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10 Tips to Building a Strong Relationship 2008-08-17 20:27:26 Building a strong relationship with your family and friends helps you get through the bad times and makes the good times even better.
It’s important to focus on relationships with your family – as well as your friends. Too often we treat our friends our better or with more compassion than those we say we love [...] Read more:Building
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The Habit of Saying “I’m Sorry” 2008-08-06 23:44:47 “I’m Sorry.”
How often do you say it?
How often do you hear it?
One of the habits that many insecure people have is saying “I’m sorry” for everything.
Women whom are involved in mentally or abusive relationship, have this habit – as do abused or neglected children. I’ve also met plenty of men that have the “I’m Sorry” [...] Read more:Habit
Happy Friendship Day! 2008-08-03 13:42:23 Happy Friendship
Day!
The 1st Sunday in August is Friendship Day. It’s also Sisters Day, Forgiveness Day and American Family Day. It’s crazy how just about every day of the year is some sort of day ….
Friendship is the foundation to any relationship. A friend shares dreams, sorrows and secrets - don’t you share these things [...] Read more:Happy
Affirmations Failing You? Try Afformations 2008-07-31 09:00:44 Are your affirmations failing you?
Maybe the trick is to use Afformations instead.
You may be asking yourself right now
“What in the heck are afformations?
Has Cindy Lost her mind?
Really, I have not lost my mind. I’m talking about a fairly new method that brings affirmations to the next level.
You are probably used to the good old fashioned [...] Read more:Affirmations
What is Motivation? 2008-07-29 10:00:19 It seems everyone wants to know the secret formula to motivation. Unfortunately there is no such formula. What motivates you may not motivate me.
”What is Motivation?”
Simply put motivation is the motive - or the reason that a person chooses to act in a particular manner (or to simply do nothing.) A motive is based on [...]
What Would You Do? 2008-07-25 10:30:01 Do Unto Others …
We often forget how many thoughtful, helpful compassionate people there are in this world. Yes, there are people who are willing to help out a total stranger in desperate need.
A couple years ago I flew to Phoenix to visit my son. I was traveling alone.
On the return flight I had a layover [...]
Anger Management Problems? 2008-07-21 12:00:34 Everyone has displayed anger every now and again. However - If you are consumed with anger and unable to control it - then it might be time to seek professional specializing in anger management. Cognitive therapy may be the answer you’re seeking.
There are times when we all have to control our anger. We’ll get angry [...] Read more:Anger Management
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Writing Effective To-Do Lists 2008-07-08 12:00:03 First off let me explain why you need an effective to-do list:
Imagine you’re at the grocery store. You reach into your pocket for your shopping list and it’s not there! Frantically your start rummaging through your purse - it’s not there either. So what do you do? Normally we just wing it and will most [...] Read more:Lists
Self-Help / Self-Talk Is it For You? 2008-07-07 14:31:52 When I read the following I just had to write a post giving my 2 cents worth …
I read just one phrase that made me wanna slap myself.
“Good work! Give yourself a pat on the back, look in the mirror and tell yourself ‘I’m Awesome!”
Are you kidding me? What’s this hokey pokey blabbady blah advice? [...]
Overcoming Procrastination: A Few Easy Steps 2008-07-06 12:00:03 Have you ever woke up in the morning, have your coffee, read your to do list and then found something else to do?
If this scenario sounds all too familiar …
What is causing your procrastination?
Let’s explore the common reasons people procrastinate and offer a few tips on overcoming procrastination.
Four Common Reasons People Procrastinate:
1. Fear of failure [...] Read more:Procrastination
7 Tips to Improve Your Memory 2008-09-09 00:06:10 The key to improve your memory - is by exercising your brain.
Everyone knows that the key to a healthy body is Diet and Exercise. Many people obsessively work out every day to keep in tip top shape.
Why aren’t we just as concerned with our minds?
You’ve heard the saying “Use it or Lose it”, this pertains [...] Read more:Improve
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The Lesson Grandma Taught Me 2008-09-07 13:11:18 Today is National Grandparent’s Day
Grandparents are our past. Without them, we simply wouldn’t be.
They have a lifetime of experience and knowledge behind them. It’s amazing the simple life lessons you can learn - just by listening to them.
It’s truly a shame that in todays fast paced world so many people don’t take the time to [...] Read more:Grandma
12 Steps to Stop Procrastination 2008-09-06 10:41:46 What is Procrastination
?
Simply put procrastination is putting something off till later. It’s deciding not to do something at that given moment. Overtime people begin to procrastinate out of habit.
It’s interesting to note the origin of the word. It comes from the Latin words pro and cras, which can be translated as “Belong to Tomorrow“.
There are several [...]
What I Think of Labor Day 2008-09-01 02:31:50 Happy Labor Day!
We celebrate Labor Day today in the US and also in Canada. Many other countries celebrate their labor days in different months and/or days.
What’s the big deal about Labor Day anyways?
In the US many people just see it as a day to get off work, have a picnic or some other big [...]
