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- How Your Favorite Color Influences Your Personality - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Nigel CoatesEvery color on the visible light spectrum has a different frequency. It's no coincidence that rainbows always appear to us in the order of Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet. It is a scientific fact that each color vibrates, or exists with a different energy. As color is ...
Views: 9179(2 votes) - Smart Women, Dangerous Choices: Part One - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Sigrid MacdonaldSome women are attracted to bad boys. They may be alcoholics, married men, or men with an attitude like Stanley Kowalski in Streetcar Named Desire, or James Dean in Rebel without a Cause. The worst type of bad boy is a convict or an ex-con and sad to say, there are many women who fall for ...
Views: 9115(2 votes) - Signs Your Ex Boyfriend Wants You Back Even If He Says He Doesn't - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Charles UadialeFor people to lie concerning if they want their ex back or not isn’t strange any longer, that is reason you ought to not accept as true right away if your ex boyfriend says that he wants a break up. Simply to be certain whether your ex boyfriend is or is not interested in you, watch out for the ...
Views: 9113 - The Signs That Your Ex Boyfriend Hates You After the Break Up! Or Does Your Ex Boyfriend Still Love You Anymore? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Charles UadialeEven though you have had a beautiful, long relationship, you have as well had an awful clash that has left you questioning: does your ex boyfriend hates you after the break up! Or does your ex boyfriend still love you anymore? Here's how to know certainly the way your ex boyfriend feels about ...
Views: 9029 - ***Autumn Leaves - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Laura YoungLife if full of transitions and as this one goes; summer into autumn may not be a highly dramatic Neiman Marcus moment. It may be a more practical down to earth restocking of our shelves and inner selves. What is important here is the attitude you bring to the restocking. If you do it ...
Views: 8949 - Benefits of Ginger – Homemade Skin Care - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Susan KatchurThere are numerous benefits of ginger and it’s used in a variety of ways! Ginger is the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale. A rhizome is the horizontal stem of a plant usually found underground. Roots and shoots grow out from its nodes. Other names for rhizome are rootstalks or ...
Views: 8894(2 votes) - The Answers You Seek Lie Within You - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2003 from Jeff KellerLife would be much simpler if, when faced with a dilemma, we could easily consult with the ideal person or reference book and find the perfect solution. Unfortunately, it's seldom that easy. There are no books, courses or sages that can make fundamental life decisions for you, choices such as: ...
Views: 8880(1 vote) - ***Is It Better to Speak Softly or Loudly? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Nancy DanielsNeither is correct. The voice that is too loud hurts the listeners' ears -- the voice that is too soft is not being heard. In both cases, the message is being lost because listeners are unable to focus and it all boils down to volume. I just received an email from a Public Speaking Forum ...
Views: 8834(11 votes) - How to Try and Try Until You Succeed – Build Persistence with Subliminal Messages - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. You often hear it said, you only fail when you fail to get up after a fall. In life, it is impossible not to face failure at one point. Some people are so scared of failure that they let the fear limit them. Since they are afraid to fail, they ...
Views: 8781(1 vote) - Express Yourself Through Creative Outlets - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceI'll bet there are times when you feel the urgent need to do something creative. We all have them. But do you ignore those feelings because you don’t have time to do something for yourself or all those everyday tasks on your to-do list are nagging you to get them done? It is never a good ...
Views: 8751(7 votes) - Do you have bad karma? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2004 from Jamie AlbertAll right, I admit it. Recently I had begun wondering if I've got Bad Karma. After a year of two shopping cart failures costing me thousands of dollars of lost revenues, 3 major computer breakdowns putting me months behind in my work, 3 hurricanes (lucky me has been in Florida) I took refuge ...
Views: 8707 - The 3Cs of Communication: Clear, Concise, and Correct - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonBob Sheppard, the announcer for the New York Yankees, for more than almost six decades, applied three simple principles to his extraordinary delivery. Surely his beautiful baritone made him highly listenable and memorable; however, it was his discipline that made him a lifetime member of the ...
