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- The Power of Time For You - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Jayne MorrisWhen did you last take some time out for yourself? I mean really just for you – no phone, no reading over minutes from work, not sat at the computer checking emails… but relaxing, unwinding and nurturing you. We women who do too much often find it difficult to justify taking time out from our ...
Views: 1662(2 votes) - Do You Suffer From Negative Self Talk? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleI am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become. This is one of my favourite sayings, because we have all experienced pain, grief, suffering and struggles at some stage in our formative years. Very often, the challenges that were presented to us were a direct reflection of the pain ...
Views: 1658 - What Behavior Are You Modeling For Your Children? You May Be Surprised - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThe hardest job you'll ever do is be a parent. Naturally, you want to be the best parent you can be. To 'get it right' we unconsciously model how we were parented. Children learn through modeling. They mimic how a parents acts much more than by what a parent says. What example are you ...
Views: 1658 - how mature is your mind? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Tradina DeMaryWhat is maturity? the idea of maturity can be associated with many references. I have researched and explained the idea from a psychological and philological perspective. The fact that nature will offer you more life privileges, the greater your maturity level is a great stimulus for ...
Views: 1652(1 vote) - Letting Go: 5 Limiting Beliefs Blocking Your Personal Goal Setting - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Gary DalyHere are five limiting beliefs about personal goal setting that I discovered last Sunday when a passerby overheard my Irish friends and me talking while he was taking some photos. He came over to chat to us. He is just finishing up his final year in Sydney and unfortunately he couldn't get ...
Views: 1651(3 votes) - Work or Fun - Do Words Change Minds? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Hal WechslerWork or Fun – Do Words Change Minds? Are you in the business of influencing, persuading and convincing folks to use your product or service, and not your competitor? We all have a boss, someone to report to, even if it is the Board of Directors. Decisions are not mechanical or ...
Views: 1651(4 votes) - More Helpful Than New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2018 from Kare AndersonForget making New Year’s resolutions this year. They are notoriously hard to keep. Instead start down a concrete path to make your work and life more meaningful and satisfying. How? Begin by “finding the thread that ties your story together” suggests Pamela Slim in her new book, Body of Work. ...
Views: 1649 - Accountability - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Sandy AndrewHave you ever heard these statements, or said them yourself, “It is not my fault, it really wasn’t me!” or “He drove me to do this.” What does this sound like to you? It sounds like denying responsibility for your actions Accountability! That is a foreign word to most people and especially to ...
Views: 1642 - The Extensive Use of NLP - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Dorothy GloverNeuro-Lingistic Programming (NLP) is used extensively throughout almost every industry with arms that are far reaching, delving into area’s that are varied and at times surprising. The power’s that be have discovered the efficiency of this valuable tool, and are using it to their full ...
Views: 1642 - Have You Looked in the Mirror Lately? (article and assessment) - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Kris CavanaughHow important is it for you to get a medical checkup? It may not be the most pleasant experience you can have done, but it is certainly necessary to help ensure proper health for your body. The more frequently we have our teeth assessed, our eyes assessed, and all areas of our physical form ...
Views: 1641(2 votes) - Know The 4 Key Questions To Changing Yourself? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Stuart YoungHiya, A while back when I was getting ready to launch my book ‘How To Change Your Life One Day At A Time‘ I decided to create a street video to help promote it. I had only one question that I wanted to ask of many complete strangers: WHAT ONE THING YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE ABOUT ...
Views: 1641(1 vote) - Relax, Don't Be Anxious About Your Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontRelax, Don’t Be Anxious About Your Anxiety Anxiety may be caused by a number of factors. It may be due to a situation specific stimulus or it may present as a characteristic trait that endures over time. This is an important distinction in terms of tailoring treatment approaches that will ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - Top 10 Questions about Neurofeedback - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Pat LaDouceurAs a board certified neurofeedback practitioner, I've helped clients make significant changes in their lives for the past 5 years using the tool of neurofeedback. Recently, with publication of Bessel van der Kolk's new book, The Body Keeps the Score, my office has been getting a flurry of ...
