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By Steve SteinerMay 18, 20101 topic

My Girlfriend Dumped Me - Learn From My Mistakes

The first thought that I thought of as my girlfriend dumped me was to speak to her trying to get her to give me a second chance. Things will be better this time. I've improved.. I'd come to my senses and recognized I needed to start treating her better. It is fine for your ex to have fun with her good friends occasionally and you have come to see things clearly and have faith in her completely. You're prepared to take a step back and allow her some breathing room. Suddenly yo

Primary topic: Dating

6,721 views

By Tim NahmJan 3, 20121 topic

The Best-Selling Medical Supplies

The best-selling medical supplies are usually those that are used most frequently and which are employed in a variety of situations rather than in specialized settings or particular health conditions. Best selling medical supplies are often times disposable and therefore are bought more often. Basic care medical supplies are often times found in highly visible areas. Most medical facilities, even those providing only emergency services, need to have a basic array of medical s

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

6,721 views

By Kari SamuelsRecently published1 topic

Karma, Balance, and Why Being “Nice” Isn’t Always Good

If you ask most people about what karma is, they will most likely respond with references to “good” and “bad” deeds. Most people strive to be the best they can be for themselves and others. We want to be good. And yet, most of the clients who I see in my intuitive counseling sessions have to ...

Primary topic: Intuition

6,720 views

By Judith SellensRecently published1 topic

Mortgage Origination – Processing Steps for funding a Real Estate Loan

Processing a real estate loan requires the work of many people and takes lot of time. The following detailed loan processing steps explain, “What happens next.” First, the loan originator takes the loan application from the borrower. Usually the loan application is taken over the telephone. With the completed loan application in hand, the loan officer has enough information to determine if there is a loan program available to meet the goals of the client.

Primary topic: Real Estate

6,720 views

By Justin MountfordRecently published1 topic

How To Make A CV Awesome By Using One Liners

Your CV is a tool that you use to sell your skills and abilities to potential employers, your CV needs to be the best it can because you only have one shot to make an impression. Do you know how to make a cv grab a recruiter by the shirt? Why not use a technique that gets the attention of a recruiter quickly. To really sell your skills why not try using a hard hitting one liners! Ok, so what’s a “one liner” going to do for me? A punchy one liner catches the attention of the recruiter, displays excellent communication skills and makes hard hitting point.

Primary topic: Resume Writing

6,719 views

By Transfer Master TeamFeb 16, 20111 topic

Troubleshooting A Hospital Bed At Home

In prolonged illness or terminally ill patients, you have no other choice but to take the patient home. Some people provide home health care to their loved ones by choice. This is a scenario in which hospital beds are needed at home. Electric beds are ideal because they allow even the slow recovering individual to get easily in and out of bed. Besides, with automatically adjustable feet and a head region of the bed, the position of the recuperating person can be changed. The

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

6,719 views

By Carol LookRecently published1 topic

***What if you felt inspired to Be More Generous?

Just imagine how much abundance would flow into your life! What I have experienced without fail is that when I am more generous with other people, I feel incredibly good, fabulous in fact! And when I'm more generous with myself, I feel better too. This may come as a surprise, but I'm not talking about being generous i…

Primary topic: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

6,717 views

By Kathy Gates, Professional Life CoachJan 10, 20111 topic

10 Ways To Feel Good About Your Life

Feeling good about your life involves just 2 parts. Really! One is to learn to think about yourself in healthy ways. This is a learned skill, ladies and gentlemen, not something that a lucky few were born with. nnSome of us were taught as children how to create self esteem and self confidence. If you werenât, then itâs up to you to learn it as an adult. This is a skill that can be developed by anyone (yes, you too!). nnThe second part of feeling good about your life invol

Primary topic: Happiness

6,716 views

By Cheryl SmithNov 24, 20091 topic

Surefire Ways To Conquer Your Inner Demons

I would like to let you into the secret of how to get rid of your inner demons and core beliefs that are holding you back from being who you really want to be. We can change this now! We have all felt regret in our lives before and this is quite normal. The way we think about the past can have a huge impact on our own self esteem and future prospects. Being held back by the past is one of the most tragic things that can happen to a person. Perhaps the biggest contributor to m

Primary topic: Empowerment

6,716 views

By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Ladies, Interested in a More Mature-Sounding Voice?

