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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- Carpal tunnel syndrome: Facts and prevention - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Victor MarchioneCarpal tunnel syndrome: Facts and prevention What was once only available in certain industries now appear to be everywhere. And if you didn’t know how to use one at first you very well better amp up your skills. What exactly are we talking about? Well computers of course! From desktops, to ...
Views: 833 - Detecting the Deadly Detour - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2008 from H. Les BrownJust a couple of days ago, our family interred my uncle at Arlington National Cemetery will full military honors. He was an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who once served in the Pentagon under Robert McNamara during the Kennedy-Johnson administrations. He was quite a brilliant and accomplished ...
Views: 831 - I (Dis)Honestly Love You - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from H. Les BrownMy apologies to Olivia Newton-John for the parody on her hit song from the '70's, but midlife is the time when couples have been on the same merry-go-round for so long that they're getting saddle sores. Experience tells me that people go into committed relationships with every intention to make ...
Views: 831 - It's all about your love language, Part 4 - by Anthropologists, it's claimed, are enamored by cultural patterns that tend to pervade societies. Did you know that the receiving and giving of gifts has been a cultural pattern associated with long-term intimate relationships in every society? Love has been accompanied by giving for a long, long ...
Views: 831 - Equilibrium January 2005 - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Warren RedmanIf we did not fully understand the connectedness that we have to each other and to the earth, the effect of the tsunamis on millions of people in eleven countries bordering the Indian Ocean has demonstrated that connectedness. Who has not been touched in some way by this disaster? At a very ...
Views: 829 - Keeping people independent in their homes - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2020 from John HannenIt’s always important to be vigilant when older people are living alone, and that becomes even more pertinent during the colder weather. Even the smallest of incidents (e.g. the heating not working) can cause major setbacks in terms of how independent we are, leaving many older people feeling ...
Views: 826 - Derby Nyemitei Is No More - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Samuel LarteyToday we are faced with an inconvenient truth of life to battle with. It is about the lost of a friend, sister and wife - Debbie: Debbie as we affectionately call her is a staunch member of our club. Indeed she is one of the few women who accompanies the husband to our meetings regularly. She ...
Views: 825 - Getting Our Anniversary All The Way To Happy - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from H. Les BrownToday, my partner and I celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary (OK . . . I'll admit it: we were both late bloomers and re-treads). As usual, these annual celebrations present an opportunity to look back over the years, to see what worked well (and what worked not-so-well), to take stock of how ...
Views: 824 - Tips For Healthy Hair Growth - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from Astocare Healthcarehttps://www.astocare.com/profile/chandigarh/doctor/dr-harsh-kumar/dermatologist https://www.astocare.com/doctors/chandigarh/hair-transplant-surgeon Tips For Healthy Hair Growth Caption - Our hair remains one of the most vital components of our body. No matter how rough/smooth, ...
Views: 824 - 6 Ways Pets Aid Child Development - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2020 from M Nasir AzizAre your little tykes clamouring for a furry friend of their own? It’s a common dilemma faced by parents. On the one hand, who doesn’t love pets? They’re adorable, they’re fun, and they can really transform the home atmosphere. On the other hand, adult concerns can dampen the enthusiasm – ...
Views: 822 - Dream it, Plan it, Create it - by Have you ever heard of "Dream Boards" or "Treasure Maps"?
A Dream Board is a visual picture of the dreams you have for your life. Some of my clients also use this concept to visualize their businesses too! It's their first business plan. One thing though...don't "get stuck" on your dream ...
Views: 822 - Sounding the Emotional Depths - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from H. Les BrownWe know one thing for certain regarding midlife: it's an emotional maelstrom. The principal difference between your reactions to the emotions that you experience during the midlife transition and the ones you endured during puberty lies in the fact that you're so much more adept at finding ...
Views: 822 - So What's Your Excuse? - by Summary: Want to be happier? Start to remove all the excuses you use... and gain more time and energy too!