Views: 1638 - "Human Doing Or Human Being?" - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Susan Foxley“How are you Susan? “, asks my mother. I respond with “very busy Mom”. She quickly replies with,”busy is good”. I agree that busy is good if there is some balance with rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. For some reason, it seems as if our culture is getting busier and busier and as if ...
Views: 1637 - Dear Dr. Romance: I want some peaceful and happy years of my life - by Submitted on May 29, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I was brought up with eight children Where father was gone from home early morning till late night. Mother all the time angry at one kid or the other. Everybody use to say I was the better behaved sibling among all, and my mom was always partial to other children in ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - How to 'Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life" - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Gracie LakeDepressed. Dragging. In a funk. I woke up that way today at 4:30 a.m. There’s no good reason for it. I understand that I make my own reality, but I was having trouble turning off the funk. I got up, threw some clothes on in the dark and stumbled my way downstairs into the office. I know that ...
Views: 1637(3 votes) - Revolutionize Your Resolutions! - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)“I have never heard anything about the resolutions of the apostles, but a good deal about their acts.” Og Mandino As New Years Day approaches, many people are readying their resolutions in earnest; the lure of the New Year incites the best of us with the opportunity to ‘start over’ and ...
Views: 1636(3 votes) - A Fisherman's Beliefs Killed Him - Beliefs Are Real - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2013 from Kael RanschaertAfter a long day of fishing the bright sea, an Indian fisherman heads home to port. The sea with its endless potential treated him very well today and he was sure to gain huge reward after selling his catch. The fishing market had been bustling as of recent and the demand for the fisherman’s ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - The Habit of Anger - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Phil MéthotAnger is an emotion that can be observed even in babies. For them, so much is new, and their developing command of of their own bodies challenges them and produces frustration that is manifested as anger. The interesting part is that, in the very young, manifestations of anger are natural. ...
Views: 1634(2 votes) - Digging Deeper - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Emily DeCarloInside all of us is a wealth of untapped potential far beyond our own imaginations and belief. There are hidden gems just waiting to be discovered, explored and excavated. God put us on this planet to not just breathe, but to serve Him by serving others. It is difficult to help others if we ...
Views: 1633(1 vote) - Understanding the ABC's of Behavior - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2014 from Bobby HarrisABC approach is a methodology adopted to study the behavior patterns of a person. ABC relates to Antecedents, Behavior and Consequences. The three words may look very simple, but the complexities involved in this study are exceptionally high. Understanding the ABC's of behavior enables one to ...
Views: 1631(2 votes) - Are You Addicted to Your Device? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Mike RobbinsThis past weekend, while we were away for the 4th of July holiday, I had a profound realization of how addicted I've become to my iPhone. While I love many aspects of how technology enhances our lives and allows us to connect with one another in some very cool ways, I'm also aware of the ...
Views: 1628 - Retirement Investment Advice: Let go of the anchor of drown - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Roger ElyThe following is fictional. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. :) John had just retired and like many newly retired folks he decided to buy a boat and do some fishing. He bought the boat, the equipment and last but not least searched high and low for the perfect anchor. ...
Views: 1625 - How To Find Motivation - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from G. StewartI received a few queries into more information about the article '4 Reasons Why Self Improvement Activities Do Not Work; What To Do About It.' So I will elaborate more on this area. Recent questions for the most part seemed to want more explaining in the area of motivation. I noticed that I ...
Views: 1623(2 votes) - Addiction: Various Important Indicators - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Freddy Gandarilla"Addiction" is a word that has had problems holding onto its actual meaning because it's been used too often. We assert to be "addicted" to everything from chocolate to action videos and everything in between. It's one thing to exclaim we have a "jones" for something that we feel powerfully ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - Some Advice About Giving Advice - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Gian Fiero |Over the years it's come to my attention that people - educated, accomplished, or just highly opinionated - tend to be very generous in giving advice. They mean well, for the most part, but they often don't weigh the outcome of their generosity. Advice, like food, tastes better when one is ...
