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- Get a Coach and Make Your Resolutions Happen This Year - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2003 from Susan DunnHow's your list of New Year's resolutions coming? Studies show that most people have already failed by the 15th of January. Has this happened to you? If so, you may have left out the prime ingredient for your success - a coach! Coaching is a new field. Until you've talked to someone who's ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - Grandmother, What Big Eyes You Have: An EQ Tale - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2003 from Susan DunnWell, you know how the fairytale goes … Little Red Riding Hood heads out into the woods to see her grandmother. First she fails to notice the wolf when he approaches her in the woods, but goes gaily on her way. Then, when she arrives at her Grandmother’s house things look suspicious and she ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - It's 'Cause I Have To, Mr. Elmer: An EQ Tale - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2003 from Susan DunnElmer builds roofs and runs construction crews. One afternoon he went fishing with one of his employees. Same bait, same hole, same fishing pole, but he was catching nothing, and his buddy was raking them in. “How come you’re catching all the fish?” Elmer asked. “It’s ‘cause I have to, Mr. ...
Views: 1566(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) - Feng Shui with Style! Working with Your Element Type - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2003 from Stephanie RobertsWhen you begin to study feng shui, you quickly realize the importance of the qualities and characteristics of the five feng shui elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. This knowledge is essential to selecting appropriate colors, furnishings, and accessories for your home. You can also ...
Views: 2396(2 votes) - How to Improve Your Love Life with the Power of Feng Shui... Without Spending a Dime! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2003 from Stephanie RobertsFENG shui (say "fung shway") is the art of creating a home environment that supports the life you wish to live. A key element of feng shui is creating a smooth flow of chi (positive energy) through your space. Chi likes to move through your home as though it were a gentle breeze or a meandering ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - What A Greek Wedding Can Teach You About Reaching Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2003 from Josh HindsAnyone that has read my column knows well that I am a collector of success stories. I believe they are extremely important to us. Not to look in awe at others, but instead to gain strength from them and in turn apply their lessons to the challenges we face as we set out towards our ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Happy New year - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2003 from George AlexanderSo what have you planned for this year? Some people for some strange reason wait until a new year to give up a bad habit or to make an attempt at some self improvement. Why some people have to wait until a new year to set a goal is beyound me but all the same setting a goal is always a positive ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - Marketing From The Inside Out - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2003 from John ColanziThe "Magic Bullet" seems to be what so many marketers are looking for. They want a secret technique or method to guarantee their success. I'll let you in on a secret. They're looking in the wrong direction. True success and prosperity start on the inside. It comes from within yourself, not ...
Views: 1690(2 votes) - Learning to Love Your Body - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2003 from Susie CortrightTwenty-four percent of women and 17 percent of men say they would give up more than three years of life to be thinner. That’s according to a poll conducted by Psychology Today magazine. At the same time, studies show that half of American women overestimate the size of their ...
Views: 1483(2 votes) - Express Yourself with Internet Articles - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2003 from Susan DunnSelf-expression is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. It helps you solidify your thoughts and feelings, gives you a chance to pass on the knowledge and wisdom only you have to give, and nourishes your creativity. Perhaps you’ve seen an article on the Internet and said, ...
Views: 1820(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2003 from Susan DunnWhen Valentine’s Day comes around, I remember the year when I left a card shop, having mourned the fact I had no “honey” at the time, worried about whether I was spending too much or too little, whether I’d gotten it right or not, cursing Madison Avenue for the commercial thrust, and thinking of ...
Views: 1976(1 vote) - 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: 8869(1 vote) - Weight Mastery 101 - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2003 from Kathryn O'NeillThey're out there: a select group of people comprising maybe 5-10% of the population. You probably know a few. You may see them in restaurants or at work. You may socialize with them on occasion. You may even be married to one or best friends with another. Who are they? ...
Views: 1932(2 votes) - Five Practical Steps You Can Take Now For Peak Performance - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2003 from Shirley HansonWhen we heard personal and executive coach Jeannette Samanen, Ph.D. (of Valley Forge, PA) speak at a luncheon, we were attracted by her statement that "accessing your intuition leads to peak performance." "Could you tell us more about this connection, Jeannette?" we asked in a subsequent ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - Finding A Little Adventure - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2003 from Deborah MartinI have had more than my share of exciting times and I’m grateful for every one of them. There was the time the bear came into camp at 11:00 p.m. and we listened to him consume two weeks worth of food for two people and a dog in only six hours. At 5:00 a.m., when it became obvious he had run out ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - How to Have an Emotionally Intelligent Valentine's Day - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2003 from Susan DunnEvery time Valentine’s Day comes along, I think of the day before Valentine’s Day a couple of years when, as I was leaving the card and gift shop where I’d selected some Valentines, while cursing the materialism dictated to us by Madison Avenue that demanded the expression of feelings with ...
