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Is What You Feel A Panic Attack? - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Your heart pounds, your palms sweat, you start shaking, you get short of breath. You experience a fear that seems overwhelming that came absolutely out of nowhere, and for no reason. You could have been driving your car, or awakened out of sleep, or at...

What is fear in a nutshell? - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Copyright 2006 Pauline Houle I will address the difficulty that many human beings face when fear is the main emotion that is in charge of their life. Why are some persons caught in the midst of their fears while others appear to have none? In My Beau...

Expressing Your Love Through Service - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
A client of mine told me that she had been making food for a friend of hers who was very ill. “I find that my heart opens and I feel so happy when I am doing something for someone else. I need to do this more, but I don’t know what to do.” Doing servi...

Entrepreneurship - the Failure Myth - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
A life spent making mistakes is not only more honourable, but more useful, than a life spent doing nothing. George Bernard Shaw According to Global Entrepreneurial Monitor (GEM) fear of failure is the top reason given in Ireland and worldwide by aspir...

Afraid Of Losing? If You Are, Then You Already Did! - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Gambling is not the issue here. A person who thinks that gambling is his way out of a wretched life loses just the same. A person who always relies on luck and uses gambling as a source of income also loses big time. This type of person views gamblin...

6 Tips To Cope With Isolation From One Successful Stay-At-Home-Mother - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Ask any woman who’s had a baby and they’ll tell you it is the most rewarding experience of their lives. However, after months and months of spending your entire day with an infant, you begin to feel as though you are losing touch with the adult world, ...

The Greatest Gift - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
"Go ahead, Judy, talk to your father. What do you want to say?" With these words offered by my favorite Aunt Mimi, I was given the greatest gift—the gift of myself. Mimi and I had gone on an aunt-niece shopping adventure, and at age 15, I became the ...

Fears and Phobias - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
What are you afraid of? I’m sure that like almost everybody else you are afraid of something. Charles F. Haanel defines fear as “…a powerful form of thought.” I think it is a very good definition, because mostly fear is in our minds. Phobia is abnorma...

Lucid Dreaming - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Lucid dreaming is simply being aware that you are dreaming while you are in a dream. Learning how to do lucid dreaming intentionally is a personal growth tool. It may help you resolve personal problems because you’re able to consciously take an active ...

Astrology is what I like to believe in - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
If you checked out the statistics, mobile Operators in India seem to be raking in their moolah from. Value Added Services and guess which VAS ( Value Added Service) people are subscribing to on an increasing basis at a pace that is nothing less than Sc...

From Aaaaah To Ahaa! – Treating Phobias Through Hypnotherapy For Phobias - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Are you one of those who mortally fears flying in airplane or getting into an elevator; are you one of those people who would rather live on take out food for days if you found a rat in your cupboard while cleaning? Then it seems to me you have a phobi...

Self Improvement With Affirmations - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Affirmations are very powerful tools that can be key in bringing about change in your life, whether it is in the form of personal change or bringing new situations into your life. Self-affirmations are healing, optimistic messages that you give to your...

Improving How You Speak In Public - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Feeling less confident when speaking in public? Here are some tips to boost your confidence in public speaking. Tip no. 1. You should have eye contact with the audience all the time. Tip no. 2. You should just relax. You know now by heart what you in...

Managing Your Fears And Anxieties Takes Practice - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Like everything in life, managing your fears and anxieties takes practice. The more you do it, the better you will become. Here are a few reminders on how you can become better at dealing with your fears, depression, and anxieties. Take advantage of t...

Handwriting Analysis : Handwriting Is Brain Writing - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Handwriting actually could be called brain writing. When You first began to form letters, you had to think how to make each one of them; they were somewhat shaky. It was not unlike learning to drive a car. When you first started to shift the gears you ...

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO IMPROVE YOUR SELF? - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Sometimes, when all our doubts, fears and insecurities wrap ourselves up, we always come up with the idea of “I wish I was somebody else.” More often than not, we think and believe that someone or rather, most people are better than us.- when in realit...

