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By Janet MartinOct 10, 20121 topic

Four Big Problems That Fat Men Deal With Everyday

Around 60 percent of all Americans are considered to be obese or overweight. As a matter of fact, the US Centers for Disease Control has categorized such condition as an epidemic. One is considered to be obese or overweight when he or she weighs more than the ideal body weight as determined by ...Around 60 percent of all Americans are considered to be obese or overweight. As a matter of fact, the US Centers for Disease Control has categorized such condition as an epidemic. On

Primary topic: Men's Issues

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By William SimmonsRecently published1 topic

How To Become A Pillar Of The Community, Grow Your Business And Make More Money!

One of the major stepping-stones preventing people from attending your clinic or business in general is not so much a lack of trust in what you do - but rather a lack of trust in you. Prospective clients often have little or no idea about you as a person (they may have an inkling if they have been referred from someone) and to get them to put their money in your hands may require something to get them over this hesitation and doubt. In this article I will share with you several ways to do just that...

Primary topic: Business Development

Business Development

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By Ashley TanJun 10, 20131 topic

Language Development for Better Speech

How would you decide whether your child's language development is on track? As communication is the basis of success in life and at work, emphasis should be given early on to assess the level of your child's control over his or her strength in managing language. This is especially true for special needs children who have either autism, asperger syndrome, learning disabilities, ADHD and down syndrome. Many may also have learning problems and intelligence that is below average.

Primary topic: Autism

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By Michael LeeRecently published1 topic

Mind Control Techniques - How To Use The Semi-Silent Treatment

Mind control techniques are the new weapons of communication and persuasion in the world today. These strategies will help you cinch that business deal you've been negotiating with your client for the past few weeks. They will help you win people over to your side. Best of all, they will require ...

Primary topic: Persuasion

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By SelfGrowth ContributorDec 24, 20101 topic

Newspaper Article Writing Tips - Useful Ideas for Beginners

Writing articles for newspapers can be a daunting task especially for beginners. Unlike in writing articles for magazines or websites, there are strict rules that you need to follow. Below are some ideas that can surely make the whole process a lot easier and manageable. rn1. Write only those topics that are recent and newsworthy. Be very careful when choosing the stories for your articles. Itâs important that you talk only about those issues that happened recently and thos

Primary topic: Business Coach and Business Coaching

Business Coach and Business Coaching

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By Neal KDec 30, 20101 topic

Perimenopause and Post-Menopause - Symptoms And Remedies

General description According to Stedman's Medical Dictionary, menopause is defined as the permanent cessation of menstruation. It marks the end of a womanâs fertility and therefore, ability to conceive and bear children. Menopause is derived from the Greek words pausis -cessation and the word men -month. It means the end of monthly cycles In the West, the typical age for attaining menopause is between the ages of 45 and 55 and the average age for last period ever is 51 yea

Primary topic: Women's Issues

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By Michael LeeRecently published1 topic

Psychic Cold Reading: How To Read Minds And Impress People

Psychics have always been a great mystery to society. They seem to hold a certain power over supe atural beings and appear to hold sway over many of us as well. One of the reasons for our fascination with them is their psychic cold reading ability. A method used by many psychics to delve into a person’s mind, psychic cold reading has long been part of man’s history. Accounts in jou als, both ancient and modern, tell of this mystical power to read a person’s mind. Or at least, to understand a person’s train of thought.

Primary topic: Persuasion

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By Radhika SinhaFeb 22, 20121 topic

SCRA Exam Preparation Tips

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Special Class Railway Apprentice Exam (SCRA). It is considered one of the challenging exams conducted by UPSC and demands a strong preparation. The candidates applying for SCRA exam require months of preparation. For example, for applying for SCRA exam in 2012, one has to start preparing a few months before that, in order to secure a seat. While many students bag a seat for themselves with hard work, others fail in their end

Primary topic: Career Coach and Career Coaching

Career Coach and Career Coaching

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By H.MarkMay 28, 20101 topic

Sexy Lengerie- the main trump of women

rnFor whom women dressing up? For whom she wears all these elegant, charming, audacious luxurious lingerie? Energetic modern woman understand perfectly that under the outerwear is a secret weapon of seduction and subordination of the men, which is practically mean- total control over him! Perhaps it will be the opening for you the fact, that most men are get much more excited not when woman absolutely naked, but when her charms slightly veiled with sexual wear. And there is n

Primary topic: Sexuality

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By W. Jane RobinsonFeb 25, 20091 topic

