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- Why "Being Peace" is the New Black - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Madelaine VallinWith quotes and positive messages dressing the walls of our homes, info-graphics filling the internet and Kindness revolutions popping up everywhere around the globe I wonder; Is it just me or has the world gone feel-good crazy! Break out the champagne! Finally, we have come to the ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - Five Pillars of Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2013 from William CottringerFIVE PILLARS OF HAPPINESS by Bill Cottringer “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” ~Dalai Lama. Happiness is the end game goal of living. Whatever it is you are doing, it is to secure happiness. In a paradoxical way, how you define happiness ...
Views: 2694(1 vote) - The Good Idea/Complacent - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning everyone…. I’m not sure if my week is going fast or slow…I thought it was Thursday today. Then Sarah, my oldest daughter, reminded me that it is Wednesday. So do I slow down or speed up? I’m feeling a whirlwind here. Speaking of whirlwinds…..George and I were discussing our ...
Views: 1288 - True Happiness Is Simple - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizBeing happy is simple and so is life, we just choose to complicate it. We complicate it with our past, future, negative thinking or our beliefs. However, when you live through You these things cease to exist because they are a figment of your imagination. They are what your mind is thinking, ...
Views: 1091 - Living Your Life Happily - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizLiving your life happy, in your own way, does not make you selfish, it makes you healthy. Over the years I have been surprised at the number of people who live their lives through what others want, need or expect from them, not to speak of what they THINK someone wants, needs or expects. They ...
Views: 1064 - What Chip are you Wearing? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanYou are probably aware of the expression, “walking around with a chip on your shoulder”. There are some people who wear that chip like a badge of honor. For them, it is easy to hold onto all the pain and anger they have experienced in their lives. That proverbial “chip” is a constant reminder ...
Views: 1507 - Happiness in Action - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Vinod AnandHappiness in Action (Vinod Anand) Stress is a disease of the 21st Century. It axes years from your life. Stress affects work output, causing failure and unhappiness. We need to develop internal protection from the challenges of life. You attribute your stress to an external agency. You ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - The Healing Power of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Janet PfeifferForgiveness is oftentimes misunderstood and difficult to put into action. For some, when another offends or betrays them, moving beyond the anger and the need to get even can feel impossible. Forgiveness is a conscious choice to let go of all anger, pain, bitterness, and negative feelings ...
Views: 1656 - Stop The Sabotage And Be Happy! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyIt was just about a year ago. I was sitting in my gorgeous newly built home in Austin, Texas, looking out at our resort- style pool set against the picturesque Texas Hill Country, and thinking – this house does not make a home. That was the exact moment I knew we needed to move back to ...
Views: 1188 - The "C" Word: Commitment Is Key To Living Your Dream - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Elaine Wellman"When is the last time you threw your WHOLE SELF at your dreams?" I don’t follow traditional religious figures but I recently stumbled on a You Tube clip from a sermon on COMMITMENT by Bishop T.D. Jakes and he posed that question. (Here’s the link if you want to check it out ...
Views: 1858 - What You Need To Know About Locating The Right Real Estate Property - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from nancy wattsFinding the right place to buy or rent is sometimes daunting because of market fluctuations. You won't know if your property will devalue over time unless you pay attention to what areas real estate is booming in or having troubles. But it's vital that you know that while certain situations can ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - Hey Listen, You Complain Way Too Much! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Adrienne FikesYes, you. I’m writing this specifically for you to read. Someone needs to tell you, and I care enough about you to do it. Listen, you are a very lovely person. No seriously. You have a good heart and are accomplishing wonderful things. The people around you admire your strength and dedication in ...
Views: 1362 - 3 Great Reasons To Be Yourself Today - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Adrienne FikesToday, I want you to work on being exactly who you are. I know you have a ton of things to accomplish today, yet this is the most important thing that you can do for you and for the people you are around. There is no greater way to serve a purpose than to be exactly who you were made to be. Let ...
Views: 1448 - Chasing Happiness One Step At a Time - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Doug DvorakWith the dawn of a New Year, many people are making resolutions, goals, and promises to propel them into success and happiness in the coming months. In the elusive search for happiness, many people fall flat and end up more miserable than ever before. So what is the true secret to happiness? How ...
Views: 1169 - Want to LOVE Yourself More and Be Happier? Start By Asking Yourself “What Do I DESERVE?” - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2013 from Elaine WellmanYou know loving yourself is a key to happiness, right? Maybe you already completely embrace who you are, or maybe you’re still struggling to get there. Either way, asking yourself this one question could have a huge impact on your life and even the success of your business. What do you ...
Views: 1031(1 vote) - Lose Weight, Feel Great, Have Better Sex – BHRT - by Submitted on May 27, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI have some very exciting news for all people in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. As many of you are aware, getting into shape does not simply come down to exercise and a healthy diet, there are other factors to consider. Our hormones play a huge part in our internal physiology, and if out of ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - Don't Let It Affect Your Today - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizEvery day is a new day; a new beginning if you choose. What happened yesterday no longer matters unless you want it to matter. Some of us wake with dread due to things we have said or done the day before we are not proud of. Some of us wake with dread over things we have not said or done that ...
