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From Breaking Up and Bouncing Back: Moving On to Create the Love Life You Deserve by Samantha Burns, LMHCTwelve Incantations for Purpose, Power and CalmNOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN BEING RIGHTSEEKING PEACE- Dr. Izzo's Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Sandra WilliamsDr. John Izzo interviewed over 200 people, researching the secrets of living a meaningful happy life. Wise elders advice and his experiences teach us how to practice them Dr. John Izzo’s Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die (Berrett-Koehler, January 2007) is based on his highly ...
Views: 3005(1 vote) - Do Writers Really Have Blocks? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhat does your block look like? How does it behave? Here are some tips to help you kick the “buts” about blocks. I don’t believe in writer’s block, just the fact that one or more questions need to be asked; and, relaxed patience is needed while the answer comes to you. When I attempted my ...
Views: 2017(5 votes) - 7 Quick Exercises to Help You Develop a Business Mission and Vision Statement - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Don MidgettMission and vision statements generate a lot of attention in the business world, ever wonder why? Building a successful business is part of the motivation. After all, you should understand exactly why you are in business. Your employees should not only reflect this but deliver on that ...
Views: 6692(3 votes) - Living and Enjoying NOW - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Stephen MonahanLiving and Enjoying “NOW” The essence of Zen teachings is taking our awareness deeply into “Now”. Current and past sages, saints, gurus and teachers have always tried to get us to understand that to eliminate pain and suffering from our lives we have to shift our consciousness from the past ...
Views: 1810(2 votes) - Read to Succeed and Become Anything That You Want to Be With This New Book - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Danny PettryA Book Review of Danny Pettry’s (2009) Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom: A Recreational Therapist’s System on How You Can Become Great at Anything Danny Pettry, a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) with a Master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Indiana University has been ...
Views: 1918(2 votes) - Changing the Future - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Tom MoorePerhaps you’ve asked yourself how can we raise the vibrational level of everyone in order to lift ourselves to a fifth dimensional level? Well it’s actually much easier than you can imagine—so easy that many will not believe it can be so simple. If you can imagine a huge ladder going all the ...
Views: 1769(2 votes) - Stop Feeling Sorry For Yourself And Boost Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jon DanielsHumans are tough. We can come through the toughest of situations and feel better for it. The problem is why you often wait for something “bad” to happen before you perform at a high level. It can all come down to how you view success and failure in your own reality. I have four ideas that ...
Views: 2312(2 votes) - The Millionaire Next Door Book Excerpt - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Kate RaidtThese people cannot be millionaires! They don't look like millionaires, they don't dress like millionaires, they don't eat like millionaires, they don't act like millionaires -- they don't even have millionaire names. Where are the millionaires who look like millionaires? The person who said ...
Views: 2661(2 votes) - 5 Productivity and Simplicity Books That Sent Me Down My Path - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere have been many books that have influenced my path, but there are a few that stand out: Seven Habits For Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. This was the first productivity book I read ever and it shook up my outlook. I realized that I needed to work at relationships, and that ...
Views: 801(1 vote) - Best-Selling Self Help Book Uncovers Factors Prompting Drug Abuse - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Leah FriedmanAbuse of Street drugs and powerful prescription drugs has been all over headlines, reportedly creating mental and physical repercussions which millions around the world have discovered can be avoided through the principles contained in L. Ron Hubbard’s best-selling self-help book ...
Views: 2051(1 vote) - Five Books That Challenge Conventional Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHere are five books that challenge conventional thinking and are worth reading. My Experiences Preceding 5000 Burials by Hamid Bey. - The life and education of Hamid Bey. Published by The Coptic Fellowship of America. Plan B 3.0 - Lester Brown of Earth Policy Institute has written THE ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Here Are 5 Dream Killing Stumbling Blocks To Avoid At All Costs - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Daniel HerznerIs anybody out there - especially in this day and age - not looking to create a more fulfilling, abundant life for themselves? To ask this question in a different way, are you completely happy with the direction your life is headed or is there room for improvement? I'm going to assume you ...
