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- Forget About the Recession: How to Succeed - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Willie HortonMany people are struggling at present – many have lost their jobs and many who still have jobs have taken a cut in their take home pay. Many small businesses are struggling, unable to access necessary credit from unwilling bankers – and some are going to the wall. But, also, many who are in ...
Views: 1625(5 votes) - Lessons from the Wise Dog (aka Lulu) - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from Sandra DawesI’ve had my dog Lulu in my life for 6 years and she has taught me quite a bit about myself and life in general. Before adopting Lulu, I had fish and rabbits as pets. I had never imagined the joy of having a dog! Don’t get me wrong, it hasn’t been all kisses and tummy rubs, but even in her ...
Views: 1625(1 vote) - What Are Some Common Home Time Management Problems for Nontraditional Students? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Mary SegersQuestion: What Are Some Common Home Time Management Problems for Nontraditional Students? Having spent many years as a nontraditional student I know that the following home time management problems are pretty common for the majority of students. So, if you're considering going back to college ...
Views: 1625 - Does it Feel a Little too Close to Home? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.I am recouping from my busy weekend with family. We had a wonderful time celebrating our parent’s 50th anniversary and everyone made it home. My mother enjoyed every picture taking minute of our time together. It is tough to get all 25+ of us together at one time, so she took as many as she ...
Views: 1624(1 vote) - 5 Tricks to Conquering Fear, Why You Don´t Have to Live in a Bus by the River - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Drifa Ulfarsdottir“The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but, it is fear.” Mahatma Gandhi There are basically two major motivators in our lives, fear and love. The problem is that fear is the one that we predominantly use to dictate what decisions and what direction we are going to take in our lives. When ...
Views: 1621(2 votes) - Three Ways to Rethink Giving - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Janice RussellGiving thanks. It is something we do when someone gives us a gift or does something special for us. In the several countries there are special days called Thanksgiving. People gather together with family and friends, eat a big feast, and give thanks for all their blessings. In the United ...
Views: 1621 - Rendezvous with Resiliency - The Chill factor amidst fire all around - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Dr. Madan TripathyRendezvous with Resiliency – The Chill factor amidst fire all around Madan Mohan Tripathy My Sunday morning brightened up by a SMS from my friend Narayanan, a legal luminary heading the legal department in an organization of repute, which reads - “A business man lost everything in ...
Views: 1620 - Big Hairy Deal - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniHave you ever been stopped dead in your tracks by fear? Several years ago I was on a hike in Glacier National Park. I was in my own world when suddenly a huge grizzly bear was in my path. My heart was pounding as I remembered hearing that bears can run up to 35 mph. On my left was a steep ...
Views: 1619(1 vote) - Strategi IDN Poker Online - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2019 from Rahul RahejaDunia poker online tidak akan begitu semarak dan menarik jika tidak dengan penggunaan strategi poker online yang telah diwariskan dari generasi ke generasi. Orang-orang menggunakan strategi poker online untuk dapat memperoleh pengaruh dan keuntungan atas lawan mereka. Disebutkan di bawah ini ...
Views: 1619 - Can You Survive Retirement? - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Brad NearWorkers and employers in the U.S. are bracing for a retirement crisis, even as the stock market sits near highs and the economy shows signs of improvement. It is time to ask you some serious questions: Are you set up where you can maintain your personal lifestyle with your known retirement ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Eastwooding - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Bruno BlackstoneOn August 30th, the Republican National Convention took place in Tampa, Florida. Veteran actor Clint Eastwood gave a speech endorsing the Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney. During his speech, Eastwood rhetorically addressed an empty chair as if current President Barack Obama were ...
Views: 1618 - How to Feel Better Now & A Life Review Excercise - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Christine SherborneI saw a technique on UK TV recently that I thought would be worth passing on to you. It is a technique for feeling better about yourself, your self esteem and your success. Whatever area of your life that you would like to bring up to a better emotional state can be done successfully by using ...
