| 1211 | The REAL Secret of Success Preview: I used to see a chiropractor who handed out a little leaflet entitled “Dr. Hickman’s Guide to Success in Business.” It was very nice, had his picture on the front and was professionally printed. On the inside it said, “Get a job and go to work every morning.” There is a secret to success, believe it or not, and I’m going to tell you what those p... (more) Published By: Angie Dixon Submitted: 02 December,2004 |
| 1212 | Your Support Network Preview: Quick. Who’s in your support network? Huh? What’s a support network? Do I have a support network? Honey, who’s in my support network? Your support network is that group of people you can go to with problems, questions, to vent, to cry on their shoulders. Friends, for starters. Who are your close friends? Are they available to you when you need... (more) Published By: Angie Dixon Submitted: 02 December,2004 |
| 1213 | What Being vs Doing Really Means Preview: So often we hear about “being” rather than “doing.” Often it’s given as advice when we are overwhelmed, overworked and overstressed. “You should just ‘be.’ You’re doing too much.” Well, yes, obviously, but what does that MEAN? How do we just be? I happen to think the people saying this don’t even really know what it means and are just giving it a... (more) Published By: Angie Dixon Submitted: 02 December,2004 |
| 1214 | Do You Have Your Best Life? Preview: For many years I had a good life. My illness was reasonably under control, I had a nice relationship with my husband, I did work I didn’t hate. It was, as I said, a good life. But there’s a saying that the good is the enemy of the best. I finally realized this one day, and began making my best life. I changed doctors and got on new medication tha... (more) Published By: Angie Dixon Submitted: 02 December,2004 |
| 1215 | "I Need to Accomplish Something" Preview: Do you have trouble taking a day off? Boy, I do. When I take a day off I lie around all day, read novels, eat whatever I want, take a nap, and generally do whatever I want. It’s awful. I get depressed, I don’t feel well, I don’t accomplish anything. Did you catch that last phrase? “I don’t accomplish anything.” Well, of course not, it’s a DAY OFF... (more) Published By: Angie Dixon Submitted: 02 December,2004 |
| 1216 | Your Growing Edge Preview: You’ve probably heard the term “leading edge” used to refer to technology or products that are in front of the curve, that are really advanced. You may have even heard the term “bleeding edge” in this context. I want to talk to you about your personal “leading edge,” your growing edge. Your growing edge is that area of your life where there’s sti... (more) Published By: Angie Dixon Submitted: 02 December,2004 |
| 1217 | How should friends be friends? Who are my ‘real’ friends? Who are my best friends? Preview: How should friends be friends? Who are my ‘real’ friends? Who are my best friends? Friendship is about sharing. Friends share their lives with each other, sadness or happiness alike. Friends share their experiences of their lives, bad or good alike. Friendship is about altruism. Take care of your friends as they would take care of you. Friendsh... (more) Published By: Shawn Si Submitted: 05 December,2004 |
| 1218 | 10 Sober Savers for the Holiday Season 2004 Preview: Holidays are loaded with triggers. Memories, family situations, and extra demands for your time are all difficult to manage.While at the same time, living in recovery, especially when your newly sober , has its own assortment of challenges.. Keep the following 10 Sobriety Savers close by as the holidays draw near.Hopefully they will be helpful as... (more) Published By: Connie Carpenter Submitted: 06 December,2004 |
| 1219 | Who Are The Underminers? Preview: The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: Who Are The Underminers? Author: Ma... (more) Published By: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Submitted: 07 December,2004 |
| 1220 | Become Enlightened Preview: Become Enlightened The other day I had a meeting on the web with a few friends. We are planning our class reunion and since no two people were ever available at the same time, we decided to set up a CHAT group and meet over the web. It was a lot of fun and exciting. This got me curious about CHAT rooms so I later signed into a Christian chat roo... (more) Published By: Dawn Fields Submitted: 07 December,2004 |
