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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 26, 20081 topic

Definition: Nonverbal Communication

n n Nonverbal communication (NVC) is usually understood as the process of communication through sending and receiving wordless messages. Such messages can be communicated through gesture; body language or posture; facial expression and eye contact; object communication such as clothing, hairstyles or even architecture; symbols and infographics. Speech may also contain nonverbal elements known as paralanguage, including voice quality, emotion and speaking style, as well as pro

Primary topic: Body Language

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 28, 20081 topic

Definition: Financial Market Structure

n n Financial Market Structure nIn economics, a financial market is a mechanism that allows people to easily buy and sell financial securities, commodities, and other fungible items of value at low transaction costs and at prices that reflect the efficient market hypothesis.nnFinancial markets have evolved significantly over several hundred years and are undergoing constant innovation to improve liquidity.nnBoth general markets and specialized markets exist. Markets work by p

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 27, 20081 topic

Definition: Personal Skills

n n How to develop personal skills nnOne 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 channels are the medium chosen to convey the message from sender to receiver. Communication channels can be categorized into two main categories: Direct and Indirect channels of com

Primary topic: Personal Development

Personal Development

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Negative Thoughts

n n Negative Thoughts nnIntrusive thoughts are unwelcome, involuntary thoughts, images or unpleasant ideas that may become obsessions, are upsetting or distressing, and can be difficult to be free of and manage. Intrusive thoughts, urges, and images are of inappropriate things at inappropriate times, usually falling into three categories: inappropriate aggressive thoughts, inappropriate sexual thoughts, or blasphemous religious thoughts. Most people experience these thoughts;

Primary topic: Law of Attraction

Law of Attraction

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 28, 20081 topic

Definition: Women Empowerment

n n Empowerment refers to increasing the spiritual, political, social or economic strength of individuals and communities. It often involves the empowered developing confidence in their own capacities.nnEmpowerment is probably the totality of the following or similar capabilities:nn * Having decision-making power of their ownn * Having access to information and resources for taking proper decisionn * Having a range of options from which you can make choices (not just yes/no,

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 3, 20081 topic

Definition: Global Marketing Strategy

n nThe Oxford University Press defines global marketing as “marketing on a worldwide scale reconciling or taking commercial advantage of global operational differences, similarities and opportunities in order to meet global objectives.” Oxford University Press’ Glossary of Marketing Terms.n n Evolution to global marketing nnGlobal marketing is not a revolutionary shift, it is an evolutionary process. While the following does not apply to all companies, it do

Primary topic: Marketing Strategy

Marketing Strategy

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 26, 20081 topic

Definition: Proxemics

n nThe term proxemics was introduced by anthropologist Edward T. Hall in 1959 to describe set measurable distances between people as they interact. The effects of proxemics, according to Hall, can be summarized by the following loose rule:nLike gravity, the influence of two bodies on each other is inversely proportional not only to the square of their distance but possibly even the cube of the distance between them. nnAccording to Jonathon Tabor distance-spacing theories base

Primary topic: Body Language

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 4, 20081 topic

Definition: Overcoming Adversity

n n Overcoming Adversity nIt seems there are two main types of coaching clients: Those who are defeated by nothing and those who give up at the first "bump in the road". The operative word is "bump", not "hill", not "mountain", not "mountain range" but "bump”.nnWhat does this mean? This refers to the type of person who chooses a goal and plans a way to accomplish it, but gives up at the first minor setback, disappointment or adversity. Perhaps the goal is to get physica

Primary topic: Positive Psychology

Positive Psychology

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By Stephanie OuelletteFeb 28, 20081 topic

Definition: Daily Calorie Intake

n n Food energy is the amount of energy in food that is available through digestion. The values for food energy are expressed in kilocalories (kcal) and kilojoules (kJ).nnOne food Calorie (1 kcal or 1,000 calories) is the amount of digestively available food energy (heat) that will raise the temperature of one kilogram of water one degree Celsius. Some advocate the convention of the capitalizing the C in these so that one Calorie is equal to 1000 lowercase calories, but that

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 3, 20081 topic

Definition: Concept Marketing Strategy

n nA marketing strategy is a process that can allow an organization to concentrate its limited resources on the greatest opportunities to increase sales and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.n n Key part of the general corporate strategy nnA marketing strategy is most effective when it is an integral component of corporate strategy, defining how the organization will successfully engage customers, prospects, and competitors in the market arena. It is partially deriv