Views: 1618(2 votes) - BELIEVE IN YOURSELF - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Nancy ShieldsWe take care of our children. We take care of our spouses. We take care of our pets. We take care of our parents. Why don’t we take care of ourselves with the same energy, and passion, as we do for others??? It sounds so easy in theory to turn our attention inward, but in practical ...
Views: 1617(1 vote) - The Power of Text Messages in Winning Back Your ex Boyfriend - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Franklin FashayaGetting your ex-boyfriend back is a decision you can reach after realizing his importance in your life. It depends on who ended the relationship for you to strategize on how to bring him back. There are several ways you can use, one simple method that is common and you probably prefer in getting ...
Views: 1617 - Weight Loss Journeys - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Elicia FaulApril 3rd Today is a good day. I didn't run this morning or even jog. I'm still in my jammas more or less and I wont tell you what time it is. I've been an emotional wreck more times than I can count on one hand. And I've had blackberry pie for two meals with whip cream (a person needs their ...
Views: 1617(2 votes) - The Power of Changing Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectThis article was based off this quote: "Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself." - Rumi When I was younger, I took it upon myself to try and solve other people’s problems, most of the time, “problems” did not involve me. I ...
Views: 1616 - A Conversation About Childhood Bullying With Author Kelechi Uchendu - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2020 from Ian MonroeKelechi Uchendu is a fashion entrepreneur turned published author. In the recent release of her heartfelt non-fiction book, Bully Friends, Kelechi touches on her personal encounter with childhood bullying and provides relevant advice to students, educators, and parents. According to Pacer, ...
Views: 1615 - Don't Be Rude - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Susan VernicekDon’t be rude, especially during the holiday season. Think back to a time when you encountered an unpleasant experience while checking out of a grocery store, the mall, bank, while driving, etc. Now think (hopefully hard) if there was a time when you gave somebody an unpleasant experience. ...
Views: 1614 - Specificity - the inevitable way to Self Improvement - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Ade AdenekanSpecificity and self improvement cannot in the least be divorced from self improvement and so that has been the fact of the natural law since the dawn of creation and so it will always be as long as the earth revolves around the sun or rather till the world continue to be the principal habitat ...
Views: 1614 - The Dilemma of Pet Abuse and Bullies by Michael Harris, PhD - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Michael HarrisWe are seeing a lot more in the media about bullies, both singly and in groups, and how they are reeking havoc on our youth and pets. I know this has been going on for lifetimes. There are also statistics showing that fledgling serial killers usually warm-up on animals, first by injury or ...
Views: 1614 - What is Your Vision in Life – Important Facts to Know - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2013 from Sonny JuliusWhat is your vision in life and why is it important facts to know? Here is why, because success is more than economic gains, titles, and degrees. Planning for success is about mapping out all the aspects of your life. Similar to a map, you need to define the following details: origin, ...
Views: 1614 - Maria Shriver/Arnold Schwarzenegger Divorce of Concern for their Teens - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Rosalind SedaccaImagine going through your divorce with billions of people around the world following your every move. That’s the reality Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger are facing as they explore the options that lie ahead for their family. For the Child-Centered Divorce community, this very public ...
Views: 1613(2 votes) - Tips on Attracting Men - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Twisty GanIf there is one thing that all women are interested in, it is inarguably the perennial question of how to attract men. For conservative people, it is the men who should attract the women. However, in today’s modern world, women are also looking for ways to get the man they like to like them ...
Views: 1613 - life lessons -- Quotes from tuchy's books on the subject of life - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Carl Tuchy Palmieri1) Life is a difficult road 2) The secret of life—perseverance 3) Money is but one selection from the buffet of life cjp 4) Our lessons in life are not always easy, but always necessary 5) As you ramble on through life focus on donut rather than the hole 6) ...
Views: 1612(1 vote) - Please Notice Me - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANWatching the Olympics, I found myself wondering whether the competitors would work so hard, becoming expert at what they do, if there were no one around to acknowledge their achievement. (Many no doubt would.) And what about me—would I have spent time and effort writing a book and these weekly ...
