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10 Ways to Lose Your Common Sense

As someone said, there’s nothing common about common sense. Roughly equivalent to Emotional Intelligence, it can be lost, or can fail to be acquired in the following ways:1. Lose the common touch.Have more money than common sense (or taste). Use yo...

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Anger and Your Health How Your Outlook Influences Health and Your Ability to Control Anger

The situation: Jane and Anthony have differing ways of viewing the world. Jane is a pessimist (the glass is half-empty), while Anthony is an optimist (the glass is half-full). These outlooks influence how they experience similar situations.Scene 1: J...

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FOR A JOYFUL HOLIDAY SEASON TAME YOUR INNER BRAT!

FOR A JOYFUL HOLIDAY SEASON: TAME YOUR INNER BRAT!By Pauline Wallin, Ph.D Author of "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior"Shopping is a pain, malls are crammed, and there are no parking places. Cookies, candies, eg...

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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserves your love and affection." - BuddhaWhen was the last time you looked into the mirror and said something nice to the person you saw in the reflection? I sometimes wonder what the world...

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Burn outand how to avoid it

"To wear out or become exhausted by leading a hectic life."This week, I was so "burned out" that I'd just had it.Too many problems at work.Too much to do at home, and not enough time to do it.Way behind on computer projects, including my writing...

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What Is Driving The Corporate Beasts

What Is Driving The Corporate Beasts? by Bas de BaarWhy does the chicken cross the road? To get to theother side. But why does the chicken want to be on the other side? Perhaps there is more food. Better sunlight. Who knows.Sit behind your desk in yo...

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Sober From Clutter-Part 1

Sober From ClutterBy: Janet L. HallEvery Sunday in the spring and summer an acquaintance I have goes out all day to yard sales. It's her ritual, her habit, and the "thing" she does on Sunday. She's addicted! She's really looking for so...

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Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People

I wrote this article to bring solace and understanding to any parent who has lost their child. There is a reason “why.” I understand this pain. I know it feels as if you have lost your soul. As disaster strikes, as havoc ensues, the turmoil bring...

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10 Easy Steps to Organize Your Clothes Closet

The clothes closet is one of the fastest places in our households to get cluttered. It’s so easy to stick something that you don’t know what to do with in the closet. After all it’s out of the way and keeping some other part of your house from ...

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The Good Samaritan - Does Human Conscience Still Exist

Stories of old tell us about a lone travler who while making his journey was attacked, robbed and left for dead. As he lie by the wayside, a priest passed by and barely glanced his way. Later, another man came along; stopping briefly to investigate ...

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