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- Obstacle or Opportunity: Overcoming Six Challenges to Change - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Cindy LoughranWhy is change so hard? We say we want to change a particular behavior. We know we will benefit from the change. Yet, we continue to do what we’ve always done and we continue to get the same results we’ve always gotten. And, the longer we do it, the more frustrated and disappointed in ...
Views: 2147 - How to Help the Helpless - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt is very important and yet difficult to help those who are not able to help themselves. First of all, we need to understand in the specific case of a helpless person, what is the best kind of help to be given. If there are a group of people who are starving, then the answer may be to give ...
Views: 7195 - 11 Tips: Transform Your Home into a Safe Haven - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn these times of economic upheaval, it’s tough to keep stress levels down. Most of us know some ways to keep stress in control; eat right, get plenty of sleep, exercise, meditate. But, did you know that making your home a safe haven can also be extremely beneficial? The other day, Oprah had ...
Views: 860 - Will the Planet Be Saved in 10 Easy Steps? - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"We are each other's harvest; we are each other's business; we are each other's magnitude and bond." Dave Lowenstein and Gwendolyn Brooks hooked me. Just over two years ago, I was contemplating my stay in Lawrence, Kansas and sorting out future plans. The circumstances that brought me there ...
Views: 827 - Time is on Your Side: 10 Ways to Reinvest in Your Business During a Slow Economy - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroWhen the economy is slow, many business owners tend to pull back. Some even throw in the towel. But what if you change your mindset, and look at this recession as an opportunity to "reinvest" in your business? If you have funds set aside for slow periods, good for you. If not, then all you have ...
Views: 1578(1 vote) - A Question of Balance: One-Sided Relationships - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne of the most beautiful qualities of an intimate relationship is the give and take of energy that occurs between two people. In the best-case scenario, both people share the talking and listening, and the giving and receiving of support, equally. Occasionally, within any relationship, the ...
Views: 2650 - Got Clutter? Do the Spring Fling! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroSpring marks the transition from winter into summer. It is a time that most of us equate with renewal, increasing day length, and a symbolic changing of the seasons. Spring is seen as a time of growth, when new life (both plant and animal) are born. The term is also used more generally as a ...
Views: 1207 - Ayurveda and Nail Care - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAccording to Ayurveda, our fingernails are a by-produce of our bones. And the condition of our nails is a reflection of the condition of our body tissues. If we're having problems with our nails, then we need to look at the balance and nourishment of the whole body. Here are some examples of ...
Views: 5684(3 votes) - All the Riches You Haven’t Recognized or Claimed in the Past Are Still Available to You - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAt lunch the other day, Lisa, a client of mine, was complaining that she’d had a brilliant idea for an e-book, but someone else “stole” it and created an e-book on the same topic that wasn’t as good as hers would have been. This other author had tremendous success with his project, and Lisa felt ...
Views: 719 - Don't Give Up on Your Dreams! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor over 4 years, I walked around in the world thinking that I was likely infertile. One Sunday morning a few months ago, I prayed. I thanked God for "bringing me to a place of peace in my journey, that if I was not meant to have my own children that I have at least found the beautiful children ...
Views: 750 - What is Your Sense of Self Worth? (A Quiz) - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe first step in acknowledging and accessing your worth, value, and sense of fulfillment, is to take an honest personal assessment. Set aside some quiet time where you can have privacy and think. Take your journal, notebook or diary and a pen, and ask yourself the following questions: ...
Views: 1236 - What I Learned from a Bag Lady - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI was recently given a poignant gift at a senior workshop, the type of gift that just keeps on giving like the energizer bunny in the TV commercial. Waving their cheery good byes, the participants rushed to the refreshments; however, one petite soft-spoken woman remained in the room with her ...
Views: 711 - How to Age Gracefully - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Sheila BergAnti-aging addresses how to prevent, slow, or reverse the effects of aging and help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. In contrast to life extension, which places more emphasis on the science behind aging, the term anti-aging is more often associated with specific remedies which may ...