Views: 2375(1 vote) - The Cure - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2003 from Todd PuntolilloSeeking the Cure If I were given the power to cure just one ill that haunts mankind, I would pass up cancer, breeze by AIDS, and overlook heart disease because curing the malady I have in mind might just cure most of the others as a side effect. The cure I would seek would be the cure for ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Top 10 Traits of Highly Successful People - That You Can Learn! - by We have all read about people who are successful briefly. They win a gold medal, make a fortune, or star in one great movie and then disappear. Or, there are those like Marilyn Monroe and Howard Hughes who achieve extraordinary success, at the cost of their own lives. These examples do not ...
Views: 3816(1 vote) - What would you do if you could change your life right now? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2003 from Nicholas DixonHello everybody and a good day (or night !) to you all.My name is Nicholas Dixon and I am in my early twenties and I reside on the beautiful island of Jamaica.I work full time in a public library , but in my spare time I design and market websites.I personally think that it is fun to help my ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - It's Late September, Maggie, and I Really Should Be Getting Back to School: An EQ Tale - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2003 from Susan DunnThe young man in this song, who lets Maggie keep him away from things he should be doing, is not practicing Intentionality. Intentionality is one of the higher level emotional intelligence skills. It means saying what you meaning what you say. Keeping your word, in other words, and doing ...
Views: 2183(1 vote) - Are you a wildflower? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2003 from David LeonhardtWildflowers grow from mere dust to reach their full potential. Wildflowers grow well, even in adverse soil conditions. Wildflowers don't require late nights at the office to grow. Wildflowers grow thick and stick together. Wildflowers grow strong and tall. Wildflowers display their brilliant ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - Baby Boomers' Phased Retirement - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2003 from John AgnoA greater percentage of those over 55 are working today than a year ago. In part, because older workers are prized for their corporate experience, personal relationships and stability. "Any time you have an early retirement program and have to make it widely available, you chance losing key ...
Views: 2782(1 vote) - What Does an Innate Strength Look Like ? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2003 from Susan DunnMartin Seligman, Ph.D., noted Optimism researcher, who’s now studying Authentic Happiness, has proposed that one of the surest paths to happiness is to know your signature strengths and build your life around them, particularly if it’s in a way that has meaning to you. Management gurus, ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - Going for that promotion - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2003 from Scott BoydSo you want a promotion then? Its has its benefits and its pitfalls. This article will look at some with these along with the methods you can use to successfully get that promotion! First of all, you need to decide what you want to do! There’s no sense in going for a promotion just for the ...
Views: 3018(1 vote) - Great Goals Make You Stretch! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Fran BriggsI began enhancing my personal energy level three months shy of my 40th birthday and after 2 years of struggling with clinically-diagnosed depression. During this same period, I was challenged immensely by the debilitating effects of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and being rendered permanently ...
Views: 1984(1 vote) - Easy Resolutions - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Love Coach RinattaNew Year's Eve is the traditional time to make resolutions for the upcoming year. Most resolutions are about something we really, really want. Even if you are not the type who makes New Year's resolutions, notice that somewhere, quietly, in the back of your mind, you are probably making one ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - A New Approach to New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Stephanie RobertsThe New Year is traditionally a time to reflect on where we are in our lives and to think about improvements that we'd like to make. It seems obvious that the first step in choosing appropriate New Year's Resolutions should be to define specific goals for what we want to achieve in the coming ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - Ten Tips For Setting (And Keeping) Life Changing Resolutions - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Antoinette (Toni) ColemanTen Tips For Setting (And Keeping) Life Changing Resolutions It’s time for that annual ritual of making (and breaking) our New Year’s resolutions. There is something about the idea of being able to start over that motivates us to pause (at least briefly) and reflect on our lives as they are, as ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - "Old Agreements" from the Book Healing Shame and Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Paul RandakOLD AGREEMENTS I’ve been trying to make clear to you that the only worthwhile course of action, whether for a sorcerer or an average men is to restrict our involvement with self image, we must shatter our mirror of self-reflection. -Don Juan Matus When we look at the nature of addiction, ...
Views: 3401(1 vote) - Traits of Highly Intuitive People - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnWant to be more intuitive? From an extensive study of intuitive people reported by Belleruth Naparstek in "Your Sixth Sense," this is what the highly intuitive person is likely to look like. 1. A woman over 40 with an advanced degree in one of the mental health professions. 2. Says she was ...
Views: 12238(3 votes) - Caution your job may be hazardous to your health! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from William PoppenMost products or activities that are considered dangerous are labeled with a warning. Cigarette packages have a warning from the Surgeon General’s office. Stepladders have a warning that the top steps should be avoided. Likewise job contracts should be stamped with a statement that your job ...