Views: 1007 - Wanna Be Happy? Practice! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Noelle NelsonIf ever there was a miserable day, this is it: your six year old threw a tantrum because her favorite socks have a hole in them, your SO forgot about an early meeting, so you had to take the kids to school rushing all the way, hair still damp from your shower because who had time to dry it, much ...
Views: 1619(1 vote) - The Science of Vibration and the Universal Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Sharon BallantineThe law of vibration serves as the foundation for the Universal Law of Attraction even though it may not be as well known as the law of attraction. Science, through quantum physics, is demonstrating that everything in our universe is energy. Even when we go down to the sub-atomic level, we ...
Views: 1622 - NEVER PUT OFF TILL TOMORROW... - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2013 from Sheri AdamsKnow the true value of time; snatch, seize and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness...never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. - Lord Chesterfield I often wondered where this quote came from. I don't know who Lord Chesterfield was, but I will find out later, but he was very ...
Views: 1797 - Don't Let The Cleaning Process Get The Best Of You - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Scott ConstableSpring cleaning can bring a tear to most parents eyes. What does it take to rally against all the dirt, grime and clutter to assure you keep your sanity in check afterwards? You want to make sure that you have no distractions and can give your attention to the task at hand. It is important to ...
Views: 1705 - 7 Strategies for Preventing Relationship Burnout - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Laura RichterIt’s not unusual. The glow of a new relationship begins to dim as time goes by. As excitement and novelty turn to contentment and familiarity, the relationship begins to shift and become more predictable. Excitement wanes and you may begin to wonder how to get it back. This is normal. But ...
Views: 6401(4 votes) - How Degenerative Disc Disease Can Be Treated - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Igor StilerDegenerative disc disease is a spinal condition mostly affecting the elderly population. It can be treated effectively with non-surgical procedures including physical therapy, proper exercise, chiropractic treatment, spinal decompression, and more Aging, physical strain, and misuse can cause ...
Views: 2534 - Now Is the Time To Get Unstuck - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizAre you stuck; unable to move forward in any or all areas of your life? Do you feel weary; your feet heavy as if you are wearing concrete shoes? You walk 100 miles and yet you are still standing where you started. If so, it is time to get unstuck; to take control of your life and your own ...
Views: 1303 - The Good Idea/Grooming - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning to all….. These summer mornings are great. We take things a little slower than normal and the pace, I do believe, suits me just fine. How about you? As I was out on a walk the other day I noticed how beautiful many of the homes around me are. How tall they stand, how clean ...
Views: 1161 - Is Your Leadership Living in Joy? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Susan FreemanHow many of us feel our joy comes from things outside of us? Many of us see joy as the result of being able to do work that we love. We like the people and the company; we love our work. We have issues with the people and the company, and joy flows less freely. Don’t get me wrong; the right ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - CREATE WOW-APPEAL! USE THE POWER OF HAPPINESS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Elaine WellmanWhen you meet someone new, what are you drawn to? What turns you off or diminishing your desire to connect with that person? People naturally gravitate to energetic, enthusiastic individuals. And, studies (and common sense) show that happier people are more successful in all areas of life, ...
Views: 1452 - Got Milk? Feed Your Inner Mouse - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from William FetterGot Milk? Feed Your Inner Mouse I often fancifully imagine a snake, mouse, and monkey inside myself. My last message focused on meeting our core for safety and was titled "I love Lucy." This Message focuses on our core need for satisfaction - broadly defined - with the hopefully not too ...
Views: 1606(2 votes) - The Hypnosis of Social Conditioning - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Baridi TZSocial conditioning, according to Wikipedia, is “the sociological process of training individuals in a society to respond in a manner generally approved by the society in general and peer groups within society.” Owki dowki, now here is the definition of brainwashing from the same source, “…the ...
Views: 3819 - Staying Centered in a Blurry Environment - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Norma CasasThis week I have been in what I call the quiet observer mood; some kind of personal retreat when I just listen and try to get connected to everything around me. So I limit my time online and try not to get into the public flow of local or worldwide news. This, as I've confirmed, is an almost ...
Views: 1477 - 3 Ideas to Help You Stop Having a Bad Day - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Michelle SearsReally! You don't have to have a bad day unless you choose to have a bad day. Every single day is a new beginning. A new day to live anyway you choose. So you can choose to be happy or not. Yes, there's lots of things that can happen on a daily basis that could rob you of your joy but it ...
Views: 1478 - The Good Idea/In Sync - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Nancy LennertHello & Good Morning! A new routine starts for us today. This is a new routine of the kids being home from school for the summer. I’m bracing myself for, “I’m bored!” It will come soon I’m sure. History has a way of repeating itself! George and I have such high expectations of what ...
Views: 1090 - 10 Reasons I Know Your Life Is Really Great Right Now - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Adrienne FikesHi. Yes, I know what you’re thinking. You are wondering how some person who doesn’t know you can tell you with certainty that your life is great. The thought running through your mind is probably: “How can you say that about me?” “You don’t know my life” “You don’t know what I’m going ...
