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Personal Finance RSS FeedsKeys to Overcoming Life's Meltdowns - It is very understandable to be a little fearful of what is going on with our economy and how it affects you presently, and even more importantly, how it will influence your future. However, you cannot allow your fear to paralyze you and deceive you into losing hope for the success of your family, finances, and future. All is not lost! Read this article to learn how you have the power to not only survive this economy, but to also overcome it!...Feed Source: ezinearticles.com Keys to Experiencing True Change - Now more than ever the topic of change is on the minds of millions across this great nation. For many a shifting economy, the Iraq war, and the upcoming Presidential Election caused the impetus for change. Ironically, however, most people who desire change usually don't succeed in achieving it because of their natural tendency to resist it.... Recession Proof Your Life! - You can choose whether to become a victim to the current conditions or choose to do what you can to take control of your life! Just because America is in a recession doesn't mean that YOU have to be in one! The following are five keys that you can use to recession proof your life today.... Avoiding the Economic Blues - It is difficult to absorb all that is happening with the economy without getting the blues. Especially when it seems like problems are growing exponentially by the day with no apparent solutions in sight. So is there anything we can do to circumvent the wave of fear and depression that is sweeping the nation? Yes. Read this article to learn how.... The Power of Potential! - Everybody has it. A God-given purpose, a dream, and a destiny that is unique to their lives. Unfortunately, most go undiscovered, unrealized and ultimately lost because it is stored in them in the seed form of potential. Continue to read to learn how to tap into this hidden treasure waiting to be discovered.... Never Alone Or Unanswered - Walking With Infinite Love - The more I cultivate a relationship with my own inner voice, the more I step into a precious, responsive life of abundantly answered prayer. These days, I often feel as though I'm walking with an Unseen Friend, a playful, quirky, Mojo-powered force that infuses my life with meaning and tenderness. I'd like to share a recent example with you.... Are You Exactly Where You Should Be? - Feeling a little stressed out about not being where you should be in life? Not to worry. This article is sure to put things in perspective for you.... Commit Random Acts of Appreciation - Let the People in Your Life Know You Care - People are not islands. They need and desire appreciation. It is amazing how a person will blossom with even small doses of appreciation.... What's New? Life Through a Child's Eyes - An eye opening look at your own life. Find out what you've been overlooking for the longest time. You will definitely be glad that you found it.... Deepen Your Connection With Others - Doesn't it feel wonderful to have a warm and positive exchange with another person? In this busy world we come into contact with so many people, yet how many do we really connect with? Discover how you can connect more deeply to others.... Ask For Forgiveness - Forgiving Isn't the Only For of Forgiveness - You are going to hurt others just by virtue of being human. When it happens, ask the person for forgiveness. Don't worry if you didn't mean it or not. It is better to preserve the relationship than to be right and scar the relationship forever.... Developing Your Inner Adult - Part 1 - Moving Beyond Blaming - I define an adult as someone who takes 100 % responsibility for his or her life and situation. Every blaming thought you hold is an obstacle---an obstacle to your success. Blaming is just a story that we tell ourselves, and in the story we distort reality in order to justify ourselves--in order make ourselves feel right or better than the other person. How do we move beyond blaming?... The Way Things Used to Be - The Streetsweeper - A Department of Sanitation street cleaner in a brown uniform, a white high collared shirt and a brown drum French army officer cap, would wheel a cart up and down the street. He was about fifty and very stern looking with gloves, a white Kaiser Bill mustache and rimless eyeglasses, like the ones my father wore. He never smiled, never spoke. We suspected he was a German soldier captured during the First War and not released.... Ice Sculptures, Sandcastles and Snowmen - Is letting go of your "stuff" a challenge? Do you get overwhelmed at the thought of donating stuff you haven't used or worn in years? Get a whole new perspective from the artist creator.... Life Lessons Learned Whilst Chopping Wood - There is much to be learned about life from the simple task of chopping wood. Just like life you can do it the easy way or the hard way it's entirely up to you. Letting go is a powerful tool.... Always Be Prepared - There are many times in our lives that take much preparation on our parts. Our children going back to school each fall, preparing for vacation, or holidays, all these things take preparation. With each activity there may be supplies to buy, clothes shopping to be done or new routines to get used to.... The Real Secret Behind True Happiness - True happiness and fulfillment is the driving force behind most every goal and desire of mankind. Find out how to have lasting love and true happiness 4 life and what must come first!... 7 Powerful Inspirational Scriptures For Christian Weight Loss - Renewing your mind is a key concept in Christian weight loss. When you meditate on inspirational scriptures consistently, you can renew your mind to God's higher purpose for your life, which will help you make wiser decisions in all areas, including your health. This article contains 7 of the most powerful scriptures ... Relationship Success - Getting the Love by Finding the Safe Harbors From Life's Storms - Ego Pride Image. Time and time again I see how these three dynamics interfere with people's well-being and the development of healthy support systems.... Where is Your Soul Heading? - We need to first die a natural death in order for us to depart from our earthly body. This is the hardest part. People do not know what their final destination will be. This uncertainty contributes towards the fear people have towards death. We are assured by the Word of God that we will arise as heavenly beings.... God Our Creator - God is the creator of all nations.The human being is God's greatest creation. The human being can make intelligent decisions, has a conscience and differentiate between good and bad.... To Teach is to Touch a Life Forever - Many of my clients tell me I need to work for the Department of Education to encourage people to become teachers. Since I am so passionate about my teaching and I think it is the best job ever, they think I can convince any person, even those who do not like children, to shift to education. I have my doubts about convincing any person, but I am sure that being an educator is the best job ever.... Centered in Christ - Have you ever considered that even if your life is full of good things that it could still be effecting you negatively? It is like the old saying, "Too much of a good thing." We can fill our lives with too many "good things", making us not be able to focus on any one thing.... Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The Story of Chris - Chris called and came to see me the next day. He parked his blue Mercedes Benz in the entrance and came in. He was at his early fifties, beautiful blue eyes, holding his diary tightly. "I wanted a Mercedes Benz so much", he said, "But now I feel uncomfortable driving it. I can get up in the morning whenever I want, I can have everything I want, I have money, I have Lisa, I am successful in my business but I am depressed and sad." Do you ever think to yourself, "If only I had a million dollars, I could have everything I want"? Think again! What would you do with that much money?... If You Think You Can Or Think You Can't, You Are Right - The Story of Marina - I am in this job of inspiring people and I feel lucky and inspired sometimes to hear my clients tell me about their life stories. Here is the story of Marina.... How to Learn True Happiness - It is the Secret to Good Relationships - Your own happiness will always reflect your life and that includes your relationships. If you are naturally and truly happy with yourself you will attract success much easier, that goes for your personal life and your business life too.... A Season For Thankfulness - It's that time of year when the concepts of thankfulness, and gratitude abound. Here are some ideas from the greats to make your harvest time reflections more laudatory.... Stepping Outside the Box - What happens when we step "outside the box?" How do we manage outside our comfort zone? This article was inspired after volunteering on a healthcare mission to help poor children in Ecuador. Through Causes For Change International, I learned how much we receive by giving.... I Wouldn't Stop Believing God - When you have lost something, whether big or small, important or insignificant, a relationship or a friendship, what choices do you make? Do you automatically concede to defeat and hopelessness? Or, do you ignite your faith?... Inspiration - Get it and Cultivate It - Inspiration is one of the keys to having a successful business or career. However, in the daily grind of completing tasks and dealing with the unexpected you may find yourself becoming disconnected with your true purpose and reason for starting your business in the first place. This can lead to discontentment, frustration, lack of goal setting, and ultimately the failure of your business. It is crucial that you discover and cultivate the very source of your inspiration so that you will meet each day with a strong purpose and drive to move forward.... A Masterpiece Created With Thought Colors - Create with masterful strokes the masterpiece of your life. Use your paintbrush in strong sweeping strokes. Not with timid little strokes, but with a creator's strong strokes of mastery.... Donkey in the Well - This little parable is an old story, but one of my favorites. It never fails to give me needed perspective when the world seems aligned against me.... The Journey Has Value Too - I was on a call with Jack Canfield recently where Alex Mandossian was interviewing him to promote Jack's book, "The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be." There was a great metaphor Jack used that I wanted to share.... Fears Unfounded - Rabbit's Message to Support These Challenging Times - There is a lot of fear consciousness presently running through society and globally and it is our choice whether or not to continue to allow that programming to run our lives, or to choose with more conscious awareness. The rabbit might be viewed as a victim in the wild and yet it has adapted a means by which tuning into its instincts allows it to maneuver through life safely and with ease. We have much to learn by rabbit's example, teaching us to turn within and listen more to our own intuitions. Even Einstein places great power in intuition, despite being a great thinker of his era. The power to create the experience we are desiring is not far from reach.... Spirit of Distinction - Distinction is a thing we all desire in how walk in life. Everyone, from the nursery 1 student to the one who has reached a certain level in life, needs distinction. I remember my days is University (Federal University of Technology, Akure), everyday, we (myself and almost everybody) strive to be distinct in our classes and in what we are gifted at even on the football pitch. We (most of us) ended up distinct not because we know-how but because of the Spirit of Distinction Recently, I re-listened to a message from one of my mentors - Fela Durotoye on this same topic and I decided to write an excerpt on it. I believe you will be inspired by it as I always do.... Culture Crash! - What happened to the values we once knew and loved? Are they gone? Can we get them back? I believe we can.... If You Are Experiencing a Season of Pain Or Trial Or Darkness, This May Be the Very Word You Need - This was a Word from which I could not get away. It drew me. It attracted my attention. It is so highly relevant. Do not dismiss what follows. There is a lot of thick darkness around. We may have to go there - to visit there - experience such places or times - or go through such seasons - and find God there. The whole convoy of people halted and camped and allowed Moses to go and meet with Almighty God. If you happen to be going through a season of pain or trial or darkness, you can find God in the darkness, and a light will shine.... You're Not As Dumb As You Think! - "Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach." I just love it when God speaks to me clearly! I've been attending a Beth Moore Bible study at church, and when Beth mentioned this verse, I just had to write it down!... A Second Life - When my Dad first visited Disneyland in Anaheim, California, he didn't expect to suffer a heart attack. Why, he didn't even know that his arteries were already blocked. He loved Disneyland like a kid. Indiana Jones' wild ride, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan, Mark Twain's Riverboat, Star Tours you name it, he rode it.... The Law of Attraction - A Secret No Longer - The Law of Attraction has never been as popular as it is right now. Why? Because there is absolute proof through real results. With the latest technology, there are newer techniques that can actually speed up the manifestation process.... Jillian Michaels Has Become an American Icon - I have never been a fan of any actor or athlete, that was until I saw the way Jillian Michael does her stuff for the weight loss community. She has been an inspiration by her straight forward and no nonsense approach to losing weight. She is the only "star" I would cross the street to meet.... Walk in Love in Times of Trouble - Don't hoard up and be selfish in these days. The days that were spoken of old called, the last days, are here. Things are very sensitive in the spirit now. Encourage each other to trust God and walk by faith. This is your only sure hope. Walk in love and don't be selfish. Give place to one another!... Have You Ever Suffered From the If's? - These if's can break your spirit, make you lose focus, take away your drive. They can be fatal to your success in life or in business.... Defying Gravity - When Was the Last Time You Tried? - When was the last time you tried to defy gravity? This article promotes the benefits of taking a leap of faith to improve oneself.... Kilmer Teaches A Human How to Douse Her Flames - This summer, we here at Yosemite went through the life changing experience of a 100 year fire. Our house was the very first group evacuated, although we had spent an agonizing 24 hours waiting to see just how close the fire would get. Luckily, my guidance had instructed me to begin moving animals out before the official evacuation began and the energy in the neighborhood had built to panic status.... Fear Or Love - What Rules You? - There are really only two emotions-fear and love-and all other emotions stem from these two. With what's going on in the world today, wars, rumors of wars, economic downturns, starvation, the housing collapse and on and on, one could easily become frightened if one is trying to take the outside picture and put it on the inside. If, however, you decide to live from the inside out, you realize that these