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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- Are the Male Enhancement pills safe for you? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Nitesh PandeyDo the male penis enhancement pills really work? Yes, these pills really work but the effect is temporary and not permanent. The effect may start with in 20 minutes and can go up to 3 days. Do these pills work equally for all men? No the pills do not work equally for all men. These pills work ...
Views: 3833 - Irregular Heartbeat Increases Risk of Memory Loss - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Junji TakanoMost people suspect that forgetfulness or dementia occurs because of some changes or problems in the brain, especially among the elderly. However, this is not always the case. In fact, a heart problem can also increase the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease! It may be hard to ...
Views: 3677(2 votes) - Top Diets to get Sexual Strength - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Satinder SinghDiet is having an important role in development of both physical and mental health. Different types of diets are having different values for the body. To increase sexual strength diet plays an excellent role. Diets which are good for cardiovascular system, is also good for erectile dysfunction ...
Views: 3662 - INFJs, Your Moment Has Come - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Nancy FennThanks to Sarbanes-Oxley and recent fraud trials like the one currently going on (Enron), we are entering INFJ heaven! There are no hotter topics in business today than "ethics" and "transparency". There are no issues nearer and dearer to the heart of any INFJ than "ethics" and "transparency". ...
Views: 3619 - Half Sleeve Tattoos Desings - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Waqas AhmadArm tattoos, half sleeve tattoo tattoos popular categories in the market. Not only because it covers a large number of weapons in space they are very strong, but because they offer a great work of its future owner. This is the real basis for this question. In most cases, people tend to have ...
Views: 3586 - Massage for the Baby Boomers - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dawn ArmfieldMassage can be effective to not only maintain health, but to even regain some functions that seem lost forever. One of the best prevention to most issues that Mature adults face is incorporating massage into their weekly regime. Geriatric Massage can increase blood circulation, combat ...
Views: 3552(1 vote) - How An Oxygen Concentrator Can Improve Your Quality Of Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Scott RidlAn oxygen concentrator can improve your quality of life. The most obvious benefits of investing in an oxygen concentrator are if you or someone you love happens to suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, or COPD. As a general rule, relying on an oxygen concentrator can translate into ...
Views: 3542(2 votes) - Transformational Principles of Excellent Team Players - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2005 from Manoj Sharma“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” - Rosalynn Carter The future is here and now! It is not an elusive someday or one-day event and it is impacting your life even as you read these words. Your ...
Views: 3408(1 vote) - Born Leaders - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from John AgnoYour natural talents are gifts at birth. You had nothing to do with them. However, you have a great deal to do with becoming aware of them and developing them into strengths. It is up to you to discover your natural signature talents and transform them through focus, practice and learning into ...
Views: 3368(1 vote) - Setting Professional Standards and Boundaries - by Professional standards are strong guidelines for how you treat yourself within your business or career. They can include a code of ethics, guarantees, how many hours you work, etc.
Professional boundaries are about how you want your clients to treat you within your business. They can include ...
Views: 3313 - Top Ten Vitamin B Foods - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Joe JohnsonMany conditions such as anemia, mania, depression or chronic fatigue may have a root cause deeper than you think. It is possible you are suffering from a Vitamin B-12 deficiency, even a slight one. Make sure you are eating the animal foods from our top ten list to get enough of this essential ...
Views: 3302(1 vote) - How Physical Therapy Exercises Helps You Recover from Back Pain - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2013 from Igor StilerPhysical Therapy Exercises – to Relieve Back Pain Physical therapy exercises provide great relief for people suffering from back pain. The treatment also helps to promote quick healing and reduces chances of accidental injuries. Pain management centers providing physical therapy services ...
Views: 3297 - The Power of Reading - Are You a Reader? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Dr. Robin RushloWe’ve all heard that lifelong readers do better at pretty much anything. How important is reading? Here are some interesting statistics associated with reading (from the website http://www.readfaster.com/education_stats.asp#literacystatistics.) More than 20 percent of adults read at or ...
