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- Self Defense Fundamentals: The first line of keeping yourself safe - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Phil ThompsonThe purpose of this article is to discuss what we at Protect consider the first stage of real self defense/personal protection; Avoidance through awareness and intuition. Often in our industry there is a lot of lip service paid to avoidance and awareness, but not too many really understand ...
Views: 2998(2 votes) - 'Walking The Talk' in Self Defense! Verbal defusion and de-escalation - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Phil ThompsonIn this article I will discuss another vital aspect to Protect's/Senshido's self defense training; de-escalation and verbal diffusion. De-escalation strategies are predominantly used at the point where the aggressor is intimidating you, shoving you around, verbally abusing you etc prior to ...
Views: 3751(2 votes) - “Smiling and Laughing is Good for the Soul” - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Dr. LaVerne Adekunle“Smiling and Laughing is Good for the Soul” Did you not know that smiling and laughing at yourself is good? A smile is a facial expression that displays happiness. A smile with a buildup of emotion goes from silence to sound, which is expressed in laughter. Yes, a build of happiness that ...
Views: 7037 - Have You Ever Wondered If This Might Be Inhibiting Your Healing? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Misa HopkinsIt took me a lot of years to figure this one out. I grew up in a family that practiced cynicism like a religion. Nothing was exempt from our familial cynical eye. Anything that wasn’t part of our family’s dogma was suspect and therefore, frequently ridiculed during the family meal or late night ...
Views: 1344 - Stress And Time Management: Liberating Not Restrictive - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterMany people think of time management as micro-managing your day by filling up every minute with a tedious list of A-B-C prioritized tasks. Actually, time management is self discipline. It’s the discipline to say no to distractions and interruptions, and stay focused on the task at hand. ...
Views: 1808 - THE QUANTUM LEAP TO BEING by Parisha Taylor - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Parisha taylorWe are becoming a totally transformed evolved Being. Different from the step-by-step practices and processes that keep us spinning in our denials, the accelerated pace at which we are moving today it is a leap into transformation that is called the Quantum Leap of consciousness. There are many ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Use It or Lose It - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Alvaro FernandezFrom "Use It or Lose It" to "Exercise It and Improve It": The Latest Science on Brain Training You probably have read many times by now that a brain-healthy lifestyle requires a balanced nutrition, stress management, physical exercise and mental stimulation. Now, what exactly does "mental ...
Views: 1204 - How To Improve Your Memory - Overcome Test Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyQuite often, intelligent schoolchildren receive school grades that just do not appear to reflect their intelligence. These children do their schoolwork, take part in the classroom, but still get lousy test scores. Parents frequently misjudge lousy scores on exams as lack of study and ...
Views: 4687(4 votes) - Fate & Destiny - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from John PayneWhen it comes to healing on any level, the most important quality or virtue is courage. In order not to re-live our personal, family, national or ethnic history we must have the courage to face our past, or indeed to examine what we are creating in the present. Without courage, all other ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - What Elizabeth Gilbert, Jesus, and the Buddha can teach you about prayer - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,She says it’s her favorite book ever. And, lately, all my wife talks about is seeing the movie version of Eat, Pray, Love, starring Julia Roberts. So, I finally decided to check it out for myself. I wasn’t expecting much. I got to the first scene, however--the one where the author, ...
Views: 1985(1 vote) - The Aquatic Ape Hypothesis of Human Evolution - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Chantal CookeThere is something strange about us human beings, the naked apes. Ever wondered why we are generally so hairless, compared to our closest ape relatives? Not only that, we are distinguished from our cousins by being large brained and bipedal. We cry salty tears, have sweat glands, and a layer ...
Views: 2218 - Inside The Magic Of Self Talk - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Robert DarbyThe Two Edges Of Self Talk It wasn't long ago that the idea of self talk carried the connotations of multiple personality disorder, but that view was the result of a lack of good information. The truth is that self talk has come a long way in recent years and is now considered a powerful ...
