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- Quieting Resentment - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Michelle MillerAllowing resentment to fester inside us is something we ought to avoid. So, when we begin to feel resentful it is a sign that we need to deal with it. You are likely to feel resentful when someone has criticized you, taken advantage of you, ignored you or mistreated you in some way. As a ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - Every Behavior Has a Positive Intention - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Charles BenderWhy drilling down to a behavior's true purpose changes everything One of the most powerful NLP presuppositions is that every behavior has a positive intention. This does not imply that everything that a person does is 100 % positive - that would be utter denial of the truth - this presupposition ...
Views: 4129(1 vote) - Are You Too…? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloEveryone has their favorite of excuse for not wanting to change or start something new. The more resistant to change, the more excuses. Making significant changes in your life is hard work! But what if you really could start from scratch? What if you put aside everything from your past, all ...
Views: 1562(2 votes) - Are You Authentic? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Karen GridleyThink of a time where you acted in haste or felt you “had to” do something from the sense of someone or something stronger than you, what was the outcome? Often when we’re in these situations we perceive there isn’t time to pause. Yet taking a breath and pausing is very powerful. In order ...
Views: 1900(6 votes) - Practical Spirituality: Forty Days to Getting Rid of Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2010 from John GilmoreI was cruising through YouTube last night when I cam upon a song by Chic called Good Times. During the Disco Era when I used to dance to that song under flashing , surrounded by hundreds of people like a great tribe I heard the words but never really paid attention. As I listened to the song ...
Views: 1572(2 votes) - Stress Less Live More - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Luminita SaviucLet’s talk about STRESS Everyone seems to be stressed out by something lately. Stressing about money, stressing about the weather, about the economy, stressing about what other people say and do, stressing about what is or isn’t on TV, stressing about traffic, stressing about relationships, ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - BRINGING FORTH YOUR DIVA DIVINITY - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsA Diva defined has mixed connotations both positive and negative, depending on how one thinks of themselves and expresses those thoughts to others in words and actions. Webster’s Dictionary defines Diva as Prima Donna [Italian – goddess; Latin – divine, god]. Prima Donna is defined as a ...
Views: 2818 - "Human Doing Or Human Being?" - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Susan Foxley“How are you Susan? “, asks my mother. I respond with “very busy Mom”. She quickly replies with,”busy is good”. I agree that busy is good if there is some balance with rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. For some reason, it seems as if our culture is getting busier and busier and as if ...
Views: 1637 - Retirement Investment Advice: Let go of the anchor of drown - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Roger ElyThe following is fictional. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. :) John had just retired and like many newly retired folks he decided to buy a boat and do some fishing. He bought the boat, the equipment and last but not least searched high and low for the perfect anchor. ...
Views: 1625 - RECOGNIZING AND CORRECTING ERRONEOUS THINKING - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsERRONEOUS BELIEFS AND REVELATIONS Inner work is a critical component of the journey toward healing and wholeness. Without the resolve to confront and work through personal issues, I would venture to say that abundance and successful authentic living will always be just beyond reach for some ...
Views: 2720 - A PROLONGED PROCESS TO PUBLICATION - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsAN EXTENDED PROCESS God blessed me to publish my first book of poetry entitled, ON SOLID GROUND: Inspirational Poetry For All Occasions. All of the poems are God inspired and are based on His word with a scripture reference for each one. I may have written the words, but God spoke them to my ...
Views: 1439 - ***What Will They Think? - Love and Approval Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Margaret PaulWhen you were growing up, how often did you hear, "What will they think?"Who are "they?" Unfortunately, "they" are everyone. Many of our parents and caregivers were love and approval addicted and geared their behavior to try to have control over getting love and ...
Views: 5378(3 votes) - Understanding That Change Begins With Me - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline Nettle"Be the change that you wish to see in the world". Ghandi. There is much talk in the spiritual communities about how the world that I see outside of myself is a reflection of the world that is inside me. Part of the journey to peace, love, and happiness, is understanding that I am not always ...