things that are happening in our economy and in our world are not to be responded to with fear.... Elephants Can Fly - Did you know that one of the biggest animals on earth can fly? You didn't? And, if you have seen an elephant fly, does this mean you are the only one? Well, this isn't as strange as you think.... Fifteen Minutes - This is not an article about the time it takes to get from point A to point B, well, not exactly. This is about the all-encompassing pursuit of a literary agent; that will fall in love with, upon first glance, my baby and well labored over, first novel. It has not taken long to realize, there may be no such animal, or should I say mammal?... How Feelings Can Expand Our Lives - How Feelings Can Expand Our Lives Feelings are a gift. If we open ourselves to them we open ourselves to one of the most important forces of creation, giving insight, direction, and helping us to create what we truly desire.... No Water Friend - It's a funny thing about living in a country where everyday resources are taken for granted. We are fortunate enough to live where millions would give almost anything to join us. But, when we are without just one necessary resource, what was once given no ..... How to Find the Joy in Giving and Saying "My Pleasure" - A person of retirement age has much to give, "if" they would draw from their wealth of accumulated experience, skill and knowledge and find ways to put it to good use. I am about to relate to you something that happened, that has had a profound effect in my understanding on what joy there is in giving ... Moving Our Women's Movement Along - Revisiting Boomer Feminism - Is feminism as we Boomers knew it, dead? Our daughters seem to think the battle is won. It isn't. We have come a long way, baby, but there's more to be done, and here's how.... Are You Inspirational Or is Your Pessimism Affecting Those Around You? - Well here we all are in somewhat of a financial pickle and it is a time when people are stressed to the maximum. We see lots of interesting behavior during times like this; we see our leaders break under pressure, we see tempers explode and we hear lots of pessimism. But, have you checked your own mirror lately, are you assisting in the chaos and driving down consumer confidence with a doom and gloom attitude or are you projecting a positive spirit and attitude?... Simple Inspirations - 7 Secrets to Juggling Time Effectively - One of the most common reasons for not changing our circumstances is the perceived lack of time. Put these 7 time management tips to work and learn how to find the time to create the future you deserve.... An Angel at the Foot of My Bed! - Like most people, when I awake in the morning, I remember little of my dreams of the night before; much less recall them in detail a week later. Usually I'll dream something weird and then can't remember it, but this time every detail of that night was as vivid as if it were happening again, only in black and white. At this point I've come to the conclusion that it wasn't a dream at all, it was real!... A Day of Prayer - Praying For Our Nation - On the early morning of September 26, 2008, I had two dreams, which sparked me to do something that I have never done before. God instructed my wife and I to close our business for the day and dedicate the entire day to praying for our nation. This is the day that our leaders must make God given decisions in order to save our nation from financial disaster. The scriptures that God instructed us to pray are in II Kings Chapters 18-20. As we studied the scriptures above we saw exactly what to pray and speak over our nation in troubled times.... Healing Fear When Diagnosed With Illness - Fear is the most common emotion felt by those facing a chronic or life threatening illness. It can lead to an emotional and action paralysis leaving you at the mercy of the medical community. Get over the fear so you can live an empowered life on your journey to wellness.... The Inspirational Humans - The Exceptional People - are you one ???, Exceptional people have exceptional understanding and knowledge, but it is recognizing within others - that is their truth and it belongs to them.... Soccer Player Memories - Playing soccer while fighting leukemia and chemotherapy. They played on sheer guts and determination.... I've Come too Far to Quit Now - It was the league finals, I'd trained all year and this race was one I intended to win. The top runners all had posted times within a few seconds of each other, all were extremely good. In fact, our league had 3 of the top 10 runners in the state and this was California, which had the best runners in the nation. It's hard to say for sure what would happen looking back, anyone could have won that race, and 3 or perhaps 4 runners would be going on to the state championships, I didn't have to win, but I sure as heck didn't come to post second.... They Were Correct - You Have to Get Right Back on the Bike - Well, there I was lying in the hospital with a broken leg, my street race bike (motorcycle) was a total loss and the insurance company was not going to pay for it because it happened on the track. "I guess my mom was right after all, motorcycles are dangerous!" I thought to myself, unable to reach the TV Clicker to switch the ridiculous soap opera on the TV set in the upper corner of the hospital.... Letting Go and Moving On - Letting go of the old is one of the hardest things in the world for most human beings. Letting go of old worn-out habits, old feelings that are emotional scars that will not heal and get in the way of progress, are all things that most people when reading of them nod their heads and agree should be thrown away like an old ratty security blanket from childhood.... Understanding - The Basic of Existence - Here's one way of promoting peace and harmony happy reading!! Can we just be humble and exercise understanding? The world today needs peace.... What is This World About Anyway? - To degrade, put down, or harm humans is a disgrace. The world is us. Can people solve anything together?... PKD (Philip K Dick) - The author of numerous stories and novels did not deserve the attacks on his reputation. He was one of the greatest philosophers of the 20th century. I learned a great deal from him during our ten years together.... The Number One Key to Achieving Any Dream - For most people, dreams are always dreams and can never be realized. However, some people seem to have the magic touch that brings their dreams to life. What is the key ingredient to bringing dreams to life?... The Power and the Force is Higher and Better Than Affirmations - There are about 34 powerful words given in The Message of a Master book by John McDonald. Now what do I mean by the words has more power and effective than affirmations? It is simple.... Sounds of a Distant Drummer - The moment I decide to do good, sin is there to trip me up. I truly delight in God's commands, but it's pretty obvious that not all of me joins in that delight. Parts of me covertly rebel, and just when I least expect it, they take charge.... Asking Yourself the Right Questions - You can discover the solution to your most difficult problem today. It begins with understanding the truth about asking the right questions. Questions can work for you if you just ask the right ones. Learn how to uncover your already existing solutions.... Belief is Individual Truth - Looking towards another person and viewing into their eyes, one can see their inner truth that comes from their heart over what they believe in and find important. This shows the foundation for their understanding and experiences, and most importantly their choices in life. Through their eyes is a sort of spark that tells the other person that they have truth in their order of life and existence.... Be Transformed - Become an Overcomer - There