Views: 3257(3 votes) - Aging Without Growing Old: How Does Betty White Do It? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.A real comedy standout on TV and in the movies lately - among all the youthful as well as botoxed, lifted, heavily made-up faces - has been Betty White. Lifetime Achievement Award winner at 88 and ½, as Betty proudly declares, White is the poster gal for throwing away the calendar when talking ...
Views: 3240(3 votes) - The trend of old men dating younger women - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Jon YeeThere was a time when dating was considered as an immoral thing but now the era has changed and it is considered as the need of the time. People do what their heart says. Heart is given privileged over the mind as it guides through the passage of love and that is what a person desires. According ...
Views: 3219(2 votes) - Outliers and Developing Exceptional Abilities - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Douglas EbyEven for those with high potential, making positive contributions to the world is not automatic or assured. Malcolm Gladwell and others describe some of the key aspects that affect how gifted and talented people realize their abilities Dr. Linda Silverman, director of the Gifted Child ...
Views: 3206 - Disability Benefits for Colitis - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Emely PorterColitis is the medical term for colon inflammation and at times also refers to inflammation of the whole large intestine – colon, rectum, and caecum. There are many types of colitis. That is, any type of colon or large intestinal inflammation is called colitis until diagnosis, when it is given ...
Views: 3177 - How to Stay Motivated in Hard Times - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2003 from Susan DunnA few years ago, psychologist Al Siebert, who's studied resilience and is the author of "The Survivor Personality: Why Some People Are Stronger, Smarter and More Skillful at Handling Life's Difficulties" ( http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0399522301/ susandunnmome-20 ), wrote an article ...
Views: 3120(1 vote) - How to Keep Your Brain Stimulated and How Your Attention Creates A Good Memory AsYou Age - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardI would be most surprised if the vast majority of us can’t recall our early childhood memories of when our parents bought us different games. Even though we weren’t aware of it at the time, many of the games they bought us had been designed to develop our young memories. In fact, one ...
Views: 3044(2 votes) - Preventing Teacher Burnout - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Fran BozarthTeachers and others in the caring professions have to walk a fine line to build and maintain their resilience if they want to prevent burn out. In the education world, a popular figure subscribed to teacher burnout is one out of two teachers leave the profession within the first five years of ...
Views: 3011(1 vote) - The Question Freud Couldn't Answer - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2003 from Susan DunnHave you received “King Arthur’s Dilemma: A Wise Lesson for All Men to Learn” in your email? (I have no idea to whom to attribute it.) Here’s how it goes: As a test, young Arthur was asked to answer the question, “What do women really want?” (Freud’s eternal question.) He finally went to ...
Views: 2993(1 vote) - How Not To Beat Yourself Up - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from H. Les BrownI want to open by complementing you on your sense of responsibility. I know that I'm talking to the right person, because anyone who is concerned enough about midlife issues to be reading about it has to have a well-developed sense of responsibility and concern for their own (and their loved ...
Views: 2938 - The Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Live as if There Is No Tomorrow - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2003 from Susan DunnIn Memoriam, Thomas Leonard, the Founder of Coaching, who died February 11, 2003 1. Because we never know when we may die. 2. Because we never know when's the last time we'll see a loved one. 3. Because it's the worst thing in the world to have someone die and not have told them you loved ...
Views: 2926(1 vote) - The Top 10 Ways to Get Organized - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2003 from Susan DunnStudies show that most New Year’s resolutions are broken by January 15th. Getting organized is most people’s number one priority, yet it never seems to happen. Here are the top 10 ways to get organized. 1. Hire a coach. USA Weekend says: “Coaches help clients navigate their warp-speed lives ...
Views: 2894(1 vote) - Adapt or die (the perrils of the comfort zone) - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from Theo PistoriusDEFINITION OF INSANITY. Doing the same thing every day of every month of every year, EXPECTING A DIFFERENT RESULT. When I received the statement above (a Chinese proverb) from my friend Mario (Huge Computers) it made quite an impact on me. So much so ...
