7,912 articles on "self_improvement"

Holiday Funk? 7 Steps To Rise Above

The holidays are 'supposed to be' a time of love and laughter. Families and loved ones stop their frenzied lives to get together in peace, harmony and abundant gift giving. At least that's what much of the media and advertisers tell us...

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How To Work Out Your Brain And Raise Your IQ

Everyone wants to know how to boost his or her IQ scores. Most scientists believe that you can actually raise your IQ between 10 and 20 points through "exercising" the brain. Here is a list of activities that you can undertake to help boost your brai...

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Do Self Affirmations Work?

Do positive self-affirmations actually work? The short answer is 'No' - unless you have a few years to spare and a heavy-duty supply of perseverance. The problem is that self-affirmation is directed at the conscious mind and, unfortunately,...

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The Ultimate in Gift Giving Ideas

It's your birthday, as he hands you a nicely wrapped gift wonder lights up your face. You try to contain the excitement and curiosity while you carefully peel off the tape. As you pull off the box cover you can feel your fluttering heart come to...

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Getting Started Again

Dear Jen,I am a 31 year old woman and haven’t dated in 3 years. I went through a bad break-up and haven’t been the same since. How would you suggest I get started?Signed,Broken but MendingDear Broken and Mending,Let me start by saying I am sorry ...

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Dessert In The Dessert

Dessert In The DesertHelaine Iris© 2004“As we grow as unique persons, we learn to respect the uniqueness of others”. Robert H. SchullerLast week, on my vacation I was having dinner with a group of special friends. These friends are affection...

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Time in a… Shoe?

Time in a… Shoe? by: Joe Cirillo Looking to find more time to do the things you enjoy most? Try looking in your closet. No, you won’t find that extra 15 minutes shoved in the left toe of your favorite pair of shoes. But, you might just find ...

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The 3 Key Components to Any Successful Change

The 3 Key Components to Any Successful Change by: Mary Ann Bailey, MC We live in a world that is constantly bombarding us with changes. One would think that with all that practice, we would be fairly adept at navigating the change process. But t...

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How Much Dysfunction Should You Allow Into Your Life?

How Much Dysfunction Should You Allow Into Your Life? by: Brian Maloney What exactly is dysfunction? It is a word society, although probably overused, labels most anything and everything. However, its true attribute can be characterized as a neg...

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Wireless Meditation: Top Five Tips for Wherever-Whenever Mindfulness

Wireless Meditation: Top Five Tips for Wherever-Whenever Mindfulness by: Maya Talisman FrostThe problem with meditation is attachment. We get in the habit of needing our altar, favorite cushion, incense, CD, certain time of day, necessary length...

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