is a secret to life that is hardly ever understood let alone realised and achieved. But successful people -- people with a history of longevity of success i.e. proven success -- always seem to employ it. It is the science of faith to overcome. The US Marines are famous for their 'improvise, adapt, overcome' slogan. What I'm suggesting is very close to this US Marine philosophy. It is hard to implement because it is very practical yet, with a simple faith it is quite straightforward to do.... Seriously, What Are You Waiting For? - Here's the story of two inventors. During the late 1800's, they had almost identical ideas for this AMAZING new transmitting device called "The Telephone." You can probably guess who ONE of those inventors was.... 7 Strategies to Make Room For Money - Laws of the Attraction notwithstanding, there are several external ways that you can make room for more money in your life. Yes, there are those of you who can manifest whatever you want, whenever you want. This article is for those of you who may need just a few extra tools. First, it is vital to create a space that can be filled with what you really want.... Nearly Freezing to Death I Pressed On - Over the years, I have always considered myself a strong-willed tough guy, unbreakable, unstoppable and refused to ever surrender. Except for one time, when that attitude and personality trait nearly killed me and yet ultimately saved me. Well, adversity builds character and as they say, "That which does not kill us makes us stronger!" And well, I guess I am stronger today because of that freezing night, one I'll never forget.... What is Your Life's Purpose? - Why Are You Here? Have you ever wondered why you were put on this earth? Is there something deep inside you that makes you believe that you are here to do something special? That you have a calling to fulfill? That you have a life's purpose? If so, is that purpose, that higher calling, being fed and nurtured? Or is it dying on the vine from neglect and inattention? "The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose" Richard Leider... A Buddhist Recipe For Optimism - How can one be optimistic in the times we live in? It's not as difficult as you think. It takes having a prospective and understanding the nature of the mind. Here are some tips from and incurable Buddhist Optimist.... What You Don't Know Can't Hurt You - But What You Do Know Can't Hurt You Either - Personally, I have an issue with the truism under examination, a half truth. When one accepts it as being the whole truth, one necessarily also limits and dis empowers oneself through its false suggestion that an individual can avoid suffering by avoiding knowledge; as if somehow knowledge could or would harm the individual. It is suggesting that some knowledge is good and some is bad. In truth, knowledge is neither bad nor good, it just is! Each individual then gets to choose how to use knowledge and is free to apply it towards either what s/he calls "bad" or "good" purpose.... Maxing Roles, Acing Life - We women having to perform so many roles at times forget who we really are and get lost trying to make sure we fulfill everyone's wishes except ours. Every once in as while, we need to pause, reflect and not neglect our needs.... ARe You a Expert on Something? 3 Tips For Discovering What That Something Is - If you do not yet realize that you are an expert on something and know what that something is, then take heart, as this article was written specifically for you. Evidence will be given convincing you that in fact, you MUST be an expert at something; and then you will be provided with tips which can guide you in discovering exactly what that something is.... Belief is Individual Truth - Looking towards another person and viewing into their eyes, one can see their inner truth that comes from their heart over what they believe in and find important. This shows the foundation for their understanding and experiences, and most importantly their choices in life. Through their eyes is a sort of spark that tells the other person that they have truth in their order of life and existence.... Why Do We Complain? - Complaining does nothing but destroy. Being thankful to God for the blessing bestowed and taking advantage of Profit Lance as the vehicle to bring you to your monetary goals is the way to go.... The Paradox of an Attitude of Gratitude - The attitude of gratitude is a terribly overlooked aspect of manifesting your dreams and desires. When you feel gratitude for all the good that you have in your life, without even making any efforts you are throwing open wide the doors to bring even more abundance of good things into your life.... Dreaming to Live - Not many people would give up a secure, well-paying job, just one minute from home, to go off and pursue their dreams, but that is exactly what Menno Siebinga did. How did it turn out? Well, we really don't know yet, but judging from what Menno has done so far, it is bound to be interesting. "I just turned 28 on December 30th," Menno explains, "and the following day I quit my job as a physical therapist to pursue my dream, which is to help people lead their dream life!"... Motivational Sayings - Quotes to Keep You Going - When you are feeling down and discouraged, motivational quotes can be the catalyst to a change of heart. Motivational quotes can actually change your life!... The Law of Attraction - A Secret No Longer - The Law of Attraction has never been as popular as it is right now. Why? Because there is absolute proof through real results. With the latest technology, there are newer techniques that can actually speed up the manifestation process.... How to Find YOUR Power Animal - Pay attention to what wild animals are showing up in your life. There is a gift waiting for you.... How Do You Handle Change? - Mostly, we want to feel good. We like it when things are going smoothly and we'd like them to stay that way. But how realistic is that? We know that change is happening all the time and if we are to grow in any way.... Satan's Secret Weapon Revealed - This article explains, in very easy to understand words, the importance of quickly making the two most important decisions in any person's life, excluding marrying the right mate for life. It also provides two excellent solutions to help make those two decisions.... Are You Ready to Be Big Time Blessed Now? - If you are, here are some fun ideas and powerful principles for you to review and focus on in these times of change and uncertainty. To begin with, we must remember that times are always changing. Since nobody can predict the future, uncertainty is always with us.... Change Your Definition of Failure Now! - How important is perseverance? Without it you will never be really successful. We all have setbacks and problems, but if your goal is really what you want then you must never give up. Change your definition of failure, there is no such thing unless you quit.... Ripple of Human Kindness - What can I do? You can do the small things with great love as Mother Teresa taught us and they will make all the difference.... Excuse Me, Your Humanity is Showing - I could stand on my pedestal and state I never have thoughts of envy, greed or jealousy but I would be lying. So sue me if my humanity is showing! I am comfortable with who I am my words and actions align with my intent of compassion and loving kindness most of the time occasionally my inner child jumps up to be noticed but to the most part I do okay.... Bruckheimer on Facebook For a Day - I want to scream from the St Louis Arch of how I solved my husband's 50 year search to find his missing mother. This article tells my inspiring story and how I hope others will never give up hope to find their missing relatives.... What Coming in Last Place Taught Me About Life - There I was, I made it to the