someone who saw his golfing skills develop there, I'm ...
Views: 1369 - Golf Psychology Focus on Why You Play Rather Than How You Swing for Golf Enjoyment - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Andrew FoggImproving your golf enjoyment has more to do with the golf psychology of addressing the reasons why you play golf at all than with addressing all the things you're trying to fix in your golf swing. One theme that comes up a lot in my thoughts and in my writing is the idea that one of the main ...
Views: 1371 - How to Improve Your Mental Golf Approach Between Shots with Golf Psychology - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Andrew FoggIf I were to ask you what you do between shots during a round of golf, you'd probably think I was missing the point. After all, golf psychology and teaching should be all about helping you to hit better shots and putts during a round of golf or in practice, shouldn't it? This applies whether ...
Views: 1423 - Focus Your Golf Mind on Your Target Not the Hazard for Better Golf Scores - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Andrew FoggOne thing I've learned from golf psychology is how my unconscious mind automatically follows where my conscious mind leads. Have you ever noticed that if one of your playing partners warns you about a particularly difficult bunker or some hidden golf hazard on a hole, your ball seems to be ...
Views: 1274 - Better Putting in your Golf Mind - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Andrew FoggI hear that Darren Clarke's looking for putting improvement through golf psychology and working again with Bob Rotella. I know that Darren has worked in the past with Golf Psychologist Dr Karl Morris - after all, I've read Golf - The Mind Factor, the book they published together back in 2005. ...
Views: 1381 - Trend spotting - Coffee is the new lunch - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Diane CraigTrend spotting - Coffee is the new lunch Times change. "Green is the new black." Who could have imagined that two clashing forces - the Fashion Media and Birkenstockers - would stand united by this simple phrase? Surpassing its creators' wildest dreams, "green is the new black," has ...
Views: 1860 - Tweetiquette - a roundup of ideas, attitudes and opinions, plus, our Top Ten Tweeting Tips - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Diane CraigTweetiquette - a roundup of ideas, attitudes and opinions, plus, our Top Ten Tweeting Tips Twitter - sophisticated branding tool or simple, social-networking toy? Ask President Obama, CNN, Martha Stewart or Ashton Kutcher and you'll hear a resounding "Yes" on the branding tool ...
Views: 2804 - What’s Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Kim MyllsStill haven't told the Universe what you want? Procrastination vs Progress Ever get the feeling that something is holding you back? That there’s something more that you could be doing to achieve your goals and accomplish your dreams? Maybe you’ve seen the information about the Dear God ...
Views: 1148 - Know Which Glass is Yours and Take a Friend to Lunch - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,As you make changes in your life and grow, you will want to increase your circle of friends. A great way to do that is to take a friend, business associate, or mentor to lunch. You may be invited to a party, Chamber of Commerce or Rotary meeting or other business networking event that includes ...
Views: 1785(2 votes) - Are You Leading Your Life or an Actor in Your own Drama? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,Well, the economy is getting worse. Every night when you turn on the news the lead story is about how bad the economy was today. Viewers could use information on how to make things better for themselves or examples of others who are triumphing during these hard times. But our brains are not ...
Views: 1847(2 votes) - Change - Here's How! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,Nobody said change was easy. That's why most people don't do it. But there is a deeper reason as to why it is hard that if understood, will lead you to action that will bring you new habits and sustainable results. When you evolve and grow as a person you start with: 1) VALUES which create ...
Views: 1626(3 votes) - Dog Food Ingredients, The Bad and Good - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Lori MatthewsThe dog food that you buy your dog is more than just a meal. What your dog eats impacts his health and it can even make him sick. As a concerned dog owner, you must take your time to choose dog food that is high quality and that does not contain ingredients that could harm your dog’s ...
Views: 1932(3 votes) - Safe Cat Food For A Healthy Feline - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Lori MatthewsFor the cat lover, their cat is more than a pet; he or she is a valued member of the family. It is essential in maintaining your cat's health to feed a high-quality cat food. Many cat foods and treats claim to have the highest quality ingredients, but not all of them make the grade. In this ...
Views: 1178(2 votes) - Healthful Tips for Healthy Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Lori MatthewsSummer is quickly approaching, and that means that bathing suit season is around the corner. Over the cold winter months it is more than normal to pack on a few extra pounds. However those extra pounds can be very detrimental to your body and overall health. They can lead to heart disease, ...
Views: 991(1 vote) - The Power of Written GoalsSubmitted on Jun 28, 2009 from David RiklanIn 1953, researchers at Yale University polled the graduating class and found that 3% of the graduates had a set of clearly defined written goals. Twenty years later, in 1973, these researchers went back and visited the class of '53 and found that the 3% of the graduates with these written ...
Views: 6099(21 votes) - How to Lose a Prospect’s Attention Quickly and Easily - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Kelley RobertsonWhen you make contact with a new prospect—either by telephone or in a face-to-face meeting—you have an extremely short window of time to connect with them. If you fail to achieve this they will quickly tune you out. Here are several things you can do to lose your prospect’s attention in the ...
Views: 1086(3 votes) - Running Effective Sales Meetings - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Kelley RobertsonSales meetings are a fact of life and business and they are important for a variety of reasons. They allow larger companies to address the entire sales team as a group. They offer opportunities to provide additional training (product, skills, and technical). They help keep your team up-to-date. ...
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