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- Role of Meditation as Stress Management - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Tony DosanjhStress is manly related to your emotions. It can be either positive or negative. Stress begins from your mind and eventually conquers your body, as body works for the mind. When you are stressed you will be mentally unstable and weak. This will directly hit you on the body in the form of ...
Views: 931 - Getting Rid of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Tony DosanjhFear of Public Speaking Most of the people are scared of facing an audience and giving a speech in front of them. Even the professionals in this field have some amount of fear that generates in them every time they face the crowd. At the same time this seems to be kind of straightforward, ...
Views: 817 - User’s Manual to Meditation to Deal with Stress - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Tony DosanjhOne of the techniques used to handle stress is Meditation. People puzzled with lot of problems will find it hard to focus. Such people will often end up creating problems for themselves. Meditation is a process which helps people attain a calm state of mind without any medications or drugs. ...
Views: 616 - Stress at Workplace - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Tony DosanjhStress at workplace does not mean having stress with work pressure; it also includes the stress working with problematic colleagues. There are various factors that could lead you to having stress at the workplace. These problematic people at office could be your members in the team, managers or ...
Views: 1459 - Possible Treatment for Acute Anxiety and Fear - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Tony DosanjhAcute anxiety and fear are difficult feelings one goes through. These kinds of irrational fears and panic attack man of all ages. The circumstances that are created with these severe levels of acute anxiety and fear could end up with a heart attack. Anyone suffering from these kinds of acute ...
Views: 845 - Getting Rid Of Childhood Fears - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Tony DosanjhLiving beings of all kinds are subjected to fear. Fear has an effect on all ages from young to old. Among this children develop fears faster than others as they do not know or understand much about the general habitats. They do not have the maturity to realize and identify the difference between ...
Views: 1074 - Conquering Dental Fear - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Tony DosanjhWhat is Dental Fear? Dental Fear is the most common fear found in individuals around the world. Most of them do not like to visit a dentist even if they are aware of the importance of dental care. This is because people tend to carry a fear of the pain that is associated with any type of dental ...
Views: 942 - Can we Overcome Fear? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Tony DosanjhFear is an emotion that has lots of impacts in your normal life. Fear can be sensed by animals and humans in their daily life. When they feel danger, physically, mentally or emotionally from the surrounding around them, the fear is generated in the brain. This can cause terrible panic. Fear can ...
Views: 809 - Alchemy in the Kitchen - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from odette worrellBarbara is, by trade, a caterer. To the blind eye, she is a hard worker and a professional focused on getting every catering job she undertakes completed with ease, and facility that comes from years of practice. She is good at what she does, but many don’t understand how this powerhouse of a ...
Views: 1319(2 votes) - Solar Ovens - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Douglas HooverWhat is a solar oven? It is an oven that uses the sun's energy to cook, bake, steam or broil all types of food, from pies, bread, cakes and cookies to barbeque, roasting an 18 pound turkey or pot-roast. Anything that can be cooked or baked in a conventional oven can be cooked or baked by the ...
Views: 1177 - Solar Ovens - Saving Lives - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Douglas HooverHalf the world's population is dependent upon a wood, coal, bark, charcoal, grass or even dried dung for fuel for cooking their daily meals, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). They also report, as a consequence, that we are now losing a staggering 28,000 acres per day in countries ...
Views: 1154 - Psychology Today – Finding Sound Mental Health and Wisdom through Dream Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Christina SponiasI already give you many lessons about the meaning of dreams and their psychological importance. I basically show you that you are in fact a primate because the biggest part of your brain belongs to the anti-conscience; your wild conscience. You have only a tiny human conscience, which is ...
Views: 1377(3 votes) - A Story About Giving and The Happiness It Brings - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Rich MiltonThis is a story of a blind old man and an abandoned child. The blind old man sources his living from the alms of people whom he played guitar for in the street. The abandoned child on the other hand is an abused child of his parents and in the end left him on the street to wander. The day ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - Follow the Yin-Yang Energy and Hope for the Best! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Vera SnowMy daughter has had a love affair with ball sports since any of us can remember. She’s tried dance, gymnastics, skating, swimming and even fencing but nothing seems to compare to her desire to hit, pass, chase or kick that ball! She’s not discriminating about the size of the ball either as long ...
Views: 1129(6 votes) - I still love you America - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Brian KingI still love you America, my life will always and forever be yours my red, white and blue. More than ever before I understand the strength you were forged with. Still so young and beautiful, you are the child of the peoples revolts over oppression. Before you the world was ruled by the ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Best Energy Pills, with body stimulating power - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Jerry JesinTo keep pace with this busy world, energy is most important. Everyone desires to possess more energy. Pressure is a burden of our life but this pressure is prevailing in every section of our life. We have to take this pressure from the very beginning of our student life and it remains continued ...
Views: 2002(1 vote) - PERSONAL RESPONSES TO CONFLICT: Where are you and where are they? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from H AtkinsonHave you ever been embroiled in a dispute at work, home, or with a stranger and wondered how to extricate yourself from the mess? Well it might be worth knowing that there really are a lot of choices. The real question is how you feel about yourself and what resolution will cost you in money, ...