If you are plagued with a voice that sounds like a teenager (or even younger), have you ever considered a course in voice improvement? Sounding like a teen or preteen when you are 21 is one thing – sounding young or childish when you are over 21 and possibly looking for a job or a promotion is an entirely different ball game however.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

6,715 views

By Maureen Brennan MercierRecently published1 topic

Sacred Feminine - Qualities of the Divine Feminine Goddess

In this series of posts about the Sacred Feminine we will be acknowledging the various qualities of the Divine Feminine Goddess. The goddess is associated with Universal Motherhood, Holy Mother, Mother Earth and the Divine Self within. In order to be whole we need to balance the male and female within us and in the universe by honoring the Sacred Feminine. What is the Sacred Feminine?

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Margaret PaulRecently published1 topic

***Speaking Your Truth When it's Hard

How often do you withhold the truth from someone important to you - your partner, friend, parent, child, co-worker - because you know he or she will get angry rather than care about you? How you do feel when you don't speak your truth about something that is important to you? It is likely that you feel depressed when you don't speak up for yourself. Not speaking up about something that is important to you is a way of ignoring your own feelings and needs, and very likely will lead to depression.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

6,714 views

By Susan DunnRecently published1 topic

What To Do If Your Boss Asks You To Do Something Unethical or Illegal

You're the new secretary and your boss asks you to become a Notary Public. He then walks back into his office and you can hear him on the phone talking about a contract he wants out of, and the fact that he's going to falsify a date and signature -- "No problem, my secretary will do it." It ...

Primary topic: Adult and Senior Development

Adult and Senior Development

6,714 views

By BrainworkMay 3, 20111 topic

Advantages of Reading Fiction Books

Fantasy Books are one of the most readable books by children and teenagers in the world due to their positive benefits, as they are based on various subjects like science fiction, historical fictions, other stories etc. They are known as the building blocks for improvising the intellectual and creative capabilities of children. Reading these books improves reader’s thought process, which can be very useful in their careers for taking positive decisions in different situations

Primary topic: E-books

6,713 views

By Sonia GallagherRecently published1 topic

Recovering from Burnout and Finding Fulfillment at Work

If you find that you are on your way to burnout or already suffering from burnout symptoms, there are things you can do to work against it. One of the most effective things you can do to fight burnout is to create fulfillment at work. This has a very large effect on you because we spend many hours of our day at our jobs or business. The following list includes suggestions you can implement to find more fulfillment at work.

Primary topic: Executive Coach and Executive Coaching

Executive Coach and Executive Coaching

6,713 views

By SelfGrowth ContributorJul 18, 20131 topic

Penis Hygiene 101 – 7 Steps to a Cleaner, Better Manhood

According to Patrick French, a menâs sexual health consultant, a surprising number of men neglect their junk when it comes to their personal care practices. In spite of the attention otherwise given to the nether regions, washing down there just isnât on every guyâs radar. But penis hygiene is more important than men might realize. The groin is a stinky place, just like the armpits - the mixture of hair, sweat, and skin rubbing together can lead to some powerful smells.

Primary topic: Men's Issues

6,710 views

By Alan AllardRecently published1 topic

The Genius Of Your Unconscious Mind

The Genius OfnYour Unconscious Mind… How To Accelerate Mastering Your Life Alan Allardnwww.geniusdynamics.com “Your Unconscious Mind, Skillfully Directed Can And Will, Transform The ‘Impossible’ Into The Possible And The Possible Into The Probable And The Probable Into Your ...

Primary topic: Business Coach and Business Coaching

Business Coach and Business Coaching

6,710 views

By Chonyui KevinMar 28, 20121 topic

Why some people never recover from breakups

A research was carried out on the level of breakups around the world after which it was proven that more tha 65% of relationships end in breakups. If you decided to carry out another research, you will discover that the majority of these people who broke up was not because they did not love their partners but due to the fact that they used their relationships to satisfy their unmet needs. After this breakup, it’s but normal to feel hurt after breakup but what i do not agree

Primary topic: Dating

6,710 views

By James LeGrandRecently published1 topic

Why The Rich Get Richer, the Poor Get Poorer & the Middle-Class Stay Stuck in Recessions

Depending on your economic status, you are either having the time of your life, struggling to survive, or frustrated by stagnation and an inability to do anything. Right now, the rich are like children in a free candy store. The poor are fighting to keep their children fed and fear becoming ...

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

6,710 views

By Vinay bajrangijiMar 30, 20121 topic

DWIPUSHKAR AND TRIPUSHKAR YOGAS AND THEIR IMPACT ON OUR WORK

According to VedicAstrology an auspicious Muhurat can give maximum benefit of a work to a person. In Vedic astrology there are some Yogas in which an already completed work has to be repeated by a person. How these Yogasare formed and how they cast their influence on people here we will see. DWIPUSHKAR YOGA Dwipushkar Yoga is formed, if there is a mixture of week days, lunar days and Nakshatra in which a finished task has to be done again. Vedic Astrology says that if a perso

Primary topic: Astrology

6,709 views

By Diana FletcherRecently published1 topic

10 Steps to a Great Family Life: Run it Like a Business!

Running a happy, successful home can be compared to running a successful business. I do both. These are the key areas that cannot be neglected. 1. Know your mission. Companies have mission statements and it is important to know the mission statement for your family. My husband and I decided ...