Views: 8696(4 votes) - How Do I Get My Ex Boyfriend Back If He Seems Distant? A Simple Way To Win Him Back! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Charles UadialeHow a guy actually feels concerning you is hardly ever revealed from what he says. You may be feeling like your ex boyfriend is moving aimlessly farther and farther away from you emotionally? perhaps you have before now ended the relationship moreover you are speculating what you can execute to ...
Views: 8625 - How To Start A Flooded Lawnmower - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Anne MehlaSometimes, after leaving your lawnmower unused for a long period of time (such as over winter), it can be highly difficult to start. You pull and pull on the start cord, but all you get is a few unpromising groans from the engine. Without realizing it, you may have completely flooded your ...
Views: 8510 - Why your self esteem is so important for your success…. - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Kirstin O´DonovanFor people with a low self-esteem, improving your self esteem must become a pre-requisite for your journey to success. That does not mean that you cannot start your journey but in parallel, also work on improving your self-esteem. So how is our self-esteem formed? It is formed from birth, all ...
Views: 8503(1 vote) - 4 Practical Creative Visualization Exercises That Work - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Harry WarmanCreative visualization is the skill of creation, management and projection of images in the mind. The practice of creative visualization can improve mental and physical sight. Since the act of visualization is a cognitive process, it is suited to helping people overcome their negative ...
Views: 8450 - Pros And Cons of Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Brian KalixAromatherapy is a kind of alternative medicine in which scented oils are used for therapeutic functions to help relieve worry and tension. Many individuals swear by the healing benefits of aromatherapy, but there isn't much scientific evidence proving its effectiveness. Be aware of the potential ...
Views: 8370 - Lost your sparkle? 7 ways to get it back. - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Gerry HendersonTake a moment and think about the very best days of your life. You probably felt on top of the world, and full of energy. You may have seen the world as your oyster and felt as though you could achieve virtually anything. When we feel like this we positively glow; our enthusiasm becomes ...
Views: 8353 - Narcissist and His Body in Health, Illness, and Disability - by Submitted on May 05, 2015 from Sam VakninWhen narcissists fall victim to chronic or acute diseases, or survive a traffic accident, they react in either of four typical ways, depending on the type of narcissist: 1. The schizotypal reaction: the belief that the narcissist's predicament is a part of a larger, cosmic plan, or of a ...
Views: 8338 - Will My Ex Boyfriend Ever Want Me Back? Signs Your Ex Boyfriend Still Loves You - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2010 from Charles UadialeWill my ex boyfriend ever want me back again? This is a familiar question with women who are still in love with their ex boyfriend. You've probably spent a lot of time wondering what caused the breakup. However, there's nothing you can do about the issue. You can only move on with your life. ...
Views: 8309 - Three Common Diseases Contracted by Farmers - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Steve RobertsFarming is one of the top three occupations that are very dangerous to the health, not only due to the use of heavy machinery in terrible weather conditions, but also because of the high risk of acquiring work-related or occupational diseases. Farming is next to mining and construction in having ...
Views: 8264 - How Can You Make Your Voice Sound Interesting? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Andrew RondeauHere are 10 ways to ensure your voice sounds interesting when presenting: 1. Your starting point should always be your posture and your breathing. A poor posture will prevent you from breathing effectively and without sufficient breath your voice will have no power and will lose its ...
Views: 8247(3 votes) - My Ex Boyfriend Is Confusing Me! How to Get Him Back For Good - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Charles UadialeMy ex boyfriend is confusing me! That statement is said by a lot of women, in general day after day. Ex boyfriends can be simply confusing once they are an ex as they were at the time both of you were together. All those confusing signs he is showing you’re sufficient to make you go crazy. The ...
Views: 8240 - 35 Questions to Check Your Commitment to Success in Life - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Billy ArcementI believe questions are the gateway to learning. I often use them during my training sessions to challenge audience members to think a bit more deeply about a point I’ve made. In my first book, Searching For Success, I posed lots of questions for my readers to ponder. One such group of questions ...
