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By Maya Talisman FrostNov 3, 20031 topic

How To Entertain A Thought

After studying scores of great thinkers like Leonardo Da Vinci, I think I've stumbled upon what really set them apart from the rest of the folks living (and thinking) at the same time. nnIt's remarkably simple. They learned how to entertain a thought. nnAristotle said, "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." nnHmmm. To entertain a thought without accepting it. nnWe need to do that. Everyone needs to learn how to be good hos

Primary topic: Brain Enhancement

Brain Enhancement

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By DivyaDec 22, 20161 topic

Shani Graha is one of the most powerful and dreaded planets

Vedic astrology has a long and interesting past. It basically relates to the positions of the nine planets during the birth of an individual and its entire life-course. It is not an unknown fact that one of the most powerful and dreaded planets out of the nine is Saturn or Shani. rnWhat Is The Shani Grah?rnAccording to Hindu mythology, Shani is the son of Surya Dev or the Sun God and Chaaya. As the name suggests, it is the slowest planet as it takes a time span of 2.5 years i

Primary topic: Astrology

5,220 views

By Mark GregstonRecently published1 topic

Teenagers and Family Chaos

When a teenager doesn’t know what is expected in your home, he does what seems right in his own eyes - and that’s a formula for family chaos. A good way to avoid chaos in the teenage years is to first start by establishing a Belief System, which is a clear and undeniable plan for what is expected in your home. A Belief System is the basis for training and reinforcement for dearly held beliefs, but also includes the consequences to expect if the rules are broken or boundaries crossed.

Primary topic: Teenagers and Parenting

Teenagers and Parenting

5,220 views

By Jaks LloydRecently published1 topic

The Difference Between Eyeshadow Pigment and Loose Powder Eyeshadow

You may wonder if there is a difference between eyeshadow pigment and loose powder eyeshadow and how to use them for the best effect. The Difference Loose powder eyeshadow has been developed by a number of cosmetic companies to provide a more vibrant and versatile makeup to enhance the eyes than everyday dense eyeshadows. Some have been mixed with fillers or other ingredients that add to the ease of application.

Primary topic: Beauty

5,220 views

By Andrej SosicRecently published1 topic

Why Are We Afraid Of Making Mistakes?

It's not uncommon to be afraid of making mistakes. We all make mistakes and sometimes the consequences are very unpleasant. That's why we tend to avoid doing things that can make us fail. Unfortunately this leads to avoidant behavior. Slowly we begin to avoid all the events that can potentially lead to mistakes, and embarrassment. The longer you keep avoiding things, the bigger the chance of developing social anxiety. Yes, avoiding events that can lead to failure can cause you to develop social phobia.

Primary topic: Anxiety

5,220 views

By Seyi EyitayoRecently published1 topic

How To Prevent A Low Self Esteem

Life is full of surprises and packed full of so many challenges that can, and sometimes will shake the confidence of even the most confident people. Have seen confident and successful people turn into an introvert due to circumstances. But why? Well, a lot of it has to do with the meaning they attach to the events, or circumstances that surrounds them. A lot of people walk around with a belief that life owes them something.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Bella MclaineMar 17, 20121 topic

Information about Chihuahua Pomeranian Mixes

Occasionally known as a Pomchi or even a Chiranian, the Chihuahua Pomeranian Mix isn't a breed itself, but is a mixture of a Pomeranian and a Chihuahua. Mixing these two breeds can make for a pretty darn cute small dog! This Mixed breed canine weighs between five and 12 pounds and is really a brief canine that's intelligent and inform often having the sweet expression attribute of each sides of its lineage. He features a brief body along with a rounded wedge-shaped head with

Primary topic: Pets

5,219 views

By denis-waitleyRecently published1 topic

Steps to Remarried Family Integration

A practical article connected into the broader SelfGrowth topic graph.