Invitational Track Meet, and it was clear, although I was there I was indeed out of my league, but I came to compete and give it my 110%. What happened nearly killed me, and yet it taught me one hell of a lesson in life.... What to Do When Your Vision is Blur? - I believe you have a direction, an idea about what you want to do and how you want to get it done. You may or may not be able to accept other people's opinion and thus feels that been your own boss, do your own thing is the best alternative. Just like what I feel when I am working in my current company.... Let Your Children Make Mistakes - Would you scold your child or students when they have made a mistake? Why would you do that? So that they will be perfect? I guess the story below can be a reminder for those who constantly discourage their children or students from making mistakes.... The 4 Whys We Should Ponder to Improve Our Lives - We often find that, for some reasons, we keep doing the things we are doing but we just can't achieve the things that we want to achieve. We often ask ourselves, who we were, what does it meant to be 'me.' I believe at some point in your life, these questions have been running through your head. Yet it remains a mystery because you can't seem to solve them... Born Poor, Drop Out and Got Rich - The Billionaires Story, Part 2 - Following a great success in my first article of The Billionaire Story, I feel motivated in writing a sequel. In this part two series of the billionaire story, I would like to share with you three most outstanding people that have shaped the business world.... The Nurse-Patient Relationship - The love that a nurse has for her patient is devoid entirely of co-dependency. It is a feeling that originates from the magnetic pull of love for the Beloved--an urge that speaks to the calling that all dedicated nurses have regarding their profession. The calling that takes a lifetime to understand.... I Met a Man - We are all teachers and students. Everyone enters your life with something to teach you. An open mind, hand and heart can bring valuable lessons.... Can You Learn From Your Mistakes? - One of my favorite metaphors that I use in teaching the Art of Change Skills For Life involves a guy whose daily life requires that he walk down a dark road. There's a hole in the road. The first time he walks down that road, he doesn't notice the hole, and he falls in.... To Get Over it You Have to Go Through It - How to Overcome Obstacles to Get to Your Goal - Getting over a traumatic event doesn't mean to forget it, or ignore it, or stuff it. It means to go through the process of release. Getting over it is like climbing a mountain.... 8 Great Greek Word Concepts For the Soul - These eight (8) Greek words and concepts are truly soul-reviving taking us back to the core of our being. We can live at the pinnacle with faith, courage, patience, thankfulness and love. Come and explore.... Self Improvement DVDs - DVDs are a powerful tool. They are not only just for watching movies, but can also be used for self improvement as well. In the privacy of your own home, you can study and enhance whatever phobia or anxiety needs working on.... Fear of Dogs - How to Overcome Your Phobia of Dogs - If you get scared at the mere thought of seeing a dog on television, let alone meeting one on the streets, chances are that you suffer from cynophobia, or fear of dogs. If doesn't really matter how you "caught" this fear, although chances are that it was a one-off event, likely when you were a young child. What matters is that you need to conquer this fear of dogs, otherwise you'll be forever changing channels on television or crossing the street when there's a chance you'll have to walk close to a dog.... 8 Simple Ways to Overcome Distractions and Stay Focused - It happens to the best of us: we have a job to do, we get ready to do it in some cases, even starting it and then we get a phone call. Or our favorite show comes on.... On Letting Go - Maybe you have watched the Secret, or read about the Law of Attraction. You do all the right things; you visualize and you express gratitude. You wonder why you aren't getting the results you want. Chances are, it's because you have not let go of the negativity and self-limiting beliefs you have been acquiring all your life, but especially in your childhood.... The Perils of Being Right - Watching the US presidential debates last week, I marveled at the intense conviction of the candidates -- each shaking his head in utter disbelief at the other's wrong-headedness - in trying to prove that his world view, his opinions were "right," and the other's "wrong." Of course, that is the nature of politics. But out here in the complex, complicated world of nuance we actually live in, what's "right" is not so clearly obvious.... How to Discover Your Inner Courage and Build Your Self Confidence - What's the best way to get yourself ready take risks in your life? This article outlines some tips for developing your inner courage and your self-confidence.... Self Love - Some times we are like an empty cup. We struggle to have a sense of self and say out loud things like "why does my life feel empty" or why can't I make friends". Our soul or our inner world is a cup we fill up with love. Some people have so much it overflows you will know them by the joy you feel in their presence.... Pride Don't Take it Personally - Pride is ego's way of creating an illusion that we are in possession of some wonderful human quality. Pride is fleeting it comes and goes with the tides of time and no one else really gives a damn except for a brief moment that you possess it.... Standing Naked in Our Truth - It seems cliche to say the most important question you will ever ask yourself is "Who am I?" It is the question that has led to a thousand self help books yet do we ever have the courage to sit naked in the truth of our identity?... Six Secrets of Money-Making Strategies - People carry debts to buy their dream. Average people study hard in university for years which is equivalent to buying a new house, and then they spend the next subsequent 20 years paying back their study loan. They work hard for their pay and spend their entire life in debts and taxes. By the age of 50, they don't have the chance to relax and enjoy their fruits of labour in peace. The secrets here will help you make your life wealthy.... Unleash the Power of Your Mind With an Attitude Adjustment - Attitude is the dominant beliefs, opinions and postures which govern behavior or action. Everyone has attitude whether they realize it or not. Recently, attitude has received a negative definition applied only to those with aggressive or abrasive postures and behaviors ... Respect - A Valuable Asset - With your integrity in place you can be more open-minded in your professional or personal interactions. You might realize that by being respectful and accepting of differing ideas you can achieve more when working with others. Making a concerted effort to navigate between both sides of an issue and seeking mutual agreeable solutions to issues, you can be more effective in your interactions.... I Can't - The word I can't is a very powerful word. When somebody is making it a personal statement to themselves, it really hurts their confidence in themselves. Your minds and confidence in yourself are built like a house, one step at a time.... An Attitude of Gratitude - Sometimes things don't always go your way. For example, I was fishing with my brother Gary. We were sitting on the Chippewa Flowage in Hayward and it started raining. Gary wasn't too happy about having to go on shore, but he covered it up well. The whole time we were on shore Gary didn't complain once. Sometimes you just have to be happy for what you have and make the best of it.... Live Abundantly on Less - As the pundits and media make