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- 12 Chinese zodiac animals - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2019 from Astrology LoverBy Astrology Lover 12 Chinese zodiac animals The Chinese Zodiac (Oriental Zodiac) is based on a 12-year lunar cycle, where each year is represented by a certain animal. It is believed that the sign of the zodiac animal affects the character of each person. The traditional order of zodiac ...
Views: 524 - How to Focus on Holistic Health - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2019 from Alex NickIf you’re looking for advice on staying healthy, you’re sure to find a lot of it. In fact, you’ll find too much: you’ll spot quick fixes, trendy cure-alls, and the latest scary news about what makes you get sick or gain weight. The problem with all this advice isn’t that it’s inaccurate ...
Views: 537 - Your Car is Making Your Mental Health Worse Every Day - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2019 from ilias hassaniMental health statistics in Australia are not looking very good with the ‘bad news’ facts and figures. According to a report by the Black Dog Institute in 2019, every day there are 6 deaths caused by suicide in Australia. Not only this, but there are 30 more people who attempt to commit suicide ...
Views: 630(1 vote) - The Experience of In Between - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2019 from Patricia BrawleyNobody likes being left out, abandoned, different, and unwelcomed. Yet, it is a common experience when we are “in-between.” Not where we were and not where we are yet to be. People feel in-between while they are waiting for a divorce, retiring from work, getting sicker, moving to new homes, ...
Views: 696 - Preferred Destination for NLP Practitioner Programming - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2019 from Jojo ExcyNLP, or Neuro Linguistic Programming, is a set of psychological techniques which helps in your Professional and Personal Development. It’s been very popular since the last 50 years and is picking up big time. Warren Buffet, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Andre Agassi and many more ...
Views: 557 - Thirteen Reasons God Gave Us Humor Reason 1: Humor Fights Disease - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2019 from Ronald RossWhere did the idea come from that laughter is the best medicine? King Solomon, considered one of the wisest men who ever lived, may be the source. He didn’t say that laughter was the “best” medicine, but he did say, “A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you ...
Views: 461 - Opt Out of Aging? Yes Please! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2019 from Beate ProbstIf you had a time machine, what age would you travel to? I’m guessing you went back in time to when you were younger, as many of us would choose to do. The majority of people fear aging and its seemingly unavoidable effects- wrinkles, hair loss, weight gain, fatigue, back pain… and other “Oh ...
Views: 686(3 votes) - Conquering Negative Emotions - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2019 from Emmett MillerYou will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is observing things with logic. True power is restraint. If words control you that means everyone else can control you. Breathe and allow things to pass... On television Sally hears a ...
Views: 661 - 3 Signs you’re Suffering from Imposter Syndrome - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2019 from Stephan TourePosted by Stephan Toure Full article: https://stephantoure.com/2019/06/02/5-signs-youre-suffering-from-imposter-syndrome/ Also, Check out the Stress Management Guide: https://relaxlikeaboss.com/stress-management-guide/ Are you suffering from imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is the ...
Views: 792 - Awareness - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2019 from Murray CohenThe dictionary defines “awareness” as “knowledge or perception of a situation or fact”. I define “caught up” as being totally absorbed in an activity or situation without knowing you are totally absorbed ( to the exclusion of everything else going on around you or mentally inside you). ...
Views: 552 - How to change the way you experience your life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2019 from Murray CohenI believe that we have two choices to make in life. • You allow your thoughts to control you or • You quiet your mind, thereby removing interference which allows your brain to function effortlessly at its optimal capacity and inherent creativity. Your thinking controls everything you ...
Views: 516 - How does your life really work? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2019 from Murray CohenLife is a series of Events. How you experience each Event determines the quality of your life. Your mental models (programs) determine your thinking, emotions and perceptions. Perception determines how you experience each Event. Your emotions and actions are determined by your ...
Views: 497 - Impact of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhen we think positively, do we not feel calm and happy? And when we think negatively about anything, do we feel the same happiness? It is because thinking positively releases positive vibes; whereas thinking negatively releases negative vibes. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened ...
Views: 358 - What Are the Techniques or Habits One Must Adopt to Lead a Happy and Successful Life? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe quest for happiness is the one that everyone strives for. Whilst there is an abundance of literature on how to achieve this happiness, the fundamental key lies in recognizing that to achieve happiness you should strive not to cause unhappiness to others. In short, the laws of nature are such ...
Views: 303 - What would you Suggest for Reading when you are Feeling Really Down - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2019 from Dada BhagwanLife is not meant to be a smooth ride, always! Each joy is followed by sorrow and each obstacle by success. How our lives actually play out to be is dependent more so on how we choose to tackle the different phases of our life; how soon we are ready to give in and accept defeat or how far we ...
Views: 308 - Retro Gaming Discussion - Mortal Kombat II (Part One) - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2019 from Wajahat AliThe main Mortal Kombat set a pattern in battling diversions, a pattern that nobody would set out to cross. Its first continuation, Mortal Kombat II, based upon it and made it stunningly better. The viciousness has been expanded higher than ever and the game is much darker than its forerunner. It ...