Views: 8350 - How Do You Feel? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleFeelings seem to be becoming more fashionable than they were in earlier this century. Those of us who were born in the sixties and seventies still remember for the most part that children were to be seen and not heard. Little girls were not supposed to get angry, and little boys were not ...
Views: 1997 - Deafness in Teens Caused by Loud Music - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Monty RitchingsAnywhere you go these days; it is common to see people with music players like iphones blasting music into their ears. In fact, it seems like those of us who choose to listen to the world going on around us are becoming an anomaly. A report in The Hindu reports that teenage deafness is rising at ...
Views: 2812 - Five Ways to Reduce or Limit Stress - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Ted DeeThe world is a stressful, or at least the modern world is. With schedules and deadlines and traffic and more, just ordinary life can cause a lot of excess stress. I’m certainly not immune and probably no one is. Here are five ways I reduce or limit stress. Hopefully they will work for you as ...
Views: 1890(2 votes) - Out of Your Mind? Congratulations on Your Transition! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhat does it really mean to be out of your mind? No, it doesn't mean you are nuts, bonkers, or crazy as a peach orchard boar. The more you are in tune with what is really happening in your experience - instead of what you often misguidedly perceive is going on - the more your ability to ...
Views: 1763 - CONTROLLING OUR IRRATIONAL IDEAS - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Marta HiattHow and what we think about has a profound effect on our physical and emotional health. Almost every minute of our waking life we are engaged in self-talk, an internal dialogue through which we describe and interpret our world to ourselves. This dialogue can be a litany of self-doubt and ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - Swimming in a Sea of Ideas - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Bradley FosterBradley Foster Giant Steps Coaching Creativity can be one of the best strengths to have. It helps you to solve problems, makes you versatile and able to roll with change, which in this world is a real plus. Typically my creative clients tell me that they usually do well at anything they put ...
Views: 1285(2 votes) - Ripples on the Waters of Thought - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnA splash is something that rocks our thinking. It can be the death of a friend, the loss of a pet, or an accident on the highway. It is a wake-up call, hopefully causing us to reconsider what we are doing and where we’re going. Far more subtle and far more dangerous are the little ripples of ...
Views: 1197 - Cinderella - What a Story! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Todd PuntolilloCinderella - What a Story! I used to be a rescuer. I would find a damsel in distress and save her. That made me a hero, didn’t it? You’d think so. But, after a little counseling for a broken heart and lost marriage, I could see clearer and got the picture. It seems that the rescue mission is ...
Views: 2322(1 vote) - Considering a Lifestyle Change? Don’t Even Think About it! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockRemember that all-in-one 48 piece exercise gym that you bought a few years ago? You even figured out how put it together, and actually worked out for a month or two! Then the sessions got further and further apart, and finally you had to disassemble the infernal contraption and move it into ...
Views: 3175 - New Weight Loss Hypnosis Parties - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Bruce MillsI have started a New Weight Loss Hypnosis Parties program. They can be done at your home or business. All you need is a minimum of at least four people who want to lose weight. Home Weight Loss Hypnosis Parties are fun and educational. This is a Lifestyle Weight Management Hypnosis program. ...
Views: 2586 - Breasking the Self Created Mold - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Terry HarrisIt has taken you years to create the mold that has become YOU. For the past 20, 30, 40 years through environment and life experiences you have evolved into the person you are today. Some of your personality characteristics have not always served you well. You have developed fears and limiting ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - Tension Tamers - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Michele LandersIt comes as no surprise, but stress isn’t good for you. Well of course, you knew that already but the question for most people is how to tame it. Here’s a secret I discovered: In actuality there is no such thing as a ‘stress thing’ outside of us. It is our interpretation of the events in our ...
Views: 2191(1 vote) - Decision Making – Learn how to predict decisions made by others - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Judith EvicciIn order to make a good decision, adults employ all the logic at their disposal. However, if you are not an Adult Personality Type, or if you are married to an Individual representing another personality type, conflicts occur and logic may not be the primary consideration for deciding what to ...