Primary topic: Therapy and Counseling

Therapy and Counseling

5,219 views

By Norman BlacksandOct 27, 20121 topic

What Bodybuilders Practice Daily That Can Reverse Your Diabetes Now

If you're into all things health & living healthily (which I'm sure you are since you're reading this right now, I'm sure you've come across articles about bodybuilding & losing belly fat before...rnSo why am I even bringing this up? Why is this even relevant at all? Good question... You see, one thing many people don't know is the fact that there is a DIRECT CO-RELATION between bodybuilding and diabetes. Put another way, What the bodybuilder practices on a daily basis on foo

Primary topic: Diabetes

5,219 views

By Kamil KowalskiRecently published1 topic

Personal Image and Appearance - Creating the New and Successful You

In 2008, I researched the effect my appearance had on how people view me and how they treat me. I recognized the impact the appearance can have on anyone’s daily life, and I wanted to figure out ways to improve it. The reality is people judge you in the first few seconds of meeting you. If you don’t have the image you want, you won’t feel good about yourself and others won’t recognize your qualities either. Someone who’s polished tends to come across as attractive and trustworthy, while someone that doesn’t look sophisticated will be perceived the opposite way.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

5,218 views

By John DuganNov 2, 20131 topic

Two-Fisted Masturbation Techniques â Double the Pleasure, Double the Fun

Next to kicking back and watching sports on TV, masturbation is probably the activity that men most like to do when alone; overindulgence can occasionally lead to a sore penis, but it's a small price to pay for the pleasure one derives from the activity. Surprisingly, most men tend to engage in a one-handed form of masturbation, despite the ready availability of a second hand for most people. Experimenting with a two-fisted approach may be a welcome change of pace for some me

Primary topic: Men's Issues

5,218 views

By Peter HarrisRecently published1 topic

What To Say To A Girlfriend After An Argument

A practical article connected into the broader SelfGrowth topic graph.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

5,218 views

By Jonathon AslayRecently published1 topic

Are You Rushing the Relationship?

Have you ever found yourself in this situation? You started dating a good guy who is full of integrity, charming, funny and considerate. The lines of communication seem to be wide open and you feel connected. You start to imagine life together with him on a daily basis and ponder over fantasies of how he may propose and where the wedding will be, the dress, the guests, the honeymoon. In your mind you have already married him and are living happily ever after. In reality he has never even once discussed marriage with you.

Primary topic: Dating

5,217 views

By Holly True VerretRecently published1 topic

Assertive Supervisors Get the Job Done

Many employees complain about the way their supervisors communicate. There are two extremes I hear about constantly. One extreme is a supervisor who is overbearing and makes unrealistic demands of their staff and the other extreme is a supervisor who is inactive and doesn’t know how to take ...

Primary topic: Assertiveness Training

Assertiveness Training

5,217 views

By Janet AttardSep 1, 20091 topic

Do You Really Need New Labor Law Posters?

If you run a business and have employees, there are a slew of federal and state labor law notices you're required to post where employees can see them each day. These are often called labor law posters, or compliance posters. They include things like minimum wage laws, the federal USERRA, non-discrimination notices, and more. Keeping up with everything that ought to be posted and making sure that the most current notices are posted in the workplace can be a real chore for big

Primary topic: Human Resources

Human Resources

5,217 views

By Monica WoffordJul 20, 20071 topic

Now Hiring, Requiring NO Experience

“Yes ma’am. I have a great deal of experience using Microsoft Excel. In fact, I created my resume using that program.” The interview was going well. She had the look, spoke well, and Bill thought she would get along with the other team members. He missed the part about Excel and hired her anyway. Her resume sure showed even more experience in his industry than he really thought she needed. Six months later with hours of training, coaching that went on for days and a ream of

Primary topic: Career Coach and Career Coaching

Career Coach and Career Coaching

5,217 views

By Bob & Betty FrohlkingRecently published1 topic

***Study Tips for High School Students

The transition between Junior High and High School can be challenging for many students. The amount and intensity of the homework often increases and students can become overwhelmed, frustrated and run out of time to complete assignments or study for the exams.

