| 271 | Fear of Flying Preview: The plane was bouncing hard as we were starting our decent into Albuquerque. Living in Santa Fe, I’ve flown in and out of Albuquerque airport a lot due to my workshop schedule. It’s always bumpy. The woman sitting next to me was gripping the armrests and shaking, scared to death. I turned to her and asked her if she would like some help. She nod... (more) Published By: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Submitted: 10 May,2005 |
| 272 | Get Blissed! Preview: Elton John, Billy Joel, Phil Collins and Freddie Mercury all have something in common, aside of a smidge of talent and the fact they all became pop-stars. Watch Elton John perform I’m Still Standing or Billy Joel play My Life at their pianos, or witness Freddie Mercury winding up for We are the Champions or Phil Collins on drums during In The Ai... (more) Published By: Jo Ball Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 273 | How Being Intentional Makes You Happy Preview: "Inspiration does not beget action. Action begets inspiration." - Chinese Proverb This proverb succinctly sums up the power of intention. Nothing happens, nothing changes without intended action. An intention can best be described as an aim guiding an action. What you intend, what you truly focus your energy on, will in some form be realized.... (more) Published By: Lisa Martin, PCC Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 274 | Hold Tight To Your Integrity Preview: Hold Tight To Your Integrity By Josh Hinds (c) While I might concede that the spoils of life don't always go to the most deserving. I hold true to the belief that without a doubt the "spoils" are always more enjoyed when one has lived a life with integrity and not sold out on the things they value most. I have known men and women who have gone ... (more) Published By: Josh Hinds Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 275 | How to make relationships work Preview: The keys ingredients to a healthy relationship are respect, love, trust, individuality, patience, compromise, setting goals as a couple, and intimacy. 1. Respect is a two way street, you must respect your partner if you want them to respect you. Respect their thoughts, dreams, ambitions and their alone time. Treat them as you would want them to t... (more) Published By: Johann Erickson Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 276 | Developing A Positive Mental Attitude In The 21st Century Preview: We have all heard that positive thinking works miracles, and whilst that statement may be something of an exaggeration, it is true to say that positive thinking can go a long way to helping you change your life for the better. If you think in a positive way then you automatically begin to act in a more positive way, and the results you get in life... (more) Published By: Ian Bruce Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 277 | Squeeze To Relax! Preview: This heading may seem like a contradiction in terms. How on earth is squeezing anything going to allow for relaxation to occur? Surely it will generate more tension, won’t it? Well, not necessarily. Indeed, combined with focused breathing it is a great tool to alleviate stress and will help those stubborn tense muscles to let go! It is a commo... (more) Published By: Tim Webb Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 278 | Reaping the Fruit of Success in Life Preview: Reaping the Fruit of Success in Life One way to become more successful in our lives is to look at the lifestyle and habits of people who are already clearly reaping the fruits of success in life and living and growing towards their unique God given potential. What are some common characteristics and behaviour that we can apply to ou... (more) Published By: Barbara White Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 279 | Too much to do in so little time Preview: Are you feeling swamp or overwhelm with work, school, chores etc.? Do you feel paralyze or do not know where to start? These symptoms can be a signal of anxiety, or stress. These problems usually emerge when people are tired or have too many tasks to handle at once. You can solve this problem by taking a break. You will learn that stepping away fr... (more) Published By: Kenia Morales Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 280 | Simple ways to keep that spark in your relationship Preview: Even with our busy lives today we can still keep romance alive and our relationship going strong. The main thing is too not let yourself and your partner get into a rut. Let them know that you love them in words and actions. A small kiss on the cheek before going to work, a note on the rear view mirror of their car, a small candy kiss placed bes... (more) Published By: Johann Erickson Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 281 | How to Keep your Relationships Strong Preview: What is the secret of keeping your relationship going through thick and thin? Divorce was once a problem that was not heard of before many of us were born, and today, you can find some couples that have been married for 50 years or more. But, what is it that they have and had in the past that kept their relationships strong? Too many couples run ... (more) Published By: Johann Erickson Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 282 | "Preliminary Steps To Self-Confidence" Preview: The first step in developing your self-confidence is to conduct an intelligent self-examination. Poor self-confidence is a like a disease, to be diagnosed as carefully as any other sickness. Poor self-confidence arises largely from allowing your mind to habitually dwell upon negative thoughts of doubt, failure, and inefficiency. This negative pow... (more) Published By: John Q. Miller Submitted: 13 May,2005 |
| 283 | 6 Secrets to Happiness Preview: 6 Secrets to Happiness By: Lynne E Kaska Have you ever thought that you could have more, be more and do more? Have you ever wondered what it would take to really have a successful life? What if you could have the life of your dreams? Happiness is just within your reach. It’s just on the other side of the gnawing fear. It’s just on the other sid... (more) Published By: Lynne Kaska Submitted: 13 May,2005 |
| 284 | "Building The Will" Preview: The importance of will-power is recognized by most people, yet few deliberately give any time or thought to its development. Learning how to build and direct our will-power is a fundamental requirement for increasing the mighty power of our self-confidence. Strengthening your will-power will confer many advantages and great power. Think deeply... (more) Published By: John Q. Miller Submitted: 13 May,2005 |
| 285 | Break Up Your Day And Become More Productive! Preview: Often, in today’s fast paced world, we forget to take a break during our working day. We simply figure we will get much more done if we eat on the run, have less or no breaks, and work more hours. The real truth, though, is that this is counter productive and ruins the health of those trying to cram more into their day. Quality of work deterior... (more) Published By: Tim Webb Submitted: 13 May,2005 |
| 286 | How to overcome negative thinking in seconds. Preview: Turn negative thoughts into positive ones. Negative thoughts can be very self-destructing, it's true that how we think is who we are. Before I go on any further, let's take a quick test Close your eyes and count slowly to 10, while counting concentrate on listening to the numbers. What did that prove? While you were counting, what else were ... (more) Published By: Garry Munro Submitted: 14 May,2005 |
| 287 | Goal Setting Preview: When setting goals for ourselves, it is absolutely essential that they are realistic. It is possible to achieve any goal no matter how big it seems. The key is to break it down into realistic doable portions. About 6 months ago, I set a goal that I viewed as impossible. But when I broke it down, I saw that it was very possible. The technique tha... (more) Published By: Lynne Kaska Submitted: 15 May,2005 |
| 288 | Protect Yourself from Identity Theft Preview: Millions of Americans use credit cards, take out money from savings and checking accounts, write checks, and open new bank accounts everyday. By completing these everyday tasks, many Americans put themselves at risk for identity theft. However, there are many steps that one can take to protect oneself from being an identity theft victim. In additi... (more) Published By: Scott Hawksworth Submitted: 16 May,2005 |
| 289 | Other People's Opinions Preview: Other People's Opinions In a society where interaction is part of everyday life, and other people form a vital part of life, other people's opinions are actually important in where we fit into society. However, we often think we know what other people are thinking and base our actions around those 'apparent' opinions. Yet how do we actually kno... (more) Published By: Charlotte Burton Submitted: 16 May,2005 |
| 290 | It's All Up to You (Nobody is Coming to Save You!) Preview: As painful as this realization may be, it is absolutely true. Wherever we are in our lives and whatever we are doing, it is because we have put ourselves there. It is our choices and decisions (either conscious or not) that have brought together circumstances resulting in our current reality. If we want to change our reality, then we must begin t... (more) Published By: Tony Davies Submitted: 16 May,2005 |