Views: 2511(1 vote) - Turning Regrets Into Blessings - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Misa HopkinsSome of the most significant feelings we have that can keep us trapped in our pain include, regret, guilt, and shame. Many of us have an easier time forgiving someone else than we do ourselves. If we don’t transform these feelings they easily lead to depression and even serious ...
Views: 3441(3 votes) - Change Your Thinking, Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Lynn ScottI believe we can change the way we think and as a result of that we can change the way we eat. We can learn to eat better. This can be seen as a chicken and egg situation. You know, which comes first, the chicken or the egg. I look at it this way. Whether or not it's the chicken or the ...
Views: 2083(2 votes) - Controlling Behavior – The Balance between Care and Control - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Judith EvicciDeeply caring for others invites us to step over the relationship line and tell people what to do with their lives. Another motivation is not so benevolent. The actions others take can directly benefit or harm us. Of course, we care. Controlling behavior means offering unsolicited help to ...
Views: 7306(1 vote) - Life's Secret Formula for Achievement and Success - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Anthony RobinsonLife’s Secret Formula Yf + Yt +Yd + Ya = YR YR x t = Your Future+/- If you successfully comprehend and apply this secret formula in your life you can be, have, or do anything you want. • Did you know this secret formula has been responsible for every success and ...
Views: 3321(2 votes) - Pit Bull Stops Bullying - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Jaynine HowardMiss Savanna is my very friendly blue pit-bull. She normally lies on the floor beside my desk or she can be found looking out the window. Miss Savanna delights in occasionally chasing a cat. But, she also lets those same cats rub up against her and occasionally snuggle up with her on her bed. ...
Views: 2763(1 vote) - Transforming unfavourable thoughts - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Monty RitchingsDon’t some thoughts really bug you? They show up when you least need them and often won’t go away without some sort of force. So let’s look at these thoughts wandering around in our heads. Where do they come from? Most unintentional or undirected thoughts are a result of our mind trying to ...
Views: 1479 - Cognitive Training and Therapy Can Clear the Roadblocks to Success - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Anne Sentellhttp://www.selfgrowth.com/user/294177/edit/content_expert_pageMillions of intelligent and gifted children are working far below their potential each year. We all want to insure our children’s gifts, talents, and abilities are developed to full potential, in this world of fierce competition. Children often go through school unprepared to meet the ...
Views: 2931(1 vote) - Breathe Like a Yogi, Be Peaceful as a Baby - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Samantha Sukalpa NotoIf you are suffering from any form of physical, mental or emotional dis-ease, there is one thing that you can do right now to set your feet firmly on the road toward healing. Breathe like a yogi. Read more to find out why and how. When we are born, we are very efficient breathers. Ever ...
Views: 3572(2 votes) - Agree to Differ - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Michelle MillerWe all have had differences of opinion in our lives. But what happens when someone makes a comment that offends you? Or when you have a different way of handling a situation? Or worse, someone you care about is mad at you and they withhold communication? In dealing with this type of ...
Views: 2132(1 vote) - Cosmic Consciousness - The New Brain - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Judith PenningtonRecently I walked into my chiropractor's office and asked how he was doing. "Lots of challenges," he laughed, "so lots of growth and progress." I loved his positive perspective: It's all progress, no matter what! Perspective often disappears into the mental fragmentation described by Edgar ...
Views: 3108 - “I’d Rather Be Right Than Happy” Identity – A New Solution - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Adele Tartaglia INSTANT SUBCONSCIOUS REPROGRAMMING The Life Management Center 480/220-2089 eztherapy@gmail.comExcerpted from Transform Your Life Instantly: Mental Erasers Make Your Mind Work for You Instead of Against You, 2005, Adele Tartaglia Science has told us that expectations based on memories are strong contributing elements in creating the future events of our lives. If we choose to be ...