Views: 2867(1 vote) - Adults Diapers Or Beds Pads: Which Is Better For Overnight Usage? - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Andrew MowatAdult incontinence is an embarrassing problem to experience. More than the trouble, it causes embarrassment, especially if you are sharing the bed with your partner or visiting a friend or a relative for an overnight stay. To make sure that you do not face any such moments, there are adult ...
Views: 2851 - The biggest enemies of sex - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Todor StoianovOn top places among them are alcohol, tobacco and obesity. Alcohol, tobacco, overweight ... Several factors affect a very disastrous sex life. Perhaps some of these "enemies of sex" rather know or at least have heard of, but others will surely surprise you ... № 1 enemy is ...
Views: 2845 - Go on ! Hug your Enemy - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2005 from Robina HearleGo On ! Give your Enemy a hug! Give your enemy a hug! Another preposterous idea from yours truly, even the thought makes some people shudder. My husband had been having difficulty with an old mate, whenever he met him there were sneers and snide comments. A feeling of animosity generally ...
Views: 2810 - Leading With Passion Power - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Mark GorkinLeading with “Passion Power” ™: A Four “P” Interactive Model for Expanding Personal Energy, Professional Creativity and Organizational Synergy – Part I Awhile back, preparing for a talk on “Becoming a Dynamic and Engaging Speaker,” I asked myself a fundamental question: what are the essential ...
Views: 2775(1 vote) - How do you discover and live your passion? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2005 from Craig NathansonHow do you discover and live your passion? This is the seventh article in a ten-part series based on Craig Nathanson's trademark "Ten P" model for vocational happiness. By Craig Nathanson The Vocational Coach™ This is a question we all want to answer… …especially in mid-life where ...
Views: 2772 - How To Become A Programmer - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Kingsley TagboIn this article I will show you how to become a programmer without going to college. You can learn computer programming in your own home and begin an entry level programming job. College is a wise choice, but if you cannot afford to spend a lot of time in college before you begin your software ...
Views: 2771 - What "Do You Love Me?" Really Means - The Little Prince Series - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from David Robert OrdWhen someone says, “I love you,” it really means, “Do you love me?” What I’ve just shared with you is a quite profound statement from a movie set in Dublin, Ireland, in which the complexity of romantic love is portrayed. Long ago the German playwright Goethe, author of the play Faust, ...
Views: 2756(4 votes) - Grow taller for idiots best and honest reviews - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Walter ConnorWhen it involves kind of information that you'll realize from the web, there are nice differences on which one is original and that one is necessarily made up. However, whether or not this is the case, it might appear arduous to work out which one is that. Of course, those behind and those that ...
Views: 2750 - Building Resilience - by One of the most important things we can have is resilience. It means being able to bounce back after failures, setbacks and losses. We all face problems, and how we deal with them makes a profound impact on the remainder of our life. Here are the attributes of a resilient person, according to ...
Views: 2717 - Survival Techniques - Observations About Human Nature - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from * BeiYin - The People Whisperer*Emotional reaction as daily reality The surprising fact is, that even a person can have the knowledge and a lot of insights, at the same time reacts and is been drawn into ones emotional reactions like a 5 years old child ...
Views: 2716(1 vote) - The Top 10 FATAL Mistakes People Make After Age 40! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2007 from Craig NathansonMistake # 1: Doing work that brings no joy or happiness Who made up the rule that says work should bring misery. Go ahead and add up the hours of “work” left in your life. Calculate up to the day you stop breathing, not the day you retire. A big number, isn’t it? Now, how will ...
Views: 2687 - "Do you live in a Touch-Phobic society? It's important." - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Do You Live in a Touch-Phobic Society?” • 1. Me: “Are You a skeptic like me? Here something that I researched in scientific journals that Surprised me. Interested?” • 2. You: “Is it long and drawn-out, or philosophy & theory? Will it do me any good? Tell me.” • 3. Me: “It’s about ...
Views: 2685 - Taking care of my loved one is killing me - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Carolyn BatesHome care or dealing with assisted living, is one of the most difficult roles any of us can play. Physically exhausting, mentally confusing and frustrating, the demands of care giving can become overwhelming. Strokes, paralysis, Alzheimer’s or extended illness; these carry long term challenges ...