Take Charge of Your Life: Align with and Strengthen Your Internal Support System

Understanding self-direction and taking responsibility for your life is vital to your personal success. How you handle adversity, face challenges, and make everyday decisions will shape the course of your future. In the absence of self-direction you may one day discover that you are on a different life path than the one you want to follow. You can change that path by redirecting your life and taking charge of your life decisions, thus reclaiming your personal power. n nTwo pr

Primary topic: Personal Accountability

Personal Accountability

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By Tony CashOct 20, 20101 topic

The Ego at Work: Eight Ego Beliefs That Hold Us Back

The word "ego" is used here to refer to the collection of thoughts and beliefs that people identify with and regard as who they are. It’s the basis of the idea of a self separate from everything else. So the word is used here as it is in spiritual wisdom traditions. It is neutral - a natural survival mechanism. The ego is not "wrong", but has a downside which can hinder success if we are not aware of that downside. The ego has many subtle and not so subtle payoffs such as pri

Primary topic: Attitude and Perspective

Attitude and Perspective

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By Amy DyslexRecently published1 topic

Why Did Daniel Keyes Write Flowers For Alge on?

Keyes was born in Brooklyn, New York. At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Maritime Service as ship’s purser. He obtained a B.A. in psychology from Brooklyn College, and after a stint in fashion photography (partner in a photography studio), earned a Master’s Degree in English and American Literature at night while teaching English in New York City public schools during the day and writing weekends

Primary topic: Writing Tools

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By David SamuelRecently published1 topic

Why do people not follow through on their goals and plans and how to correct this problem.

If you are on your own, it is very hard to get yourself motivated and continue forward. But if you have someone to work with, you have much more power. Two people together can do the work of four people each on their own.

Primary topic: Law of Attraction

Law of Attraction

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***If You Are Looking for a Way to Improve Your Image, Do Not Forget Your Voice

You have probably heard the statistics: when you meet someone in a face-to-face situation, 37% of the image you project is attributed to your speaking voice; 55% of your image is the visual and a mere 8% your content. Whether those percentages are true is not the issue. The issue is whether your voice speaks positively or negatively about your image.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Carol AdlerRecently published1 topic

***Traditional Publishing – Pros And Cons

Ask any professional writer about the pros and cons of traditional publishing in today’s rapidly changing world and they will advise you to carefully research and stay open to other publishing options as well. Let’s say you were among the lucky ones who received acceptances from “the right” ...

Primary topic: Publishing

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By Michael and Wanda CollinsRecently published1 topic

5 Successful Marriage Tips When a Spouse is Unemployed

Here are 5 successful marriage tips for those who have been affected by the economic down turn. Is this really necessary you ask? When you consider money is among the top three reasons couples divorce today, it really is necessary. Currently, thousands of families across the United States have been negatively impacted by increasing unemployment numbers. Unfortunately, rising unemployment numbers can also translate into an increase in divorce rates.

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching

Marriage Coaching

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Abuse: Why Do Some People Abuse Others?

There are many types of abuse; from child abuse, to abuse in relationships, abuse in the workplace and even through leaders of countries for example. And no matter what kind of abuse it is, people are put through pain and are made to suffer. One is then made to believe that something is wrong with them and to be responsible for how the abuser is behaving. Some people will naturally be more vulnerable to this than others. Vulnerable

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Pete Koe erRecently published1 topic

Creating Your Experience With Affirmative Thought

Affirmations are simply positive, or affirmative, statements of truth. The tricky part is that the truth of the affirmation need not be a "present reality;" it can be a future reality you truly wish to create. By declaring this future reality in positive, definite terms, you are tasking your ...

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Diane BabcockRecently published1 topic

Dealing With Child Abuse Past & Present

Child Abuse To know about a person's open wound on the outside is obvious. - To treat it we apply a bandage and some TLC To know about a person's open wound on the inside may come from observing a person's demeanour which requires more study or by simply being told about it. - To treat it we need to apply compassion and lots of TLC The future of child abuse is that some people carry a subtle awareness that they are damaged property and will avoid committing to relationships and some will bury their abuse so deep that everyone is surprised

Primary topic: Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence

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By Rosemary Holmes-GullRecently published1 topic

Five Simple Steps to Improve a Child's Self Esteem and Confidence

Five Simple Steps to Improve a Child’s Self Esteem and Confidence Do you make sure to give hugs, encouragement, and praise to your child on a regular basis? Or do you sometimes forget to say “thank you” to your child, or apologize to them for something you did wrong? As parents you set a powerful example. You have a great deal of influence on how confident your child becomes. You can contribute to a high level of self esteem in your child, or unfortunately create the exact opposite effect. So what can you do to improve your child’s self esteem and confidence?