Welche Farbe passt deinem Haar? - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Heute zu Tage beschränkt sich eine Mode nicht nur auf Klamotten und Accessoires, sonder auch auf Frisuren. Jede Saison gibt es die neuen Trendfrisuren und Menschen aus der ganzen Welt lassen sich regelmäßig ihre Frisur "anpassen" bzw. u...

Diversity And Unity: Embracing Our Similarities - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Have you ever felt uncomfortable with someone because they were different than you? Maybe they had a different ethnic background or skin color, or maybe they were "book smart" while you are more "street smart". Maybe they dressed differently than you d...

Improve Your Productivity With Healthy Living - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Living a healthy lifestyle will not only make us feel better physically and mentally, but it can also greatly improve our productivity at home and work as well. Many people think they lack the time (or money) that it takes to lead a healthy lifestyle, ...

How Fears Develop - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
There have been talks about fears and phobias, and how they affect life. Fear is really the misconception, the rejection, and the dread of life. There are thousands of life definitions available around. Often, these meanings seek or require a happy, i...

Having Confidence - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
No one wants a date with someone with low self esteem and a negative self image. Try to makeover your self confidence and learn how to be a desirable date with these ideas… Make a list addressing all the things you are not comfortable with about yours...

Make it New, Now - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Copyright 2006 Marshall House In my view, each day is an opportunity to make life anew. I often help people to create something new when I hear a story repeated again and again. Even if I am hearing a story for the first time, I can feel the resonanc...

Learn To Type- Just Do It! - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
So who wants to learn to type? You! Here's a fun article to give you some incentive to give it a try. Touch typing software doesn't bite. ouch!! my computer does though - it's jealous... So you're thinking... hmmmm touch typing software, what's in it f...

Tuning Out For Success - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
It would be impossible to list all of the things people have considered crucial to success in life. Honesty, energy, bonding, modeling, control of fear…all are important. For my whole life, I’ve searched for the answers in this arena, and treasured the...

3 Empowering Tips for Surviving Feedback -- the Good and the Bad - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Copyright 2006 Cari Vollmer Committed to changing your life? Congratulations! But don’t be surprised when people start offering you advice and opinions on what you should and should not do. The following tips will help you navigate your way through t...

Managing The Anxieties And Stresses Of Dealing With Your Finances - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Many people get stressed out in managing their investment portfolios and their finances. In some months, your investments are doing good and the next month you may be losing money. The good news is that there are ways that a person can reduce their anx...

Creating a Life Worth Living, Part 1 - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Copyright 2006 Melissa Galt It should have been easy. Shoulda, woulda, coulda -- those words had been the essence of my life and so many other people’s lives, too. Now I’ve learned that life really isn’t about those words at all, and it isn’t about ea...

The Meaning Of Life - In 25 Words Or Less - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
What is the meaning of life - and could you sum it up in 25 words? What if someone offered you $10,000 for your best description? The website www.themeaningoflife.com is running such a contest, and while it may be a marketing ploy, it's an astute ...

The Beginners Guide To Affirmations! - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Imagine what would happen if you approached someone and insulted them. “I hate you! You're ugly! No one likes you! You're a really miserable person!” Well, apart from receiving a slap on the face or punch on the nose, you're also quite likely to hurt...

The Truth About Hypnosis - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Hypnosis can be a mystical subject. Many hypnotists shroud it in an almost metaphysical aura. This can add power to the process in many ways. However, there are many people who are not receiving the benefits of hypnosis merely because they do not under...

What is Spring all about? - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Copyright 2006 Pauline Houle For both months of April and May, I invite you to take a new look at what Spring means. Depending on what part of the country you live in, you may have grown accustomed to forget the arrival of Spring for the nice weather...

Why You Behave in Ways You Hate - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
People tell me over and over how “impossible” it seems to change their unwanted attitudes and that they have “no idea” why this is. If you’re reading this book, clearly you want to make changes in your life. If you want these changes to last, you’ll ne...

10 Feng Shui Tips for a Better Life - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Ever walked into a house that felt like home? Ever reminisced about the best year of your life, and wondered why everything came together for you? It could be Feng Shui. Simply put, Feng Shui is about creating a harmonious environment. It’s the ancien...

