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- CYBER FRIENDSHIP VERSUS TRADITIONAL FRIENDSHIP - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Nancy ShieldsToday I wish to talk about a topic that was instrumental to me in developing MakeGirlfriends.com, and one that is creating much debate among all age groups. Cyber friendships compared to Traditional friendships. The difference of opinion goes like this, and please understand that I am talking ...
Views: 6788(1 vote) - 6 Tips To Make Your Relationships Rock Solid - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2015 from Peggy SealfonAre you overlooking subtle ways to maintain the spark in your relationship? Intimate relationships are an essential part of our humanity. To keep yours vibrant and long-lasting, you’re likely already aware of how you excite and attract each other and also how you show compassion. But there ...
Views: 6590 - The Seven Important Steps Of The Telemarketing Process - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Belinda SummersIn the field of lead generation, it is always important to consider the steps needed to do the job. This is the secret to a successful telemarketing campaign. While you might think that the job of getting B2B leads is easy, it cannot be further from the truth. You need to pay close attention in ...
Views: 6544 - The Wolf We Feed the Most - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Cindy StoneThe Wolf You Feed the Most (Excerpt from an upcoming book, The Wolf You Feed the Most, by Cindy Stone) There is a most wonderful story originating with the First Nations that circulates in various forms in books (I referenced it in my first, The Incidental Guru; Lessons in Healing from a Dog), ...
Views: 6536 - Defining Who We Are - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Robin HannonWho are we and how do we define ourselves? Are we simply the sum of all we do and accomplish? If asked to define ourselves most people will give a summary of their life’s work, accomplishments, and how they relate to others. For example, “I am a Doctor; I have a wife, and two children. My ...
Views: 6442(3 votes) - Get off the cross, we need the wood! - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHI was watching Oprah the other day as she was interviewing Wynona Judd. Judd made a profound statement about losing weight and taking care of herself. She said that she had forgotten to put herself on her priority list. She also stated that now that she had finally made herself a priority she ...
Views: 6362(1 vote) - How to Be Sexually Attractive to Any Man or Woman : From the Inside Out! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Rebecca MillsDo you want charisma in your life? Do you want to have people listen to you and do what you ask them to do? Do you want your love interest to be besotted with you? Well, charisma, thankfully, is something you can develop over time and it doesn't always have to be something you are born ...
Views: 6349 - ***The Intelligence of Heart - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Norma HollisOver the last several decades a lot of research has been uncovered about intelligence. Previous ideas that intelligence was strictly a brain activity have been tempered with new perspectives. Rather than our intelligence lying solely within our head, it has recently been found that there is an ...
Views: 6337(1 vote) - Life Success Strategies - What Are Your Core Values? - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonWhat are my core values? What's most important? The most important thing about the most important thing is to keep the most important thing the most important thing. I hope by now you are beginning to realize the importance of knowing what you want in your life, and you're beginning to ...
Views: 6308 - Over the Edge: Conquering My Fear of Heights - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Carrie SabaI have conquered my fear of heights! For years my story was that I was scared of heights. Whenever I was in a place high enough where you could look down my heart would pump faster, my knees would get weak and I could barely breathe. My most vivid memory of my fear of heights was when I ...
Views: 6276 - The Choice is Yours: 7 Important Life Lessons - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from David LuptonHere are 7 important life lessons. Getting to know and understand these can make a big difference in creating a balanced lifestyle for yourself. Remember making positive choices is one of the most crucial life skills you can ever master. 1. The world does not owe you a living. You have to make ...
Views: 6240 - I Can't, He Can, I'll Let Him: Steps 1-3 of the 12 Steps - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from angelmoonfairy :)The First Step requires our complete surrender to what is. We are powerless over our addictions. We are human. We are fallible. The truth is we can’t go it alone otherwise we would be in this world alone and not with our peers. We exist together for a reason and a season for a purpose. This ...
Views: 6221 - Psychic Vampires. The Ways People Steal Your Energy and Power. - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2017 from Peter MichaelSo there is a lot of talk about the phenomenon of energy vampirism, but very few are talking about how it is actually done, so I will attempt to describe how people actually take your energy. First we need to understand why humans do this to begin with. It is entirely the cause of a person ...
