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- Digital Vaporizers along with their Uses - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from nina cookIn these quickly paced, tense times of the environment we live in, many more people are turning for the utilization of aromatherapy for a strategy to de-stress. They may be discovering the use of herbs and important oils is an excellent approach to make it possible for the cares from the day to ...
Views: 1905 - Family holidays in Egypt's Red Sea Region - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Anjela MuolkiHolidays to Egypt with the kids - no matter how old they are Family holidays will never go out of style, and Egypt’s Red Sea resorts offer the perfect family beach holiday, with plenty of sights and activities to tire the kids out too. The child-friendly beach resorts on Egypt's Red Sea offer ...
Views: 1904 - How to Recognize the Signs of Fear of Emotional Intimacy in Your Partner - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondAt the age of 34 Rory had achieved everything he had set out to do when he decided to prove to his father that he wasn’t a waster. He had an exciting six figure salary job as a buyer of exotic furnishings for a global interior design company. Together with a large upscale home, a beautiful and ...
Views: 1904 - An Athletes Inner Conflict With Lifestyle Changes - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from G. StewartHere is the story about an Olympic level athlete who is training as usual for world competition, which they do all those years between the Olympic competitions. She can be of any event because that doesn’t matter in this story. They all must train diligently in focused sometimes-painful ...
Views: 1903(4 votes) - The Ripple Effect - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Doug Grady“You may find yourself living in a shotgun shack You may find yourself in another part of the world You may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile You may find yourself in a beautiful house with a beautiful wife You may ask yourself, well how did I get here?” -The Talking ...
Views: 1903(1 vote) - ***Sometimes the Answer is to Leave - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Judi MoreoDifficult people turn up in everyone’s life from time to time. They show up as co-workers, bosses, friends and relatives. We all know when difficult situations are left unaddressed, it won’t get better. In fact, it usually gets worse. You simmer and stew until the situation erupts into ...
Views: 1902(1 vote) - The Importance of Flexibility - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Mike RobbinsHow flexible are you? For me, it depends - on my mood, how much fear or resistance I have about something, how attached I am to a particular outcome, and various other factors. However, as I look throughout my life (now and in the past), I realize that the situations, relationships, and ...
Views: 1902 - The Magic Happy Breath - A Relaxation Practice For Kids & Adults - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Joy RigbergToday's article is on the importance of Deep Breathing and the amazing benefits it has on the mind, body and spirit. As most schools getting ready to break for the holiday's, you may begin to notice and experience in your kids some extra pent up energy, possibly leftover from the classroom ...
Views: 1902 - Having a Bad Day? Try a Little Perspective - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Sara DillingerSomewhere in the dim reaches of my Baby Boomer memory I have a vague memory of a comedian whose gag line was, “I shoulda stood in bed.” I found myself repeating that line to myself – though I used the more grammatical but less funny version – this morning. I should have stayed in ...
Views: 1901 - Differences in Male and Female Chromosomes - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from linda johnThe main differences between males and females are the X and Y chromosomes. Among humans, two X chromosomes make a woman, and an X and a Y chromosome make a man. However, there are other differentiating features between these chromosomes. Some differences include size, number of genes and even ...
Views: 1900 - Life Lessons my Grand mother taught me! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Justin HansenWhen I was younger my Grandmother had these amazing plaques all over the walls in her hallway, basement and bathroom. They were always full of cute little one line quotes or sayings that were either funny or inspirational in some way. She also had tons of nick-knacks and cute pictures of ...
Views: 1898(1 vote) - Every Day is Like a Deck of Cards - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Lanky LevyEvery day is a new one When we are little, we are taught that if you plan your life, every day will go according to plan. Unfortunately, life doesn't happen according to plan in most instances. Life is like a deck of cards. Every day, it is shuffled and a new set of circumstances are ...
Views: 1897 - Speaking your Truth - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Amber AghaSpeaking your Truth How often have we wanted to tell someone how we feel about them, about an action they have taken or something they have done to us. Instead of sitting down and having that conversation we have found ways to avoid it. To forget it in inertia or diversionary tactics, letting ...
