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3 Keys To Beating Loneliness
Loneliness may be lifeâs commonest problem, but you can rise above it if you keep these three truths in mind.nn 1. Loneliness is caused by fear. nnWe fear being rejected by others. We fear for our physical safety and we also fear investing our precious time. Most of all, we fear entering into a relationship we canât completely control. But only by conquering these fears can we receive the friendship and love we desire.nnThe choice is clear. To beat loneliness, we must end
April 29, 2008
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Single Person: How To Rescue Yourself
Ask any single woman if she's waiting for a prince on a white horse to come and rescue her, and she'll laugh in your face.nnBut the truth is that millions of single women--and single men too--are indeed waiting for someone to sweep in and save them from their dreary, unsatisying life.nnIt's a fairy tale we've been fed since we were children. The brave rescuer is held up as an ideal, and on some level, we all look for an outsider to do what we think we can't do ourselves.nnMos
September 7, 2007
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The Need to Forgive Yourself
You can't make progress in personal growth until you learn to forgive yourself.nnMany of us replay our mistakes over and over, adding more self-criticism every time we do it. It's easy to turn a minor misstep into a major stumbling block.nnAs much as you'd like to be perfect, that's never going to happen. Human beings do make mistakes, and you're a member of that imperfect species.nnBecause your life will never be mistake-free, it's crucial that you forgive yourself when you
June 26, 2007
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How to make this your best year ever
Far too many of us have become "life potatoes", sitting on the couch watching passively as our life goes by.nnWaiting for happiness, peace of mind, love and satisfaction to come along without any effort on your part hasnât worked up to now, has it? Instead, you can change your life through two simple strategies: You can redefine the way you feel about failure, and you can break your goals down into smaller parts.nnWe give too much power to failure. If you have the courage t
December 15, 2006
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Single and sad: 5 ways to beat the holiday blues
If you're single and not in a romantic relationship, the holiday season can be lonely and depressing.nnBut it doesn't have to be that way. By taking a few simple steps, you can find happiness and fulfillment instead of emotional stress. Here are five common sense ways to beat the holiday blues.nn Get checked nnDepression is one of life's most under-reported illnesses. You may think you feel down only because your needs are unmet, but it's very possible your sadness may come f
October 13, 2006
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Predicting Your Future: How to Dictate Your Destiny
Would you like to know your future? Would you like to know where you'll be 10, 15, or even 20 years from now?nnYou don't need a crystal ball, Tarot cards, or a horoscope. You can create your own destiny, starting right now, by seizing control of three key areas of your life.nnThe process starts with a decision, an unshakable promise to yourself that your life is going to change. No longer will you be helplessly buffeted by circumstances. You have to be fed up enough with the
August 4, 2006
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The secret to achieving your goals
Have you been frustrated at achieving your goals? Have too many defeats and disappointments caused you to give up?nnThen you should know that a very simple secret can make the difference between success and failure. This proven method has worked for thousands of years. It's so simple it sounds like a cliche, but the truth is that every human achievement uses this principle:nn Mile by mile, life's a trial. Yard by yard, life is hard. But inch by inch, life's a cinch! nnThat li
June 20, 2006
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Shyness: How to rise above it
Millions of people consider themselves shy. This common, frequently painful feeling is often accepted without question. Shy people may look on it as something they're stuck with, like being short or having curly hair.nnSome nervousness or hesitancy in social situations is normal. Everyone experiences a degree of anxiety when meeting new people or the first time they attempt a new activity. But shyness includes fear--like the fear of failure and the fear of what other people w
May 17, 2006
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Loneliness: toothache of the soul
Loneliness is one of life's most miserable experiences. Everyone feels lonely at times, but is there a message for us in loneliness? Is there a way that we can turn it into something positive?nnSometimes loneliness is a temporary condition that lifts in a few hours or a couple days. But when we're burdened with this emotion for weeks, months, or even years, it's definitely telling us something.nnIn a sense, loneliness is like a toothache: It's a warning signal that something
April 6, 2006
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Comparisonitis is a common illness that causes you to compare yourself to your friends, co-workers, siblings, and even celebrities. The problem with comparisonitis is that when you come up short in these comparisons, you can make yourself feel worthless and depressed. Fortunately there's a cure.nnInstead of constantly comparing yourself to people who seem to have more than you, start comparing yourself to those who seem to have less . Now this change in perspective is not int
March 23, 2006
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Single and thriving: 5 secrets for a happier, more fulfilling life
If you're single and dissatisfied with the way your life is going, you can turn things around by seeing your situation from a new, more positive perspective.nnMany single people are stuck in a "victim" mentality, feeling as if outside forces are conspiring against them to make them miserable. But to break free of that mindset and begin living a happier, more fulfilling life, you have to be mature enough to accept responsibility for your own destiny.nnAccepting responsibility
February 20, 2006
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Why a good cry may be good for you
Have you had a good cry lately?nnA "good" cry--the kind that can make you feel better--as opposed to the kind you have when peeling onions--is one of your body's most important defense mechanism, it seems.nnThat's because tears shed due to emotional upset or stress contain chemicals that your body builds up during nervous tension. According to Dr. William H. Frey II, a researcher at the St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center in Minnesota, emotionally-induced tears contain protein-bas
February 17, 2006