Views: 1958(1 vote) - Kitchen Shears – Nothing Can Stop You From Fulfilling Your Cooking Fantasies - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Jacklab KotThe school time is over, the university has come to an end, and we have entered into the adult life. The careless life has finished. Now every day we wake up with the thought that we have go to the work. Even if we like what we are doing in most cases we are coming back to home so tired, and ...
Views: 946 - When Developing Your Self, Tackle One Thing at a Time Part I - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Nicki McCluskyLet’s go one more step into the territory of self development being “fun”: when you (1) want to reach a goal, (2) develop some particular aspect of your inner self, or (3) want to have a good time changing something you are eager to change, pick just one thing. Choose the one area or challenge ...
Views: 1207 - Living A Flourishing Life Begins With Attitude - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Rita SchianoBruce MacLelland wrote, "You are what you think, not what you think you are." At the heart of flourishing is resilience. Being a resilient person starts with attitude. Attitude about… • One’s self • One’s abilities • One’s goals and dreams This begins with self-confidence. Self-confidence ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Developing Your Self Can Be Hugely Fun! - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Nicki McCluskyI heard a workshop speaker tell a story about what he says to his new patients who come for therapy. He tells them: “It’s going to be painful and hard.” Well, if that isn’t a depressing prescription at the beginning of a journey that is designed to help someone grow, get to know themselves ...
Views: 1085 - Set Backs in the guise of Progress..... - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Dawn K AldrichThe days of waiting until we get home to make calls, read our mail, enjoy dinner and perhaps some family time are just about over. One night while relaxing with my family, I looked around smiling, enjoying the moment of having some quality time watching TV with them. Well, the smile faded as I ...
Views: 1074 - Which is the Greater Miracle: Birth or Growth? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sheryl StantonOn December 18th, I had the privilege of attending the birth of my sixth grandchild and helping to care for him for the first few days of his life. I think there are few things more soul-filling than to have a new baby sleep on your shoulder; to lightly touch his velvety skin with your cheek ...
Views: 1306 - Is your life like a cottonwood seed? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sheryl StantonAs I was walking along a forest path a couple of days ago, I saw an amazing thing. It was snowing – in July! White puffy flakes were falling from the sky, while the sun was shining! On the ground, was a layer of white. Of course, it was cottonwood seed time and instead of snow flakes, ...
Views: 1753 - Self-Confidence – How to Eliminate Psychological Problems and Fears through Dream Translation - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Christina SponiasOnce you master the dream language, you’ll have a direct communication with the wise and saintly unconscious mind that produces your dreams. The unconscious wisdom and sanctity will guide you, showing you all your mistakes and misconceptions. You must transform your personality and get ...
Views: 1288 - The Psychological Meaning of All Dream Symbols and Their Messages - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Christina SponiasDream symbols are images that have a specific meaning and tremendous psychological importance. While lengthy dreams without important dream symbols can be translated in just a few words, dreams that contain many dream symbols require many pages. The psychological meaning of each dream ...
Views: 1551 - Beyond the Brick and Mortar Fitness Facility - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from James "Mac" McPartlandWhat does it take to look beyond the brick and mortar fitness facility — your primary source of business — and instead focus on the greater needs of the consumer? Who is positioned to truly contribute to creating healthy communities around the United States and possibly the world? Take a look at ...
Views: 2091(1 vote) - What Do You Say When You Talk To Yourself? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from James "Mac" McPartlandAn Introduction to Authenticity-- A Simple Life Lesson Far Too Often Forgotten One of the cruelest aspects of human nature is that far too often we judge someone or something based on appearance. No matter how enlightened we may perceive ourselves to be, each and every one of us is guilty of ...
Views: 1349 - The Real Problem with HealthCare: The Answer No One wants to Hear! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickAs we all know, the reforms in health care as of late have been a hot topic. And in many ways it is splitting the population in half. We have those on one side of the field who say it's a government takeover, we're losing our freedoms, we can't afford it and it will worsen the quality of care. ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Using Educational Toys and Play to Stimulate Toddlers, Thus Relieving Them of Boredom - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2011 from Candice McInnesOnce a child [let's say a girl] is up and walking she takes a lot more of a parents time, needing more interaction from the parent during the day [hopefully the parent can catch a break while she has her usual naps]. Keeping a toddler interested in what you are trying to show/teach her can be ...
Views: 1261 - Stimulating the Minds of Infants With Games and Toys - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2011 from Candice McInnesAll babies are born with the ability to soak in information (like a sponge soaks in water), if we do not stimulate these infants from a early age (once their eyes are in focus and they are interacting with the parent) we have potentially lost an 'Einstein.' Not only do we need to 'feed' the ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Potty Training Toddler Some Guidelines - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2011 from Keneth RussellTraining is very necessary in every types of activity that is taught to the children. But to give Potty Training Toddlers to your child the parents need to have an extreme level of patience. This mode of training has today become a very important necessity for the children and this case is ...