Views: 1893 - Eliminating the Internal Complaint Department - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Misa HopkinsA while back my husband and I were in a class where we were asked to spend a day keeping a tally of how often we complained. I thought I was a pretty positive person so this exercise would be pretty easy to do. Oh my gosh, was I surprised to discover how often I was thinking complaining ...
Views: 1892(1 vote) - How to Write a Thank You Card - the Lost Practice of Handwritten Notes - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Nanette SaylorWhen was the last time you hand wrote a thank you note? Recently I had the pleasure of writing quite a few of them, and in the process I had the thought that, like letter writing, the practice of writing thank you notes may be a dying art. Seriously, do any of you still own a copy of “Miss ...
Views: 1892 - Loss Is The Teacher Of Great Lessons - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Tamara ElizabethAs we head into mid-life we sometimes feel we are in crisis. We feel loss everywhere we turn; loss of our youth, loss of a relationship, loss of children to significant others, careers or school. We feel the loss of friendships, friends or relatives though death. Loss just circles us like ...
Views: 1892(1 vote) - Moving Away: 3 Tips for Stabilizing Your Life in a New State - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanMoving can be difficult. When you move requires going to a new state, though, that difficulty can be greatly compounded. While it is normal to be feel taken aback by the move, stabilizing your life quickly is always helpful. Below are three tips that will help you get your life back on track ...
Views: 1892 - Alcohol, Tobacco & Caffeine--Gateway Drugs to Addiction & Negative Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2019 from Richard RuhlingLife is a package deal–good habits favor others while bad habits tend to entrap us, Russian scientist, Pavlov, called coffee, ‘Bad Habit Glue’–it glues bad habits together. Rats fed a balanced nutrition and given a choice of water or alcohol to drink, tended to drink water, but on a junk ...
Views: 1891(1 vote) - An Advance Booking for Healthy Mental Stance at the Last Hour - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranHuman beings don’t think much about their last hour before leaving this planet. If they care for it at all, they give in to some religious promises rather than rely on their own awareness and discovery. There is good scope here for reflections. It is good to reflect on the last hour that ...
Views: 1890 - How Much Stress Will Post Peak Oil Cause You? Are You Ready? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Jill PrinceAre you ready for the lifestyle changes you will need to make post peak oil? Can you live without a car or truck or even buses? Huh?!? So, the story goes that as of about 2012, the world’s ability to supply oil will cease to meet the demand for oil. After that point, the cost to bring the ...
Views: 1890(2 votes) - Driving Lessons Gets Easier and Simpler! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2016 from Ron SpencerDriving can be really easy if you are in the hands of the perfect trainer who can make the lessons simple, exciting and fun. With the right guidance and relaxed spirit, you can be a truly fabulous driver, so make sure you train with the best! So, you own a new car and usually fret about ...
Views: 1889(1 vote) - Going With The Flow of Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Katrina HillIn life it may seem like there are many twists and turns and at times we feel like we don't know whether we are coming or going. One thing is for certain though, we are always in choice. We may not realize it but, in this life we always have a choice. In these moments we can either choose to ...
Views: 1888(2 votes) - 101 Life Hints - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin Roberts1. Not everyone is going to like you…..get over it 2. Stuff is going to happen….deal with it 3. Faith is not what you hold onto but what you are prepared to let go off 4. Ignorance is thinking you know, arrogance is believing you know and enlightenment is admitting you don’t know 5. Man who ...
Views: 1886(3 votes) - Women in Business: Do You Have Stick-tuitive-ness? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.When it comes to being in business, the road to success can be long and hard, marked by many highs and lows and everything in between. Like life, our business can make us ride an emotional roller coaster - if we let it. We may jump for joy when we land a new client or enter into a profitable ...
Views: 1886 - Energy Leeches v Enthusiastic Supporters - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Christine SherborneThinking about the people in your life, who are the leeches and who are the supporters? Thinking right back to your early years who can you remember being the friends and family that have put you down, told you “you can't do it”, or “you are hopeless”? How did they make you feel? What did you do ...
