7,912 articles on "self_improvement"

Holiday Party Planning

Holiday Party Planning 'Tis the season to have a party and invite all your family and friends to celebrate the holidays with you. Have a family day and decorate the entire house with holiday party decorations. Your family will enjoy how festive...

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Extended Family Relationships Staying Friends with Former Lovers and Spouses

It's natural to want to maintain a relationship with our former romantic partners (assuming that the relationship ended on reasonably good terms, of course). We shared a special bond with them, and they touched our lives and contributed to our s...

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How to Get the Most Out of an AA Meeting

1. Know where the meeting location is in advance.You might want to check a directory to see if the meeting is still at that location. Preferably, drive by the building at least the day before so you know where the building is, since many of themeetin...

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How to Use the Power of Knowledge to Enrich Your Life

I was one of those kids that scraped through school by the skin of my teeth. I had the potential to get top marks,but just hated to study.Every time I sat down to study I’d get hungry or sleepy or bored. And of course you can’t just stay hungry, ...

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The UntoldTruth About Mentors, and Why You DON'T Need "One"

The UntoldTruth About Mentors, and Why You DON'T Need "One" by: David Riklan I think there is a misconception about what a mentor truly is. A mentor is someone who guides you, someone wise, someone you trust. A mentor can be your confidant,...

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Control Your Own Destiny

Control Your Own Destiny by: Gerri D Smith “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 ...

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3 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress

3 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress by: Marla Sloane Stress, America’s #1 health problem, is a leading cause of major illness. In fact, heart disease, high blood pressure, and depression are just some of the harmful effects of stress. Research has sh...

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Why Teach Thinking? Why Not ?

Why Teach Thinking? Why Not ? by: Dr. Alvin Chan The word ‘creativity’ has so many diverse meanings and interpretations. I remember telling an audience of teachers that creating a mess is also creative as long as new things and views are bei...

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Standing in the Gap

Standing in the Gap by: Kimberly Chastain I’m weary of saying No to my children. Not just the everyday No’s. Don’t hit your brother and No, you cannot have 5 pieces of candy. I am weary of the No I am continually saying to our culture. The...

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Freedom- or Burden of Choice?

Freedom- or Burden of Choice? by: Patsi Krakoff Everyday decisions have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. A trip to a typical supermarket reveals enormous choices such as 85 diff...

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