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One of the most intriguing aspects of recent research is the fact that there is an undeniable link between your health and your level of happiness. There's always been an acknowledged link between the two -- the search for health and happiness as a combination is a popular refrain repeated by ...

"Writing can be a cathartic process. Writing one’s autobiography is a deeply personal process. When I wrote A Can of Madness I poured my heart out on the page. It was extremely intense but, overall, an extremely rewarding experience. Writing saved my life and enabled me to put my manic depression behind me once and for all. I urge you to trust the writing process and just let the things in your head just pour out onto the page like I did. You may already harbor dreams of be

Why in the world do so many brilliant, capable, educated women allow fear to hold them back? I totally understand the whole concept of fear – what I don’t understand is why we let it get in the way of living our dream life. I speak to a lot of women solopreneurs over the course of each and every week. And I have learned that there are many areas in which we allow fear to dominate – fear of success, fear of money, fear of travel, fear of public speaking, fear of networking, fear of conflict – the list goes on and on.

Living in the “Now” is more than just a new-age voodoo ritual or something a guy named Buddha dreamed up 2,500 years ago; it is a fantastic way to live. Being out of the moment is when your mind is somewhere your body is not. Let’s start with the past. The past has passed-it’s done, finito, ...

There are some things in our lives that we just need to stop doing. They aren’t good for us and they mess with our mindset. I don’t know about you, but I have found that some things I have done for so long that I just do them without thinking. Yet, some of those same things are just ruts that we get in and can’t get out of. A lot of them are about how we think about things. Here is a list of 7 things that we could SO do without! 1. Over thinking things. How many times d

Each and every culture in the universe recognizes and acknowledges that a smiling is an expression or indication of happiness and joy. Almost everyone of us is given the ability to smile. It could reflect delight, gladness, contentment, inner satisfaction and so on. Of all the facial expressions, smiling is used most often than not. Even babies could start smiling even before they actually have the visual capability to see one on a person’s face. Researches have also reveal

While I know this is somewhat painful, I invite you anyway to take a few moments to look at the world and the unhappiness and misery that overwhelm it, that overwhelm us all. What do you know notice? Where do all this unhappiness and misery come from? Do you know the number one cause?

By having an ever growing opposition in the fashion industry and increased using of internet pertaining to online businesses many online pad stores have found place in cyberspace for reselling clothes different kinds. These online stores for clothes are the most convenient sources of over the internet cloth shopping where one dosen't need to have to take the stress of going to the stores to buy clothing. With a element of only clicking the mouse, small cloth shopping is reach

I was watching Gladiator - you know the blockbuster where the Roman General Maximus goes through hell when he doesn't accept the position of Emporer of Rome. His family is murdered, he is sold as a slave and forced to be a gladiator. He becomes an unwilling paid assasin. Watching the sunset with a fellow gladiator, he speaks of his wife and son who have are waiting for him the afterlife. It is clear that his positive reason for living is gone. His only drive, and what keeps h

Instead of trying to lose 10 pounds for your New Year’s resolution, what if you decided to give up 10 habits the keep you from loving your life? Here are ten things to give up in 2010. 1. Give up the need to controlr Impatience, complaining, and manipulation are ways we try to change something that can’t be changed. You can't control the weather, the crowds at the grocery store or traffic. All you can do is prepare, shop at a different time or leave early. 2.

EXPLANATIONS? . . . OR EXCUSES?nnWhich of the following "explanations" have you heard (or used!) in the past few weeks?nnn* I need to reward myself for being so good.nn* The boss hates me.nn* It's been too hot (too cold, too rainy) to exercisenn* Of course I have problems. I'm a middle child.nn* It was the alcohol talking.nnnIt's pretty obvious that the above "explanations" are basically excuses for avoiding responsibility. Your “inner brat” uses such excuses to justify o

Plenty of people believe in order to get what we want, we have to go out and make it happen. That we have to roll up our sleeves and pay our dues to earn our reward. They would argue our thoughts aren't what make the difference - action is. Latest research is beginning to show, however, that ...

Meetings can be a big waste of time or the biggest time saver. It all depends on your skills of keeping the meeting on track and engaging your staff. The challenges that keep your meetings from being productive include going on way past the allotted time, getting off track, and meetings that turn into gripe sessions. Here are four basics to running an effective meeting that keeps you completely in charge and engages your employees. 1. Set the expectations 2. Acknowledge the elephant 3. Beat the dead horse 4.