Views: 1619(7 votes) - The Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Stacey KleinAs a psychotherapist and a longtime patient of psychotherapy, I have had the good fortune of receiving both training and treatment in numerous schools of cutting edge psychotherapies including Cognitive Behavioral, Gestalt and Psychodynamic therapies. These experiences have helped me determine ...
Views: 1617(1 vote) - Overcoming Fear and Paralysis That Can Derail Promising Careers - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Harvey DeutschendorfAt the end of the unit meeting Jeremy once again felt very frustrated. Janice and Alan had once again taken up the majority of the time, talking about things which he felt were trivial and inconsequential. It seemed to him that every little thing that they did they had to embellish it so that ...
Views: 1612(3 votes) - School speaker discusses how thoughts of inferiority can lead to unhealthy behavior - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Scott GallagherAll bullies and addicts have one thing in common – they believe they are inadequate in one way or another. Typically thoughts of inferiority result from common life events. This article explains how these thoughts manifest and have the potential to spawn bullying behavior and addiction. When ...
Views: 1612 - How To Condition Your Mind - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2017 from Geoff BladesIf I asked how you train your mind, what would you say? “I read a lot.” “I meditate for an hour every day.” “I journal every night.” If any of those things are true, then you’re doing a great job of feeding your mind. But what happens when you feed yourself and don’t workout? ...
Views: 1609 - Forming Habits - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from John CarinciA habit is formed in approximately 20 days, whether it is a good habit or a bad habit. Therefore, if a person repeats an act over and over again it will result in a habit that is difficult to modify. A habit can be, let’s say eating ice cream for a week straight every night. The subconscious ...
Views: 1608 - Why People Don't heal - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2013 from Joan JacobsGiven the vast amount of therapeutic methods known all over the world and the vast amounts of money invested in medical research, I find it puzzling that disease prevalence stats demonstrate a continuous rise in the prevalence of chronic and life threatening disease. With all the existing ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - African Americans What Does Forgiveness Really Mean? - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Andrew BozemanI’ve been urging you to practice forgiveness. I asked that you forgive white society for their transgressions against us and I asked that you forgive yourself for getting caught up in the negativity that they have heaped upon us and turning it in on yourself. But this begs the question, just ...
Views: 1604 - Breaking Patterns - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Ligia HoubenIn life, we develop habits that shape the quality of life. These habits can be good or bad and may create behavioral patterns. How do we know which these habits are? We just need to take a look into our responses to situations regarding our relationships, transitions, goals, or life in general. ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - Banish Negative Thinking - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2018 from Antiqua LishaThere is nothing more draining than negative thinking especially when your thoughts are picking you apart. So many things can throw you into negative thinking, it's like a drug labeled "being realistic" and it sucks. Maybe you are like me a few years ago, getting out of a bad marriage lost in ...
Views: 1597(1 vote) - How to Change Without Changing (and why it's important) - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Janet PfeifferNot everyone likes change. Some are comfortable precisely where they are and prefer to stay within their comfort zone. Others are more adventurous and enjoy a good challenge. They are more open to trying new things in order to experience something new or perhaps to learn something that will ...
Views: 1597 - Thinking Like a Millionaire: The 3 Financial Types of People in the World - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2016 from Lucas ThomasThere are 3 types of people in this world when it comes to finances. They are the Perpetually Broke Person, the Well-Off Person, and the Highly-Wealthy Person. Need to Plug up Your Financials? The Perpetually Broke Person never has any money and ultimately lives paycheck to paycheck. This ...
Views: 1597 - 1 Major Problem with the Practice of Positivity - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Jacob Korthuisre you a naturally positive person? OR do you practice positivity as a way of conquering naturally bad feelings and thoughts? There is a big difference. Of course positivity is much better for us than negativity is. Studies clearly link positivity to better health and more ...