Primary topic: Inspiration

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By Roseanna LeatonRecently published1 topic

How To Overcome Agoraphobia

One of the most debilitating things of all must be to suffer from agoraphobia. To not be able to go out and walk around freely, or to just pop to the shop to buy a pint of milk or simply cross a street makes life very, very difficult. People who suffer from agoraphobia are affected in varying degrees. For some the anxi

Primary topic: Hypnosis

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By Dan Callahan, MSW www.HappyRecovery.comRecently published1 topic

Living A Clean, Sober And Prosperous Life!

“Success is the attainment of a worthy Goal or ideal” Earl Nightingale. Recovery begins at the onset of abstinence from the individual’s drug of choice. Successful recovery is the attainment of a worthy goal or ideal. There are two phases of the recovery process, ...

Primary topic: Addiction and Recovery

Addiction and Recovery

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By Adriane BergRecently published1 topic

Passive Income-The Ageless Millionaire Way To Financial Independence

Passive Income-The Ageless Millionaire Way to Financial Independence By Adriane Berg A cautionary fairly tale warns us not to kill the goose that lays the golden egg. But, for most of us “Wealthicide” is not our problem. We never had the golden goose in the first place. Well, it’s time to get ...

Primary topic: Personal Finance

Personal Finance

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By Hotels Etc.comRecently published1 topic

San Diego For Kids

Although San Diego has many things for grown ups tornenjoy, it hasa lot of activities for kids to enjoy as well. Custom made for families, San Diego has plenty of public parks, nice weather year round, several museums, and many things for children of all ages to amuse themselves with. For kids who love animals, there's the well knownr San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Animal Park. The zoo is located in Balboa Park, while the park is located a bit north of the city. If you have the time, you should take a full day for your kids to enjoy the parkr

Primary topic: Travel

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By Ravi JainFeb 4, 20121 topic

Teaching Children the Need of Cleanliness

âYou know something? he doesnât take a bath regularly. Eeewww! His shirt is so dirty. Oh my God! Letâs keep a distance from him or else we will get an infectionâ. These are the kind of conversations that take place when people, especially women exchange between themselves when they see a dirty person. We take a bath every day, wash our hands before eating something, wear washed clothes. We do all these to keep ourselves clean. Being clean is not a habit but a way to k

Primary topic: Continuing Education

Continuing Education

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By Paul HannamJul 10, 20111 topic

The Benefits of an Ayurvedic Cleanse

All of us can benefit from an Ayurvedic Cleanse. To prove this, just imagine a day in the life of your kitchen sink. Every day it drains away all of your left-overs and trash. Now think what would start happening if the pipes became blocked, and the water wasn't flowing. Can you see the sludge building up from the vegetable rinds, the uneaten toast, the kids' cereal, and the oil from yesterday's cook-out? Can you smell the rotten stagnation and toxicity if all this just sat t

Primary topic: Ayurveda

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By Kate CorbinRecently published1 topic

The Magic of Your Subconscious Mind

“There is a gold mine within you from which you can extract everything you need to live life gloriously, joyously, and abundantly.” – Joseph Murphy \ After 30 + years of knowing that thoughts become things, I feel as if I’ve just picked up a HUGE piece of the How-To-Get-What-You-Want puzzle. I now

Primary topic: Law of Attraction

Law of Attraction

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By Joe Koppel,Recently published1 topic

The Top Five Tips to Create a V Shaped Torso

V Shaped Torso for That Fitness Model Phisique You find it in bodybuilders, you know those V shaped torsos that can make everybody around gawk. If you really want a V shaped torso to make yourself feel better conce ing your overall health and the way you look, it is 100% possible to get this appearance for your body. You will find there are several things that you will want to do during the course of your work-outs every day! TIP ONE: IMPROVE YOUR SHOULDERS-

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Alan B. DenskyRecently published1 topic

Using NLP To Kick The Smoking Habit

If you are trying to quit smoking cigarettes, you know how challenging it is to crush this harmful habit. However, it is possible, and half of all adult smokers are able to succeed in quitting smoking forever. Many smokers succeed in quitting smoking cigarettes by replacing them with new, ...

Primary topic: Hypnosis

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By Hal WechslerRecently published2 topics

What's The Science of Smiling?