Primary topic: Marketing Strategy

Marketing Strategy

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Career Testing

n nAn aptitude is an innate, acquired or learned or developed component of a competency (being the others: knowledge, understanding and attitude) to do a certain kind of work at a certain level. Aptitudes may be physical or mental. The innate nature of aptitude is in contrast achievement, which represents knowledge or ability that is gained.n n Intelligence and aptitudes nnAptitude and intelligence quotient are related, and in some ways opposite, views of human mental ability

Primary topic: Career Transition

Career Transition

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 27, 20081 topic

Definition: Spiritual Transformation

n n Spiritual Transformation and Transpersonal Psychology nTranspersonal psychology is a school of psychology that studies the transpersonal, the transcendent or spiritual aspects of the human experience. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology describes transpersonal psychology as "the study of humanity’s highest potential, and with the recognition, understanding, and realization of unitive, spiritual, and transcendent states of consciousness" (Lajoie and Shapiro, 1992

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Pranayama

n n Pranayama is a Sanskrit word meaning "lengthening of the prana or breath". The word is composed of two Sanskrit words, Prāna, life force, or vital energy, particularly, the breath, and "āyāma", to lengthen or extend. It is often translated as control of the life force (prana).] When used as a technical term in yoga, it is often translated more specifically as "breath control". Literal translations include A. A. Macdonell's "suspension of breath" and I. K. T

Primary topic: Ayurveda

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 26, 20081 topic

Book Review: I Can Read You Like A Book

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Body Language. Body Language is nonverbal, usually unconscious, communication through the use of postures, gestures, and facial expressions. Robert Phipps is the Official Guide to Body Language .nn I Can Read You Like a Book: How to Spot the Messages and Emotions People Are Really Sending With Their Body Language , by Gregory Hartley and Maryann Karinch, is a valuable resource for people interested in Body Langu

Primary topic: Body Language

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Ayurvedic Cooking

n n Ayurvedic Cooking nn Ayurveda is a form of traditional medicine in use primarily in India. Ayurveda believes that various materials of vegetable, animal, and mineral origin have some medicinal value. The medicinal properties of these materials are time tested and have been used for centuries in ayurvedic medicines to cure illness and/or help maintain health.nnAyurvedic medicaments are made from herbs or mixtures of herbs, either alone or in combination with minerals, meta

Primary topic: Ayurveda

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 26, 20081 topic

Book Review: The Power of Body Language

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Body Language. Body Language is nonverbal, usually unconscious, communication through the use of postures, gestures, and facial expressions. Robert Phipps is the Official Guide to Body Language .nn The Power of Body Language , by Tonya Reiman ,is a valuable resource for people interested in Body Language , and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble .nn n Book Description nNationally renowned body

Primary topic: Body Language

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 27, 20081 topic

Definition: Life Plan

n n Personal goals in your life plan nnIndividuals can have personal goals. A student may set a goal of a high mark in an exam. An athlete might walk five miles a day. A traveler might try to reach a destination-city within three hours.nnManaging goals can give returns in all areas of personal life. Knowing precisely what one wants to achieve makes clear what to concentrate and improve on.nnGoal setting and planning ("goalwork") promotes long-term vision and short-term motiva

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 4, 20081 topic

Definition: Positive Emotions

n n Gratefulness nWhat would your day be like if you started and ended it by simply noticing all that you have in your life? If you count all your assets, you always show a profit. Gratitude is a natural high. When you live in tandem with your spirit, appreciating all of life and what you have, you discover more joy and kindness in the world. Miracles happen everywhere all the time, but only those with an “Attitude of Gratitude” seem to notice them. This circle of

Primary topic: Positive Psychology

Positive Psychology

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 12, 20081 topic

Book Review: Carole Maggio Facercise

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Facial Exercise. Facial Exercises are various series of contractions of the facial muscles meant to achieve an improved, toned, younger looking face. Deborah Crowley is the Official Guide to Facial Exercise .nn Carole Maggio Facercise: The Dynamic Muscle Toning Program for Renewed Vitality and a More Youthful Appearance , by Carole Maggio, is a valuable resource for people interested in Facial Exercise , and it

Primary topic: Facial Exercise

Facial Exercise

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 26, 20081 topic

Book Review: The Secret Language of Business

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Body Language. Body Language is nonverbal, usually unconscious, communication through the use of postures, gestures, and facial expressions. Robert Phipps is the Official Guide to Body Language .nn The Secret Language of Business: How to Read Anyone in 3 Seconds or Less , by Kevin Hogan, is a valuable resource for people interested in Body Language , and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble .nn