Views: 1595 - What Are the Symptoms of Down Syndrome and Asperger Syndrome? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauDown syndrome occurs in a person when an extra replicate of the 21st chromosomes exist. This type of Down syndrome is termed Trisomy 21. The extra 21st chromosome causes problems with the development of the body and the brain. This condition is the most usual cause of congenital birth defects. ...
Views: 1595 - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AWARENESS MONTH CAMPAIGN - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Sandra HughesFor those lacking in familiarity, emotional intelligence is a healthy mind development initiative. Understanding our emotions does matter! October, 2011 is the sixth annual Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month; this month-long campaign has provided an excellent opportunity each year for those ...
Views: 1593 - Why We Are Miserable When We Don’t Get What We Want - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Patricia ReedWaaaaah! Remember that sound? You used to make it, once upon a time, whenever you didn’t get what you wanted. We all did, didn’t we. Oh yes, we all certainly did. We made that sound when we wanted to eat and didn’t get instant gratification. We made that sound when we messed our diapers and ...
Views: 1592(2 votes) - A Guide for Getting in Tune With the Moon ~ Cycles and Phases - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Patricia Lantz"Astrology can be defined as a technique for he study of life-cycles.Its main purpose (is to establish) the existence of regular patterns in the sequence of events constituting man’s inner and outer experience; then,to use the knowledge of these patterns in order to control or give meaning to ...
Views: 1590(2 votes) - Healthcare and Prior Authorization - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2016 from Peter MainThe term prior authorisation has a specific meaning within the concept of health care and health insurance, and has a fundamental effect on virtually all of the procedures and clinical assessments that an individual is likely to come up against in the context of their health insurance ...
Views: 1590 - "Women Outside the Walls", Read this novel in serial form - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Trisha SugarekChapter 1 Statesville Prison Illinois-2011 Kitty “Mother must be spinning in her grave,” Kitty muttered, as her chauffeur drove up the long driveway to the main entrance of Weston State Prison. “The daughter of a daughter of the American Revolution visiting her husband in prison. My ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - Students identified as troubled or troubling tend to flourish in alternative learning environments - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Dore' FrancesStudents identified as troubled or troubling tend to flourish in alternative learning environments where they believe that their teachers, staff, and administrators care about and respect them, value their opinion, establish fair rules that they support, are flexible in trying to solve problems, ...
Views: 1587 - Everything You Need to Know About Parenting You Learned In Kindergarten - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Bryan PostEven before kindergarten we all began learning our ABC’s. For a long time one of my favorite authors has been Robert Fulgum. He wrote a series of books entitled, Everything I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. I still recommend it for good, light vacation reading. What we often ...
Views: 1586 - Get Your "But" Out The Way - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2010 from Charles EduardosWhat are your excuses for not doing something about your life? When you start learning anything, the line of least resistance has the tendency to win. Don't fall into the trap! Set your goals. Choose a course of action. Hire a coach, hypnotherapist, or other professional to assist you as you ...
Views: 1584(2 votes) - Unraveling the Mystery of your Hidden Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHWhat if you could live every moment of your life in inspiration, enthusiasm and joy? What would it be like? How would you be spending your time? Really take a moment to think about this now. You may even find resistance to considering this kind of life. We learn pretty early in life not ...
Views: 1583(2 votes) - Too Tough on Yourself and What to Do About It - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Jane CranstonA behavior common among very successful people is setting high standards for themselves as well as others. Whether the actions are going to be seen by friends or colleagues, or done strictly in private, doesn’t seem to matter, high achievers place the bar at the top rung for almost anything and ...
Views: 1581(2 votes) - So What? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Hal WechslerSo What? Did you ever notice that there is an endless conversation going on in your mind called Self-Talk or Internal Dialogue? We stopped being aware of it because it has always been there. It is called – Thinking or Steam of Consciousness. We hold conversations between our – I, ...
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