I'm not sure what the history of "excuses" are, except to know that a majority of the time excuses = some sort of self-dishonesty.
They're part of what we thought we "should do" vs. ...
Views: 821 - 4 Key to Make Your Knee Scooter More Comfortable - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2019 from Ronald R HandWe recently had a customer come in who had injured her foot and was given a boot. Her doctor prescribed a scooter to help her get around during her recovery. Unfortunately, the customer was experiencing pain in her “good” leg because she kept hitting her ankle on the wheel of the scooter. The ...
Views: 820 - Ahead By Jerks - by My answer to Jerry Falwell and others. Did God do this horrible thing to our Country? Did the Devil do it? Those questions cannot be answered by any living Person.
I don't know and neither does Jerry nor does anyone else that is living. There was a clear line between good and evil but not such ...
Views: 820 - GREAT MISTAKE! - by Your Effect on People is Powerful
You are extraordinarily powerful in relationship to your friends, your partner, your housemate, your parents, your siblings, and your coworkers. You have the power to soothe them, to excite them, or to make them happy -- and you have the power to unnerve them, ...
Views: 819 - 6 Signs of Aging and How to Deal With Them - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2017 from Paulo YvonnyA thin wrinkle here or a sagged skin there- your body may be aging. Even if you look older than you really are, it doesn’t mean you have to be like this for the rest of your golden years. Here’s a look at seven common signs of aging and expert professional caregivers advice on how to deal with ...
Views: 818 - NeW Things :) - by As you sit there reading the words that are on your screen, you have thoughts and feelings in response to what it is that you are reading. And as you continue reading this you might be surprised to find that your curiousity begins to grow as you continue reading this again and again. You’ve came ...
Views: 818 - Climbing Out Of The Fog - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from H. Les BrownIt’s impossible to plan for or even prepare for the midlife transition without doing some serious self-work. You can’t very well establish a path and direction for yourself without having at least a vague idea of where you are and where you want to go. You’ll find it even more ...
Views: 814 - Believe in Love - by There is kind of a neat little story behind this little lesson for a good marriage.
Last spring a friend of mine asked me if I would perform a mock marriage ceremony for her and her husband at their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary party. Without really knowing what I was getting into; I said ...
Views: 813 - Anger - The Hidden 'Gotcha' Of Midlife - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from H. Les BrownFor the uninitiated, the midlife crisis seems inexplicable. Why would someone who should be really happy behave so erratically? There's the key, though: they should be really happy . . . but they're not! Even those closest to the midlife sufferer are apt to be shocked and confused because ...
Views: 811 - BEST WAY TO WHITEN TEETH/TEETH REPLACEMENT - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2019 from Omali JawharWhat is teeth whitening? Teeth whitening involves bleaching your teeth to make them lighter. It can't make your teeth brilliant white, but it can lighten the existing colour by several shades. You can purchase some teeth whitening tools online like the electronic automatic tooth brush and also ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - 2006 - Your Year Of Fulfillment - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Warren RedmanI wish you all the fulfillment that you desire in this new year of 2006. Before we get into too much of this year, and perhaps even before any resolutions have already been washed away in the tide of duties and responsibilities and all the flotsam of life, I invite you to take a moment and think ...
Views: 807 - New Study Links Muscle Wasting to… Nerves - by Submitted on May 08, 2019 from Jenna BeattyDid you know that a healthy person has an average of 60,000–70,000 nerves controlling their legs? Did you also know that number takes a 30% hit by the time you turn 75? It’s true! A study published earlier this month in the Journal of Physiology looked at how and why muscle mass wastes away ...
Views: 807(1 vote) - Know what STDs could be cured and what cant - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2017 from Kalyna KapurGetting to know your health and your body style is a very important crucial point for everyone. In order to save or protect ourselves from germs and various bacterial diseases entering our system we should first play a rough or a thorough study on our own selves. The result of it would be ...
