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- 20 Ways to Thrive in Life--Not Just Survive - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Nicole NenningerMy husband and I coach a lot of people, and many of these people are at a transition point in their lives or they are experiencing pain and no longer want to be in struggle. Wherever you are in life, everyone wants to be living a better life–their best life. We all have moments during our ...
Views: 5523(1 vote) - Confidence With Small Breasts - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Zavhara ZokaA lot of women are not happy with their breasts size whatever size they are but mainly it's the women who have small breasts are likely to be less confident with them. They suffer from feelings of not being attractive to men, they don't feel sexy or feminine, they feel restricted to wearing ...
Views: 5453 - *** The Meaning of Life - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Margaret PaulSome say that the purpose of life is to seek happiness. Is happiness the purpose, or is happiness the result of another purpose? Is happiness the meaning of life, or is happiness the result of discovering what has heart and meaning for you? There is not one right answer to this question. The ...
Views: 5429(3 votes) - A Blind and Physically Disabled Gal...Happy? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionOf all your achievements, what are you most proud of? That was what a reporter wanted to know while she interviewed me for a newspaper feature. All the major accomplishments I've achieved in my twenty-five years swam through my head at lightning speed. Which is my proudest achievement? I ...
Views: 5403(16 votes) - Empowering Yourself: Color Outside the Lines - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Asia Sharif-ClarkThink differently. It's one of the most powerful statements I've ever read. It reminds me, whatever my lens, view, or perspective, it matters. And, if you're a good girl, careful to keep your boat steady and waters calm, it's time to raise the tide. Look deeper at how you govern you. You ...
Views: 5374 - Use the Law of Attraction To Overcome Social Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Lexie MoonI suffered from social anxiety disorder for many years. And as I got older it got worse. Of course, the fact that I created a life perfect to serve my dysfunction probably didn’t help. I had a job and I didn’t have to leave my house most days and when I did it was very low stress. I didn’t have ...
Views: 5358(8 votes) - A Technique to Elevate Your Mood in a Moment Simply by Focusing Your Thoughts - by Your mood correlates completely to your focus of thought in every moment. You know this because you can feel it change moment to moment as you go through the day. You win a contest, a date is canceled, your boss shows appreciation, your doctor tells you he found a lump, you leave work at the ...
Views: 5357 - 3 lessons we can learn from a Butterfly - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Lais StephanHello, my name is Tinksy. I’m an amazingly beautiful and joyful butterfly. I was told my wings are colourful and bright and that it’s a true joy to watch me fly gracefully from flower to flower. However, I haven’t always been like this. Let me tell you something about my long journey... I ...
Views: 5203(1 vote) - 37 Ways to Make A Difference to Yourself and Others - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Anolia "Leah" Orfrecio-Facun“Making a difference” is not just a scheduled event or activity, but a moment anytime when a person finds it in his/her heart to do something good, to care or to share, or to make a voluntary contribution to another individual, a community or our society. When we consciously give or do ...
Views: 5184(2 votes) - ***ELEVATE YOUR SELF-LOVE, CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Doris HelgeIn Part One of this article series, "Elevate Your Self-love, Confidence and Personal Empowerment," you gained tips for calming your inner critic by noticing it instead of judging it. This automatically freed more energy to enjoy your life because you're no longer battling the critical negative ...
Views: 5156(1 vote) - Dealing With "Idiots" - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Chris ConnellDealing with idiots is hard. Its one of the hardest areas of my life. Now, before we go any further, yes I realize that seeing someone as an idiot is part of the problem. I am using my phrasing the way I am just because we can all identify with the sentiment. Its has more a draw than “dealing ...
Views: 5153(3 votes) - Generosity of Spirit: Being Happy for Others - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all want to be the kind of people who are happy for others when they experience success or a cause for celebration in their lives, but it isn’t always easy. Sometimes powerful, dark feelings come up at times when decorum dictates that we should be feeling the opposite. Instead of reaching out ...