Views: 1100(1 vote) - Manage Your Time and Reduce Your Stress in 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Michael LeeIf you find yourself doing a lot of unnecessary overtime or bringing work home more often, then it’s about time you change this routine. There are better ways to manage your time and reduce your stress - ways that don’t involve drinking a lots of coffee and pulling all nighters worthy of the ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - How to Use Mentalism to Easily Read Minds and Persuade People - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Michael LeeIn life, it’s always important to be equipped with free mentalism tricks that could help you overcome obstacles, succeed in certain endeavors, or even get you out of sticky situations. These mind reading techniques are not based on any supernatural mental abilities, but they are backed by ...
Views: 6204 - Green Tea Has Valuable Health Benefits - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Sheila BergThere have been a number of encouraging studies of skin benefits of green tea. Green tea has long been thought of as a medicinal natural substance. First used in ancient China, green tea has been studied for many years by the scientific community in relation to its possible health benefits to ...
Views: 1060 - 3 Powerful Conversational Hypnosis Techniques You Can Easily Apply - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Michael LeeConversational hypnosis techniques have been used by many influential speakers and public figures all over the world. These tactics have been around for many years, but it is only now that such coveted information is being shared with the rest of society. These conversational hypnosis ...
Views: 946 - Longevity with Resveratrol - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Sheila BergResveratrol research has shown resveratrol to be an effective antioxidant, and an anti-inflammatory. It also has qualities that make it useful in sun damage repair, and for color correction in the skin. Longevity proponents have strong hopes on resveratrol anti-aging benefits, as this wonder ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - Protect Your Personal Finances - Consider the CARD Act of 2009 - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Sharon SecorOn May 22, 2009, President Obama signed the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act into law, which addresses some of the credit card related concerns of consumer advocates and offers a variety of protections for credit card users. In addition to the new regulations ...
Views: 1145 - Consolidating Credit Card Debt: 4 Options for Getting Out of Debt - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Marcilio DavidHave you thought about consolidating your credit card debt? If those high interest rates on cards are killing you, this may be an option. When you consolidate credit card debt, you get one lower payment per month. There are four easy ways to go about consolidating credit card debt. 1. Get a ...
Views: 1097 - Enriching-Life Foster Children - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Isabelle SarwonoThe alley was so narrow and crowded. Small houses bumped next to each other without a single inch space. Some children were sitting on the terrace with fresh look. It was slightly after 6 pm and they surely just had their bath. A young mother wearing shocking pink color T-shirt and sweet light ...
Views: 1072 - Treat Acne with Salicylic Acid - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Sheila BergAcne is a skin condition caused by over secretion of sebaceous glands. Excessive hormone secretion from the body causes oil and dead cells to get mixed up and they end up blocking skin pores. Bacteria develop in those areas causing inflammation and pain in some cases, and this condition is ...
Views: 1004 - Understanding the Statute of Limitations and Consumer Debt - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Krista ScruggsThe typical American consumer carries a fair burden of secured as well as unsecured consumer debt. These accounts usually refer to credit cards, personal loan, store credit accounts, and also car loans as well as home loans. It is not surprising that the recent economic downturn has seen an ...
Views: 1362 - Why Prequalify for a Mortgage Loan? - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Krista ScruggsIn the past it was easy to apply for and receive a mortgage loan. Lenders were open to entertaining loan applications that showed no verifiable income and that could have been rather risky investments. As the loan market tightened significantly over the last few years, prequalifying for a ...
Views: 1428 - Is it Time to Settle Your Credit Card Debt? - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Krista ScruggsCredit card debt – unlike any other kind of consumer debt – is hard to eliminate, even with conscientious monthly payments. Over time, the compounding interest and minimum monthly payments shackle the consumer to an ever increasing debt. In these uncertain economic times, there is also the ...