Views: 1284(2 votes) - Childhood Obesity. Is your child or children going in that direction? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Self Health Resource CenterToday’s primary school children seem to have much more of a sense of body image than previous generations. No child wants to be perceived by others as being too fat. If your child is tending in that direction, what can you do? Set a good example One thing not to do is to tease the child ...
Views: 1750 - Managing Your Emotions For Maximum Vacation Fun - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Behnam BakhshandehHere we go again! Summer is here and we need a vacation! Or do we? Do we really need it, or do we just want it? And who says so, anyway? These questions are worth an inquiry, wouldn’t you say? By all means, find yourself before stepping one foot outside the door. What do I mean? I mean ...
Views: 2513(1 vote) - Changing for the Better: Correcting at Last - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2010 from John GilmoreThere are several ways to deal with the “normal” hurt and pain that we experience living our lives in the world. This pain, of course, varies from one living situation to the next. In some countries life is just about unbearable. There isn’t enough food or water. There are corrupt government ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Building Your Teen's Self-Confidence. - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Cheryl GowinFor teens it seems like everyone else is confident and successful … except them. The teen years can be a very difficult time. For teenagers, the changes in their physical body and their hormonal changes can create a lack of self confidence and self esteem. Imagine how your teen’s bodily ...
Views: 4049(9 votes) - Glodilocks and Potty Training – Making It Feel Just Right! - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Connie HammerIt’s inevitable - all parents eventually have to deal with the job of weaning their child from diapers and instructing them to use the toilet independently. As this time approaches parents begin to collect resources and information from various sources to help guide and support them in this ...
Views: 1658(4 votes) - Important Factors for Successful Parenting - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from jannah smithIt is essential that you discipline your children in a way that educates responsibility, enhance self-esteem and let them feel they are love. If your children are controlled in this manner, there is no need for them to turn on drugs, sex, or gangs just to feel they belong. Here are some of ...
Views: 4330(3 votes) - How to Empower the Bullied Child - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Marc LernerIn today’s news, there is a terrible phenomenon that is happening too often in a conscious society. Bullied youth are committing suicide. We have to teach coping skills to empower our youth to deal with stress. The reaction to stress is determined by how it is interpreted. Being able to control ...
Views: 3409(2 votes) - Strength that Comes not from Muscularity, but Tendon Power and Virtue. - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Raven CohanAn article from Rodale Press which was copied to a Yahoo Group I subscribe to, is available for you to read via the following link: http://www.rodale.com/doing-good-deeds?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_05_12-_-Top5-_-NA - Please read it and then follow my response about its conclusion. The ...
Views: 5197(1 vote) - 4 Tips To Kick Start Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Seyi EyitayoAre you struggling with a low self esteem and self confidence? If you have answered yes. Please do not despair because help is at hand. Below are some valuable tips on how to re-gain your self esteem and manage it. 1, Avoid the blame game: It's almost impossible to appreciate ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - What Do Easterners Mean by Awakened, Enlightened, Transformed, or as Christians Often Say, "Converted, Born Again, or Saved?" - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,What does it mean to be what easterners describe as awakened, enlightened, transformed, or as the Evangelical Christians say, "born again, saved, and converted?" Who knows? This much I do know. Virtually every religious tradition has coined words and concepts to tell the story of their ...
Views: 1821(1 vote) - Your Sick Child Wants to Feel Normal - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Alesia ShuteYour Sick Child Wants to Feel Normal – Here’s How to Help Them At age seven, I was diagnosed with colon cancer. A scary reality hit my parents like a ton of bricks. How are we going to protect our baby girl? What types of walls or shelter do we need to create so that she can survive this ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - HOW TO ASK YOUR INTUITION AND GET RESULTS - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jim WawroDo you know how to call on your own intuition whenever you need it? Are you creative? Your Creative Solutions Many people quickly dismiss the thought that they are creative or that they can receive a useful insight just by calling on their own intuition whenever they need it. But those ...
Views: 2147(5 votes) - The Poorly Developing ADHD Brain - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Byron RichardsA study done at the National Institute of Mental Health has used neuroanatomical magnetic resonance image technology to document developmental changes in brain structure in normal children and those with ADHD. It is already known that asymmetrical development is associated with healthy motor ...