Primary topic: College Planning

College Planning

5,216 views

By Uadiale JohnJul 8, 20131 topic

3 Immediate Things to Do to Win Your Girlfriend Back After a Breakup

Breakup fog. Everyone suffers from it after a breakup. You can't think. You struggle to form coherent sentences. Even simple tasks, like brushing your teeth, seem impossible. "What went wrong?" you wonder. "How did this happen? Why doesn't she love me anymore?" "How do I win my girlfriend back?" That last question is an important one because it's all about your future actions, not about what happened in the past. And if you really want your girlfriend back, then you need to s

Primary topic: Domestic Violence and Abusive Relationships

Domestic Violence and Abusive Relationships

5,216 views

By Edward E. MorlerAug 29, 20081 topic

7 Key Obstacles To Change

Over-Managed and Under-LednFormer head of the Strategic Air Command, General Jack Chain, continually emphasized, “You lead people and manage things.” Yet how often do leaders confuse or abuse this principle, with the all-too-common result being that such leaders wind up treating people like things that need to be managed rather than individuals who need to be motivated by competent leadership?nnWe live in a world that, with rare exception, rewards managers but avo

Primary topic: Integrity

5,216 views

By Daniel BrittonRecently published1 topic

7 steps to Prosperity Thinking

How do you measure true achievement? Is it about more than money? Cash in the bank is a handy gauge, yet to be abundantly supplied means we can benefit from loving relationships, a beautiful home, travel, and contribute via the realization of our purpose or life's work. The process we use to access this Universal or Devine Energy is by understanding both how it works and what we need to do to open ourselves to this creative and nurturing power. This is known as having a prosperity consciousness.

Primary topic: Personal Development

Personal Development

5,216 views

By Jerry LopperRecently published1 topic

Forgive and Forget

Someone did you wrong and you’re angry; you’re not justnangry, you’re plotting a way to get even.You can’t wait tonsee that so-and-so, and turn the tables on him. Nations do that, too, on a larger scale; Israelis attack Palestinians in retaliation for a Palestinian ...

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

5,216 views

By Lance PeterDec 14, 20101 topic

Mixed Martial Arts: Ideal Body Proportions

The ancient Greeks used to calculate the perfect male athleteâs or fighterâs proportions from the wrist measurement, just where the wrist bends. Â From this they could calculate what the rest of the measurements of the ideal male body should be. Â However, although some come close, few men meet these ideal measurements but they are not always necessary for a successful fighter. In the different disciplines of martial arts, different body proportions and strengths are favo

Primary topic: Martial Arts

5,216 views

By Shane DollNov 7, 20111 topic

Why Perseverance Is Your Secret To Success In Weight Loss

In all my years as a fitness professional I’ve watched literally hundreds of clients attempt to make a lifestyle change and transform their body. In almost every case there came a point in their program where I could pretty much tell if they would be successful or not. It was when the initial motivation wore off, old habits starting creeping back in, and all sorts of obstacles starting rearing their ugly heads. Applying the discipline and commitment to making long-term, last

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

5,216 views

By Aliya SenJun 14, 20121 topic

A look into various types of educational games

Educational games are those games which are designed to give the child knowledge about various subjects, expand on concepts, aid in understanding a historical event or any other such educational activity in course of play. Educational games for kids are broadly classified into three categories - video, card and board games. rnCard games rnCard games are one type of educational games which uses playing cards as the main playing device. There are innumerable card games and some

Primary topic: Child Development

Child Development

5,215 views

By Dieter BuchnerRecently published1 topic

Expensive Does Not Always Mean Better

To achieve an aim in wellness, both parties, thenseekers and providers must come together with ancommon objective. As Alison Snelling and Dieter Buchner find out, many wellness locations havenyet to embrace the all–important first step. After months of suffering, both physicallynand ...