There are many pleasant that are visible online such as online cigarette shopping. Some people believe that online cigarette purchase if such brands as Marlboro or Salem is not reliable and very dangerous to pass through. Most people also used to buy cigarettes online with ease and have opportunity to save money and time most especially their hard earned cash. For you to get involved into this method, you will need computer with full internet connection and credit card. Now h

Happiness is the direct result of a choice. An agreement, between you and you. If you aren’t happy now, it’s because you have not made this choice, this agreement with yourself. The question is, “Why not?” Many people simply do not understand this basic rule of life. Apparently, nobody told them about it. Their parents didn’t know it. Chances are their parents weren’t so happy themselves. And maybe those parents didn’t see themselves as success stories either? Friends were probably clueless too.r

In the last article, I referenced the 4 major barriers to living a happy life. The first major barrier is Habits (you can get a copy of that issue by visiting my website at www.steps2happiness.com). In this issue, we will examine the second major barrier – attitudes! Now, we all know that everyone else has an attitude. But what is your attitude like these days? We only discover our attitudes about certain things once we set a goal. Attitudes are simply 'the direction in which we lean', once we have set a goal.

Are You Determined To Be Happy? You already have everything that you need to live your dream life except perhaps a solid understanding of who you are and a bit of courage. And a desire to be happy; no; a determination to be happy. In fact, I think that it is determination that sets satisfied people apart from the rest. It is determination that overcomes old habits. And it is determination that stands up to the constant resistance we all face from the world – resistance to the change that we bring, simply by daring to be us.r

If you’re one of the world’s millions of single people, you’ve undoubtedly asked yourself at some point, “Where are all the good men/women out there?” Why can’t I find a partner?” Or if you are in a less than satisfactory relationship, you’ve ...

It is possible for us to feel anxious before two sets of items that we identify as dangerous or inconvenient: Physical dangers and non physical dangers. Let’s explore these two sets of items a little bit further. - Physical dangers: Those dangers or inconveniences that threaten our physical integrity, our survival, or our property (injuries, illnesses, assaults, robberies). - Non physical dangers: Those dangers or inconveniences that threaten our psychological well-being.

In America, we attach many negative stigmas to the idea of napping. Current research shows that taking afternoon nap has many health benefits. nn The old fashion nap has taken on many nicknames from catnapping to power napping. The good news is that if you take afternoon naps, you are in good company because many of the world’s greatest minds napped. For example, Albert Einstein, Leonardo Da Vinci, Thomas Edison, Winston Churchill, Johannes Brahms, John D. Rockefeller, Elea

Ask any single woman if she's waiting for a prince on a white horse to come and rescue her, and she'll laugh in your face.nnBut the truth is that millions of single women--and single men too--are indeed waiting for someone to sweep in and save them from their dreary, unsatisying life.nnIt's a fairy tale we've been fed since we were children. The brave rescuer is held up as an ideal, and on some level, we all look for an outsider to do what we think we can't do ourselves.nnMos

When it comes to happiness, not only can you really change yourself, but you can also considerably improve the quality of your life! You can deeply, intensively, and "elegantly" change your disturbances and your disturbability. You can substantially raise your level of happiness-absolutely no doubt about it! And to top this all up: You can make yourself happy and remarkably less disturbable - that is, if you take your personal power and use it! I did it, many other individuals did it... and so can you! Does it mean that you will be able to completely change your personality?

“Wow! I didn't know it was possible to feel this good!,” said a client the other day after a Vivation session. This article briefly explains what Vivation is. Originated by Jim Leonard, Vivation is the skill of experiencing the core feeling process within your body that is the true source of human happiness. Vivation is something you learn to do for yourself to produce the physiological changes necessary for expanding joy, peace and well being in your life. Based on the a

Happiness and life fulfillment is such an elusive concept which most of us struggle with. For all of our technological advances and modern comforts, the rate of depression continues to climb throughout much of the world. Why is that? I believe there are seven basic principles to true happiness ...