| 1221 | Is Setting Personal Goals REALLY Necessary? Preview: What is your reason for setting a goal? This is the first, and important question you need to ask yourself. Why? If your reason for setting your goal is not sincere, your motivation and enthusiasm can wane drastically as you progress on your goal path. Setting personal goals is just that - personal, and if you do not have deep-rooted reason for y... (more) Published By: Colin Dunbar Submitted: 08 December,2004 |
| 1222 | Five Secrets to Help You Reach Your Money Goals Preview: Realistic View of Money Goals Money is a not only a big motivator in our lives, but also a necessary part of it. Therefore, it is perfectly normal to set money goals, especially if we want to advance financially. It may be difficult for you to set, and stick to your money goals. Or you may be one of the lucky few who find it easy. For the most of... (more) Published By: Colin Dunbar Submitted: 08 December,2004 |
| 1223 | THANKS FOR NOTHING Preview: We gathered at our daughter, Amanda’s, and her husband, Russell’s, for Thanksgiving at Rockwall (near Dallas). Our daughter, Jo Ellen, and her husband, Curt, came in from the Tampa area; and our son, Jon, and his wife, Priscilla, were there from the Oklahoma City area. Also, Mom rode up with us from San Antonio and Sherry’s mom came over from Ft. ... (more) Published By: Terry L. Sumerlin Submitted: 08 December,2004 |
| 1224 | Criticism: An Expression of Unhappiness With Ourselves Preview: PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished in newsletters and on web sites provided attribution is provided to the author, and it appears with the included copyright, resource box and live web site link. Email notice of intent to publish is appreciated but not required. Mail to: eagibbs@ureach.com I am always bothered whenever I see... (more) Published By: Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW, Management Consultant and Trainer Submitted: 09 December,2004 |
| 1225 | 9 Fantastic Formulas for a Stress Free Holiday Preview: The holidays are officially here. And so the season for giving begins. Warm loving intentions, thoughtful giving and stocking stuffing take over. It’s a wonderful time of year, but with all the activities, excitement and family obligations taking place at the same time, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed and even a tad bit gloomy. Here are 9... (more) Published By: Julie Hunt Submitted: 09 December,2004 |
| 1226 | What Do You Think About Yourself? Preview: What do you think about yourself? How do you view the real you? When you look into the mirror, what are you thinking? Do you think things like, you’re a winner, I’m proud of you, I love you, and I believe in you. Or, are you thinking things like, you’re a failure, you’re stupid, or you’re ugly? What things do you say to yourself on a regular basis... (more) Published By: Daniel N. Brown Submitted: 12 December,2004 |
| 1227 | Lessons in Teamwork from the Dance Studio Preview: I’ve been taking dance lessons. Maybe you have too. We all show up to learn a new dance and many of us are strangers. All the dances require certain steps in order to achieve the goal, and involve two people working together toward this goal. We’re there to learn how to do the polka, for instance, but it involves more than just where to put the fe... (more) Published By: Susan Dunn, MA, Personal Life and EQ Coach Submitted: 12 December,2004 |
| 1228 | Are You Money Conscious ? Preview: Dear Internet friend. Each human being is an incredible piece of sowtware. Each one of us has been "programmed" in a certain way. This program runs our lives 24 hours a day, and will govern our entire life. But who was the programmer? Of course you were not alone in it, it was a "joint venture" between you and the society. By society, I mean ,yo... (more) Published By: Shrinivas Vaidya Submitted: 13 December,2004 |
| 1229 | 14 Reasons To Get Motivated And Stay Motivated Preview: Why should you bother to spend your valuable time to learn how to get motivated and stay motivated? Here´s why. Your quality of life will change dramatically when you take charge of how motivated you feel in any given moment. Family and friends will respect you more and see you in a whole new light. And deadline frenzy will be a thing of the... (more) Published By: Peter Murphy Submitted: 14 December,2004 |
| 1230 | How to Achieve More by Dealing with Resistance Preview: Today I want to discuss the missing link in goal attainment... Your personal success and achievement depends on your ability to act upon what you know. Yet this is where most people stumble. It is easy to find out what to do. Simply ask the right people for advice, read the best books on the subject and attend the seminars that will fill in ... (more) Published By: Peter Murphy Submitted: 14 December,2004 |