Views: 891 - Important Facts on Mortgage Prequalification - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Krista ScruggsObtaining a mortgage prequalification is the single most important step to ensuring that you are seen as a serious contender for a piece of real property. Moreover, it provides you, the consumer, with the amount of money that a bank is willing to lend for the sake of obtaining a home. Going ...
Views: 1298 - Sexual Deviancy and the Skewed Soul - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Aryana HudsonIn the homes of the abused children of the past we have an underground present today of the S&M and Domination and Submission scenes. A parent is a role model for a child at an early age as loving authority. If this relationship is tainted with over discipline at an early age then the bonding ...
Views: 2391(2 votes) - How to Really Connect with Your Customers on Their Terms to Build Relationships and Generate More Sales - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Lisa ManyonDo you truly understand what your customers want from you? Are you delivering? Understanding that copy is the secret to sales success is a great starting point. Knowing how to engage your readers with attention grabbing headlines is important and at the same time, it's not enough to really ...
Views: 1086 - Save Marriage: Appreciation, Respect, and Responsibility - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Angie LewisDo you often feel smothered in your marriage? Do you feel that your spouse is always watching what you are doing? Does your spouse nag, complain and demand things of you and it’s getting out of hand? Then this article is for you. It is not usually just one issue that leads up to divorce, ...
Views: 3968 - JavaScript: Foe of Search Engine Optimization? - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Ernie SchwarczFor SEO professionals, the use of JavaScript has been controversial. It’s extensively applied to validate forms, detect browsers and enhance web site functionality, but anyone with some knowledge of SEO would tell you that JavaScript may hinder search engine crawlers, making part of a site ...
Views: 1213 - Signs and Symptoms of Abnormal Menstrual Periods - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Christia GordonAbnormal menstrual periods do not necessarily mean a period that runs a few days beyond what you are used to or is delayed for a few days or so. It is natural for a woman to have a few hits and misses now and then with her period especially if she is under a lot of stress or is going through a ...
Views: 1748 - Do You Need New Writer Clues? - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAh, the thrill of being a new writer. You hold the image of or feel excitement about your completed or soon-to-be-completed project. What kind of clues might a new writer need; and will you avoid this kind of embarrassment? I received an email from the relative of a new writer. She was ...
Views: 1019(2 votes) - All Things You Must Know About Scar Removal - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Ferdy FirmansyahAcne scar removal is effective when done properly with the right products. That is why your doctor may take your age and health into consideration before considering an acne scar removal procedure. Other questions your doctor may ask before recommending acne scar removal are whether you tolerate ...
Views: 2194(1 vote) - Careers in Dog Care - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from brian spilnerIf you love animals, but have a particular affinity for dogs then you might be considering a career in dog care. There is no better time than the present to enter the field of dog care as they are more popular than ever before. Despite economic woes people are still spending money on their dogs ...
Views: 1354 - Relaxation Breathing: How to Harness the Power and Peace of Your Breath - by Controlling your breathing has dynamic effects on your ability to calm yourself down in any situation.
When you can learn how to harness the power of your breathe to both release the tension in your body as well as to restore balance to your mind, you will have a powerful relaxation technique ...
Views: 1315 - Pack Up Your Troubles and Take Them for a Walk - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Julia Fabris McBrideI walked out of our backdoor last Sunday with a troubled mind, two hours of free time, and a thirty pound toddler on my back. Four miles later, my shoulders were sagging, but my heart was lighter, my mind was clear, and I knew what I needed to do. I guess you could say that I went looking for ...
Views: 1043 - Toast Happens - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Julia Fabris McBrideI came home from a trip last week exhausted, burnt-to-a-crisp: Sleepy, achy, coffee-sodden, absolutely beat. I was toast. ?? A string of work-related travel, started at the beginning of October, had finally taken its toll. ? ? “Thank heaven for frozen pizza and West Wing reruns,” I said to ...
Views: 999 - Making Love to Yourself - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Julianne BentleyWe all tend to live in our heads a bit too much, especially those of us who are thinkers, writers, computer techs, and other people who spend a lot of time in front of computer monitors. I've noticed that for me, if I don't make a conscious effort to come back into my body, I can get pretty ...