Effective Teachingr Vinod Anand A few days back I read a news report on the orientation programme organized by the UGC- Academic Staff College, University of Allahabad, where the valedictory address was delivered by Prof. Mishra, former Vice Chancellor of the University. Addressing the participants, Prof. Mishra gave four tips for effective teaching. According to him a teacher must have four characteristics based on the principle of 4H. He said that the first H stands for “Head”, the second H stands for Heart, the third for Hands, and the fourth H stands for Health.r

Many are painfully aware of weaknesses that hold them back. Yet, surprisingly, they are unaware of their many strengths. Focusing on our weaknesses while ignoring our strengths can be a source of discouragement and failure. And glorifying our strengths while ignoring our weaknesses can be equally unproductive. It is only when we give equal weight to our strong points and faults that we can realize our potential. Also note that we must choose our friends carefully because each relationship nurtures our strengths or feeds our weaknesses.

All activities of the entire cosmos revolve around the axis of Yajnas. Great Rishis of yore proclaim: “Ayam Yajno Vishwasya Bhuvanasya Naabhihi” (Atharva Veda 9/15/14). It means Yajnas are the central focus of this cosmos. The divine singer of Bhagwad Geeta i.e. Lord Krishna too says: “Sahayajnaahaa prajaahaa purovaacha prajapatihi. Anaina prasavishvadhwamesha vostvishtakaamadhuka.”(3/10). It means that at the beginning of this Kalpa (creation) Brahma after creating Y

The 17th Verse of the Tao: With the greatest leader above them,Tao Te Ching people barely know one exists. Next comes one whom they love and praise. Next comes one who they fear. Next comes one whom they despise and defy. When a leader trusts no one, no one trusts him. The great leader speaks little. He never speaks carelessly. He works without self interest and leaves no trace. When all is finished, the people say, "We did it ourselves." If you are in a position of leadership, consider the types of leaders outlined in this verse. Which are you? Are you trusted?

What are the lies we believe?nnThey are usually hidden and because they are hidden, they are unseen enemies that flourish unchecked.nnThey come from early experiences we have had and have been formed as a way to protect us from hurt. And they lie just under the radar of our awareness. So they kind of operate on autopilot, and we experience their results in our lives, but we do not usually detect them.nnLet me give an example of how a limiting belief can form…nnSuppose that

So, are you too miserable to be happy? This may sound funny to some but I’m guessing that there are people out there who understand this all too well. There are times that you may be in a state of such tremendous negativity that it’s almost impossible for anyone or anything to positively influence you. Can anyone relate to this? So, what can we do to help ourselves during times of such misery and negativity? The first thing we can do is to realize that “this too shall pass”.

Imagine being surrounded in the open air by the most magnificent gardens, green lush grass, rambling rose bushes, loose beautiful bunches of flowers and greenery all swirling about. Placed amidst this natural wonder are chairs all around the gardens, large Turkish rugs spread out on the lawn, live music and magnificent tables filled with glorious foods like cakes, tea, sandwiches, salads and a bounty of desserts. Swirling about are guests dressed impeccably, playing games like croquet, badminton and horseshoes on a lovely sunny day. Welcome to an English style Garden Party!

Teacher’s day is celebrated every year on 5 September with enthusiasm & pride all over the country. This occasion is marked with functions, dance & drama programs, literature & art shows & of course, lovely & beautiful flowers. Flower is the language of love & affection. Through them you can express your deepest feelings along with respect & admiration. But you must be very careful regarding the choice of flowers for any occasion. Ferns & Petals (FnP), will guide you to some

What does it take to be happy? This is question that many many people find themselves asking, and as we ramble through this jou ey called life we may need a little help to keep that smile on our face and that spring in our step. More than once I have asked myself what it takes to be happy and ...

What kind of conversations are you having with others? What kind of conversations are you having with yourself? Is it laced with positive words or negative words? Is your glass always half empty or half full? It's very important that you become conscious of this matter real soon. Why is it so important? Because whatever kind of words you are mouthing in conversation with others or you are using in your self talk (that's the conversations you are having with yourself) will influence your inner thoughts which in turn will influence what kind of actions you are taking in your life.

While on vacation I finished an autobiographical accounting of Amelia's historical flight in the Friendship called, 20 hrs., 40 min. I took note of many parts of the book-- and many of her funny remarks and down to earth humble stories. One story that amused me was when she gave an accounting of the time she experienced real fog for the first time.

I’m frequently teased for failing to recall names, faces, places and sometimes even the simplest words. I’m not sure if it’s a matter of selective memory, an age-old issue with near-sightedness or something else entirely, but I never seem to recall things the way other people do. I remember arriving home one afte oon after a happy day of play. I was five-years-old and had spent hours with a girlfriend. When my mother inquired who I was playing with, I couldn’t remember her name. What I did recall was what was apparently relevant to me.