Views: 1580(2 votes) - 4 Truths To Live A Truly Successful, Abundant Life - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Daniel HerznerHow to become wealthy and successful is a topic that's been written about probably more than any other. It's regarded as an "evergreen" topic because man has always been enamored with discovering the secrets of how to live a successful, more abundant life. There have been many books written over ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - Why Don't I Feel Better? The Truth About Positive Affirmations and Self Help Books - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Ray Williams"I am successful," "I am a wonderful person," "I will find love again," and many other similar phrases that students, the broken-hearted and unfulfilled employees may repeat to themselves over and over again, hoping to change their lives. Self-help books through the ages, from Norman Vincent ...
Views: 1531(2 votes) - Writing a Book - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Lawrence DanksI've written five books, including a recent one on finding happiness. I learned something by writing each of them. This article contains writing tips for aspiring and experienced writers. Writing A Book Writing a book is the easy part - and that’s not too easy. Selling it is the hard ...
Views: 1884(3 votes) - Leadership by the Tao te Ching - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Tom WeberI thought I would share with you a view on Leadership that I hold near and dear to my heart. It is from the book the Tao Te Ching, the traditional Chinese text of philosophy written around 6th Century B.C., Verse 66. Even though this text was written thousands of years ago, it still holds ...
Views: 3075(7 votes) - 4 Principles Of Success You Can Adopt To Achieve The Life You Desire - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel HerznerIs the word success synonymous with the word wealth? To answer this question, who do you bring to mind when you think about success? Do you envision somebody like Donald Trump or do you see somebody like Mother Theresa instead? I'm sure we'd all agree that, with the wealth and high profile ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - Traveling Hopefully: How to Lose Your Family Baggage and Jumpstart Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Libby GillBook Review Got family baggage? Then you need to lighten up your load with Libby Gill’s Traveling Hopefully: How To Lose Your Family Baggage and Jumpstart Your Life. This interesting and inspiring book covers every possible area of getting rid of the toxic family legacies and beliefs that ...
Views: 1817(2 votes) - Who Out There Is Ready To Discover The Secret To Success? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Daniel HerznerHere's a question man has been asking himself for thousands of years now and he'll continue to ask it for thousands of years to come: "what is the secret to success?". The answer to this question may startle you, it may anger you and it may even leave you feeling a bit empty. The answer is not ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - Wondering How To Live A More Successful Life? Taking These 4 Actions Will Help - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Daniel HerznerWhy do a very small number of people live a life of success and fulfillment while the vast majority struggle daily just to maintain the status quo? Have the successful amongst us been somehow "chosen" by the Gods of achievement and abundant living? Is there some deep, dark mystery behind a truly ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - The Value of Your Time - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Sumner DavenportAt a conference this year, I heard many self employed and small business owners lamenting how hard they were working, yet not gaining any new business growth or profit. In today’s business environment many emerging entrepreneurs mistakenly attempt to wear all the hats when running their ...
Views: 1454(2 votes) - How to Create a Good Self Image (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Create a Good Self Image (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Self help books, Success, Success Principles Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html and www.lulu.com/craiglock Other Articles ...
Views: 2787(2 votes) - Following These 4 Powerful Truths Will Lead You to a More Fulfilled Life - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Daniel HerznerThere have been many books written over the years on the topic of success and abundant living; many more than can be reasonably counted. And the future is sure to see many, many additional books of the same genre. As long as the human race continues to persist, there will always remain a demand ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - Forgiveness - Feeling or Action? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Deb ScottFORGIVENESS - Feeling or Action? For a long time I struggled with being able to forgive. Maybe you have felt the same way? In my “green sky” upside down thinking, I always thought forgiveness had to be a feeling. Something that made ME feel better inside towards the person I was trying to ...