Primary topic: Digestive Wellness

Digestive Wellness

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By Dr. Louis BauerRecently published1 topic

The Power of Our Belief System

Our belief system is a powerful part of our being. It decides who we are and what we become, both mentally and physically. The belief system is formed by perceptions and acceptance. When these perceptions of ourselves, whether false or true, negative or positive, are accepted as truth by our ...

Primary topic: Hypnosis

5,215 views

By Hotels Etc.comRecently published1 topic

***Tips For Comfortable Traveling During Pregnancy

Women today take pregnancy in their stride and continue to work and enjoy everyday activities. Pregnancy does not mean termination of all work and play. If you plan carefully you can enjoy all activities throughout the pregnancy and travel for work and pleasure without experiencing any difficulties. Here are a few tips:

Primary topic: Travel

5,214 views

By Michael LeeRecently published1 topic

How to Write a Resignation Letter: Resigning on a Positive Note

If you’re entertaining thoughts of leaving your current office, you’d better learn how to write a resignation letter the right way. Even if you have one foot already out the door, it is no excuse to submit a shabby letter. Learning how to write a resignation letter properly gives your boss the ...

Primary topic: Persuasion

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By Mary Jane Hurley BrantRecently published1 topic

When You Are Grieving, Thanksgiving Day Feels Painful

When you lose someone you love and are grieving, Thanksgiving Day feels burdensome and painful. When a brain tumor took away our precious Katie’s life I dreaded that holiday. For seven years we served no rutabagas because they were Katie’s favorite vegetable. The thought of their seasonal aroma wafting through our home without her in it was too much to bear.

Primary topic: Grief and Loss

5,214 views

By Sonia RoodyMar 13, 20111 topic

Facts about Call Centers

A call center is a centralized office that provides support for a larger company by receiving or transmitting calls on the companyâs behalf. Call centers serve as links or bridges between a company and its customers. Call centers are established to cater to customers who are experiencing problems or issues with the companyâs products or services. A large sector of the call center workforce is comprised of agents or representatives who directly address customersâ issues

Primary topic: Customer Service

Customer Service

5,213 views

By Stavros GeorgiadisRecently published1 topic

A Business Plan To Make Money With Affiliate Marketing

Are you prepared to dig deeper into your affiliate marketing strategies? Once you've joined the program that fits your situation, you'll want to build your customer base, and increase the reach of your marketing efforts to more potential customers. Use the tips in this piece in order to learn expert marketing methods that can aid you in relating better to your customers through email techniques and other custom strategies. An effective marketing tool is creating an email list. Grow your list of email recipients by giving new and existing

Primary topic: Make Money Online

Make Money Online

5,212 views

By John VickiNov 11, 20111 topic

Getting Your Ex Back From Someone Else and Make Them Fall In Love With You Again

Hope is what you need first. Understand that you're certainly not alone in this situation. Couples break up on a daily basis, however many as well reconcile. If you have been in the relationship with your ex for a while, chances are the new lover they are dating is most likely nothing more than a rebound relationship. Your ex is avoiding having to cope with your split up by dating someone else. The fact that your ex is dating another person doesn't automatically imply he or s

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

5,212 views

By Joan HangarterRecently published1 topic

Is it Your Intuition Speaking? How to Know

The most frequent questio I receive is about listening to your own intuition. How do you know the feelings you have are your intuition or your mind chatter. The intuitive mind is elusive. There's a fine line at times. We are taught from childhood not to listen to our own inner voice, to ...