Dr. John Diamond is a pioneer in holistic medicine. He developed Life Energy Analysis in the 1970’s (originally called Behavioral Kinesiology). Diamond discovered a link between the meridians of the body and emotions and his work encompasses a wide range of healing research into alternative approaches to raising and maintaining one’s Life Energy.nnIn his book Your Body Doesn’t Lie, Diamond asserts that “All illnesses start with a diminution of the Life

HOW IMPORTANT IS COVERSATION? (Vinod Anand) Is conversation a dying art? Texting is communication. The impersonal virtual space is best to argue and engage. If we don’t like someone’s views, we tune off But talking — orr Listening — is simply not an option anymore. Let us look at it briefly The daily commute from home to work in Metropolitan cities in local trains or buses is a fascinating experience. People say the railway is the biggest leveler in this city.

We live in a world that believes in postponing happiness exemplified by the the following statements: I'll be happy when I make $ 100,000 a year I'll be happy when I get my dream house I'll be happy when I have enough money to quit my job Happiness isn't associated with wealth and riches. In ...

We have known for a long time now that by reducing free radicals, antioxidants can help prevent cancer, but a recent study at John Hopkins published recently in “Science” shows how antioxidants may be doing even more. What’s been found is antioxidants are interfering with the growth of cancers that are already established. Potentially they are even reversing them once established, by knocking out communication signals between cancer cells that encourage cells to grow and divide.

A few months back I met up with a few friends at a bar. I didn't know everyone there, so I was introduced to some new people. This night I was wearing a particularly ridiculous outfit. Ripped jeans and shiny leather shoes with a vertical striped pink, red, white and black Liz Claibo e ...

What an apt saying by John Wooden , Hall of Fame Coach of UCLA .nnIt is always said that a leader is as good as his or her team .The qualities of a leader determine who is inside the circle. Sometimes while determining our inner circle we often focus only on productivity and results. However focusing on a person's inner qualities is more important.nnSome of the key attributes that you could remember as a LICENCE to your inner circle is as follows: nnLoyalty - This in itself d

Our foremothers made use of whatever cloth they had accessible to connect their rugs. Wool, as expected, was the correct choice because of its toughness and friendliness (which was your entire idea regarding bed ruggs.) In addition they used homespun, silks, along with other fabrics. Designed for floor bath rugs, wool is the ideal choice ?this wears similar to iron and its easy to deal with. Wool will be tactile, warm, and can be purchased in so many wonderful textures, motif

Definition of Honest: truthful; trustworthy; genuine; open Soooo, are you an honest person? Your response is likely, “Yes.” However, if we look deeper in our lives, we may find our response is not totally true. And if we are really honest with ourselves, we may find that our lack of honesty can lead to devastating results in our relationships. This became clear to us on our recent trip to the Caribbean. We met and saw many couples who seemed to have fabulous relationships. They laughed, teased, played, and seemed totally in love.

I’ve written about how we can get stressed over what might happen, when we jump to conclusions. Here I’d like to focus on one variant of this situation, the one in which we can almost forecast what is going to happen when someone reacts to what we say or do and, as a result, we stop ourselves from acting. Restricting ourselves from doing something (which includes saying something) in order to avoid the reaction we anticipate getting from someone is quite a common occurrence.

My friend Kate and I were discussing milestones in life and, in particular, some of the questions we ask ourselves when we hit a certain age. Do you remember the movie, "The Wizard of Oz"? Remember the tin man, the lion and the scarecrow and their journey down the yellow brick road, with Dorothy?

Can we Create and Meet Change with an Open Heart, a Supportive Mind, Peace, and Clarity? Yes! Yes, especially with our understanding and use of Energy Psychology (for eg. EFT), Energy Medicine and other Practical Stress Management Techniques like the Endorphin Effect Strategies.

There are many people we trust in life but once that trust is broken how can we trust again? To be honest I am not sure we can but in different types of relationships there are different levels of trust. If a partner lies to you and you find out how do we deal with that? If adultery is the trust breaker how do we get beyond that? If a close friend betrays a confidence can we overlook it? If one of your children deceives you that is one we can get over but if they steal from you then that is completely different yet again.

While it's nice to freshen your living space, learning how to clean out limiting thought patterns and beliefs is even more important than washing the windows! Ah, May! The days are getting longer and the buds on the trees are bursting. What a wonderful time of year to be awake and alive! ...