Views: 316 - Why Is My Husband Always Cold, Quiet and Distant With Me? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2019 from Paul W. Anderson, Ph.D.Here’s What Lonely Wives Can Do To Thaw Out Their Husbands. Husbands want to know why their wives are always angry with them and wives want to know why their husbands ignore them. There's an easy answer to that. Over time marriages develop a polarization. For example, the more she nags the ...
Views: 578 - Grit and Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2019 from Paul HannigI don't know about you, but I have an internal critic. He's a constant complainer. Have you ever wondered why people get married? Everyone needs someone else to complain to. Some complaining is necessary. Complaining offers you the opportunity to solve a problem. However, that doesn't work ...
Views: 485 - Why Psychotherapy is the First Best Option - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2019 from Andrew LancasterIf you have the time and money, which isn't always the case, psychotherapy should generally be seen as the first best option for addressing mental health issues such as anxiousness or a depressive state. Turning to medication straight away can be a mistake. Seeking Relief from Psychological ...
Views: 892(1 vote) - Relative - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2019 from HECTOR LOPEZTwo months ago Sara had gotten the idea from her 3rd grade teacher to start a flower garden. “Then you can wake up in the morning on Mother’s Day and simply make a bouquet of flowers from your own garden! Your mommies would love that!” she had said. Sara loved the idea and quickly went to ...
Views: 461 - Folding chair for better Family time - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2019 from Christopher thomasThe ability to improve your family and everyone that makes up the family without having to leave your comfort zone or needlessly depend on anyone is one peek that everyone desires. What is more interesting is the role that folding chair can play in actualizing this dream. For a family ...
Views: 813 - See Good Intentions - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2019 from Rick HansonHustling through an airport, I stopped to buy some water. At the shop’s refrigerator, a man was bent over, loading bottles into it. I reached past him and pulled out one he’d put in. He looked up, stopped working, got a bottle from another shelf, and held it out to me, saying “This one is cold.” ...
Views: 385 - Three Things You Can Do To Become A Better Person: - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2019 from Jeremy SutterEveryone has ways that the next person doesn't like. We all have an angel and devil on our shoulder at times, but we have to figure out how to ignore the devil. Sometimes we go with the devil instead of the angel because we are not in a good mood, we don't think, and vice versa. I will begin to ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - 10 Best Ways to Clear High Credit Card Debt in 2019 - by Submitted on May 30, 2019 from Paul PaquinAre you ready to get out of credit card debt in 2019? By the time you finish reading this post, you'll know exactly how to clear your high credit card balances quickly. Did you know that your credit card debt is more expensive today than what it was a year ago? The Federal Reserve has ...
Views: 617 - Personal Growth Essays: How to Stop Comparing and Despairing - by Submitted on May 28, 2019 from Muiredach MadhukarComparing ourselves with others is unfortunately part of the human condition, although some do so more than others. Living on this planet amongst billions of other people naturally results in their being people who are living completely different lives from you. It is, to a certain extent, ...
Views: 739 - Personal Growth Essays: How to Stop Comparing and Despairing - by Submitted on May 28, 2019 from Muiredach MadhukarComparing ourselves with others is unfortunately part of the human condition, although some do so more than others. Living on this planet amongst billions of other people naturally results in their being people who are living completely different lives from you. It is, to a certain extent, ...
Views: 683 - Energy: Constructive or Destructive - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe usually hear people saying I am exhausted, I have no energy left, My mind is blocked, I am not able to find any solution to my problems, I feel passive, etc. So, what exactly is energy and why do people feel this way? Energy can be either physical or mental. Energy is a kind of strength we ...
Views: 329 - 8 Ways to Better Control Your Type 2 Diabetes - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2019 from Alvina JenniferIt isn’t easy to hear that you have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. For many people, it seems like the end of the road or the beginning of a life which will be controlled by their condition instead of their feelings! They think they won’t be able to live the way they want to, eat the things ...
Views: 811 - Who Must Submit to Post-Accident Testing and When? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from Dustin ParksIn most cases, when a traffic citation is issued it becomes necessary to test all CDL holders involved, even if they were not the recipient of the citation. The reason the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires post-accident drug testing of drivers and others in ...
Views: 529 - Twenty Personal Choices Determine How Happy You Are - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Randi FineTwenty Choices You Can Make to Increase Happiness In our pursuit of happiness we must first realize and accept that being happy is a deliberate choice; a choice we make every moment of every day. There are many strategies to help make attaining that goal possible. Following is a list of ...
Views: 577 - Awesome Activities to Keep Your Kids Active and Happy During School Holidays - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Kashmira KarandeStressed that the children will ricochet off the dividers in sheer weariness amid the school occasions? Or on the other hand they'll be stuck to kid's shows or playstations all late spring? Here are some approaches to keep them engaged, dynamic and out of inconvenience. At next to no or no ...
Views: 759 - Results of Positive thinking - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2019 from Dada BhagwanEveryone faces difficulties in life such as loss of job, loss of family member, ill-health, financial crisis etc.; we too would have faced many. But we may not have faced them with a positive thinking, as we usually get trapped into negative thoughts, the moment we come across any difficult ...