Views: 6194(1 vote) - How to Let Go of Self-Blame - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Evelyn LimHave you ever realized how often you blame yourself for your current circumstances? Perhaps you have made a mistake, done something silly or brought about dire consequences that dragged others down even. Whether big or small, you cannot let go of your emotional attachment to the memory of your ...
Views: 6152 - When the Pain Turns to Anguish and the Anguish to Despair - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Kristie BlankenshipHas Your Pain Turned into Anguish and Despair? Today, I want to talk about something that is very painful and deep inside some of us. Something that eats at you and gnaws away at your very being. It seems like it never gets better, but only worse. What I am talking about is our pain, but ...
Views: 6141 - 4 Steps to Help You Overcome Your Mid-Life Happiness Slump - by Submitted on May 24, 2015 from Peggy SealfonYou don't need to turn back the clock to be happy. These tips will help you navigate mid-life. Every time I wish my 96-year-old Uncle to have a fabulous day, he answers enthusiastically with, "every day is a great day." Attitude is a major factor in one's outlook on life, but economic and ...
Views: 6140(1 vote) - ***What Successful Women Know about Manifestation: Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2017 from Laura YoungOver the next couple of months I will be "Sharing Secrets" to help you understand why women have an edge when it comes to successfully manifesting. I will share with you what I have observed and know after working with women, their struggles and successes for over 30 years. Here I will uncover ...
Views: 6005 - The Scale of Emotions from Lowest to Highest - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Kenneth MacLeanEmotions can be placed on a graduated scale from lowest to highest. Any counselor will find it beneficial to know where her client is on the scale, and to know the clients likely reaction if he were to rise or fall from that position. Knowledge of the scale is similarly helpful in everyday life, ...
Views: 5994(2 votes) - When I Think I Fall Asleep - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Darren BakerA few nights ago I dropped by a local restaurant to pick up some dinner to take home. While I waited patiently in the lobby for my food to finish being prepared, I noticed a sign on the wall. It said, When I work I work hard When I sit I sit loose When I think I fall asleep I ...
Views: 5956(1 vote) - Self-Betrayal is the Most Horrific Betrayal of them All! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Doron GilYou probably tend to think – like most people do - that the most horrific betrayal of all is a person’s betrayal of his/her partner. After all, this is what you have been brought up to believe since childhood – from books and movies you have seen; from newspaper reports you have read; from TV ...
Views: 5945(2 votes) - 8 Tips For Coping With Teens - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Margo BastosAs they say... Been there, Done that! I have two wonderful adult kids (in their '20's), and enjoy them immensely. But it wasn't always a smooth road to get through the teen years - we all had our bumpy moments... Here are some things that helped me: Always remember that adolescent ...
Views: 5929(2 votes) - Guilt is a Useless Emotion - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroI once read a poem in my doctor’s office that went something like this: If a child is raised in anger, he will feel anger. If a child is raised with guilt, he will feel guilty. If a child is raised with shame, he will feel shame. If a child is raised in love, he will feel love. Of ...
Views: 5917(1 vote) - Mixed Messages... - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Denise PendletonCommunication ~ it's such an important aspect of life and yet so few people really know how to communicate well. So many of us don't even realize we are poor communicators. Mixed messages are just one of many ways that people communicate poorly. Mixed messages occur when spoken words don't ...
Views: 5903(1 vote) - Everything, and Everyone, Has An Expiration Date - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Bill McLeodThis morning I attended a funeral for one of the employees of our mortgage company, Mike McPhee. I only knew Mike for a short period of time, but during that time Mike always impressed me. He was hard working, organized, positive, helpful and always had a smile on his face. He was built well, in ...
Views: 5880 - 5 Lessons We Can Learn from Michael Jackson - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYesterday was a day I will probably remember for the rest of my life. I had the very special privilege of attending the beloved King of Pop, Michael Jackson's memorial service. Approximately 1 billion people all over the world watched as we bid farewell to the greatest entertainer the world has ...