Views: 1885(2 votes) - What Does It Take to be a Grown Up? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Staci BackauskasWhen I walked away from a six-figure job in 1998 to finish my first novel, it appeared all hope of my ever growing up was lost. It was bad enough I paid $1400 for a one-bedroom apartment in Gramercy Park while friends bought houses, got married and had children. Now, at the age of 35, I was ...
Views: 1885 - Life Coach Recommends, Go With First Impressions Renting or Buying a Home - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Stephanie AltOver the years I have consulted with friends, family members, and clients, about potential rental properties, and real estate purchases. One of the benefits of intuition is that information comes any time and any where. Although meeting face to face is more personal, modern technology now gives ...
Views: 1884 - A Nasty Wound - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Timothy SinnServing Your Country Most people believe you must be in the military or be voted in to serve a community, state, or country. Such as a Mayor, Congressman, or Judge someone that the people approve to be a servant of the people. We serve our families, neighborhood's, communities on up, in a ...
Views: 1882(4 votes) - Discover Your WHY - Living a Life with Passion & Purpose - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONYour ‘why’ is a reason for your life that is so compelling and so passionate that it exudes a devotional power from within, and once discovered, pours out positively into everything you do, moving you closer to your goals, ultimate happiness, joy and fulfillment. Discovering your Why is an ...
Views: 1882(2 votes) - Gay and Single – Not Alone - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Paul NovelloSociety projects an idealized image of a fulfilled life as being straight and married with children. This is viewed as the pinnacle of success in the hierarchy of love. At the very least we should all have a significant other in our lives. With the advent of gay marriage, many gay men are ...
Views: 1882(1 vote) - We Don't Solve Our Problems, We Outgrow Them - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI was recently reminded of a great quote from psychologist Carl Jung, he said, “We don’t solve our problems, we outgrow them.” As I’ve been thinking about this the past few days, I realize how often my attention is actually on solving my problems, instead of outgrowing them. No wonder the ones ...
Views: 1881(2 votes) - Best Ever Funny Statuses - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from sazia sharonYou can also make your own compilation of your favorite jokes on internet which can be accessed by the whole world or by the person you want without spending even a little penny. You can Update your funny statuses on daily basis, its the easily way to attract people on your facebook profile. ...
Views: 1879 - Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Rebecca EvansIn an episode of the Biggest Loser, the contestants were challenged to run a race. The race wasn’t designed to be a simple undertaking. Each participant was required to wear a special belt. Attached to these belts were weights in increments of the amount of weight they each had lost over the ...
Views: 1879(3 votes) - Be Unbreakable - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Susan VernicekDo you have an unbreakable spirit? Has anybody ever put you down, and it has caused you to give up on something? Has anybody made you cry? Most of us have experienced this and probably more so when we were younger. It’s a love-hate emotion knowing that we get wiser as we get older. There’s a ...
Views: 1878(1 vote) - If You Love Only Those Who Love You - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jan MiesseUnhappy, unkind, evil and selfish people love those who love them. Do we only love those who love us? What is the required difference? We are to love those who do not love us, who do not know us, who do not conform to our ideals. We are to reach, to stretch, to bloom toward and into the lives ...
Views: 1877(3 votes) - The Wise Well Woman's Baby Step #1: Commit to Change - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Nanette SaylorAre you ready to lead a life that is different than the one you are leading now? What will it take for you to stop doing what you’re doing and start living the life of your dreams? Most will agree, it takes you engaging your energy and committing to change. You can’t get different results ...
Views: 1875 - How to recognize a sign from God - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Vanessa Codorniu“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.”― Anaïs Nin Recently I was asked by Soul Kisses TV for my input on this question: "I always wonder how people interpret signs from God. How do you know? It’s a hard thing to describe. What do you think?" -Cocoa Popps, NYC As ...
Views: 1874 - Redesign Your Reality - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Steven AitchisonI would like to introduce you to something called Redesigning Your Reality and it's all about changing how you perceive the world. This is something that I have learned with NLP and changed it slightly to come up with this concept. Reality Your reality is totally different from my ...