Primary topic: Body Language

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Isometrics

n n Isometrics nnIsometric exercise or "isometrics" are a type of strength training in which the joint angle and muscle length do not change during contraction (compared to concentric or eccentric contractions, called isotonic movements). Isometrics are done in static positions, rather than being dynamic through a range of motion. The joint and muscle are either worked against an immovable force (overcoming isometric) or are held in a static position while opposed by resistan

Primary topic: Facial Exercise

Facial Exercise

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 12, 20081 topic

Book Review: Forget the Facelift

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Facial Exercise. Facial Exercises are various series of contractions of the facial muscles meant to achieve an improved, toned, younger looking face. Deborah Crowley is the Official Guide to Facial Exercise .nn Forget the Facelift: Turn Back the Clock with a Revolutionary Program for Ageless Skin , by Doris J. Day, Sondra Forsyth, is a valuable resource for people interested in Facial Exercise , and it is availa

Primary topic: Facial Exercise

Facial Exercise

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Facial Muscles

n n Facial Muscles nnThe facial muscles are a group of striated muscles innervated by the facial nerve that, among other things, control facial expression. These muscles are also called mimetic muscles.nn Structure nnThe facial muscles are subcutaneous (just under the skin) muscles that control facial expression. They generally originate on bone, and insert on the skin of the face.nn Innervation nnThe facial muscles are innervated by cranial nerve VII, also known as the facia

Primary topic: Facial Exercise

Facial Exercise

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Facial Toning

n n Facial Toning nnFacial toning is a type of cosmetic procedure which promises to alter facial contour and reduce wrinkles, sagging and expression marks in the face by means of increasing muscle tone, increasing facial volume by promoting muscular hypertrophy, and preventing muscle loss due to aging. It is therefore part of the techniques for achieving facial rejuvenation. Facial toning can also help aid one's appearance due to weight gain of the face that results in facial

Primary topic: Facial Exercise

Facial Exercise

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Non-Surgical Face Lift

n n Non-Surgical Face Lift nnAnti-aging creams are moisturisers marketed with the promise of making the consumer look younger and reducing visible wrinkles on the skin. Despite great demand, many such products and treatments have not been proven to give lasting or major positive effects. A decrease in wrinkle depth of 10% is typical. However, recent studies show that some ingredients have an effect. There are a range of cosmetic treatments for the appearance of wrinkles on th

Primary topic: Facial Exercise

Facial Exercise

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 27, 20081 topic

Definition: Life Experience

n n Life and Death Experiences nA near-death experience (NDE) refers to a broad range of personal experiences associated with impending death, encompassing multiple possible sensations ranging from detachment from the body, feelings of levitation, extreme fear, total serenity, security, or warmth, the experience of absolute dissolution, and the presence of a light, which some people interpret as a deity or spiritual presence. Many cultures and individuals revere NDEs as a par

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Ayurvedic Practitioner

n n Ayurvedic Practitioners nAyurvedic practice was flourishing during the time of Buddha (around 520 BC) , and in this period the Ayurvedic practitioners were commonly using Mercuric-sulphur combination based medicines. In this period mercury, sulphur and other metals were used in conjunction with herbs to prepare the different medications.[citation needed] An important Ayurvedic practitioner of this period was Nagarjuna, a Buddhist herbologist, famous for inventing various

Primary topic: Ayurveda

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 26, 20081 topic

Definition: Facial Expressions

n nA 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 humans, but also occur in most other mammals and some other animal species.nnHumans can adopt a facial expression as a voluntary action. However, because expressions are closely tied to e

Primary topic: Body Language

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Ayurvedic Medicine

n n Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. It is presently in daily use by millions of people in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The word "Ayurveda" is a tatpurusha compound of the word āyus meaning "life", "life principle", or "long life" and the word veda, which refers to a system of "knowledge". Thus "Ayurveda" roughly translates as the "knowledge of life", "knowledge of a long life" or even "science of life". Ac

Primary topic: Ayurveda

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Types of Counseling

n n Types Of Counseling nn This is a partial list of the types of counseling available today: nn * Abortion counselingn * Brief therapyn * Career Counselingn * Christian counselingn * Co-counsellingn * Counseling psychologyn * Counselor (disambiguation)n * Consultant (disambiguation)n * Credit counselingn * Crisis hotlinen * Cross-cultural counselingn * Disaster counselingn * Disciplinary counselingn * E-mail counselingn * Ecological counselingn * Exit counselingn * Family &