Views: 1612(5 votes) - You Got a Problem? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANThe upbeat messages bombard us all the time: “Just think positive,” we’re urged. Or: “You should view the glass as half-full, not half-empty.” If we seem beset with self-doubt, we’re reminded to “just believe in yourself.” I’ve been part of this chorus of cheerfulness; you’ve heard me extol the ...
Views: 1612(6 votes) - 6 Resounding Lessons You Can Only Learn From Studying Abroad - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2015 from Anna RodriguezLeaving the comforts of your home to live alone in a faraway land, struggle with a foreign language, and deal with complete strangers can be daunting. This is magnified even more when you are still a young student who has yet to figure things out. However, the benefits of studying abroad far ...
Views: 1611 - Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.There is some point in your life when you know someone or you are personally touched by cancer. Everyone reacts different to the disease. Some people get mad, some people sigh at what lies ahead for them. But everyone must agree that a positive attitude is what helps you heal. That certain ...
Views: 1611(1 vote) - Female Exploitation Illustrations: 'Seperated Unity' - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Dotun Adewunmi"... I don't know the reason but I always feel persecuted, whenever a person disturbs my area, I feel like it's an attack on me. I learnt that word yesterday: I overheard my father pronouncing it from the dictionary, he spoke out the meaning... persecution." (She pauses ) " Here, there are ...
Views: 1611 - Microwave Dangers and Cell Phone Health Risks - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Sonny JuliusTwo of the most common products that many Americans use today should trigger medical concerns about them because they are both considered hazardous to your health. They are the microwave oven and the cell phone. Dr. Percy Spencer, a self- taught engineer with the Raytheon Corporation ...
Views: 1611(1 vote) - The Naked Truth - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Lindy HughesThere is something indescribably beautiful about the Truth. Well, I’m sure there would be if it could be found. When I was seventeen, about to set off into the big wide world, finally on my own (well, besides the financial, emotional, and general all-round support of my parents), the pursuit of ...
Views: 1610 - A Strong Woman - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Our world is made up of many strong women. Everyone has their own definition of strength and what it entails, but I assure you, everyone has someone they know that can be put on this list. A strong woman could be you, your mother, aunt, cousin, wife, girlfriend, teacher, or the cashier at the ...
Views: 1608 - How Intuitive Are You??? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Moira HutchisonWe are all born with intuition (or inner knowing). It is quite natural. Some people call it “instinct or insight” while others prefer to say describe themselves as being “extra sensitive”. As a spiritual being, we have what I like to refer to as our “inner senses”. In other words, it is when ...
Views: 1608(1 vote) - Why Your Morning Ritual Can Make You More Productive - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangUg-morning. There’s nothing worse than those first few minutes of waking up. You don’t want to get up, you don’t want to go to work, you just want to crawl back under those covers to dream away the day. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Mornings can be a pleasant time to relax, catch ...
Views: 1608 - Secrets Of The Best Appointment Setting Team - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Belinda SummersEver wanted to get more B2B leads? That sounds like a very daunting task to those who are not ready for it. But none of us are really ready for it, right? That is why we need to hire someone else to properly do the job. This is where a competent telemarketing team becomes even more important. ...
Views: 1607 - Unlocking Your Creativity - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaINTRODUCTION You don’t ask the river “How often does your water flow’… Because if the river is healthy, its water will flow all the time. All day, every day. It is only when there is a block and the flow stops that its waters become stagnant, its crystalline clarity goes and the life in ...
Views: 1607 - Work Life Balance - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Matt KinsellaAchieving a work life balance is a phrase that I heard for the first time only a few years ago but as soon as I heard what people were saying I knew what they meant. Like almost everyone else I have experienced being chained to a job that prevented me from having much of a life outside of ...