Views: 5866(1 vote) - ***The Voice of the Children - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Norma HollisIn my first career as an early childhood specialist I learned a lot about children and how they display their natural gifts and talents. The concept of natural gifts and talents was discussed somewhat in the classrooms of my early childhood education training however the true learning took place ...
Views: 5860 - "Searching for Dimes" Tip for the Day "Find a Reason to Believe" - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Patricia ClappThe Boss sings about it. Self help gurus write about it. Setting goals is the ideal way to live your best life and most of my clients get that. However, how do you get to the point where you get that gusto to want to be a goal setting machine? The bottom line is, exactly how do you find ...
Views: 5793(11 votes) - Personal Development - Get Out of Your Trance State! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Willie HortonThe normal mind is anaesthetized. I’ve come across people who do things they know they shouldn’t be doing but they appear not to be able to help it. I know people who insist on reading every single email the moment it arrives even though they’re supposed to be in the middle of something ...
Views: 5758(6 votes) - The Soft Skills Needed In Lead Generation - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Belinda SummersLead generation is tough work, that is a given. And if you do not have the skills to arrange a meeting with prospects, you might as well leave it to those who can. That is why outsourced appointment setting has become a very popular work. Even so, you must be careful over this task. The people ...
Views: 5710 - ***The Eyes of Authenticity - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Norma HollisI’m learning that authenticity is in the eyes of the authentic. I have spent the last four years focusing on authenticity as I see it from the American perspective. In my view there’s a great need to help people see themselves and each other from the nine dimensions of authenticity and how we ...
Views: 5675 - Life Quotes - Inspiring Your Life - Great Life Quotes Explained - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Avatar TamilmaganEnlightening quotes are the best source for gaining inspiration. These type of quotes are available in the quotation dictionary and quotation treasures. Enlightening quotes can be in different category and my favorite category is life quotes. The reason I love life quotes is because it gives us ...
Views: 5646(5 votes) - Address Clutter in Your Space! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Jackie PaulsonPeople who have difficulty purging stuff often manufacture reasons why it is not a good idea to get rid of things. To get an organized lifestyle techniques are done quickly and without emotion. The purpose is to reduce rather than control clutter and these extreme clutter control techniques ...
Views: 5619(9 votes) - ***Animal Rights: How we treat animals reflects who we are - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Randy WysongFrom a purely biological perspective, no creature inherently has rights beyond that which it has the power to impose. What is able to survive does, what cannot does not. But our world is not just biology. It is ethics as well. “Might makes right” cannot be the operating paradigm in a ...
Views: 5577 - 20 Ways to Thrive in Life--Not Just Survive - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Nicole NenningerMy husband and I coach a lot of people, and many of these people are at a transition point in their lives or they are experiencing pain and no longer want to be in struggle. Wherever you are in life, everyone wants to be living a better life–their best life. We all have moments during our ...
Views: 5506(1 vote) - Worthy life – How to live a worthy and meaningful life - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Ade AdenekanLife is said not be a bed of roses and also not a bush of thorns but it all depends on one’s approach and importance attached to it so the bothering question to a discerning mind is how does one live a worthy and meaningful life. The phenomenon is not a matter of how long but how well and what ...
Views: 5506 - Why Watson's Little Albert became the most distorted study in the history of psychology - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovAmong all psychological studies, Little Albert study (article’s URL is below), conducted by Dr. John B. Watson, APA (American Psychological Association) President, and Rosalie Rayner in 1920, is the most widely cited experiment in psychological textbooks. It is likely the most distorted and ...
Views: 5501(2 votes) - Blissful Blessings: May you be blessed with friends, smiles and all the blessings of the universe. - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE BLESSING OF FRIENDSHIP B: Blessed beyond compare are we when we have beautiful friends. Beside me, I feel so blessed, loved and cared for. Friends certainly bless our lives and are a blessing. L: Loving thoughts are all I feel for my friends. Loving ways are the hallmarks of great ...