Views: 14017 - Health Food Hoaxes: Is Chocolate Really Good for You? - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Angie LewisIs Chocolate really good for you? I think this is one of the biggest health food hoaxes out there. First of all we shouldn’t confuse chocolate with cocoa. Pure cocoa is what’s good for you, not chocolate. Chocolate is a sweet, tasty concoction that is made from the cocoa bean. The amount of ...
Views: 1403 - Be a Powerful Voice! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Suzann RyeI believe that anything is possible, that anything you set your heart and mind to achieve, you can. And I believe that we are all born with infinite wisdom. If we don’t get too distracted, if we don’t forget what we know and intuitively feel to be true, we will instinctively understand what to ...
Views: 1783(3 votes) - First Date Tips By a Professional Matchmaker - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Svetlana NovikovaOften the first thing men and women worry about when beginning a dating relationship is starting out on the right foot…or better yet avoided putting their foot in their mouth. When we first meet someone, whether it be a friend, perspective employer or date we tend to focus on all the wrong ...
Views: 675 - Meditation & Thinking - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Debra HardingMeditation and Thinking Over the years I have learned one thing for sure about meditation, and that is that everyone’s experience is their experience. In other words, never compare your experience with someone else’s. Your experience is as valid as anyone else’s. Meditation is a form of self ...
Views: 2195 - Massage Body Mechanics: Therapist Injury Prevention and Recovery - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageMassage therapy is a profession that requires proper self-care and body mechanics in order to prevent musculoskeletal injury from overuse. Recovery from overuse injuries requires time and patience, but with the proper care and reassessment of technique and body mechanics, full recovery is often ...
Views: 4311 - How to Beat Depression and Come Out a Winner Every Time! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Emile JarreauFirst of all, I want to start by saying that depression can be an incredibly serious illness. Nothing listed in this article is to take the place of the advice or medications as prescribed by a qualified physician. What we will attempt to do in this article is simply provide some things you can ...
Views: 990 - Mobile Massage Business Tips: Take the Stress Out of Outcalls - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageImagine this: You're digging through your outcall massage bag for your oil holster and, with a sinking feeling, you realize that you left it at home. Your only options are to set the oil on the floor or on a side table across the room, both of which force you to break the flow of the massage to ...
Views: 11013(1 vote) - Top 5 Tips to Create Optimum Health - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Lori Shemek, PhD, CLC, NCWe all desire good health, yet the majority of us take for granted our health and assume we are healthy due to the absence of disease. The human body is an amazing machine, that despite the abuses incurred upon it, still functions. But optimum health is more than just the absence of disease, ...
Views: 1231(2 votes) - Life Coach Relationship Advice to Infidelity Victim: Fix Your Self Esteem Before Your Relationship - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamCan a Marriage Counselor help a couple get through and overcome such an upsetting event as Infidelity? In most cases yes, but there are two ‘but’: first, the underlying causes and the unhealthy aspects of the relationship need to be addressed. Second, in the course of working through the ...
Views: 3136 - Money with Meaning: Living Your Life “On Purpose” - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiWhy are you here? Why are you on the planet right now? Many people believe we each come into this life with a purpose, a reason for living. Considering that every element in nature has a specific purpose for existing, and we are an integral part of nature, it stands to reason that we have a ...
Views: 1328 - March to the Beat of Your Own Drum - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiYour focus for the month is to "march to the beat of your own drum". In other words, don't follow the crowd! Doing this takes a lot of courage. At the same time, it will foster a lot more freedom, success and excitement in your life. The fact is, it's only when you march to the beat of your own ...
Views: 3157 - Grow Bigger Than Your Problems! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiOne of the secrets to wealth is to THINK BIG! The fact is that very few people “think” big and even fewer “play” big. So why don't people want to “play big”? Usually, it’s because they believe they can't handle “big” or they don't want to handle it. Why? Because “big” often equals big ...
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