Views: 1817(4 votes) - Will the Panic Away Program Really Work for You? - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Suuny KeerCan Panic Away work for you? According to it's author, it provides quick relief from anxiety and is a natural method to stop panic attacks. This Panic Away review discusses the program and what it really provides and gives a clearer understanding of whether it can work for you. Cognitive ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - Elizabeth Edwards and Us: Lessons in Resilience - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsElizabeth Edwards' new memoir, Resilience, is about to be released in a few days. Her publisher, Broadway Books, says Edwards has written "an unsentimental and ultimately inspirational meditation on the gifts we can find among life's biggest challenges." If anyone is qualified to write on ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - What 5 Books Have Changed Your Life? - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"A book must be the axe for the frozen sea within us." - Franz Kafka When I was working abroad in Japan and going through a particularly miserable period of my life, a friend offered to lend me her copy of A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Though I had heard of The Power of Now several times ...
Views: 1291(2 votes) - Five Books That Have Changed My Life - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFive Books have changed my life and I would like to tell you about each book and why it was life changing. Wishcraft by Barbara Sher: I read this book years ago and Barbara helped me make many life decisions. As a creative person, with multiple interests and talents, I found it hard to focus ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - 5 Books That Changed My Life - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI fell in love with books as a young girl, when my sisters and I read every Nancy Drew book we could get our hands on. Creative fiction opened up entire worlds to me, both real and imaginary. As I got older, Jane Austen’s novels introduced me to English country life and I fell in love all over ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - The Insomnia Workbook: Dispelling Sleep Myths - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsNow that you’ve learned some of the basics about sleep, let’s take a look at some common myths about sleep that may be contributing to your sleep problems. MYTH 1: Spending more time in bed at night will give me a better chance of falling asleep. Actually, the opposite is true. The longer you ...
Views: 1809 - Freedom from Self-Harm: Important Steps When You’re Seeking Help - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsHopefully, you now have a better idea of where to find information on self-harm, the types of resources that are out there, and some of the treatments for self-harm. Below, we turn our attention to the specific ways in which you can go about finding help in your area, as well as some important ...
Views: 2177 - Freedom from Self-Harm: Specific Types of Psychological Treatments for Self-Harm - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsSeveral different types of treatment may be helpful for self-harm, including the following: + Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) CBT helps people learn new skills for managing their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. CBT is often a fairly structured treatment, with a clear agenda for each ...
Views: 2620 - You are the Blessings - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from John Morton***The following is taken from John Morton’s book, You Are the Blessings: Meditations and Reflections on Life, God and Us. The book contains a Light-filled view of things, presented from John’s unique point of view. There are reflections -- from a couple of lines to a page or two, poetic ...
Views: 1606(1 vote) - Garden of Life - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Shervin HojatYou own your garden of life. You can raise gorgeous roses, or let the weeds take over. To nourish the roses, you need mental and spiritual energies. You have all the tools available to have the most exquisite garden imaginable. Your energy is dissipated by holding back feelings and ...
Views: 1480(2 votes) - How to Achieve Success With The Character Traits You Already Have - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from ALLAN KATZThe bottom line is that to be successful in business and in life you’ll need to cultivate a sense of balance in your life. Choose to do work you love, delegate the rest. Find time each day to sit quietly with yourself and enjoy the tranquility of not having to think about anything but ...
Views: 1024(2 votes) - How to get Beyond your Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Beth and Lee McCainThe power of thought. Isn't it amazing how whatever you focus on becomes the life you lead? Every thought that you invest in becomes your reality through the Law of Attraction. So why is it that the negative thoughts just sneak in and do their best to derail all that you've been thinking ...
Views: 4475(2 votes) - There's More Than One Way to Grow - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Lori CrawfordAs challenges appear in our lives, we do not always have the time or money to seek professional help, or maybe we're not ready to share ourselves with another person, i.e. a therapist. There are many self help books, and I have read a few, that made a profound difference in my life. I ...
Views: 829 - Finding Hope in the Hopeless - Walking the Talk - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Deb ScottRecently reality came crashing into my life. I was a victim of a Ponzi Scheme that has turned my world upside down. Similar to the Bernard Madoff Ponzi Scheme, only the villain behind my story is the, Victim Millenium Bank United Trust of Switzerland, who like Bernard Madoff made promises of ...