Views: 5500 - Is Water a Necessity? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Nina BagnallWhen drinking water think of the Source Today, almost everyone is seen walking around with a bottle of water. It is though they are going into the desert, for 40 days. Not at all necessary in my opinion, yet, the need for water throughout the day is indeed necessary and vital, but as always ...
Views: 5484(1 vote) - Leaving the nest - Are you ready to let go and live? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneHave you been living a safe and secure, but unexciting life? Are you ready to leave the nest? Have you been settling into a life of less than satisfying comfort and less than optimal emotional, relational, financial and spiritual success? What is a nest? The online Thesaurus offers these ...
Views: 5483(1 vote) - The Reclining Adirondack Chair in Its Many Forms - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2018 from muller lukacsYou're knowledgeable about the signature extra wide armrests and the long, angled backrest with slatted design. No one can say that you do not know your Adirondacks, a primary example of true-blue American innovation at the office in the crp furniture. Even better, the reclining Adirondack chair ...
Views: 5391 - Book Smart or Street Smart - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Stella SinglesRecently, there was an NBC Nightline special about a doctor that fell for a Nigerian money scam. You know, those e-mails that promise you millions of dollars in return for accepting a package on behalf of their government. The reporters where wondering how such an educated individual could ...
Views: 5363(1 vote) - It is not about winning or losing - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Isabel KirkWow…the Winter Olympics are gone but the idea of how many good lessons we could learn from them keeps gravitating in my head. The most important is the idea of persistence and trying again vs the typical win or loose model, not only when pursuing an Olympic medal but in life. Stop for a second ...
Views: 5359(12 votes) - How to Achieve Success When You Miss an Opportunity - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggOn November 5 when the Alabama-Crimson Tide played the LSU-Tigers, Alabama had many missed opportunities; they missed four field goals. These missed field goals proved critical since LSU ultimately won by three points. Losing by such a narrow margin made the pain of missing the field goals hurt ...
Views: 5353(1 vote) - How to Make the Best Life Choices - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Willie HortonEveryone is at a crossroads each moment of each day – it’s just that we never stop to reflect on the fact that each minute decision we make can have life-changing consequences. A client recently recounted a story from his youth. He told me about he used to hang out with his best friend – and his ...
Views: 5329(2 votes) - ANCESTRY: An Extraordinary Travel Back From Slavery To Royalty - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsANCESTRY: An Extraordinary Travel Back From Slavery To Royalty By Stephanie Adams-Nicolai Introduction I. Delphia II. Native Americans III. American Pioneers IV. Knights Templar And Crusaders V. European Nobility And Royalty VI. Castles Titles And Names VII. Ancient ...
Views: 5292(1 vote) - What makes the difference between success and failure - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Gina GardinerAny business owner must have asked themselves that question countless times and it has never been more pertinent than now. I read some research earlier this week which focussed the top ten worries for business owners. They included some pretty weighty issues, survival being top of the list. ...
Views: 5292(7 votes) - Reincarnation, Karmic Loops and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Hope Bradford“Karma is intricate, too vast. You would (with your limited human senses) consider it too unfair. But you have tools to really, truly love. Loving the children is very important. But love everyone as you would love your children…We’re all one huge family, a great continuum. Don’t underestimate ...
Views: 5276(4 votes) - How can i grow taller? Discover the natural and proven methods - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Walter ConnorIf you heard somebody asking you - how can I grow taller? Initially it could sound a small amount strange, especially if you're of normal height. Since you never had to consider growing taller, a matter like which will surprise you. However there are thousands of people the world who are ...
Views: 5247 - The Mother-Daughter Bond: Conflict and Comfort - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Elinor Robin, PhDFor many women, the mother-daughter connection is life's most complex relationship. So it comes as no surprise that many of us struggle with the relationship that we share with our mothers and many of us struggle with the relationships that we share with our daughters. As a mediator and as a ...
Views: 5206(2 votes) - Are you trying to Live up to Other People's Expectations? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Christine SherborneLet me ask you this “What is the Real Price of Caring What Others Think?” How many people are in trouble right now because they took on a huge mortgage that they could barely afford?Others bought a bigger car, an extra car or maybe staged an expensive wedding?They have closets full of ...
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