Views: 1398 - How to Find Peace: Be Determined…Be Dauntless - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonI like to choose 1 word to be my focus and anchor each year. This year I wanted to learn how to find peace in my everyday life. The word I chose is "dauntless". I used to struggle a lot with of fear of rejection, perfectionism and self-doubt. I knew in 2013, it needed to end. You see, I turn ...
Views: 1388 - How to Find Happiness: Resentful? Who, Me? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonResentment. It’s such an ugly word. You don’t usually think of it when considering how to find happiness! But it’s critical to the process! Let me show you how… What causes resentment? Feeling taken advantage of! As moms, this could be considered a daily occurrence if we’re not in the ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Life on Purpose: What Do I Want Right Now? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonWho wants to live your life on purpose? C’mon, raise your hands! Don’t be shy! None of us want to reflect back and the end of our lives and feel like we meandered and had little effect on anyone or anything. But in order to have an effect, you must be intentional. Now, I know you’re ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - How to Enjoy Life – One Day at a Time - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonEver wonder how to enjoy life? This month we continued our focus on living out our life’s purpose. Discovering your purpose can seem rather daunting, but once you’ve got a direction, it can be even more difficult to stay focused and not allow obstacles to get in your way! Let’s face it. ...
Views: 2182(1 vote) - BALANCING YOUR LIFE - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Vinod AnandBALANCING YOUR LIFE (Vinod Anand) To live a meaningful life, we need to balance our thoughts, words and actions. However, few are able to do this. Either we think too much or too little; in either case our actions are gravely affected. For those who think too much, action is wanting and ...
Views: 1511 - Life Is Always A Choice, As All Things Are - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Terry WeberEach morning when you get out of bed and face the new day you immediately have an important choice to make: What will be your attitude during this day – the current day of your life? Will you face this day optimistically (in a positive way) or pessimistically (negatively)? In short, be sure ...
Views: 1072 - The Art of Being - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2013 from Rose Roberts"To be, or not to be" is the opening line of a soliloquy uttered by Hamlet, as he ponders the meaning of life and whether the price we pay is worth the suffering that we must endure to experience it. Hamlet is a gentle and introspective young man, who is not given to bold action. One day, his ...
Views: 780 - How Do You Find Your Purpose? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Alyssa Johnson“How do you find your purpose?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions! All of us what to know that we matter. We want to have an effect on this world. We want to know that everything we’ve gone through in this life was for something and that some type of legacy will be left. The ...
Views: 1314 - Are You Serious? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Adrienne FikesI’m just wondering. You keep saying it but are you serious? You say you want to be happier. You say you want to lose weight. You say you want to stop letting people walk over you. You keep claiming that you’re going to start living your dream. You keep swearing over and over that you are going ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Outsourced Medical Review Services: What Questions Should You Ask - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Steve RyderMedical review services from an external provider can help streamline the entire medical review process. This article highlights some questions you need to ask your service provider. You have just found out that medical record review is not your cup of tea. You simply don’t have the time to ...
Views: 1940(1 vote) - Stay Calm No Matter What Happens - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Vinod AnandStay Calm No Matter What Happens (Vinod Anand) On any given day, our emotional state changes many times, one moment, something good happens to us and we are joyful. The next moment we receive a bad news and we start feeling sad. Then, we get a cheque in the mail unexpectedly and we are happy ...
Views: 2987 - Is Outsourcing Medical Peer Review a Practical Option? - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Steve RyderOutsourcing medical peer review is a practical option because it brings many valuable benefits. You stand to save considerable time as well as cost, apart from benefiting from a stress-free workspace. The term “outsourcing” comes always accompanied by a number of questions – whether it is ...
Views: 1916(1 vote) - The Good Idea/Holiday Rest - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning….. Another glorious day, wouldn’t you agree? I was once asked (OK maybe more than once.) if I ever think a day is not glorious or wonderful or bright or beautiful….sure I do. I just can’t remember when. It is difficult to see darkness when you live in a rainbow! I’ve been ...
Views: 1011 - Lead the Life You Wish to Lead – You Are a Free Woman - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Ivan DimitrijevicThere are things in this world of ours which are a part of life, a part of each and every one's life. No one made them like that, they just are. I have emphasised the words “each and every one” because that is the case, there is no doubt about it. This wouldn’t be a problem if some of those ...
Views: 1049 - How to Live a Life of Joy - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Tami GlasperThe Dilemma. Joy is being robbed and stolen from us, from the entity of our soul, from the very life in us. Through circumstances, situations, and relationships, and circumstances, our reservoir of joy is dwindling day by day. The other day a friend shared with me how she lived in the dark ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - ***Coaching Skill: Imagine The Possibilities - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderI have two young children who bring me inexpressible joy. Like any parent, I could give a long, itemized list of all the “how’s” and “why’s” they make my heart soar. One trait I notice, when observing them and their friends, is their sheer power of imagination. I’m fascinated at how my son ...
Views: 2992 - 3 ways to be happier - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Sharon StilesIf you have become used to living with anxiety, fear, depression or unhappiness, then it can be difficult to believe that happiness is possible. But a few simple steps can help to reduce those unwanted feelings and increase your happiness. Don't struggle on your own: Happiness can seem a ...
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