Views: 5125(1 vote) - Libra Man in Love - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Lucas LeverLibra is the in 7th place among the 12 zodiac signs. Men that are launched between November 23rd to help you October 22 are said to own the sun sign Libra. Libra is really an air hint, symbolizing scales. As this sign is ruled by the planet Venus, Libra men are considered believers of love, ...
Views: 5125 - ***LOVING YOUR SELF – THE ONLY ROMANCE THAT COUNTS - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Doris HelgeWHY 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 ...
Views: 5106(2 votes) - Happiness - What You Think of Me Is None of My Business - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreThe title above is a paraphrase of the Terry Cole-Whittaker best-selling book about how most of us have a strong tendency to believe that we are not valuable as human beings when others reject us. However, let us remember that when we experience the rejection and the contempt of others, it is ...
Views: 5101 - 5 Tips To Live A Wonderful Life! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2007 from Mohamed TohamiHow long are you going to live?! 50, 60, 70, probably 80 years. Not long enough, right?! Life is too short not to enjoy, so while you still have time, remove that “Boring” tag in your so-called life and start making it a wonderful masterpiece. Here are some tips that will help you escape ...
Views: 5093 - ***TIME FOR A CAREER TRANSITION? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Doris HelgeDo you ever fantasize about leaving a ho-hum job to land your dream career? Follow your heart and protect your dreams because you deserve happiness at work. Just make sure you’ve mined all of the diamonds available in your current job before you accidentally sign up to scrounge for rhinestones ...
Views: 5071(2 votes) - Re-channeling Stress into Something Positive - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Scott BaxterRe-channeling Stress into Something Positive What if someone told you there was a way that you could re-channel the negative effects of stress into something that is productive and positive? What if someone told you that you literally redefine yourself into a negative belief when you are ...
Views: 5067(1 vote) - Birthday Candle: The Lost Symbol - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Anthony MitchumCelebrating one’s birthday is considered to be one of the most awaited events for most people. For others, especially the old ones, would often than not forget their birthday for this greatly reminds them of being a year older and be the oldest among their group of friends. But whatever the ...
Views: 5065 - Can anxiety be tapped away? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Seamus Hayes© 2003 Seamus Hayes Could you believe it if I told you that you can tap yourself out of an anxiety? Yes, actually tap away your anxiety. Anxiety about your golf stroke, anxiety about your performance at work, anxiety about achieving your personal goals, anxiety about your family, anxiety about ...
Views: 5064(1 vote) - Top 10 Habits of Happy People - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Cindy .HolbrookHappy people have a different way of thinking and doing things. They maintain a positive attitude about people, things and life in general. They interpret the world that they live in differently than the average person. Happy people generally have the following habits that express their ...
Views: 5026(5 votes) - Eight Keys to Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2004 from Thelma MarianoI visit my mother in a nursing home several days a week. Each time I leave I am grateful for being able to walk into the bright sunshine on my own two legs. There are so many things to be thankful for in my life – among them good health, my skills and abilities and caring relationships. I find ...
Views: 4984(1 vote) - Ideal vs. Real - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Awakening Potentials Inc Drs Tony and MarcelleRelate to this? A worker sitting at his/her desk and imaging how life would be better almost anywhere but right there - feeling unsatisfied with the present situation but also not knowing how to break free. Now ask yourself: Why anyone would settle for the mediocre and mundane? True, there ...
Views: 4981(1 vote) - Women – Change and Starting Over - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Deborah HayesCould you do it? Have you ever thought or fantasized about it? Tell the truth have you ever sat and imagined what your life would be like if you sold all your belongings and moved to a brand new life? Where would you go; to live near a beach, to the desert, to a small quiet town from the city or ...
Views: 4978(3 votes) - How To Make People Happy: 5 Happiness Tips That Make People Feel Awesome - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Michael LeeIt’s about time we learn how to make people happy. Who says the world has to live under gray skies all the time? Besides, we need a bit of cheering up. And the world will definitely become a better place if we all did our part in keeping our neighbors cheerful. If you want to learn how to ...