Views: 805 - Midlife Is The Antidote - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from H. Les BrownIn 1980, singer Grace Jones released her version of the song, "Love is the Drug" and it soon became a hit on the disco circuit. It's true: though we don't always think about it in those terms, love is a very potent drug. Who doesn't love being high on love? To be sure, though, it's not the only ...
Views: 804 - I Can't Get No . . . Satisfaction - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from H. Les BrownThe three emotional characteristics that most clearly define a man in midlife are 'restless', 'irritable' and 'discontent'. No wonder they 'can't get no satisfaction'! There's quite a significant difference between the ways that men and women deal with this bucket of emotional pain: women ...
Views: 803 - Parkinson’s disease: Real cause revealed - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFor years little was known about Parkinson’s disease. Without a cause a cure could not be found. But after extensive research we’re closer to a potential cure as scientists have now discovered a cause for Parkinson’s disease. But before we get into this new breakthrough, let’s discuss further ...
Views: 803 - A Message from Your Empty Nest - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from H. Les BrownIf you've married, then I think it's safe to assume that, at some point in your journey, you thought you'd found the perfect partner. I don't have to be clairvoyant to say that, sooner or later along that same journey, you were disappointed. You might think that this disappointment that comes ...
Views: 799 - Stop Believing Following Eight Myths Now - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Abdul KarimThere are some beliefs in our world that we trust them blindly. We find them true without researching them, without asking about their origins and without giving them a second thought. Such beliefs are normally known as a myth. Some of these myths now took the shape of taboos. It is true that ...
Views: 799 - Are You Part of the Problem? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from H. Les BrownIf you're in business or running a business, you're probably familiar with the classical SWOT analysis: a survey of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats that should be used in the evaluation of any proposal for a new process or approach. If you're at all successful, you'll realize ...
Views: 798 - Secret to Fat Burning Fountain of Youth - by Submitted on May 20, 2020 from Angelina ClaireConstantly tired, overweight, and out of shape perfectly described my life just a few short years ago. I was on the same downward spiral that many of you likely face. I knew that I wasn’t living the healthiest life and wanted to get in better shape but I could never stick with a diet or ...
Views: 798(1 vote) - Surviving Work: Boundaries at Work - by No one can do anything to you unless you allow it. You cannot be treated disrespectfully as if you have no feelings, are stupid, slow or unworthy unless you allow that to happen.
For the most part good boundaries ward off disrespectful treatment. A personal boundary is a soft, invisible ...
Views: 798 - Top Five Ways To Earn Extra Money Online At Home For Free - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from paramdeep singhHere's a fact: everybody wants to earn extra money. We all have bills to pay, families to feed, and the list goes on and on... Discover several legitimate ways to earn extra money online for free using your computer at home. You probably wonder how much extra income you can make? Well, ...
Views: 797 - Avoid Uncertainty At Your Own Risk - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from H. Les BrownOf all the columnists in The Washington Post, one of my favorites is Shankar Vedantam who writes "Department of Human Behavior." He's not only a good, clear writer, his research is excellent, and he has no axes to grind. He tells it like it is. In his recent column entitled "The Power of ...
Views: 795 - Mid-Life Crisis? 10 Steps You Must Take Now To Save Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Craig NathansonSave your life? After 40 one tends to be more aware of their time left and the things which are undone in their life. While it usually takes a crisis to become more aware, this doesn’t always move one to make change in their life, especially in areas which are no longer bringing joy and ...
Views: 795 - Success Is A Dead End - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from H. Les Brown'Be careful what you pray for, 'cause you just might get it.' Have you ever heard that saying? In my opinion, it so perfectly describes the pitfalls of adulthood. Keep in mind that I have what I think is quite a unique definition for 'adulthood': childhood without the parental constraints. The ...
Views: 794 - 3 Things That May Be Affecting Your Mental Health (Without Your Realizing It) - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Alvina JenniferMental health is a complicated thing. Sometimes, it’s hard to know what exactly is causing the issues you’re having with your mood, motivation, or anxiety. The reality, of course, is that there are many factors and only one solution. Be compassionate with yourself and find ways to address your ...