Primary topic: Therapy and Counseling

Therapy and Counseling

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 12, 20081 topic

Book Review: The Yoga Face

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Facial Exercise. Facial Exercises are various series of contractions of the facial muscles meant to achieve an improved, toned, younger looking face. Deborah Crowley is the Official Guide to Facial Exercise .nn The Yoga Face: Eliminate Wrinkles with the Ultimate Natural Facelift , by Annelise Hagen, is a valuable resource for people interested in Facial Exercise , and it is available through Amazon.com and Barne

Primary topic: Facial Exercise

Facial Exercise

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 26, 20081 topic

Definition: Paralanguage

n n Paralanguage refers to the non-verbal elements of communication used to modify meaning and convey emotion. Paralanguage may be expressed consciously or unconsciously, and it includes the pitch, volume, and, in some cases, intonation of speech. Sometimes the definition is restricted to vocally-produced sounds. The study of paralanguage is known as paralinguistics.nnThe term ’’paralanguage’’ is sometimes used as a cover term for body language , which

Primary topic: Body Language

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 12, 20081 topic

Book Review: Ancient Secrets of Facial Rejuvenation

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Facial Exercise. Facial Exercises are various series of contractions of the facial muscles meant to achieve an improved, toned, younger looking face. Deborah Crowley is the Official Guide to Facial Exercise .nnDeborah has identified Ancient Secrets of Facial Rejuvenation: A Holistic, Non-Surgical Approach to Youth and Well-Being , by Victoria J. Mogilner, as a valuable resource for people interested in Facial Ex

Primary topic: Facial Exercise

Facial Exercise

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 12, 20081 topic

Book Review: The Yoga Facelift

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Facial Exercise. Facial Exercises are various series of contractions of the facial muscles meant to achieve an improved, toned, younger looking face. Deborah Crowley is the Official Guide to Facial Exercise .nnDeborah has identified The Yoga Facelift: The All-Natural, Do-It-Yourself Program for Looking Younger and Feeling Better , by Marie-Veronique Nadeau, as a valuable resource for people interested in Facial

Primary topic: Facial Exercise

Facial Exercise

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 27, 20081 topic

Definition: Personal Growth

n n Personal Growth or self-improvement refers to self-guided improvement—economically, intellectually, or emotionally—most frequently with a substantial psychological or spiritual basis.nnThe basis for self-help is often self-reliance, publicly available information, or support groups where people with similar problems join together. From early exemplars in self-driven legal practice and home-spun advice, the connotations of the phrase have spread and often apply

Primary topic: Personal Development

Personal Development

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Facial Remodeling

n n BOTOX nnBotulinum toxin is a neurotoxin protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is one of the most poisonous naturally occurring substances in the world, and it is the most toxic protein.[1] Though it is highly toxic, it is used in minute doses both to treat painful muscle spasms, and as a cosmetic treatment in some parts of the world. It is sold commercially under the brand names Myobloc, Botox and Dysport for this purpose.n n Botox Linked To Death nn

Primary topic: Facial Exercise

Facial Exercise

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 26, 20081 topic

Definition: Brain Development

n nThe study of neural development draws on both neuroscience and developmental biology to describe the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which complex nervous systems emerge during embryonic development and throughout life.nnSome landmarks of embryonic neural development include the birth and differentiation of neurons from stem cell precursors, the migration of immature neurons from their birthplaces in the embryo to their final positions, outgrowth of axons from neurons

Primary topic: Mind Control

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 12, 20081 topic

Book Review: Yoga Therapy

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Ayurveda. Ayurveda, or Ayurvedic medicine, is ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. Ayurveda promotes healthy living and therapeutic measures that relate to physical, mental, social and spiritual harmony. Helen Thomas is the Official Guide to Ayurveda .nn Yoga Therapy: A Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Yoga and Ayurveda for Health and Fitness , by A. G. Mohan, Indra Mohan, is a

Primary topic: Ayurveda

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Life Counseling

n n Life Counseling nnLife coaching is a practice with the stated aim of helping clients determine and achieve personal goals. Life coaches use multiple methods they say may help clients with the process of setting and reaching goals. Coaching is not targeted at psychological illness, and coaches are not therapists nor consultants.n n Origins and history nnLife coaching has roots in executive coaching, which itself drew on techniques developed in management consulting and lea

Primary topic: Therapy and Counseling

Therapy and Counseling

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 3, 20081 topic

Definition: Product Marketing Strategy

n n Product marketing deals with the first of the "4P"'s of marketing, which are Product, Pricing, Place, and Promotion. Product marketing, as opposed to product management, deals with more outbound marketing tasks. For example, product management deals with the nuts and bolts of product development within a firm, whereas product marketing deals with marketing the product to prospects, customers, and others. Product marketing, as a job function within a firm, also differs fro