Views: 1670(4 votes) - Common Mistakes People Make Regarding Drug Rehabs - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Faith MorganMany people are fully aware of the necessity of being treated for their drug addiction. They know that they cannot do it by themselves and that their best solution is getting into a drug rehab that understands their condition and has the qualified staff to help them. However, there are those ...
Views: 1170(2 votes) - From Ego to Eagle - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Yvonne González-BáezFROM EGO TO EAGLE © From jail to freedom… From Fear to Love It is not just what we do, it´s why we do it. Do you work in such or such thing because that´s what “others” told you would be better in this every-day-more-tough-and-difficult-world? Or is it because that´s what you like the ...
Views: 2715(2 votes) - Relaxing the Mind and Body - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonEvery once in a while, you need to ‘shut off.’ Not to have to think about working, shopping, ironing, bills, relationships, gardening, families, deadlines, children, parents, what’s right and what’s wrong. If you instinctively fell you’d like to do this – you’re right. Your mind and body is ...
Views: 1342(3 votes) - Beyond Affirmations – 10 Tips for Using the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Barbara KellyOur ability to create is hampered only by our own imaginations! The Wright Brothers imagined a flying machine and now we crisscross the globe in airplanes. In order to follow their dream of flight, they had to listen to their inner guidance system (intuition), engage their imagination, and ...
Views: 2210(8 votes) - The Power of Periodization for Peak Performance - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Gregg SwansonThere is a lot to be learned from sports and especially top athletes that can be applied elsewhere in life. One of these aspects is periodization. Before I get into how periodization can be applied to non-physical/non-athletic goals I need to establish what periodization is, just hang in ...
Views: 1671(2 votes) - Spinal Muscles and Self Correction of Spinal Occlusions. (But first some philosophy) - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Michael MeyerSelf correction of spinal occlusions (misaligned spinal bones) occurs in nearly everyone, everyday very naturally. Digestion occurs without our conscious thought, as do millions of other functions within this miraculous body of ours. This is something that we can observe and describe, but to ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - Self Hypnosis - Avoid Self Sabotage - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Mark FivemanSelf hypnosis can be a powerful tool when used correctly. Unfortunately, many people fall into a deadly trap that sabotages their success and prevents them from achieving the results they want. If you've tried self hypnosis and have not achieved the results you want, this article will explain ...
Views: 3173(3 votes) - Self Hypnosis Script - How to Define Your Goal - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Mark FivemanWhen you set out to write a self hypnosis script, you probably already have a goal in mind, but exactly how you define your goal has more impact on your success than many people realize. The more carefully you define your goal, the more effective you can be in preparing your subconscious mind to ...
Views: 2932(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Release Toxic Emotions - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Christine EstersToxic Emotions: Discover 5 Ways to Release Toxic Emotions Have you ever felt sad, depressed, and angry or even a loss of purpose? Of course, from one point in your life or another, you experienced or will experience these emotions. They are part of every day life, but they don’t have to ...
Views: 4779(1 vote) - How To Propel Yourself Into Creating Your 2010 Masterpiece - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Brodie WhitneyWhat would you do if you had all the time & money in the world? Answer this question and you have absolute clarity. Many of you have *given up on your New Years resolution by now or never made one in the first place. After all, you didn’t want to disappoint yourself for not following ...
Views: 1198(3 votes) - Mental Strength And Peak Performance - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Gregg SwansonWhen it comes to peak performance, it’s your thoughts that count In the following article I’ll discuss mental strength as it relates to athletics. However, this information can be applied to any event or performance that requires concentration, i.e. sales presentation, giving a speech, ...
Views: 2080(3 votes) - Popcorn, Pop and Pure Awareness - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Frank KinslowI love to go to the movies. For a couple of hours I become completely engrossed in what is happening on the screen. When I step into that theatre I leave my everyday life behind. The movie is only a flickering of light and shadow on a screen. But, I get wrapped up in the illusion as if it were ...
Views: 1004 - How to Change Your Life in 30 Days- The 30 Day Challenge - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Mackenzie PearceWhy should you take up this challenge? You want to change your life You know you deserve some more blessings in this life and that God wants more for you as His child To learn the easiest and most effective way to change your life so you are better able to coach others on how ...