Ignoring Negative Criticism - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
In his book, “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” Dave Carnegie said that humans hate negative criticism. At that time, I thought it was just emotional stuffs. However, negative criticism does not only hurt emotionally but can also hurt your in...

Self Talk - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Self talk is something we all do. We are always explaining things to ourselves, and making comments to ourselves. The question is, what are we saying? What we say to ourselves radically affects the quality of our lives, and our ability to do things eff...

The Heart-Warming Gratitude - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Thank you very much. I am obliged. Gratitude, a quality that is a must to live a good life. Gratitude, a quality that makes both the giver and the receiver happy. Somebody helped me and I forgot about it. Somebody helped me and I remembered it and said...

Deflate Objections In 15 Seconds - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Does this symphony sound familiar? You are too! Am not!! You are TOO! AM NOT! YOU ARE ALSO!! AM NOT!! Familiar? It's how kids argue. I'm sure you've tried this mode of arguing decades back. Children, when pointed out that they are "xxx", tend t...

Like Your Garden Your Mind Can Grow Weeds Too! - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
How many of you have a garden in your backyard where you grow your favorite vegetables. You plant them from seeds or seedlings and give them everything they need in order to grow and thrive. You water, fertilize and provide adequate sun. After several ...

Moving Through Puddles (Or, The Puddle Theory of Personal Development) - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Copyright 2006 Marshall House A "puddle" is the ultimate re-framing of a "bottomless pit" or a "dark hole" or an "abyss" or an "unfathomable chasm" or "deep yogurt" or an "empty void" or "in trouble" or -- well, you get the idea. "Moving through puddl...

How To Overcome The Fear Of Failure - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Some people will have to deal with managing the failure of failure during their lifetime. They are so afraid of failing or not making it that they become very anxious. Here are some steps on how to manage the fear of failure in your life. It is best t...

Anger Management Therapy for Dementia Patients - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Older people sometimes develop dementia, a somewhat common condition that results in mental and emotional confusion. Some of these people, often those who are institutionalized, display anger outbursts due to relatively mild provocations, such as an un...

Death changes perspective of living - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
We live and we die. But while living, most of us don't keep the thought of death in mind. A person suffering from an incurable disease may keep it in his/her mind, but not a normal person suffering from ordinary ailments. For a very big population on t...

48 Things to Remember About Living Your Dream - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Copyright 2006 Cari Vollmer You have one, don’t you? A dream? Of course you do. We all do. Whether your dream is big or small here’s some advice on Living Your Dream. 1. You can be sure it’s a dream and not a fantasy if your dream involves serving ot...

Wealth - Test Your Attitude - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Wealth, money, mansions, jewelry, yatch, personal airplane, parties, celebrations, holidays and all that money can buy. Money brings so much comfort and beauty to life, that it has become one of the most important factor in today's world. Money is a gr...

Challenges And The Power Of Acceptance - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Inevitably in life we will have to face disappointment from time to time. Sometimes they may be little disappointments, and other times they may be great, big, heart wrenching disappointments. When this happens to us, we have a choice in how we react. ...

Listening Skills: Practical Steps To Listening Effectively - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
The Communication Process Communication is defined as a process whereby information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behaviours. Human communication is the process of making sense out of the world and shar...

Create MONEY Magic –Easily Attract More Money to YOU! - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
What is your relationship to money? Are you creating resistance to your own wealth and abundance? Do you continue to overdraw your bank account? You attract what you give your attention to. Money is a force; a concentrated symbol of energy and power....

In Due Time - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Unfortunate events happen to people everyday. It is unavoidable, beyond our control, and utterly heartbreaking. According to statistics, road collisions or car accidents cause more deaths compared with air or sea accidents. Car accidents happen when a ...

How to Pick a Home Improvement Contractor - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Most home improvements will require several different people working on the project. Chances are you are going to need someone to put up drywall, a carpenter and an electrician. Making sure that you get the best price and have the people on the site wh...

Personality - Easy Ways To Improve It - Posted on Tuesday October 26, 2010
Personality cannot be quantified. Personality can be perceived. Why we are delighted to hear somebody is beyond any scientific explanation. Similarly, why we love seeing some body walk is beyond any science. Personality is a mix of traits that gives a ...