We constantly update the latest research on brain processing – and what it tells us about the simple – stupid, act of smiling is worth your time. Fact: you cannot think negative thoughts with a Echt (real) smile on your puss. Credit UCLA researchers with experiments proving the power of actively changing the muscles used on your facial expression. There are two-kinds of smiling – you gotta know the difference. 1. Pan-Am phony smile is just using the muscles of your mouth. It was invented by an old airline (Pan-Am) for their Flight-Attendants.

Primary topic: Learning

Learning Speed Reading

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By Johnny DeliriousRecently published1 topic

***New Hope with Cocaine Addiction: A True Story

Nothing is more painful than to see a family member or loved one start the path of drug abuse, especially cocaine. The end result is death, either from a disease like hepatitis or from the wrong end of a gun. Today, there are more deaths from drug overdose than from automobile accidents – some from suicide, by taking too many pills; other fatalities are from cocaine. Many of us know the problem, but can we understand, utilize and implement the solutions?

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Aila Accad, RN,Recently published1 topic

Are You Too Strong, Intelligent or Capable to be Stressed?

Are you aware of your stress? If you think you have no stress, you are most likely not aware of how stress is affecting you; you’re in denial. In fact, the stronger you think you are, the harder you may find that stress hits you with a powerful jolt. I know this from experience.

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Diana EnnenJun 4, 20071 topic

Brain Exercises Through the Brain Gym and Me Program Makes Learning a Pleasure

Every child can learn. There are no problem learners, only problem learning programs and systems. With proper learning techniques, learning can a pleasure, even for those facing difficult learning challenges. If we teach to the way children learn best, through movement, play and language expression, we achieve better results. We discover that no matter how many times we repeat a learned task, if a better way is presented, we can learn that way, and a new pattern is developed.

Primary topic: Child Development

Child Development

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By Karla DowningRecently published1 topic

Christian Relationship Help - Fight, Flight, Or Freeze Responses To Fear In Difficult Relationships

This Christian relationship help will enable you to identify these three responses to fear in difficult relationships: fight, flight, or freeze. Each results in different problems in the relationship. 1. Fight

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Joy WatsonRecently published1 topic

ESSENTIAL OILS RESTORE VOICE

I always refer to essential oils as God’s little miracles. They have helped me on so many occasions. Here is a case study of one such occasion when I was able to help a young mother have her voice restored.

Primary topic: Aromatherapy

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By Alex CoulsonRecently published1 topic

How To Be More Masculine Around Women

“Ultimately, we’re all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how but, what we can decide is how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered, as men” – Proximo If Mama ain’t happy, nobody is happy Modern men go through a process of sissification, we are raised by ...

Primary topic: Dating

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By Carisa HolmesRecently published1 topic

How to Improve Your Memory Naturally

Do you regularly walk into a room and forget why you came? Do you have trouble focusing and paying attention or often find yourself unable to remember what you were trying not to forget? Hectic, stressful lifestyles coupled with less than ideal diets and lack of exercise have made it difficult for our brains to cope and remain sharp. Though memory and cognitive difficulties can be frustrating and sometimes frightening, the good news is there’s hope!

Primary topic: Digestive Wellness

Digestive Wellness

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By Steve RiceRecently published1 topic

Mattie Stepanek: "Play After Every Storm" - A Profile in Living Well

The storms of life will come...that is inevitable. You will face adversity. We all do. The question, then is, What will you do? What will you do after you have faced the dark night of pain or despair? How will you continue to live when you don't feel like going on? How can you take the pain and create something of meaning from it?

Primary topic: Self Help Books

Self Help Books

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By Matthew FergusonRecently published1 topic

Motivational Interviewing and NLP

Motivational interviewing (MI) refers to a counselling approach in part developed by clinical psychologists Professor William R Miller, Ph.D. and Professor Rollnick Ph.D. It is a client-centered, semi-directive method of engaging intrinsic motivation to change behavior by developing discrepancy and exploring and resolv

Primary topic: Hypnosis

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By Kate DixonSep 17, 20091 topic

Sexless Marriage Definition - Are You Living In One?