Views: 6946(1 vote) - The Health Benefits Of Dairy - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Patrick Driessen"There is no finer investment for any community than putting milk into babies. Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have." - Winston Churchill It is a proven fact that the high dairy consumption of Dutch people resulted in becoming the tallest nation on this planet! As a ...
Views: 1292(3 votes) - Health Checks Can Save Many Lifes! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Patrick Driessen“The best investment anyone can ever make is an investment in oneself!” - Patrick Driessen Did you know that each hour in each civilised country, at least five to fifty men die from conditions that are potentially preventable (that's 120 to 1200 lost men per country per day)? Or that men live ...
Views: 1280(2 votes) - Failure to Thrive: Definition, Causes and Treatments - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Sharon YirilliFor many parents, the term failure to thrive is a scary one, conjuring images of sickly children who are not growing or meeting milestones as expected. It is a term that causes fear and sometimes anger towards the person mentioning the term. I once had a parent say to me “No, she’s not! That’s a ...
Views: 2274(1 vote) - Hypnosis: Changing Beliefs - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Greg DeBerryHypnosis is often described as a state of deep relaxation and increased mental focus. Being in a relaxed state of mind is an advantage when you want to make changes in your beliefs. Changing beliefs might include your desire to quit smoking or for weight loss or maybe you have an annoying ...
Views: 1892(2 votes) - Hydrocephaly and what it tells us about the human mind - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Mark SmithWhat is hydrocephaly? Hydrocephaly or hydrocephalus - also known as ‘water on the brain’ is a brain disease that affects 1 in every 500 births, making it one of the most common developmental disabilities - more common than Down syndrome or deafness. It was first described by Hippocrates, the ...
Views: 2642(3 votes) - Karma and Magnetic Therapy - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Peter RoseSome people say we choose, before we start a cycle of earthly life, a life which contains illness, pain, problems, poverty etc and so they conclude that since we chose it we must accept it. I believe they are wrong in that conclusion. We may choose suffering but the choice is made in order ...
Views: 1187(4 votes) - Spiritual Empowerment and Authentic Living - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Ellen RichterHow often, if ever, do you stop in your tracks and take a close look at your life? What if you were to take a moment right now and reflect on it. Are you in fulfilling, empowering relationships? Do you have the financial abundance you want? Are your days spent at a job or business that brings ...
Views: 2136(4 votes) - Anxiety relief is a breath away - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Tammy Lawrence-CymbalistyIt isn’t difficult to think about the last time you felt stressed or worried; not in today’s society. With memories of the war in Iraq, viruses overtaking our hospitals and terrorism in all forms a constant threat, individuals are experiencing anxiety more and more. The heart pounds heavily in ...
Views: 1701(4 votes) - How You Are selected for an attack - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Chris SuttonThere is a selection process when a bad guy is picking you. If the attacker is someone you already know, there is a different selection process. But we’re going to talk here about random selection. Let’s just say the individual who is going to attack you does not currently know you. There is a ...
Views: 1408(4 votes) - The #1 Tip to Body Transformation: Control Your Inner and Outer Environments - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Brandon Cook“Learning is a behavior change- if your behavior doesn’t change- you did not learn.” -Bedros Keuilian At a recent seminar I attended, Bedros asked the audience “Do you know why people fail?” He then said there are two reasons: 1. The thoughts that occupy your mind 2. The people you ...
Views: 1304(5 votes) - Relaxing at Home - A Parents Guide - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from marneta viegasBefore School This is often one of the most stressful times in the day. If you could introduce just 2 minutes relaxation, it will help set your child on the right track, for a relaxed and positive day. 1 As your child is waking put on one track from the CD and allow them to have a few moments ...
Views: 1333(2 votes) - How To Get The Most From Personal Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from kenneth smallWe are all guilty of taking things for granted. Perhaps the thing we take for granted most of all are our personal relationships. However, very rarely do we stop to think about the processes involved in forming personal relationships. The reason why we should, is because personal relationships ...
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