Views: 8220(1 vote) - Getting Him Back If He Has a New Girl - Tips for Stealing Your Ex Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Charles UadialeAll you can imagine of from the minute you wake to the moment you fall back asleep is getting him back. Ever since the relationship ended there hasn't been a day that you haven't desired to be his girl for a second time. Regrettably, at present, that position is being occupied by another girl. ...
Views: 8215 - ***3 Possible Reasons Why You Are Asked to Repeat Yourself (a Lot!) - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Nancy DanielsAre you frustrated because others constantly ask you to repeat yourself? Especially because you think they should have heard or understood you the 1st time? If you frequently hear, “What did you say?” then maybe it is time for you to discover exactly why your message is not being ...
Views: 8143(2 votes) - Life Is a Stairway - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I often wonder what sentence or phrase would best describe life. This to me sums it up; life is like a stairway. Only YOU can determine where your stairway will lead. Some days you can climb to the top, some days you can only climb a couple of stairs, while other days you don’t climb any at ...
Views: 8101(1 vote) - TOP 10 Ways to Get Ahead in Life - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Kris CavanaughIn this very competitive marketplace, everyone is looking to get ahead. For myself, my clients and most people - I don’t mean at the expense and failure of others. I am talking about using the untapped resources and opportunities within and around you, and propelling yourself to where you WANT ...
Views: 8054(2 votes) - The Benefits of Nightlights - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Claire StevensDespite their size and simplicity, the humble nightlight is a welcome addition to any sort of household. Whether you have children or not, these small devices have numerous benefits which will turn your nighttime living environment into a safer, more convenient place. As a result, both young and ...
Views: 8033 - The Power of Observation - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Gian Fiero |If experience is the greatest teacher, and hindsight is 20/20, then what can be said of observation? Observation is defined as: 1 a: an act or instance of observing a custom, rule, or law b: observance 2 a: an act of recognizing and noting a fact or occurrence often involving measurement with ...
Views: 8022(6 votes) - Methods for making use of Thinning Shears on Heavy Hair - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Ayaz AhmadStudies declare that at a frequent seven from ten persons have no clue regarding a single thing concerning hairdressing - in case you are also among the seven individuals you needn't be concerned. Undemanding hairdressing tactics like thinning hair are quite easily done at home in several ...
Views: 8015(1 vote) - How to Unlock the Subconscious Mind and Access Your Full Potential - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Greg FrostThe inner mind resides in all of us and we often go through life not knowing that it is even there. The shocking thing is that all of us go through the existence that we have been given on this earth only using a percentage of our potential. Now, previously in history, this cannot be helped, the ...
Views: 7982 - How to Get Rid of Water Marks on Mirrors - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Sienna BrownIf you go crazy every time after taking a bath, because a huge water mark on your bathroom mirror stares at you, then do not you think that you should do something to solve this problem?! Water marks can be very annoying and if they are not caught on time, there is a big chance these nasty spots ...
Views: 7968 - Change: The Only Thing That Never Changes - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2007 from Ray KellyIt was the ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, who said, “You cannot step into the same river twice.” By this, Heraclitus meant that permanence is an illusion. There is a constant in the universe and that is change. Nothing is permanent and the entire universe is in a constant state of flux ...
Views: 7919 - ***Want a Less Stressful Summer? - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Laura YoungI once heard George Carlin the comedian address the topic of vacations, and how people handle their “stuff.” People usually take a smaller version of their stuff on vacation and sequentially smaller versions to their hotel room, or to the beach etc. He was hysterical; resonating with the need ...
Views: 7916(3 votes) - Time Management - How to Analyze your Time Use - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleYou’re a multi-talented person. You can weld, bellydance, quilt and author computer code. Or at least you *could* do all those things, if only there were more hours in the day and days in the week. How the heck did it get to be Thursday already? Never mind that, it’s June for heaven’s sake! Life ...
Views: 7913 - Exercise Can Make You Happy & Healthy - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from David BohlIf you thought exercise was merely a necessary evil to keep your body slim and healthy, you’re missing some essential elements of what exercise is about. If you thought exercise was something you had to squeeze in between the demands of life and work because it’s supposed to be “good for you,” ...