Primary topic: Miracles

5,212 views

By Brian ChungJun 14, 20121 topic

Things to Do with Remote Control Helicopter

Times are changing faster than they ever did before and so are toys. Thanks to the technological advancements that we have seen in just a few years, todayâs toys are things that are not only for children. Many adults today are enjoying passing times with these âtoysâ. One trend that has caught on very well with both the young kids and the adults is having fun flying a rc helicopter. A long time ago they were very small simple toys but today they are bigger, faster and b

Primary topic: Humor, Fun and Games

Humor, Fun and Games

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By Margaret PaulRecently published1 topic

***The Power of Tears

"Those who do not know how to weep with their whole heart don't know how to laugh either." - Golda Meir Do you have a lid on your tears? Do you also have a hard time laughing with your whole body? Our tears are a God-given way of expressing sadness, just as laughter is a God-given way of expressing fun and joy. Both laughter and tears release stress in loving ways, rather than having to release it through anger or through holding it in your body, which can eventually cause physical pain and illness.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

5,211 views

By Gwen ThibeauxRecently published1 topic

Let go of mistakes and look ahead with purpose

Understand that past experiences can pave a path into your purpose when you are willing to learn from the mistakes and then let them go. When you harbor anger, bitte ess and embarrassment from the ills of your past, you stay stuck in a place that blocks any growth potential. You stay rooted in the past, letting the present pass you by. Don't stay stuck in the past. You lose focus when you live in the past, when you hold onto the baggage of all the failures you've made in your life.

Primary topic: Motivation

5,211 views

By Cathy ErecreRecently published1 topic

Sex Without Romance or Romance Without Sex?

Are you happy with your relationship right now? Why? Is it because of the romance? Or because of the sex?I'm sure it's not because of that! Lovers won't be happy with sex alone and won't be satisfied with romance alone. We become happy when we achieve both sex with romance and romance with ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

5,211 views

By Reed HumphreyRecently published1 topic

The Top IRS Audit Selection Risk Factors

Including certain information on your tax return (or omitting certain information!) may cause the IRS to pay special attention to your tax return-and not in a good way. The IRS knows there are certain areas on a tax return where it is more likely for people to either make errors or to try and misrepresent their income and/or expenses. As a result, the IRS focuses its efforts for auditing on these areas. Below are several of the red flags that can increase the likelihood of having your tax return audited by the IRS.

Primary topic: Personal Finance

Personal Finance

5,211 views

By Lilly WhiteNov 5, 20071 topic

Being Beautiful on the Inside is very "ATTRACTIVE"

Being Beautiful on the Inside nnLadies, what I want to talk about in this newsletter is being beautiful on the inside, this makes you a very “CLASSY WOMAN”! nnMen are attracted to a woman’s beauty visually on the outside. Men will have sex with you and you’ll feel a strong connection but men don’t usually feel this strongly. ladies this is only an illusion that we create ourselves.nnA man does feel a connection with you but it is only physical fo

Primary topic: Dating

5,210 views

By Rori RayeRecently published1 topic

Fixing It When You've Been Too Emotional

I'd like to share an e-mail I received recently from a nreader of my e-book, "Catch Him & Keep Him." She asked me a question about her relationshipnthat I think many women can relate to. Here it is:nn>>>>Question: Hey Christian, how are you? I purchased a copy of your ebook yesterday! ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

5,209 views

By Tom HopkinsRecently published1 topic

Sales Professionalism

The challenge with too many salespeople is that they decide at first to 'try' selling for awhile. They don't commit 100% to it as a career because they are afraid of being wholly responsible for the level of income they achieve. I must tell you, though, that the highest paid professional ... The challenge with too many salespeople is that they decide at first to 'try' selling for awhile. They don't commit 100% to it as a career because they are afraid of being wholly responsible for the level of income they achieve.

Primary topic: Sales Training

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By Darlene NorrisRecently published1 topic

Why Is My Cat Spraying?

Why does a cat spray urine all over the walls, floors, furniture, and even his owner's clothing and shoes? Believe it or not, he's not just being evil or trying to get back at you for something. What he's doing is claiming his territory. This is also called "urine marking," and as nasty as ...

Primary topic: Natural Health

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By Caroline JalangoRecently published1 topic

Your life is a do-it -yourself project!

The responsibility of working hard, planning and living a successful and fulfilled life falls largely on you. This simply means that from this point forward, the burden of shaping your adult life is on your shoulders. The sooner you realize this, the better! The most important question to ask ...