Views: 1874(6 votes) - "Miracle" Plane Crash Survivor: Six Questions and Answers About Your Next Flight - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe sole survivor of Yemenia Flight 626 could barely swim and didn't have a life jacket. When Bahia Bakari's airplane crashed into the stormy Indian Ocean this week, killing 152 other passengers and crew, the 12-year-old girl suddenly found herself in the watery darkness. She could hear the ...
Views: 1872(1 vote) - A Formula for Success - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Laurel ClarkWe hear a lot of people talking about manifestation. Henry Ford said, "Think you can, you can. Think you can't, you can't. Either way you're right!" The mind is a powerful mechanism for producing what we want or don't want. How, then, can we insure that we produce what we want? First ...
Views: 1872(7 votes) - The ONE KEY to Making Love Last a Lifetime - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Janet PfeifferAh, Love! What could be more wonderful than falling in love? We find ourselves attracted to another and regardless of our age we feel like a teenager falling in love for the first time. And for a period of time, all is right with the world. But then reality sets in. We begin to notice things ...
Views: 1872 - The Secret to Fear no Man! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2015 from Kim GohThis is the third instalment on how to defend yourself the smart way. We have covered the biggest mistake in self defense and the secret to winning against an attacker twice your size. This article is about how to address your fear. Fear Fear is a natural reaction when you know your safety ...
Views: 1872 - Bullying: A modern day tragedy. - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Paulet BiedermannThe Bully Effect- A Review By: Paulet Biedermann “The Bully Effect,” a most poignant illustration of the emotional pain, torment and desperation suffered by not only the victims of bullying, but their families, schools and ultimately the community. The play written and produced by Gita and ...
Views: 1871(1 vote) - Recovery Is For Anybody - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Todd BranstonMany years before I found my way into a group room or sat in a chair before a client, I listened to a recording of Dr. King and his "I Have a Dream" speech. Having listened to his speech I knew I wanted to help people in some way and I knew I wanted to affect change, I just didn't know how. I ...
Views: 1871(1 vote) - The New Moon in Cancer: It’s a Family Affair - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Ron Archer"If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going." Professor Irwin Corey Today's new moon is in Cancer, a symbol of family (among other things). Earlier today I was standing at the kitchen sink and wondering how to approach my newsletter and I could see a photograph of my ...
Views: 1871(1 vote) - Secret #10 of 10 Highly Profitable, Proven, Time-Tested Secrets to Create the Ultimate First and Last Impression with Your Client - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2014 from John Di LemmeN: Non-negotiable When you give a client a surprise bonus, you’re over-delivering and practically guaranteeing customer satisfaction. A satisfied customer is essential. Don’t hold a debate with yourself about whether you should reward a customer. Make the reward non-negotiable. When it ...
Views: 1869 - Are you a Control Fanatic? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanIf you are, you might be hindering your advancement as well as the progress of others. It is okay to want things and to acquire success, but sometimes, we allow our personal goals and ulterior needs and motives to get in the way of overall growth. How, you ask? Just look around you, we are ...
Views: 1868(5 votes) - Dealing with Fear and Negative Self Talk - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Carolyn Townes"NOW is the operative word. Everything you put in your way is just a method of putting off the hour when you could actually be doing your dream. You don't need endless time and perfect conditions. Do it now. Do it today. Do it for twenty minutes and watch your heart start beating." ~ Sam ...
Views: 1867(2 votes) - Do Not Let the Media Determine Your Lifestyle - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Team Afro(Originally published at http://afrodaddy.com) “Advertising is the driver of the Corporate Machine. Our dollars are the fuel.” When people talk about “the media” they are really talking about large Media Corporations (think Viacom, Fox News) that use 20 minutes of every hour on ...
Views: 1866 - Domestic Violence - A Global Issue - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Joyette FabienDomestic violence is a global phenomenon which has, for decades, been a scourge in society. However, the fact that it has been in existence for ages can never make it acceptable. Instead, it places a greater responsibility on modern society to find new approaches to deal with the problem so that ...
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