Views: 2680 - The Evolution Of Gift Giving - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Susan DunnHomemade Struffoli makes a great Christmas Gift. Here's a photo of mine: http://tinyurl.com/susandunn. We are entering that sacred time of year. In every culture around the globe there is a celebration this time of year with different names, but the purpose is to bring people together for ...
Views: 2643 - The Midlife Quest - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Dan Johnston“Midlife is when you reach the top of the ladder and find that it is against the wrong wall.” ~ Joseph Campbell Seventy-six million “Baby Boomers” are facing the midlife experience. Midlife is certainly a time of change and transition, but it is only a normal stage of ...
Views: 2627 - Are you stuck in the dance of guilt? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Nigel LewisThe Dance of Guilt What is guilt? Have you ever realized how you react to guilt? Most of us do what I call the dance of guilt. Life is so much about moving towards or moving away from anything and everything. When we feel guilty we often retreat into the moving away from stance. We withdraw ...
Views: 2606(2 votes) - Is Emotional Intelligence Just the Fad du Jour? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2003 from Susan Dunn“I’ve been doing this for 15 years,” Annette told me. “It just wasn’t called this.” I was explaining to a counselor in Australia about the field of emotional intelligence, and she was sure she’d found it first. Likely you'll feel the same way. “Oh, I know what you’re talking about,” James ...
Views: 2578(2 votes) - Improve Your Memory and Exercise Your Mind by Memorizing Random Word Lists - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Chester SantosThe key to improving your memory is to exercise your imagination and get as many of your senses involved as possible while encoding the information that you want to remember. The better your imagination, the better your memory and your ability to memorize a list. The following exercise will ...
Views: 2558(5 votes) - Destroy Limiting Decisions - by Did you make a limiting decision as you were growing up? Maybe one that said you couldn’t do something that basically everyone else could do, but you decided you were too short, too tall, too rich, too poor, too fat, too skinny, too cute, too ugly, etc.
Well, you’ve grown up and you’ve ...
Views: 2535 - When Life Seems to Be Against You, It's Actually Working for You! - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from David Robert OrdDaily Insight from the Story of The Little Prince It’s easy when situations become painful to imagine that our life is going all wrong. But there has long been a mystical sense among humans all over the world that the divine Presence that pervades everything is the only reality there is. ...
Views: 2528 - Top Ten Strategies for Getting Things Done with ADD - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Bonnie MincuTop Ten Strategies for Getting Things Done with ADD 1. Commit to one vision. You may have many brilliant ideas and plans, but without implementation, none are worth much. Choose ONE idea to flesh out and commit to. Write it down in detail. Picture exactly where you’d like to be with that ...
Views: 2518(3 votes) - Believing in the Power of What is "Possible" - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from NANCY BARRY-JANSSONWhenever someone wants to create change in their life, whether it be to their body, their home, their relationships, their career, their income, or all of the above, they first have to be able to develop a positive concept of "what is possible". It is from that place of positive possibilities ...
Views: 2516 - Five types of eyewear repair - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Mike IgorEven if you are one of those who is very particular about his glasses, accidents are bound to happen, there are times when you arbitrarily tend to stuff your glasses into your purse or snap-off the frame of your glasses with one hand, causing massive damage to your glasses. However, breaking the ...
Views: 2506 - Growing Old Gracefully - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from William CottringerGrowing Old Gracefully By Bill Cottringer “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.” ~Mark Twain. It has been said before that “growing old isn’t for sissies.” The truth be known, growing old doesn’t always have to be a losing struggle against, ...
Views: 2505(1 vote) - Why Some of Us Age Much Faster than Others (part 2) - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2010 from Ed MayhewIn part 1 of Why Some of Us Age Much Faster..., we discussed how having strong beliefs and desires in opposition to each other produces the long-standing stresses that speed up aging. In order to better align our beliefs and aspirations, reducing the stress/tension/resistance that is aging us, ...
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