daily dire predictions about the economy, the environment, gas prices - a real "The sky is falling" mentality - take a moment and re-group. Yes, these are economic dark days, but you do not have to be paralyzed by the '"what ifs" and other fears Use these tips to create balance and reignite good intentions and prosperity in your life today.... The Comfort of Suffering - In our search for acceptance, nurturing, and caring, we can sometimes get stuck in pain and struggle. Here are some of the reasons why that happens, and ways to look beyond that and find a better answer.... Fear of Moths - How to Overcome Phobia of Moths Easily - It isn't surprising that many people have a deep-seated fear of moths. Something about the way the ragged, soft wings of these creatures flap so slowly as they circle through the air can appear nightmarish to many people. The way that moths' bodies are soft and easily crush into a kind of paste can make many people panic.... Reward Yourself! - There is a reason that a rat makes it through the maze. He knows there is a block of cheese waiting for him at the end of all that hard work. Just like there is a reason I will fold ten loads of laundry in one day: I know there is a hot, relaxing bubble bath waiting for me at the end of it.... Forgiving Yourself - First Step to Happiness - It is not productive to walk around with bitterness or guilt. In fact it is hurting you. Help yourself and others around you.... Confidence - Stop Being Insecure and Sad - First of all you have to care more for the formation of your personality than for anything else. This is fundamental: your personality will define the route of your life and will help you have many friends and be admired by everyone if you develop it wisely. Stop caring about insignificant matters and concentrate your attention on the transformation of your personality. How can you improve yourself?... Saying "I Appreciate You" - How often do you express appreciation to those in your life? It's a marvelous tool, if offered with authenticity, to enhance relationships at both work and at home.... Beyond the Bucket List - Regrets haunt some people all of their lives the could have, might have, should have syndrome. I notice when I focus on my regrets it conveniently takes me away from the moment I am in and negates any need to make further choices. Funny that!... Using Creative Visualization to Attract Your Ideal Life - Creative visualization techniques are a simple yet powerful way to improve our circumstances in life. Getting our imagination involved in our goals and dreams provides the fuel to manifest them into reality.... Where is the Dust? A Search For the Gold Dust in Achieving Your Goals - Many persons are looking for the barriers to achieving their goals, for the 'Gold dust' others may possess. This is a short article that will assist in realizing your visions and dreams. The way to break those barriers and live the life you really want. You will see how important it is to set goals you actually want and why this is important to your success.... Why Most Self-Help Books Don't Work - Many people spend quite a bit of money and time studying self-help books on success, but then they never quite seem to achieve what they set out to accomplish. There are a few reasons for this so I would like to share a few with you.... Make Burn Out Go Up in Smoke! - Burn Out is not a good feeling! I know this to be true lately! Here are my tips on what to do if you are suffering burnout!... Help! My Son is Turning Homosexual and I've Got to Stop It! - Men often act with fear or repulsion when they are confronted with homosexual or even effeminate behavior. Their first reaction is often both aggressive and defensive. They may quickly build a protective rationale to insulate themselves from further exposure to what they see as an unacceptable affront to the natural order of society. In this article, a Men's councilor asks readers to ask themselves questions about their own beliefs, attitudes, fears so they might come to terms with the social reality of homosexuality.... Memory Retention - 3 Memory Improvement Tips - Memory retention is required more and more for today's society. Here are 3 memory improvement tips on how to increase your memory retention.... Photographic Memory - 5 Tips to Improve Memory - Having a photographic memory is one of the ways how you can improve your memory. Here are 5 tips that will help you improve your memory.... Tips For Making Optimal Decisions - Your life at this moment is the product of every decision you have made along the way - both big ones and small ones. Are you overwhelmed by the decisions facing you? There are some basic principles to keep in mind when making decisions. These can significantly improve the quality of your decisions and the outcomes in your life. The next time you are faced with a decision, review this list of criteria to improve your outcomes.... What is the Million Mind March - It's hard to find a good community that offers significant value that can help you grow as an individual as well as a business person. That is what the Million Mind March consists of.... A Lesson For Life, Happiness and Prosperity - First, the lesson you can only control completely one thing in life. However, if you control that one thing, you control everything else to a point. That one thing is your thoughts. If you control your thoughts, you then choose to act rather than react.... Improve Study Skills - 3 Memory Improvement Tips - Improve study skills so that you can revise effectively for exams or other purposes. Here are 3 memory improvement tips that will help you achieve this.... How to Stop Being So Shy - It is important to stop being excessively shy in order to be successful in life. Neuro-linguistic programming and hypnotherapy are effectively tools that can help you overcome this problem.... Self-Help, Self-Improvement and Personal Development - Why We Need to Refocus - Think of any fictional or mythological fantasy quest. By the end of the story, the heroes and heroines are usually changed in some way, transformed, improved. But it is rarely the finding of the mythological 'quest item' that is responsible for this positive transformation.... Why Looking For Self-Help and Self-Improvement Products is Anything But a Sign of Helplessness - As a writer and editor for an online self help store, I frequently encounter the common misconception that self help, self improvement and personal development products are only sought out by those who are, ironically, unable to help themselves. Nothing could be further from the truth. The individuals who find themselves browsing through the virtual shelves of the online self-help marketplace are anything but weak, anything but helpless.... The Self-Help Classic As a Man Thinketh, an Overview - James Allen (1864-1912) was the editor and publisher of the philosophical magazine The Light of Reason and the writer of some 19 books on 'new thought'. At the heart of the majority of Allen's books is the notion that the power of thought can be governed to improve the individual and their circumstances. Allen's1902 classic, As a Man Thinketh is perhaps the best example of this philosophy and is seen by many as one of the corner stones of the self-help and self-improvement field.... How to Become an Expert at Almost Anything - You can become an expert at anything by overriding your short term perspective, and realizing that today and this week is the blueprint for the rest of your life. On then will you begin to realize how important your habits are, and that you are an expert in whatever your habits involve.... Happiness and Fulfillment? Constant Meditation Leads to Focus, Clarity, and Power - I was discussing the importance of meditation the other day, and it dawned me that I should discuss the importance of this practice with you. Now, I know some of you are going to say, meditation, what is he talking about now? But, trust me, many of you who question this ancient practice are the ones that need it most. You see, with the ever-increasing frenetic pace of life, many people are running themselves ragged, mindlessly going from one task to the next with no purpose or vision for their life in sight, leaving them unfulfilled and unhappy.... Breathe - Consciously - While you might perceive your breath as only a means of providing your body with oxygen, there is another seldom acknowledged purpose. Your breath is also a powerful tool that can be used to become more cognizant (breathing consciously) of what you are doing.... A History of Self Help - It is a common misconception that self help is a relatively modern invention. Certainly as a popular phenomenon it is relatively new, but as a concept it has been around for a great deal longer. 