Views: 735 - Strength, Inside-Out - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Danielle VindezEnergy and resilience are built from a strong integrated body mind and spirit. Specific exercises can help you fortify and harmonize the parts, and provide you tools for continued well-being. Beat low energy by keeping your life trouble free. Let go of the past, and spend time forging new ...
Views: 1185 - How Individuals Play a Significant Role in Our Health Program - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Marc LernerThe US spends the most on health care, but ranks 49th in life expectancy. The problem is not smoking, accidents, etc. The problem is the health care system, according to researchers at Columbia University. "Smoking, obesity, etc. are major risk factors in all countries for an individual's ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - Human Dreams May be Recorded - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Ann YangScientists think it will be possible to record people's dreams and then interpret them, according to a new report.They claim to have developed a system which allows them to record higher level brain activity. Dr Moran Cerf told the journal Nature: 'We would like to read people's dreams.' ...
Views: 1257 - Hypertension Primary Pulmonary- Free Helpful Tip For Hypertension Primary Pulmonary - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from pawan tiwariShould you be concerned about raised blood pressure ( also called high blood pressure )? Consider these facts about the "silent assassin" hypertension. Are you looking for information linked to hypertension natural or additional information anyhow connected to herbal diuretics for ...
Views: 826 - Maybe It's Not About Me - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from James "Mac" McPartlandAn Introduction Vladimir... Life: It’s about Change Life changes daily, much of it we welcome and anticipate with eagerness. Seasons slide from the ice and winds of winter to spring’s new growth; the lazy warmth of summer fades, replaced by the nip of fall air and we begin the rush of ...
Views: 1216 - Exercise, A New Beginning - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Paul SimsExercise, A New Beginning By Paul Sims For those of you who exercise and are wondering why you aren’t getting the results, it’s time for you to change what you are doing. For those of you who don’t exercise it’s time to start. In this article we will cover what, when, why and how of a new ...
Views: 1049 - Human Relief Organizations - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from hrelijs efjharmaHuman Relief Organizations - Health Relief Organization is a humanitarian relief, development and support organization devoted to working with children, families and communities all around the world to overcome poverty and discrimination. Some of our donation and charity program includes school ...
Views: 763 - How to Astral Travel or Project, Simply and Effortlessly, with Peace - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Robert WorstellIf you want to learn how to astral travel or project, it's not all that hard - but might need practice to get reliable results. The first point is to examine a Huna concept that life is a dream, and all dreams are just as real as this waking one you spend most of your time in. And beneath ...
Views: 1073 - Flourishing: The Greeks Got It, And So Can You - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Rita SchianoHuman flourishing involves the rational use of one’s individual human potentialities, including talents, abilities, and virtues in the pursuit of his freely and rationally chosen values and goals. ~ Edward W. Younkins The notion of living the good life can be traced back to the ancient Greek ...
Views: 2193(1 vote) - Unconscious Mind Awareness and Telepathic Dreams - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Stephanie AltAlthough one might not label it is as such, I suspect most people have had a telepathic experience in their life. You think of someone and they call or email minutes later, or start humming a song, turn on the radio, select a station and hear the same song playing. There are many examples of ...
Views: 3686(1 vote) - Can Therapy Help You Change? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Darlene LancerIs it possible to truly change? Does therapy help? Many people have turned their lives and fortunes around, while others spend years trying to change with or without therapy, but never seem to progress. What makes the difference? Certainly, there are skilled and unskilled psychotherapists. ...
Views: 1879(2 votes) - Sensitivity is Power - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from Antonis RemoundosWhen we talk about a very "sensitive" film we talk about a film that can take pictures under conditions where normal films "see" only black. When we talk about a "sensitive" radio receiver we talk about a special machine that can receive signal where other ordinary receivers don't. When we ...
Views: 1209(2 votes) - Are You Magnifying Your Problems? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Bradley Ann MorganIn the current economic environment today it’s quite natural to suffer emotional stress from overcrowded highway traffic and the worries over an affordable personal healthcare system. And think of adding to these, what if you are the spouse of military personnel deployed to war? Often any ...
Views: 3789(1 vote) - Why is it wrong to never expect anything and therefore avoid all disappointment in life? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from BeiYin *The People Whisperer*To believe that it is possible to 'never expect anything', tells how far peoples manipulation of themselves goes and it also shows the lack of self knowledge. Fact is that every body is full of expectations, although hardly anybody is conscious about this, because these expectations are the ...
Views: 4614(2 votes) - Signs of Anxiety Disorders in Children - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dan DeLucaIt’s common for children to experience fear or anxiety occassionally. It could be about taking a test, or beginnning at a new school, or even staying somewhere without Mommy or Daddy for the first time. For most kids, the anxiety they experience does not become irrational, and does not develop ...
Views: 2516 - Self Defence: No Black and White answers - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Phil ThompsonThere are two words that all of our students get very use to hearing from us at our trainings and seminars. Anytime they ask a question like "What do I do if someone does this?" Or "How should I react to someone doing that?" they generally get the same answer…That answer is…"It ...
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