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

6,708 views

By Gregory KylesMar 5, 20091 topic

Emotional Intelligence and Anger Management

We are all emotional beings. We may experience emotions in varying levels of intensity but nobody can deny having emotions. Recognizing and understanding emotions is of paramount importance in our personal lives and interactions with others. Emotional Intelligence is a relatively new concept in the field of Psychology. It is the ability to recognize, understand and regulate your own emotions and those of others. Some experts say that emotional intelligence is inbo while othe

Primary topic: Anger Management

Anger Management

6,707 views

By Justin MountfordRecently published1 topic

Project Manager Resume 7 Power Words You Need And Why

Putting together the perfect attention grabbing project manager resume is tough. To make this painful process easier I’ve found there are certain power words that recruiters look for, make sure you feature these power words in your resume. Let’s take a look at seven power words you should feature in your project manager resume and why: 1. Effective Communicatorr

Primary topic: Resume Writing

6,707 views

By Paul FlintoftSep 27, 20081 topic

Why Are Goals Important & How Do You Set Them?

Invariably, all successful people have goals. So, if you want to be successful that means you too must set goals.nnGoals help to create desire, energy, focus, determination - in facts pretty much all the attributes required for success. However, it is a sad fact that very few people set meaningful goals and still fewer people know and apply the science of effective goal setting.nnFor goals to be effective, they need several key components. One of the most memorable goal setti

Primary topic: Goal Setting

6,707 views

By ROBERT VANWALDICKRecently published1 topic

Your Life is no Accident- you choose your parents & your life

Life is no accidentr Many people feel lucky or unlucky for having the parents they have or be in the economic or health position they experience. The truth is luck or accidents do not exist, it is all pre planned. Each time we die in this physical plane our true being, one of pure thought and consciousness, looses the focus of our image as a separate physical body and awakens as pure spirit once again in the higher planes.

Primary topic: Spiritual Guides

Spiritual Guides

6,707 views

By SelfGrowth ContributorJul 27, 20121 topic

How To Analyse Business Strategy

Analysis of a companyâs strategy is a must, markets are changing and so are trends, the organisation will have to modify their strategy so as to maximise their gains. The analysis of a business strategy is a lengthy process and it contains a lot of steps. Though it is tedious, it is thorough and in-depth so that the organisation can know accurately what they need to modify or enhance so that they can perform more efficiently. Analysing the business strategy basically shows

Primary topic: Management Skills

Management Skills

6,706 views

By Ahmed El IbyariRecently published1 topic

“Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.” Lou Holtz

In life you have one of 2 situation. The first situation is something that is totally out of your hands and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it, like death or an earth quack. This is where you should know that blaming people and the nature and cursing won't get you anywhere, this is where you should accept and start to search for the message behind such event. Maybe the message will be something like, take better care of your health or drive safe, or give time to your family. With each of those events what you can do it to take a step back and think.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

6,705 views

By denis-waitleyRecently published1 topic

Can Any Good Thing Come from Nazareth?

A practical article connected into the broader SelfGrowth topic graph.

Primary topic: Religion

6,705 views

By Jennifer KaysSep 2, 20071 topic

Oil of Oregano: Nature's Miraculous Medicine

nCan you imagine an amazing herb strong enough to sterilize sewage water, but gentle enough not to harm human tissue? Most of us are very familiar with this herb as it is used for flavoring in cooking. Now more of us are realizing the incredible health benefits of this herb when it is delivered in essential oil form. Essential oils work far faster than teas and many times faster than capsules and are readily digestible and quickly absorbed and assimilated into our physical sy

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

6,705 views

By Colby LucettaNov 14, 20111 topic

Bontril vs Phentermine: Both are similar

It can be confusing to choose a diet drug when there are so many products in the market and each product claiming to be the best. Out of all the diet pills available in the market, it is Bontril and Phentermine that are most popular. People struggling to lose weight can take any one of the two drugs. Both these medicines are effective and both these are trusted medicines. On comparison of Bontril vs Phentermine, one will find that it is the individual preference that rules. S