Views: 4965(2 votes) - Emotional Baggage; Lightening the Load - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,We all pick up emotional burdens of varying weights and sizes while growing through life. Many eventually fall by the wayside, some we learn to live with, while others are more like a thorn in one’s heart, or worse, causing enough pain and anguish to impact the quality of life. It is always ...
Views: 4932(3 votes) - My Secret Weapon for Feeling Satisfied - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Leah ShapiroGet ready, I am going to out myself here. I recently found myself in the place of feeling dissatisfied with just about everything. Feeling like I am not doing enough, fast enough, to realize my vision for what I want to create. I was beginning to feel frustrated and a bit inadequate. This ...
Views: 4915(1 vote) - Writing Yourself Happy - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Paul Dalton“Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.” - E. L. Doctorow I have written and spoken many times about strategies for creating authentic happiness, and the recurring theme has always been “Happiness is not something you can pursue; it is who you are”. ...
Views: 4910(1 vote) - ***Why You Should be Arrogant - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromWhy You Should be Arrogant Each of us has something we value that we are devoted to within ourselves, that we are 'better at' than other people are because we pay attention more to that one thing than others do. This is our personal superiority, and by golly, we are entitled to it. My ...
Views: 4876(5 votes) - ***The Lava Lamp Drink: Just Looking At It Makes You Feel Good! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromEMILY'S ELIXIR a/k/a The Lava Lamp Drink You can feel good looking at this drink. Find 3 champagne flutes (glasses. Tall, stemmed, slim tulip shape a/k/a “champagne glasses”) for each person. This shape is necessary for the lava lamp effect. Have a bottle of Cook's champagne – if ...
Views: 4858(3 votes) - How You Can Have Tremendous Joy That Money Can't Buy - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionIf I grant you one wish, asking you, "Do you want money or joy?" which one would you choose? Yes, you can only pick one. Now, carefully think it over. I know what's going through your mind; you're thinking, "If I pick money, I'll be able to have joy, too." Certainly, money can buy you ...
Views: 4811(2 votes) - Quotes and thoughts about adventure - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Paulius Gregorjanas“Life is an adventure. Every day is an adventure. Today is adventurous. Tomorrow will be another adventure. Our life is like undiscovered continents and every human being is a never – ending story.” S. Casta There aren't many adventurous life or love quotes, but the ones I found on Funny love ...
Views: 4807(3 votes) - Happiness - Is There a Difference Between Thoughts and Beliefs? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreYour happiness and emotional wellness mainly depend on the fact that you know, understand, and accept the true cause of your emotions -- whether positive or negative, good or bad. As a matter of fact, I insist heavily on this point because it is the cornerstone of the entire system by which ...
Views: 4801(1 vote) - Find Your Inner Joy - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Gini GreyHave you ever woken up with a sense of inner excitement for no apparent reason? Gone through your day beaming from the inside out? Felt a sense of ease and peacefulness no matter what the circumstance? This is what true joy feels like. We all get glimpses of this state when things go our ...
Views: 4790 - Looking for Happiness in "All the Wrong Places" - by I was 41 years old, stretched out on a lounge chair by my pool and reflecting on my life. I had achieved all that I thought I needed to be happy.
You see when I was a child, I imagined there were five main things that ensured a happy life: a successful career that helped people, a loving ...
Views: 4784 - How Thoughts and Desires Cause Suffering - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2007 from Daniel ErwayThe egoic mind is the cause of suffering. Nothing more. Suffering only happens in response to a thought. We suffer because we think something about what is happening, what happened, or what might happen. We create a story about what is, what was, or what will be; then we suffer over it. We ...
Views: 4733 - 20 Ways to Find, Sustain and Share Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2003 from Megan McDonoughThe Dalai Lama says that we all share one common aspiration: we all want to be happy; no one wants to suffer. This universal desire binds us together. At some point the realization dawns that no matter how big the paycheck is, no matter how many degrees we get, no matter how nice the house and ...