'Proverbs', 'Ecclesiastes', 'The Wisdom of Solomon' and 'The Book of Job' (which itself is thought by many scholars to have its origins in ancient Sumerian culture) can all be seen as examples of Wisdom Literature, books which seek to guide the reader and provide them with a how-to of goodness and virtue.... Recharge Your Life - How to Get Started - Why is it so hard to make changes in life? We certainly tend to think about it a lot. This article gives five tips on how to get started.... Don't Be a Chuck With Your Business Ego - Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes good business partnerships to succeed. Individual members of a business team need the inspiration, support, and encouragement to succeed. Remember, that it is individual contributions and sometimes those successes that ultimately lead to the growth of the the partnership and the business.... Wake Up and Smell the Happy! - So many are searching for things and experiences that will bring them happiness. Are you one of them? If you are, here is some fantastic news: there is nothing you need to find in order to be happy. There is nothing you need to become in order to be happy. Acceptance of your life are not something you seek, but something you claim from within you. Acceptance is the way to a happy, joyful life!... What Should You Fear More - War Or Peace? - This is a very nice story I recommend everybody to read: it finishes with a beautiful ending: "Relax!," she said. "It's not important! The story is about our fears and it is very accurate these days.... How to Change - The Robin Or Marian Attitude - I'm charmed by the Miss Marian's approach, but I think that Robin Hood is much more effective in managing change. Marian decided to stay where she was in the village; Robin takes the rebel attitude and left to come back later. Armed.... Importance of Reading Books - They would spend hours in reading books that depicted travel stories that ignited the imagination of the reader far away to some unknown lands of fairies or aliens. But the times have changed and MP3 players have replaced All India Radio and people today have lost their innate passion for reading. But this does not mean that one should neglect the books completely.... 4 Human Issues - Human Problems Can Be Broken Down Into Four Primary Categories - Part 1 - The majority of individuals who attempt to address an issue, change a behaviour pattern or attract a better outcome in their life's experiences fail. Humanity constantly dwells upon what they don't want and due to doubt and disbelief they rarely have enough energy left to imagine what they really do want, other than just mere wishing.... Helping Others Make Changes in Their Personal Life - Let us assume that you have realized that change is not all that bad. There is no harm in discovering new ways of doing things and being in an 'innovative-adoptive' mode. Now the next relevant question is how can you transfer this knowledge? How can you help people around you to face and accept changes with a positive attitude? How can you be a catalyst to help others change?... What's Your Dream? - What is your dream? What would you love to do with your life if you had the time and resources? Travel? Write a novel? Complete your degree? By knowing your dream, you have a powerful motivator to make changes in your life.... Vedic Books Offer Ways to Self-Improvement - The vedic books available at any retailer bookseller or web site today contain a variety of ways for self-improvement through personal happiness, fulfillment, and awareness. These books also open up and provide new avenues for individuals that will help them benefit in their own lives. Many of the vedic practices touch of such critical issues of an individual's life that range from eating to breathing, thinking, and feeling.... Magic Mirror on the Wall--Who...? - When things go awry as they sometimes will, you might point at someone or something and cry foul. Magic Mirror on the Wall-Who thwarted my efforts today?* Blaming someone or something else is an easy out-letting yourself off the hook, without needing to face the truth of the matter.... Passive, Assertive Or Aggressive - What's the Difference? - We can define assertiveness by placing it on a continuum between passiveness and aggression and making a contrast with them. Assertive behaviours reflect the sense of personal worth that the individual has for himself and for the other person. When we are Assertive we are honouring and reflecting our core values in whatever situation we find ourselves.... Self-Confidence and Happiness - The Importance of Your Own Attitude - Read and learn. You'll see that with this knowledge you'll be able to overcome successfully all the obstacles of your life! You'll see also that all problems are not provoked by chance, but they are a result of your own mistakes, even if they don't seem to be related to them. If you have the correct attitude in life, everything goes well with you. The external reality changes, depending on what is happening inside you.... Self Improvement - In Search of Wisdom - It's not easy to attain wisdom and it's not something you can buy. Finally finishing your PhD dissertation does not mean you have wisdom and as Calvin Coolidge once said, there is no shortage of educated derelicts, but let's not pick on academia at least those folks are definitely in search of self-improvement and that elusive trait we call wisdom.... Are We Losing Our Real Connections? - Our lives are busier, faster-and we're moving further away from our center. I know for sure that the way to feel connected in all relationships is to stay attuned to the energy that vibrates all through life. You can never stray too far from what is really meaningful before losing connection with yourself and everyone else. And when you've lost that, neither AT&T nor the best Verizon hookup can bring it back.... Are We Losing Our Real Connections? - Our lives are busier, faster-and we're moving further away from our center. I know for sure that the way to feel connected in all relationships is to stay attuned to the energy that vibrates all through life. You can never stray too far from what is really meaningful before losing connection with yourself and everyone else. And when you've lost that, neither AT&T nor the best Verizon hookup can bring it back.... Dreams Deferred - What are your dreams for today and for the future? Which ones have you forgotten?... Hidden Persuasion - Using Subliminal Messages in Language - Are you aware that many people use covert ways to influence you? The use of subliminal messages in hypnotic language is becoming more common, not just in advertising, but in business and life! Do you think you would benefit from learning to use subliminal messages in language?... Living Through the Cuts - Whoever said words will never hurt me was mistaken. The words spoken by some, like knives, have cut through the heart and