Primary topic: Arthritis Treatment

Arthritis Treatment

6,703 views

By Eileen BennettRecently published1 topic

Forgive - But Don't Forget

Holding a grudge - hanging onto past hurt with the intention of, some day, some how, inflicting pain on the person who hurt you, by way of retribution - does most damage to the person holding it! When you hold a grudge, anger, bitte ess and resentment eat away at your soul, while the person ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

6,702 views

By Charles UadialeMay 11, 20111 topic

How to Get His Interested Again - Ways to Win Back the Man You Love

You want to get him interested again. Maybe you two ended the relationship recently or the break up occurred months ago and you are just now becoming aware of how unique he actually was. In spite of, you are longing to win him back however you have little or no idea how you will make that possible. Perhaps you have by now attempted to recapture his interest by writing him romantic poetry or sending him flowers. Evidently, those things haven't been effective and you want an ap

Primary topic: Domestic Violence and Abusive Relationships

Domestic Violence and Abusive Relationships

6,701 views

By Evelyn LimRecently published1 topic

Benefit From Understanding Your Archetypes

In your life, you can unlock many beneficial perspectives and pieces of knowledge from knowing your archetypes. That is, the archetypes that best fit you and fit in with your life. You have certain archetypes in your psyche that are harmonized with who you are. However, you must first understand archetypes and then understand how to unlock their hidden potential for your life.

Primary topic: Law of Attraction

Law of Attraction

6,700 views

By cedric riceRecently published1 topic

Snakes don't like Altitude

I don’t know how true that this saying is but I have heard that snakes can’t stand altitude. They story goes that a pilot was flying a plane only to discover that it was filled with rattlesnakes after he had taken off. When he called the control tower his instructions were to go higher because snakes can’t stand altitude.

Primary topic: Inspiration

6,698 views

By Larry MiltonFeb 16, 20111 topic

The Harsh Effects Of Separation and Divorce On Men

The effects of divorce on men have been skillfully documented, but unusually not advertised quite as prevelentlyas the consequences on females. Females of course struggle and go through many of the same problems men go through and many special troubles as well, but the damage done to the mental health of men is just not recognised as much.. Possibly society simply has the quaint thought that males will muddle through as we always do, as if it is just in our nature to endure d

Primary topic: Divorce

6,698 views

By Anne WestRecently published1 topic

I Feel Sad When Bad Things Happen to Other People

Terrible things happen every second on this planet. People and animals are harmed, or even killed. Plants are going extinct. Property is destroyed. Natural disasters wreak havoc. People lose their loved ones, become permanently disabled, or become homeless. The list of dreadful things that can happen is never-ending. Seeing or hearing news about things that seem bad can be very stressful. It can cause feelings of panic, anxiety, sadness, powerlessness, anger, and fear.

Primary topic: Mind Body Healing

Mind Body Healing

6,697 views

By Crystal MorrisRecently published1 topic

Tantra: 10 Keys to the Art of Pleasure

Being a "pleasure artist" is a natural human talent. Tantra teaches that the body is a temple and one of its gifts is the ability to feel pleasure through the senses--sight, sound, smell, touch and taste. While it requires practice, pleasure is an art worth developing. Some of the skills that enhance pleasure are; a finely tuned sensory awareness, the capacity to enjoy pleasure for extended periods of time and presence. How much pleasure do I allow into your life? According to women’s health expert Dr.

Primary topic: Tantra

6,696 views

By joe-bartonNov 10, 20081 topic

The Best Gallstones Treatment works at Home - 5 Tips Surgeons Don’t Want You to Try

If you are scheduled to get your organ, the gallbladder, removed, you might want to reconsider and try a gallstones treatment that works at home. Not only will you get to keep your organ, you will also save thousands of dollars and be able to avoid bowel cancer. Most gallstone sufferers listen to their doctor's advice to get their gallbladder removed. Gallbladder surgeries have become one of the most common surgeries in America. And many natural health experts believe that t

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

6,696 views

By James RobinsonRecently published1 topic

***BE THE HERO IN YOUR OWN STORY

Many times I see people who are stressed out, unhappy, overwhelmed, angry and afraid. And these are the “spiritual” people. I have to ask myself “What isn’t working?” Then I see people who are happy, self-aware, and enjoying their life. I have to ask myself, “What is working?” The interesting thing is, from outward appearances, there is no rhyme or reason really as to who is happy and who isn’t. Lack of money is blamed for many ills; however, I have met a number of people who have no money and are full of life and love without stress. So money obviously is not the key.

Primary topic: Wisdom

6,695 views

By H. Les BrownRecently published1 topic

Circle Of Influence Vs Circle Of Conce

In the middle of his chapter on his first habit ("Be Proactive"), Dr. Stephen R. Covey, in his famous Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, lays out two circles: the outer circle being your circle of concern, the inner circle representing your circle of influence. His point is that we are ...