Overcoming Depression 2008-08-24 11:00:09 Depression is REAL. It affects many people regardless of sex, race, or religion. It doesn’t care if you’re living in poverty or in wealth. It can affect any one in any walk of life.
I have been there. After my hysterectomy at the young age of 30 I became a person I didn’t even know.
Nothing made [...]
Climb the Mountain 2008-08-22 17:35:11 I tried to climb the mountain today. As I inched my way up the path, I felt out of breath and had to turn back.
I tried to climb the mountain today. But, It was so hot outside, I thought I had better stay in my nice air-conditioned house and rest up for tomorrow’s attempt.
I tried [...] Read more:Climb
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Conquering Stress 2008-09-30 00:00:37 Are you aware that studies have shown stress causes more physical ailments in the human body than just about any other illness?
Yes, stress is considered an illness just like anxiety and depression. For a person that is suffering from stress finding ways to deal with it can be more stressful.
A lot of people think that [...] Read more:Conquering
3 Tips to Overcoming Fear 2008-09-25 23:45:31 Have you ever felt overwhelmed by fear?
Has fear ever prevented you from doing something you wanted to do?
Believe it or not, this obstacle is one faced daily by many people.
By giving fear power you are giving it control over your life. You are giving up your ability to:
Take risks
Follow your dreams
Become successful
Be completely happy
Feeling worthy [...]
Show Your Gratitude 2008-09-21 09:20:16 “If future generations are to remember us more with gratitude than sorrow, we must achieve more than just the miracles of technology. We must also leave them a glimpse of the world as it was created, not just as it looked when we got through with it.” Lyndon B. Johnson
In 1965 the United Nations Meditation [...]
Lifes Obstacles and Butterfly Wings 2008-09-12 12:08:27 Butterfly Wings
One day a man came upon a cocoon of a butterfly. He saw the butterfly struggling to force its body through a small opening in the cocoon. After several hours it seemed that the butterfly stopped making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and it could [...] Read more:Butterfly
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Top 17 Obstacles in Life 2008-10-16 08:00:30 Each and every person that has ever lived has had to face obstacles.
They are a part of life. We can however choose how we react to them.
Below I have listed what I believe to be the
Top 17 Obstacles in Life:
1. Emotions
Our own negative emotions can drain us and wear us out. When we’re drained it’s [...]
Poverty in United States? 2008-10-15 17:40:37 Today is Blog Action Day 2008. Thousands of bloggers have joined forces to help bring awareness of poverty in the world, what it means to you, and what actions we as individuals can take to help those in need.
I’ve worked in Social Services in California for over 16 years. For Blog action day I’ve chose [...] Read more:Poverty
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5 Habits of a Committed Relationship 2008-10-10 23:19:31 We all want that Special Someone to share our life and dreams with. We all dream of being in a Loving CommittedRelationship
. We all want to love and be loved.
A good relationship each person will give - without expecting anything in return. The expectations of the other person aren’t set too high. You love [...]
Identifying 3 Types of Guilt 2008-10-28 23:53:04 Are you feeling troubled by past negative circumstances and feelings that are beyond your control?
Do you constantly experience a feeling of regret?
If so, you may be struggling with guilt.
What is Guilt?
Guilt is a sense of remorse for past thoughts, feelings or actions.
Three Types of Guilt
Healthy Guilt
Healthy guilt is when you know you’ve done something wrong. [...]
What Are We Teaching Our Children? 2008-10-26 00:40:20 Children BELIEVE everything their parents tell them –
Whether it’s true or not!
Toddlers cannot determine the difference between
A “Joke” and the “Truth”.
The other day I was sitting in the doctors office and there was a little girl maybe about 18 months old toddling around. She kept falling.
Every time she would fall down her mother would laugh [...] Read more:Children
5 Steps for Self-Growth 2008-11-21 08:13:41 In todays busy world it seems that almost everyone is looking for personal growth. This includes everything from improving relationships, succeeding in your career, weight loss, public speaking, improving your self-esteem and achieving your goals.
Self-improvement products include everything from high priced seminars to moderately priced books. You’ll find a variety of authors, motivatio Read more:Growth
Stop Making Excuses and Learn to Live 2008-11-19 07:31:58 “The happiest people in the world are those who feel absolutely terrific about themselves, and this is the natural outgrowth of accepting total responsibility for every part of their life.” Brian Tracy
If you haven’t already the post “Why Are You the Way You Are?” I encourage you to read it right now. It is the [...] Read more:Excuses
How Alcohol Killed My Brother 2008-11-17 06:35:47 “You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you.” Brian Tracy
Growing up, Mom always told me stories. Some of my favorite memories of her are her telling me stories and singing [...] Read more:Alcohol
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Sress and Your Immune System 2008-11-11 17:31:12 How Does Stress Affect Your ImmuneSystem
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Have you ever noticed that you tend to get sick more often when you’re stressed out?
Scientists have known about this connection for a long time. When you are stressed it decreases the functioning of your immune system. This makes you more susceptible to the flu and other infections.
Short Term [...]