Views: 1607(2 votes) - 3 Wrong Thoughts That Sink Your Personality - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2018 from Susan SaurelWe all went through some good and not-so-good times. We all think, and maybe sometimes, overthink. The experiences we go through our entire life shape the way we think today. And this way is in a constant change. Those negative experiences are the most full of emotions and thoughts ...
Views: 1606 - 5 Easy steps to achieve life goals and avoid mistakes! - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Gary DalyThe secret is out on how to achieve life goals… Those who write their goals accomplish significantly more than those who do not write their goals. What’s more, in a recent study at Dominican University, it was shown that those who wrote down their specific goals and elicited the help of a ...
Views: 1605 - Failing Forward: Looking at the Bright Side to Getting Fired - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Liz Wright"With every adversity comes with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit." Nobody likes getting fired. It always seems better to leave a situation with the upper hand, knowing that your services were appreciated and valued and that you left a positive impression. Never mind the fact that ...
Views: 1605 - Healing Miracles: Belief and Disbelief Why Do Some Heal? It Only Starts with the Belief You Can - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Zeeva International aka Zeeva Natasha ZazhinneA Miracle. One-in-a-Million. A Blessing. I’m one of those. When I got my sight back after five-plus years blind, there were those that thought I was somehow special. Blessed by God. A one-in-a-million miracle. There were others who thought I must have been faking the blindness all that time, ...
Views: 1605(4 votes) - Your Inner Guidance System - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Allison Moseley MossWhen you have a problem or a question that you are working through or asking yourself, use your inner knowledge to find the answers. We each have our own inner wisdom and guidance system. The key is understanding how to listen. The first step is to set aside time to quiet your mind. With ...
Views: 1605(5 votes) - Building a Skincare Routine: What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2018 from Catherine PalmerOur skin is our bodies largest organ. Taking care of your skin requires the knowledge of your skin type and the products you need to maintain a healthy, glowing epidermis. Building a daily skincare routine that nourishes and revitalizes your body will ensure that you fight off the signs of aging ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - Play and Win at an Online Casino - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2016 from Lena BurkutThe online casino is essentially a simulated or virtual casino. It is an online replica of the land-based casino. Some say the creation of the online casino is better than the adage “better than sliced bread”. The innovation of the online casino allows gamblers from all parts of the world access ...
Views: 1604 - Keeping Them Safe or Being Over Protective? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Linda ThompsonHave you heard the expression, "helicopter parents?" Those are the (usually) young parents of small children who are obsessive about keeping in touch with those kids 24/7. They are the parents who buy 6 year olds cell phones so they can be connected at all times. They are the parents who won't ...
Views: 1603 - There Is An Internal Drive That Makes All People Motivated - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Jim FargianoWhat makes you tick? What is it that gives you the drive to move yourself forward, especially in the wake of hardships? There is an internal energy that allows all people to be motivated to accomplish great things--things that they may not have ever dreamed that they could do. Whether we are ...
Views: 1603(1 vote) - Paying It Forward - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Sandra AddaeI have only witnessed one person I know who gave to charity, recently, through a profile picture Blackberry Messenger, he announced donating money – Shaun Harris – You really are an awesome being! I have no idea of anybody in my camp who has publicly given, but I do know a lot of you, who have ...
Views: 1602 - Forgiveness: The One Exercise that Can Change Everything in Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-Thomas"Holding onto resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" Famous quote Let's face it - many of us have issues from our past that hold us back and cloud the enjoyment of our present. Whether it's your "crappy childhood", a terrible past relationship, a psycho ex ...
Views: 1601(2 votes) - The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Denise FranklinWe all are familiar with the famous saying: “The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall”. And we all at some point assumed this quote referred to individuals in one way or another. But as a dreamer myself, struggling to achieve my goals, I have broadened my view of this quote and began to view ...
Views: 1600 - Wake Up Worrying - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Frances LucasMost mornings many people all over the world wake up to worry. They wake up and begin to think about all the things they have to do. They wake up and begin to worry about how the bills are going to get paid. They wake up worrying about their health or their family. We really need to make a ...
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