Primary topic: Entrepreneurs

6,695 views

By Rando MeresmaaJul 4, 20091 topic

Statistics of Overweight People in America

For decades it was believed that the rate of overweight Americans was relatively static. Somewhere around 25% of Americans were considered overweight. But at the beginning of the 80's the rate suddenly spiked upward to 30, 35, 40%. People started wondering where all of these huge gains came from. What changes took place in the environment to allow this to happen? Statistics of overweight people in America Nowadays Americans are the fattest people on the planet. About 60% or a

Primary topic: Overeating and Obesity

Overeating and Obesity

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By Parag PalejaJun 17, 20091 topic

Focus is a 5-letter Word

Ever since I can remember, whenever I wasnât doing as well as someone thought I should, the reason (or answer) would always lead back to one thing, focus. Whether it was homework, basketball practice or chores, the authority figures in my life would almost inevitably go back to the f word. Of course at a younger age, I didnât really understand what they meant and as I got older, I realized that they probably didnât know what they meant either. What does focus mean anywa

Primary topic: Business Coach and Business Coaching

Business Coach and Business Coaching

6,694 views

By denis-waitleyRecently published1 topic

*** The 7 Secrets of Big Picture Thinkers

A practical article connected into the broader SelfGrowth topic graph.

Primary topic: Publicity

6,693 views

By Peggy SealfonRecently published1 topic

6 Tips To Make Your Relationships Rock Solid

Are you overlooking subtle ways to maintain the spark in your relationship? Intimate relationships are an essential part of our humanity. To keep yours vibrant and long-lasting, you’re likely already aware of how you excite and attract each other and also how you show compassion. But there are subtler ways that you may be missing which can be vital to the longevity of your loving bond. 1. SPOON IN BEDr

Primary topic: Anxiety

6,692 views

By Kalu RatnaNov 13, 20111 topic

Eight Characteristics For Professional Attitude

This is a well-proven fact that your success is dependent on your attitude. People having similar social and educational background attain contrasting level of achievements. So much so that siblings who get almost same type of social exposures and similar genetics achieve different level of success. You may dismiss these observations with stale phrases like ‘lady luck doesn’t smile on everyone.’ However, the fact is that ‘Luck ‘is nothing but right attitude. Irrespective of t

Primary topic: Attitude and Perspective

Attitude and Perspective

6,691 views

By Dianne BuxtonRecently published1 topic

How To Understand Overpronation and Knee Pain If You Have Flat Feet

Overpronation is the inward roll of the foot while standing, walking, running or dancing. Allowing the foot to roll inwards causes noticeable internal rotation of the lower leg and knee and can influence the body's posture. This can result in extra strain on the lower body and can cause foot pain of the arches, heels and ankles, knee pain, leg pain, and lower back pain.

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

6,691 views

By Francesco CastanoRecently published1 topic

Is A Spotter Necessary For Significant Muscle Gain When Weight Training Alone?

One of the most important bodybuilding concepts for maximum muscle building is failure, where a bodybuilder takes a certain weight lifting exercise to the point where no additional repetitions are possible, and this requires some form of spotting on certain exercises, especially those involving ...

Primary topic: Body Building

6,691 views

By Keith Cameron SmithJan 17, 20081 topic

The Top 10 Distinctions Between Millionaires AndTthe Middle Class

Distinction # 10nMillionaires think long term.nThe middle class thinks short termnnIn Distinction 10 you will learn about the five social groups of the very poor, poor, middle class, rich and very rich and how each group thinks about money in a different way. nnFor example, very poor people think day to day. Poor people think week to week. Middle class people think month to month. Rich people think year to year. And very rich people think decade to decade.nnYou will also lear

Primary topic: Personal Finance

Personal Finance

6,691 views

By Maya SilvermanRecently published1 topic

The Mystique of the Tantric Orgasm - Does it Really Exist?

Tantric Orgasm, tantra, tantric sexuality all conjur up images of the weird and wonderful, elastic limbed lovers, non-stop indulgence. Fortunately this is a misunderstanding of the Tantric Orgasm and Tantra as a whole. Tantra refers to'expansion' of the conscienceness, and tantric sexuality and ...

Primary topic: Sexuality

6,690 views

By Sam VakninRecently published1 topic

The Spouse / Mate / Partner Of The Narcissist

Question: What kind of a spouse/mate/partner is likely to be attracted to a narcissist? Answer: The Victims On the face of it, there is no (emotional) partner or mate, who typically "binds" with a narcissist. They come in all shapes and sizes. The initial phases of attraction, infatuation ...

Primary topic: Psychology

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