Views: 1412(6 votes) - Beyond the Dream - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Darlene MontgomeryAt times we are moved to change something in our patterns of behavior, work, or relationships. This instinctive urge drives us on in spite of the discomfort we know our change will inevitably bring. These silent nudges are the clarion call of Soul, as it urges us from a resting place on our ...
Views: 1296 - The Only 10 Books You Need to Read to Succeed - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Tony MichalskiPersonal development is a multi-billion dollar industry. That industry publishes literally thousands of books every year on the topic of success and how to achieve it. From the practical to the new age, there is a different flavor of book for every taste. So, which books should you read - which ...
Views: 4895(2 votes) - Dianetics Book-a-Thon at the Crossroads of the World - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Linda WielandDianetics has brought a new look to Times Square this weekend, where the world-famous New York hot dog vendors are sporting Dianetics t-shirts and selling their frankfurters under bright red and yellow Dianetics umbrellas. The special occasion is the Dianetics "Book-a-Thon," a term coined 5 ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Speak and Grow Rich - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: Some people say the #1 Fear in Life (more than death is … Public Speaking). I don’t necessarily know that’s true but if you’re interested in where it ranks, feel free to Google the topic and check the various surveys for yourself. This FYI is going to be focused on the core ...
Views: 1428 - ***Surviving The Sales Stretch... - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Rod McKinniswww.SalesisSimple.com The Stretch [stretch] verb def - an unbroken period of time in which you are going to accomplish something. Remember your favorite "Come from behind, when all the chips are down, able to gain victory anyway" movie? I.e. Rocky, Remember The Titans, Gladiator or The ...
Views: 1735 - The Best Self Help Books - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Steve GillmanHow do you choose the best self help books? That depends on what you want to accomplish. Are you looking for peace of mind, more money or less fear? Here are five self help books which I have read and can recommend, along with some tips on how to find more that are right for you. "Feel the Fear ...
Views: 1010 - Overcoming Bipolar Disorder: Anger - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsEveryone experiences feelings of anger or irritability, but people with bipolar disorder are especially prone to these feelings and the adverse effects of anger. In fact, sudden feelings of anger or irritability are key symptoms of mania. Inappropriate anger attacks occur in up to 60 percent of ...
Views: 30050(10 votes) - Overcoming Bipolar Disorder: Identifying Depression Triggers - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsResearch indicates that a variety of factors can be associated with the onset of depressive symptoms for people with bipolar disorder. It is important to recognize such potential triggers, because avoiding or reducing exposure to them can reduce the likelihood that depressive symptoms will ...
Views: 3073 - Overcoming Bipolar Disorder: Identifying Mania Triggers - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsResearch indicates that a variety of factors can be associated with the onset of manic symptoms (Johnson 2005; Goodwin and Jamison 2007; Bauer 2008a). It is important to recognize such potential triggers because avoiding or reducing exposure to them can reduce the likelihood that manic symptoms ...
Views: 9026 - The World’s Greatest Self-Improvement Superheroes and Their Success Secrets - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHave you ever realized that you have the power to get anything you want and be anything you want to be? If you’re still clueless about your abilities, continue reading and learn about the success secrets of the world’s greatest self-improvement superheroes. In a land full of potentials, ...
Views: 1167 - What Do You REALLY Want? - Getting Clear - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Toni LaMottaThe first step in experiencing or manifesting anything in our lives is to be clear on what it is we really want. - the word really is important here as you may or may not have yet discovered. But, how do you get clear? And how do you get to know what you really want? Begin by clearing the ...
Views: 4265(2 votes) - Top 10 Books to Read for Spiritual Health and Fitness 2009 - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Valerie OliverSpirituality is a global, cultural (and sometimes religious) phenomenon. People have various beliefs concerning how best to receive and participate in it. Must one have a priest, minister, pope, or other intermediary, or can one have a direct, independent relationship to experience spiritual ...
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