Views: 7871(2 votes) - The Benefits of Woodworking - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Ryan ThomasWhat is Woodworking? Woodworking is the known as the building or the creation of objects out of wood. You can create a lot of different objects from woodworking and these objects can be as big as gazebos or as small as wooden toys. No matter how big or small your personal project may be you ...
Views: 7840 - Can Brushing Help You Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Jacqueline FairbrassWhen you are trying to maintain a healthy weight you may want to try brushing! There are two different types of brushing that I am referring to: 1. Brush Your Teeth A study published in 2004 in the Journal of the Japan Society for the Study of Obesity announced that people who brush their ...
Views: 7765(4 votes) - How to Bring Him Back When He Is Slipping Away - Ways to Win Back Your Ex Boyfriend - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Charles UadialeThe question of how to bring him back when he is slipping away is one a lot of women are searching an answer to as soon as they can sense an emergent distance between them and their boyfriend. Everyone have an inner natural feeling once it is about the man we love. Slight alterations in him can ...
Views: 7762 - The Windshield of Your Life vs. The Rearview Mirror - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from John Di LemmeThe majority of people drive a car or have at least been in a car so you can envision this comparison. The rear view mirror is very small, and typically you spend less than five percent of your driving time looking behind you. However, your windshield is huge, because you must have clarity and ...
Views: 7727 - Affirmations vs Afformations - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Patricia AnayaAfformations are a different way to bring what you want to your life … I've been practicing positive affirmations for the last year and they have been working for me. I just read about AFFORMATIONS and I think the two methods can work for anybody, as you BELIEVE (and feel) in what you are ...
Views: 7704 - Three Attributes of Someone Slow to Anger - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Greg BakerThe key to control of your anger is to be slow to anger. No one can turn anger on and off like a light switch. But having a very, very long fuse is the key to anger management. There are three attributes that are common, however, to someone that is slow to anger. GRACIOUS People who have ...
Views: 7699(3 votes) - Our Life Struggles - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Our life struggles come in many forms. Some struggles may be regarding money, love, careers or about things we cannot fathom. Our life struggles know no age, race, and religion or where you are located in this vast world. The struggles that we endure in our lifetime might be a cakewalk to ...
Views: 7662(1 vote) - We Are A Tiny Speck In The Universe, So Be The Best Speck You Can - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Dwayne GilbertIf you are anything like most people, you have taken a moment to ponder the meaning of your existence. To think about your place in the world and the universe. If you are anything like the rest of us, you very quickly realized that you are a very tiny speck of dust in comparison to the vastness ...
Views: 7643 - ***What Shapes Your Voice -- Environment or Genes? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Nancy DanielsSurprisingly, the answer to that question is actually your environment. While the innate quality of the speaking voice is something you inherit, there are numerous environmental factors that play a viable role in how you sound and speak. If you were raised in one of the southern states, it is ...
Views: 7632(1 vote) - How do you seek validation? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2004 from Glenda GibbsWe all have a need for validation -- being told a job was well done or being told that we are valued, wanted or attractive. Some people have a greater need to be validated than others. Do you find yourself being drawn to situations or experiences in life where you feel needed? Check the ...
Views: 7620 - ***What Does Your Busyness Really Mean? - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Laura Young“There is more to life than increasing its speed” (Gandhi & Desai, 1957) Life can be likened to a deep forest and on occasion we get lost in creating our path through it. If we are determined to find our way, it is necessary to face the fears and doubts that are always lurking, keeping us ...
Views: 7593(1 vote) - Corporal Punishment Causes Unacknowledged Damage - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Dorothy NeddermeyerCorporal punishment can be defined as a painful, intentionally inflicted (typically, by striking a child) physical penalty administered by a person in authority for disciplinary purposes. Corporal punishment can occur anywhere, and whipping, beating, paddling, and flogging are specific forms of ...
Views: 7562(2 votes) - SEIZING THE MOMENT - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Roy BurtonSEIZING THE MOMENT We have all been there at some time. We come up with a brilliant plan for reaching a great goal, or we finally decide to set about doing some long outstanding job. Yes, we say to ourselves, leaping out of the chair, I am going to do that right now! But beware, for it is at ...
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