Views: 485(1 vote) - What is the Origin Of Negative Thoughts? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe origin of all thoughts, good or bad, lies in our past life. Our opinions given in past life create the thoughts that we get in this life. How are thoughts generated? •Every time we give a specific opinion, automatically atoms are attracted and get charged into our body accordingly. •A ...
Views: 525 - Burnout: 3 Reasons to Make the Most of Your Relaxation Time - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2019 from Brooke ChaplanAccording to a study by Kronos Inc. And Future Workplace, employee burnout has reached epidemic proportions. Not only is employee burnout bad for business, but it’s also bad for your own personal health and wellbeing. While you may not get a lot of relaxation time, here are 3 reasons to make the ...
Views: 910 - Results of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAll of us would have surely faced difficult situations in life such as loss of job, loss of family member, ill-health, financial problems etc. But not all would have faced them looking at the positive side of it because one usually gets trapped by negative thoughts when one comes across ...
Views: 370 - 4 ACMPR Secrets for Cannabis Growing in Canada - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2019 from Helena ParkerGrowing weed in Canada has never been easier; recreational cannabis laws now state that within every household there can be 4 homegrown cannabis plants. If you want to truly reap the benefits of growing your own weed, the best way to do that is by getting your ACMPR Health Canada ...
Views: 865 - Why Love Improves Mental Health 10x What You’d Expect - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2019 from Mary JamesDo you love your mental health problems? That’s a weird question probably. Of course not. You want to be free of them, why would you love them? You probably spend your days somewhat frustrated over these dumb mental health issues going on in your head. Maybe you’re constantly telling your ...
Views: 437 - How to be in love with everything you have in 4 easy steps. - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2019 from Martha BodyfeltSo, you want to know about one of my favorite guilty pleasures? You might have a similar one. I love watching House Hunters on HGTV! There’s nothing better to do on a lazy Sunday morning, coffee in hand (or let’s be honest…a homemade mimosa) than curled up on my couch watching TV, and ...
Views: 851 - Journaling benefits - why keep a journal - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2019 from Andrei BrumusilaJournaling is a powerful habit to have and you might have heard this before. You probably have your own motivation to keep a journal but if you are not sure yet let’s talk about some of the benefits of doing so and why so many people do it. Improvements in both physical and psychological ...
Views: 480 - Loving Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2019 from Maetreyii Ma NolanLoving yourself is essential because it is by loving your own self that you become able to love others. When you learn to view your own faults and failings with understanding and compassion, you become able to accept and love others, even when you know their imperfections. When you see ...
Views: 1652 - A Career Crafted from Seeds in Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2019 from Michelle RazYour Life Story Already Contains Seeds Of A Career You Will Love “If you’re not the hero of your talent story, you simply become a player in one you didn’t choose.”—Jay Perry You’re already the hero of your talent story, even if you don’t yet believe it. The story of your life holds clues ...
Views: 681 - Tired of feeling like a doormat? Here's how to stand up for yourself. - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Martha BodyfeltIt happens all the time and you’re probably not even aware of it. Or you are aware of it, but you’ve just accepted it as a way of life. Your boss just *assumes* you’re going to work late...even though you already made plans. Your ex texts you, saying how sad he is, although you asked ...
Views: 949 - Heath Problems Related To Assignments In School and Colleges - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Gloria WoodsA lot of studies have showed the health issues related to the extra burden and the work load that the students are getting. From some of the recent studies and the research materials we have seen that the people have claimed that the assignments and the homework are putting a lot of stress ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - Stop Your Obsession With Being Nice! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownPeople-pleasers are at risk in the domains of finance, love, sex, family, and friendship. How is it that we can manage a successful business but still have a failed personal life? Extending a hand to others after taking care of yourself is how we make the world a better place for our children ...
Views: 745(2 votes) - Ten Team-Building Essentials for Leaders - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2019 from William CottringerTen Team-Building Essentials for Leaders By Bill Cottringer “Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” ~Ryunosuke Satoro. There is a sure prescription for effective team-building for leaders to be successful in their efforts. Here are the ten essential ingredients ...
Views: 689 - Wake Up To Good News - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2019 from Rick Hanson"Tell the truth." It's the foundation of science, ethics, and relationships. But we have a brain that evolved to tell lies to help us survive. As I've written before, over several hundred million years our ancestors: Had to avoid two kinds of mistakes: thinking there's a tiger in the ...
Views: 440 - Home Sick: Health Problems that Can Be Caused by Your House - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2019 from Brooke ChaplanWhen you come down with uncomfortable or concerning health symptoms, you understandably want to stay at home to rest and recuperate. Your home should be a clean, relaxing environment that fosters your recovery to good health. Unfortunately, many homes actually contribute to the unpleasant health ...
Views: 1013 - Creating Harmony and Balance in your Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2019 from Kimberly RexIn relationship, the energy that passes between you and another person relies on the harmony and balance within you. This directly affects the level of energy and reserve you have for experiencing connection, motivation and shared values while taking care of your own life energy. Any ...
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