Primary topic: Marketing Strategy

Marketing Strategy

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 27, 20081 topic

Book Review: Attitude is Everything

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Transformation. Life is about change. Through the process of transformation, you can change yourself into the person you want to be. Christopher Carrick is the Official Guide to Transformation . Christopher Carrick works with people who are undergoing spiritual transformation. Sometimes this shows up as a life crisis, such as the breakup of a relationship, struggles in their work or dealing with the dying proces

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 28, 20081 topic

Definition: Personal Empowerment

n n Self-worth leads to Personal Empowerment nnContingencies of self-worth comprise those qualities a person believes he or she must have in order to class as a person of worth and value; proponents claim the contingencies as the core of self-esteem.nnContingencies of self-worth can motivate well, but often have great costs to relationships, learning, autonomy, self-regulation, and mental and physical health. Using their contingencies of self-worth, people attempt to validate

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 28, 20081 topic

Definition: Achieving Peak Performance

n n Achieving Peak Performance Through Personal Goals nnIndividuals can have personal goals. A student may set a goal of a high mark in an exam. An athlete might walk five miles a day. A traveler might try to reach a destination-city within three hours.nnManaging goals can give returns in all areas of personal life. Knowing precisely what one wants to achieve makes clear what to concentrate and improve on.nnGoal setting and planning ("goalwork") promotes long-term vision and

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 26, 20081 topic

Definition: Subconscious Mind

n n Subconscious Mind nVarious observers throughout history have argued that there are influences on consciousness from other parts of the mind. These observers differ in the use of related terms, including: unconsciousness as a personal habit; being unaware and intuition. Terms related to semi-consciousness include: awakening, implicit memory, the subconscious, subliminal messages, trance, and hypnosis. Whilst sleep, sleep walking, delirium and coma may signal the presence o

Primary topic: Mind Control

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Happy Family

n n Family Happiness nHappiness is emotion in which one experiences feelings ranging from contentment and satisfaction to bliss and intense joy. This definition is, however, a synonymous one. A more clarified one is almost impossible to conceive due to the capacity by which a human can allocate the correct words into an appropriate and meritable sentence that would describe happiness.n n Positive psychology nnIn his book Authentic Happiness, Martin Seligman, one of the founde

Primary topic: Family

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 28, 20081 topic

Definition: Empowerment Program

n n Youth empowerment is an attitudinal, structural, and cultural process whereby young people gain the ability, authority, and agency to make decisions and implement change in their own lives and the lives of other people, including youth and adults.nn About nnYouth empowerment is often addressed as a gateway to intergenerational equity, civic engagement and democracy building. Many local, state, provencial, regional, national, and international government agencies and nonpr

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Stephanie OuelletteFeb 27, 20081 topic

Definition: Time Management Skills

n n Time management is commonly defined as the management of time in order to make the most out of it.nnIn a 2001 interview, David Allen observed:nnYou can't manage time, it just is. So "time management" is a mislabeled problem, which has little chance of being an effective approach. What you really manage is your activity during time, and defining outcomes and physical actions required is the core process required to manage what you do.nnTime management can refer to all of t

Primary topic: Time Management

Time Management

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 27, 20081 topic

Definition: Life Clarity

n n Life Clarity nSiddhārtha Gautama, in Sanskrit, or Siddhāttha Gotama, in Pali, was a spiritual teacher from ancient India and the founder of Buddhism.[1] He is generally recognized by Buddhists as the Supreme Buddha (Sammāsambuddha) of our age. The time of his birth and death are uncertain: most early 20th-century historians date his lifetime from circa 563 BCE to 483 BCE; more recently, however, at a specialist symposium on this question,[2] the majority of

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 27, 20081 topic

Book Review: 90 Minutes in Heaven

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Transformation. Life is about change. Through the process of transformation, you can change yourself into the person you want to be. Christopher Carrick is the Official Guide to Transformation . Christopher Carrick works with people who are undergoing spiritual transformation. Sometimes this shows up as a life crisis, such as the breakup of a relationship, struggles in their work or dealing with the dying proces

Primary topic: Transformation

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 15, 20081 topic

Definition: Women's Rights

n nThe term women’s rights refers to the freedoms inherently possessed by women and girls of all ages, which may be institutionalized, ignored or suppressed by law, custom, and behavior in a particular society. These liberties are grouped together and differentiated from broader notions of human rights because they often differ from the freedoms inherently possessed by or recognized for men and boys, and because activism surrounding this issue claims an inherent histori

Primary topic: Women's Issues

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