Views: 4632(3 votes) - Behavioral Health and the Consequences of Indifference - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Christina SponiasYour dreams are very important. They can save your life, help you fight against all mental illnesses and physical diseases, and give you extraordinary mind power. This happens because dream interpretation according to the scientific method is a process that guarantees your behavioral health. ...
Views: 934 - Breaking Patterns - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Ligia HoubenIn life, we develop habits that shape the quality of life. These habits can be good or bad and may create behavioral patterns. How do we know which these habits are? We just need to take a look into our responses to situations regarding our relationships, transitions, goals, or life in general. ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - Have You Looked in the Mirror Lately? (article and assessment) - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Kris CavanaughHow important is it for you to get a medical checkup? It may not be the most pleasant experience you can have done, but it is certainly necessary to help ensure proper health for your body. The more frequently we have our teeth assessed, our eyes assessed, and all areas of our physical form ...
Views: 1641(2 votes) - Why is Prolonged Sitting BAD for your Health? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2010 from Gail McGonigalIf you watched CTV last week in Canada, you will have seen that the government is warning workers that prolonged sitting is no longer good for your overall health. It is an area that I have been discussing in relation to your skeletal health, but now the government is warning workers in ...
Views: 2866(1 vote) - Top 5 Signs You're Addicted to Stress - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteEvents in and of themselves do not create stress. It is the meaning you give to these events that causes the stressful reaction. What you have something mean about you or your possibilities is what spins you into a cycle of reactive stress - or a calm deliberate thought process that leads to a ...
Views: 3119(2 votes) - How to Manage Fear and Anger - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from Gwen PhillipsEmotions are quite literally our feelings. We feel them in our bodies. Sometimes we feel an emotion as a tingle, we can feel our bodies overheat and blood rush to our faces when we are embarrassed, we can feel muscular tension when we are angry or afraid, our hearts start to beat faster. But ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - Be Your Art - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Danielle VindezBe the designer of your life. Write the intention and create your own unique program. What we do in our minds can grow our own reality. Much research has been done on the impact neuropeptides have on our way of being. Neuropeptides are molecules used by nerve cells to communicate with each ...
Views: 1844(2 votes) - Disciplined and committed to change - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Matheo GalatisThe powerful leverage a person can access through partnering with a coach "A decision is not enough" A new year begins and for some it has already ended. You have given yourself new tasks to do, take on new challenges and decided that this year things will be different and you are committed ...
Views: 1427 - Perfectionism Can Kill - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhitePerfectionism can kill you. Bold statement. Sad but true. The frenetic obsession to have the perfect body is literally killing some people. A nose job or a face lift isn't enough. Once that's done, then the boobs, lips, hips along with every wrinkle must be enhanced, puffed, sucked out, ...
Views: 2851(1 vote) - Have fun and live longer! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Wayne Kehl“We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” George Bernard Shaw Famed Irish playwright and essayist, George Bernard Shaw lived from 1856 to 1950. He generated many quotes during his long life, but the one above is my favourite. I am drawn to the quote ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - Ergonomic Office Chairs: Part 2 -Postural Practice for Prolonged Sitting - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Gail McGonigalIn Part 1, a method of pelvic movement was described that helps sustain prolonged sitting in an Ergonomic chair, for users who need to sit all day in productive employment. An exercise was shown that helps improve this movement, as well as its purpose. It was also explained why postural ...
Views: 2643(3 votes) - Why the Word “No” Sets off an Oppositional, Defiant Child - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from James LehmanMany parents of children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder feel hopeless and alone. They live in homes that become like little prisons as they deal with kids who are absolutely out of control and unmanageable. They don’t like their child any more, even though they still love him or her. And ...
Views: 3560(4 votes) - Help For Anxiety: Tips That Help You Relax And Heal Anxiety Attacks - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Velma MerrickConstant worrying takes a heavy toll. It keeps you up at night and makes you tense and edgy during the day. You hate feeling like a nervous wreck. So why is it so difficult to stop worrying? The first time we feel anxiety is in most cases due to a period of stress and worry that builds up over ...
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