The formal sexless marriage definition states that for a marriage to be defined as sexless, lovemaking needs to occur 10 times or less a year. Is this definition at all useful? If you have sex 11 times a year, does that make your marriage Okay? Most people would say no, that this isnât what you would call a passion filled marriage and indeed, the formal definition of a sexless marriage isnât that useful at all. So why do experts use it? Well, with any definition, there ha

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching

Marriage Coaching

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By Thomas M TurnerJan 17, 20121 topic

Top 10 Signs He Is Cheating On You

Cheating is the ultimate betrayal of trust, and it can be devastating if you are still fully committed to your relationship. Although infidelity is sometimes obvious, in many cases it comes as a complete surprise, leaving you feeling heartbroken and confused. Cheaters rarely admit their faults, so it's up to you to know when to be concerned. Learn the signs that might mean he's cheating, and protect yourself from the emotional damage that can be inflicted when your relationsh

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Codrut Tutu MDFeb 14, 20111 topic

TREATMENT OF BURNOUT SYNDROME/ OVERWORKING

* relaxation and revitalization of the central nervous system; * treatment of the tisular and organic disorders; * relaxation of the muscular system; * treatment of the secondary affections; * recovery of the physical and emotional balance of the body Used to describe the symptoms of physical and emotional overstrain, the term of burnout syndrome refers especially to the consequences of overworking. If in the past it was the harsh working conditions that overworked a person

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By James LehmanRecently published1 topic

A Day in the Mind of Your Defiant Child

If you’re the parent of a defiant child, you’ve probably wondered what makes him so angry at life—and angry at you. With the school year approaching, are you gearing up for another difficult year with your child, just hoping that he’ll make it through—and that you’ll be able to manage without falling apart? Realize that it doesn’t have to be a daily battle of wills once you understand what’s actually going on in your child’s head.

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Marge Pickering-PiconeApr 2, 20061 topic

Accepting the Middle of Your Life

Reaching middle age and actually accepting the experience are two different feelings. n n1. You go through the fear of approaching it.nn2. You go into denial that you really have reached this age.nn3. You begin to change everything in your life.nn4. Even if you accept it or not the experiences begin to happen.nnYou really are in the middle of your life. Aging parents whom you thought would never look, act or be any different from what you knew as a child start to change and b

Primary topic: Aging and Longevity

Aging and Longevity

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By Yancey Thomas JRApr 10, 20111 topic

Don't Lose Your Job Because Of Performance Review Tricks!

I've talked about how important it is for the job seeker and employee to learn all they can about job evaluations or performance reviews. But, unfortunately this still continues to be a weapon many employers are using unjustly to discriminate, demote or terminate. If you are fired for poor job performance but your boss has inaccurate or inadequate records, courts can make mincemeat out of the company. Career seekers and employees here's a BIG TIP! Often times employers don't

Primary topic: Career Coach and Career Coaching

Career Coach and Career Coaching

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By Tiffany PRecently published1 topic

If You’ve “Tried Them All Before”, Give this Controversial Weight Loss Protocol One Chance. It Will Change Your Life.

Have you been on every diet under the sun with no progress to show for it? Do you have that knack for losing 5-10 pounds, but then you gain that back and then some? Have you given up on weight loss all together?

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Hal WechslerRecently published2 topics

Is Replaying an Emotional Trauma Good or Bad For You?

Is Replaying An Emotional Trauma Good Or Bad For You? Who Cares – But Why Controlled mental replaying of your negative experience (event) is excellent therapy. Repetition with new understanding deadens, dulls and benumbs the pain from the original occurrence. Mental repetition of a traumatic event desensitizes your emotions. Examples: a severe car accident, the boss firing your fundament, a dirty divorce, war battles or personal physical attacks (rape).

Primary topic: Learning

Learning Speed Reading

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By Olurotimi AdebanjoRecently published1 topic

Marching Forward to a Purposeful Life

Bible Text: Philippians 3: 8-14 INTRODUCTION One of the common worry of man is a desire to explore what they are truly meant to do with their life. Most of us have a sense that there is a better, more meaningful way to live our lives, but we can’t seem to find it by ourselves. We carry on ...

Primary topic: Life Purpose

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By Jeff BelyeaRecently published1 topic

Meditation In The Corporate Boardroom

n Imagine a senior management team or a board of directors who are gathered together to make several important decisions. On the table are crucial matters that could change the course of corporate life, or even make the different between success and failure of the company. As ...

Primary topic: Meditation

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By A StewartRecently published1 topic

Take Good Care Of Your Immune System

The immune system is your most important health ally. Its job is to keep you healthy at all times. Your body is created that way; if only you could eat and drink foods that are completely pure and chockfull of all the best vitamins, minerals, enzymes, etc. The main function of your immune system ...

Primary topic: Religion

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