Primary topic: Motivation

5,209 views

By Geoff FickeRecently published1 topic

An Exclusivity Strategy Can Be Crucial To Successful Brand Marketing

by: Geoff Ficke Many of the inventors and entrepreneurs we deal with in our consumer product marketing business approach us with dreams of selling product to the masses. This can be lucrative and a proper launch strategy in cases where all of the stars in the galaxy line up properly. How often does that happen? Mass marketing success is contingent on economies of scale, production advantages and large budgets for penetrating a clamorous commercial environment.

Primary topic: Business Consulting

Business Consulting

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By Lisa PennDec 20, 20111 topic

Cheating Statistics – What Type of Person is More Likely to Cheat?

Even if the cheating statistics (by both men and women) are constantly on the rise, let’s not forget that not everyone cheats. While the desire to cheat is a part of our nature, not everyone will be unfaithful. Most men and women do not intend on cheating and do not plan their future affair. Mostly, cheating is situationally driven. Many studies have found that a whopping 90% of people believe that infidelity is wrong. So what type of person is more likely to cheat – and WHY?

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching

Marriage Coaching

5,208 views

By The Office PressJun 28, 20111 topic

Professional Warning Letter and Employee Write Up Available as Written Warnings

Companies manage many employees in their day to day operations. These employees are not all perfect employees and make mistakes. When mistakes are made, employees need to be aware of the mistake. Bringing the mistake to the attention of the employee is helpful. It lets the employee know that the behavior is unacceptable. It also tells an employee that better management of time is required. Reprimanding employees can be a difficult process for some people. However difficult it

Primary topic: Assessment Tools

Assessment Tools

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By Doris HelgeNov 17, 20111 topic

***LOVING YOUR SELF – THE ONLY ROMANCE THAT COUNTS

WHY DOES SELF-DOUBT REAPPEAR AFTER PERSONAL GROWTH? You’ve done so much work on yourself, and you love yourself more than ever. You began with the baby steps, like “I deserve a treat today!” Then you progressed through “I deserve better than that!” and “I really am OK just like I am!” You continued to graduate yourself through level after level of self-empowerment and found yourself saying, “I deserve to have everything I want, not just some of it.” So, why do you still som

Primary topic: Empowerment

5,207 views

By Greg FrostMar 4, 20111 topic

5 Subconscious Ways To Seduce Someone

First and foremost, we can try the whole sticky eyes concept, which has been written about quite extensively by most love authors. When you are facing your quarry and want to attract their attention and at the same time, let them know that you are interested, try this method. Look at them full in the eyes and slowly, but surely, drag your eyes away. The lingering presence of your gaze would cause an almost hypnotic effect on them and it makes them wonder just how fascinated y

Primary topic: Subliminal Messages & Subliminal Learning

Subliminal Messages & Subliminal Learning

5,207 views

By Aiden SmithOct 1, 20121 topic

Find The Minimum System Requirements To Install SAP ERP Software

At present, ERP is one of the widely used business software by companies all over the world. There are several advantages of using ERP software in business fields. SAP, an important topic in ERP has already gained popularity all over the world. High flexibility and scalability features of SAP have attracted thousands of computer professionals all over the world. Do you know the minimum system requirements to install SAP ERP? Let's find the answer to this question here. Before

Primary topic: Software

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By Glen SwartwoutRecently published1 topic

Glaucoma Remission

:Remission & Glaucoma A nerve cell may alive but not fully functional. Such a cell may be able to be brought back to a level of effective visual function, whether it be by improved circulation, enhanced cellular metabolism, etc. If such physiological cellular changes occur in a large enough population of cells, this improvement can show up on your visual field test. This can occur with significant reduction of IOP, with some cases improving progressively over a year or more. Improvements are more frequent in younger patients and in open angle glaucoma (versus low tension glaucoma).

Primary topic: Digestive Wellness

Digestive Wellness

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