Views: 4719(2 votes) - Owning a Dog can Help You Live a Happier Life - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Kelly MarshallDog owners know all too well that coming home to their wagging tailed dog is the greatest feeling in the world. When you walk into the home, you truly light up your dogs life. They love you unconditionally and probably see you at your very worst, but they don't care, they adore you regardless of ...
Views: 4712(4 votes) - Do Christians need Self-esteem? - by "Do as Jesus did." At some point in our lives we have all heard this, and it is a valid statement. However, we soon find that, in our human efforts, it is seldom easy to accomplish. Why? Jesus taught some very basic truths. Why do we find it so difficult to do as He did? The problem is not in ...
Views: 4704 - The Fear of Being Alone - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2006 from Margaret PaulGina consulted with me because her marriage was falling apart. She had discovered that her husband was having yet another affair, and when he was with her, he was either angry or withdrawn. She had requested numerous times that he join her in couples therapy, but he had no interest in healing ...
Views: 4692(1 vote) - What Do We Need to Be Happy? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Marc FreyIf you were to write a list with all the things you need to be happy, what would you put on that list? While the list may vary from person to person, it is often interesting to see how many dependencies people put on happiness. Naturally, the answers will vary from a loving relationship to ...
Views: 4686 - Origin Of Lehenga Choli - The Age-old History Of This Beautiful Attire - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Lucas LeverIndian Lehenga choli contains traveled a large way on the royal mandement of Mughal Business to a favorite dress regarding Indian women for all types for ceremonial occasions. It happens to be exciting to learn about the origin connected with lehenga choli, which says that it was in the ...
Views: 4683 - How to Make a Poseidon Costume - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Lucas LeverPoseidon seemed to be the Greek God for the ocean, and had control over earthquakes. He or she is often symbolized holding the trident. His symbols include the dolphin, horses and bull. Wearing Traditional God costumes can make superior homemade Halloween outfits. These can also be used for a ...
Views: 4654 - The Illusion of Happiness - by When I ask people what they want they invariably request that they would choose more love, more money, and more often than not they want more happiness. This led me to question, “What is happiness?
Here’s my interpretation of happiness and unhappiness.
Happiness or unhappiness is a choice. ...
Views: 4647 - Telling the Hard Truth - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2004 from Linda DessauWatching television’s “sitcom’s”, I can’t help but notice that most of the plots revolve around the same theme – someone being afraid to tell someone else the truth. We saw it in the years that Ross loved Rachel, that Niles loved Daphne, or that George hated Susan. We saw it in virtually every ...
Views: 4644(1 vote) - Ways to Correctly Breed Clownfish - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Bince Olear1. Breeding Pair of Clownfish So that you can breed this sort of fish, you need a mated pair. The simplest way to do is to find a mated pair and the second way is to obtain two clownfish if they are still young. Young clownfish usually are males but once the dominant fish was confirmed, the ...
Views: 4638 - ***CONQUER YOUR INNER CRITIC - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Doris HelgeTHE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR INNER CRITIC When you hear putdowns like “You’re not good enough” or “You’ll fail,” it’s difficult to imagine that your inner critic has been slaving away, nonstop, for most of your life . . . with your best interests in mind. What? Your inner critic is misguided, but its ...
Views: 4637(1 vote) - Build Your Resiliency: Resiliency - The Main Component for Success - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Dr. John SchinnererI speak a lot about resiliency, a key component in a happy, successful and thriving life. Resiliency is the ability to bounce back from adversity with more passion and knowledge than you had before the bad times. Bad times are inevitable. They are the price of admission to the game called life. ...
Views: 4633(2 votes) - Unbelievable Lottery Winning Stories - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from John AdamSome lottery winning stories are just unbelievable and so out of this world. Some people hit the Euromillions jackpot by sheer luck, even after missing death by a whisker. There is the Croatian man who missed death a record six times, and then went ahead and won a million dollars in a lottery ...
Views: 4631 - Who Says You Can't Change? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Terry DrakeWho is in control of you? Well, if you're not accepting responsibility for your life or what happens in it, it isn't you! In order for you to really create the life you want, then you have to accept responsibility for everything that happens in it. If you accept responsibility for something and ...
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