Views: 1863(1 vote) - Exquisite & Working: A Recipe for Life - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Liz SumnerWhat if everything in your life was exquisite and working? What if you didn't tolerate anything that wasn't-- you fixed it, replaced it, or got rid of it. What if you only had around you things that pleased you? Everything else gets tossed, returned, or given away. I have a sense that putting ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - What is Qigong? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Martin EisenIs strenuous exercise necessary for health? No. Good physical condition is required for competing athletes and does not insure good health. A trained athlete can have cancer and die from a heart attack. Arnold Schwarzenegger needs to have a heart valve replaced. Strenuous exercise produces ...
Views: 2079(1 vote) - 6 Unique Stress Relievers - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Kathy ThompsonToo much driving, too much shopping, too much rushing around, running the kids around--family and work demands have you stressed out. There are many ways to help you control stress. Here are some unique methods I've collected. 1. Yell! But---be sure you are alone. The best place is ...
Views: 1655(3 votes) - 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) - NEVER FORGET A NAME AGAIN - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Mike MooreWhen I first began to speak for a living I found it difficult to remember the names of the people who hired me or those I met during refreshment break or during the chit chat session at the end of my presentation. I knew I had to do something to improve my memory. How could I continue to speak ...
Views: 1553(1 vote) - HOW TO LIVE LIFE! Part One: Where I Get Off - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from John VorhausIn a fantasy interview some time in my future, some adversarial journalist will ask me where the hell I get off writing a series of articles called How to Live Life! It will be pointed out to me that I have no graduate degrees in psychology, sociology or human behavior, no background in ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Soy Whole Foods - A Better Choice - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Laura DavimesSince about 1992, the soy industry has been growing at an astounding rate. U.S. retail sales of soy foods alone were $.852 billion in 1992 and are projected at $3.714 billion for 2002. Soy crops occupied an amazing 75 million acres of farmland (out of 250 planted) in 2001. There is a long ...
Views: 1763(1 vote) - A New Approach to New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Stephanie RobertsThe New Year is traditionally a time to reflect on where we are in our lives and to think about improvements that we'd like to make. It seems obvious that the first step in choosing appropriate New Year's Resolutions should be to define specific goals for what we want to achieve in the coming ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Hot Stone Massage Techniques - by How-To with Massage Stones:
1) Clean the stones with disinfectant before every use. We at TherapyStones.com recommend a product called Odoban for professional use.
2) Put stones in a crockpot on low with water and the lid off, for at least 30 minutes before using. (This is one method and you ...
Views: 21377(2 votes) - Sex With the Ex: Should You? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from John MooreSEX WITH YOUR EX: SHOULD YOU? When Is Sleeping with a Former Partner a Bad Idea? Copyright © 2009 By: John D. Moore www.mychicagotherapist.com Six months ago, you discovered that the “love of your life” was sleeping around with others, causing you to dump the jerk like yesterday’s trash. ...
Views: 6376(1 vote) - To Answer or Not Answer "The Question?" - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from John AgnoPersonal and business success starts with the question, "What should I do with my life?" People don't succeed by moving from one 'hot' industry to another, being a copy cat of some hero leader or following a certain career-guiding formula. They succeed by unleashing a productive, creative and ...
Views: 2602(1 vote) - 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 ...
Views: 7524(1 vote) - Flow With The Present Moment - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Guy FinleyFlow With The Present Moment Into The Fullness Of The Free Mind Here's an inner life exercise of immeasurable value. Think of these new instructions as a kind of special cleansing agent, but not as a way to improve yourself. Let me explain. When we wash a window, to clean away its ...
Views: 1663(1 vote) - What’s Your Vibration? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiWhat’s Your Vibration? How many of us think that we are in touch with the universe around us through vibrations? We can be in touch with vibrations around us with our five senses. Our senses have the ability to recognize these vibrations on an unconscious level that we usually take for ...
Views: 3247(1 vote) - Karma: Is it good or is it bad? You decide! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiKarma: Is it good or is it bad? You decide! We hear this word so often and have one thing stuck in our mind – it’s either a bad thing or a good thing. The other issue is: do we believe in Karma? Regardless of whether we believe in that word or not, it is still there. Karma plays a big part in ...
Views: 1743(1 vote) - Out of the Closet! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiOut of the closet? We may sometimes consider the difficulty that occurs with our acceptance of ourselves and of who we are in accordance with the expectations of others. Do you understand what I am talking about? Or am I speaking alone here? I grew up in an environment dominated with the ...
Views: 2686(1 vote) - A New Approach to New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Stephanie RobertsThe New Year is traditionally a time to reflect on where we are in our lives and to think about improvements that we'd like to make. It seems obvious that the first step in choosing appropriate New Year's Resolutions should be to define specific goals for what we want to achieve in the coming ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - DUH! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from George SewellYou’ve done it, I know you have. Is there anyone, at one time or other, who hasn’t opened their hand, popped their forehead and said, or thought, “DUH!” It’s intriguing, the “Duh” moment. The word may be contemporary, but the sudden awareness of “foolish me, I knew that!” is nothing new. ...
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