Views: 793 - Getting from Child-ish to Child-like - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from H. Les BrownThe myth of the happy childhood hides a sad truth: that one of the principal effects of 'education' seems to be the process of 'disillusionment'. I call this process 'sad', but, in fact, it's more like 'tragic'. In early childhood, youngsters are more closely aligned with their inner destiny ...
Views: 792 - Know the facts about age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe ability to see is part of the five senses, which we use not only to experience the world, but better our health. Over time, vision loss may occur and make our ability to see more difficult. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness and vision loss in America. ...
Views: 792 - Equilibrium February 2005 - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Warren RedmanAlready a month into 2005 – and what has the year brought so far? A sociologist in Britain has observed that January 24th is “the worst day of the year” – presumably in the Northern hemisphere. The excitement of Christmas and anticipation of the New Year has worn off, credit card bills have ...
Views: 790 - Is Senior Home Care Sufficient for My Dad? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2019 from Hamza HassanChoosing whether senior home care is most appropriate for your parent can be hard and psychologically testing. Naturally, you and your parent may have anxieties about a caregiver coming into your home and concerns over giving up an independent lifestyle. Thankfully, senior home care has ...
Views: 790 - Twenty-One Steps to Discover and Do What You Love with Your Life's Work! - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2005 from Craig NathansonTwenty-One Steps to Discover and Do What You Love with Your Life's Work! In mid-life, many of us are unfulfilled in our lives and careers and have a deep longing for change. We often feel that we have waited too long to pursue our dreams, and believe we have no choice but to settle for our lot ...
Views: 790 - Why People Ignore Their Inner Needs At Mid-life And What You Can Do Differently - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Craig NathansonWe humans are terrible at preparing for the crisis It seems to me that many people tend to ignore their needs in mid-life. We tend to be very good at reacting to a crisis, but terrible at planning for one. I think this is the root of the problem. For example, many people stay in mundane, ...
Views: 790 - How Could "They" Do This To "Us?" - by What was your reaction when you heard about the plane crashes? And the horrific loss of life? And the fact that it was an obvious terrorist attack on America?
My experience was one of shock and disbelief. And then sadness. Followed by fear and anger. I found my mind immediately plotting what ...
Views: 789 - Does Midlife Make You a 'Lone Wolf'? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from H. Les BrownOne of the five scales that sociologists use to measure cultural differences is called 'individuation', which is contrasted with 'collectivism'. The scale measures where a society falls along the continuum that represents whether the culture is more individual- or group-oriented. In case you ...
Views: 787 - The Joy Of Listening - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Warren RedmanOne of the joys and privileges of being an Emotional Fitness Coach and teaching Emotional Fitness courses is that I get to hear the inner thoughts and experiences of others. Now don’t get me wrong. It’s not that I want to spy on other people’s lives; it’s that as I hear their stories two things ...
Views: 787 - What is alcohol-detox? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2019 from Alex NickWhen it is a point in your life where you need help with the drinking problem that you have developed, the best decision that you can make is to get yourself detoxified for that matter. The process of alcohol detoxification means that one can get rid of all the toxic parts that are in the body ...
Views: 787 - Life as an Obstacle Course - by Life can be like an obstacle course. All sorts of challenges set up before us and hurdles to overcome. With drinks breaks in-between stages and refreshment stands. On this course we can go it alone or work in a team, having to self-motivate and motivate others along-side us.
Sometimes we need a ...
Views: 786 - What to Look for While Buying A Phone Monitoring App - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Misty JhonesThe app I am going to talk about literally blew my mind. I have been using it for a month now. It’s installed on my child’s phone. The list of features that mSpy offers to cover every aspect of your iPhone monitoring app. I will be discussing a few of these which were to me, not only outstanding ...
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