soul of many and have left gaping holes that never really heal. Those words are sometime spoken on purpose and sometimes not on purpose.... Are You Ready For the Future? - There is nothing quite like the feeling of being in control of your life. To a certain extent we all control our futures - for example we choose the jobs we are in, we choose what we want to do with our lives and we have ambitions to better ourselves too. But unexpected events can and do happen.... Charisma- The Key to Success With Women - A cocktail of confidence, charisma, charm and humour can help create the kind of rapport required to become a success with women. Breaking this cocktail down to its raw ingredients is the key to taking back contol with girls.... Accepting and Acknowledging Feelings - Key to Peace of Mind and Health - Acknowledging and managing powerful feelings can be challenging, especially when you are going through a lot at once. Sometimes, it may seem like you have only two options to avoid being overwhelmed. Learn how to manage powerful feelings.... Efficiency in Learning - Every year I give my new students a lecture about learning. I tell them I will try to give them only the homework necessary for them to understand the concepts, and not so much that it just becomes busy work. That way they can still have some sort of social life.... How to Work With Difficult People at Work - When you are at work and you are dealing with someone that is being too difficult, you will want to find a way to cope with it. You need to use your assertiveness so that you can control this problem.... Are You Standing at the Edge of Freedom and Wealth? Learn What it Takes to Soar Instead of Sink - Yesterday I was talking to a client who is struggling in her business. She has skill, experience and amazing wisdom and yet she admits she is piddling around. I asked her what she thinks is holding her back. With a huge sigh of frustration she was quick to admit this ... Is Experiencing Your Past Lives in Your Future? - Past life regression is an excellent way to find the source of destructive patterns in your life and to transform those patterns. Past life regression also provides a deeper insight into yourself. If you do not believe in past lifetimes it does not mean that you did not bring fragments of past lives into the present.... Making Friends - How to Develop Long-Lasting Friendships - Some people make friend more easily than others. Read on to find out how friendships can be developed.... When Will Power = Integrity - You Win - Self Improvement advice for those who envy the over achievers in life, but are not always one with the commitment level it takes to compete at that level; is not an easy thing to explain. Everyone wants to be a winner and we love to celebrate the winners and we all wish to improve, not everyone can muster the will power or strength of character to stay in the top tier of competition.... How Stress Adjusts Your Attitude - Our attitudes have a lot to do with how we invite stress into our lives. When we are stressed, our attitude is one of worry, frustration, lack of focus and general discontent.... Play Small Or Live Out Loud - How afraid are you to shine your light into the world? Whatever vision you have for your life, you already have within you everything you need manifest it.... How You See Yourself - Spend time thinking about the things that bring peace, beauty and serenity to your life. Find the courage to follow your own spiritual path, if a traditional religion has not been helpful for you.... Well, Are You Or Aren't You? - No matter what you want to be when you grow up, you have to BE that person to become successful. If you want to be a writer, you have to do what writers do. If you want to be a pro-athlete, you have to do what pro-athletes do.... How to Harness the Power of Support Groups - Change is really hard. Unfortunately, we often struggle on alone, not thinking to enlist the support of others in our journey. I'd like to introduce you to a concept that has made a radical difference to both my business and the amount of fun I've had with it along the way - the support group.... Core Discoveries - Before You Build Your Future Pathways - Life is like a race for competitive advantage that requires vision statement as well as mission statement, with several phase-based objectives. Pull over for a minute! Ever pondered on why humans exist in this world? Perhaps, there is a core purpose that requires unveiling. However, I believe each individual's mission defines his or her USP (Unique Selling Proposition). This uniqueness of purpose is a justification of the fact that our competitiveness in this pursuit is not against individuals but against core potentialities - our ultimate capability to solve the particular set of problems which we are genetically configured to resolve.... Alternatives to Showing Off - Who says that oil is 'running out'? Who cares? Certainly not the people in their big cars, cruising down the six lane highways without a care in the world. Oh, they don't care what we think! Ah, but they do. The only reason they pretend to be oblivious to the way the world is going is that they are 'showing off'. They think we will be impressed. They need to think again. A human being without a brain is not a pretty sight.... Listen to Your Dreams - Close your eyes and go to sleep there is a vast amount of information that can be sifted out of your dreams. While in a dream state your subconscious takes over and often makes you look at things you will not while awake. I am famous in my family for having the most bizarre and vivid dreams, they are comical but when I really look at them they are like a free visit to a psychologist.... Improving Memory Techniques - How to Study Subjects You Hate - Many people struggle to revise for exams with the subjects they hate. No matter how long they spend studying the material, they can't memorize the facts. Here are some quick improving memory techniques to help you tackle this.... Sun God - There are endless worlds, endless universes. So every level of life is packed with beings of one sort or another. Life is every place. The next thing you will see that you will start to see beings inside the sun. Beings that are not physical, Beings that live inside the sun (you thought it was impossible to live inside the sun) but here they are, Beings smarter than you are, Beings larger than you are. And when you see these beings outside your known consciousness that time ego wont have any defense.... Today I Attempted to Overcome The Impossible - The clouds fill the sky, it is a dark and gloomy day. Look toward the heavens. Is it not impossible to envision the sun breaking through? Suddenly, a ray of sunlight cuts to the earth. What we once believed impossible, becomes.... Improving Your Time Management - Every one of us only have 24 hours in a day to work with. Hence, time management strategies allow you to accomplish more within a few hours, instead of having to extend your work on a single task for days. Keep reading for a few strategies that you can apply to achieve these goals.... How You See Yourself - Spend time thinking about the things that bring peace, beauty and serenity to your life. Find the courage to follow your own spiritual path, if a traditional religion has not been helpful for you.... How to Answer a Question - What's more, single answers have the potential to alienate people. Especially in a group setting. So, by offering multiple responses, you increase the probability of appealing to the largest number of people. More answers = More people on your side.... 25 Passion-Finding Questions to Invite Someone to Talk About What They Love - When people start talking ABOUT or get on the topic OF their passion, it's interesting to note the changes in their communication patterns. They get excited. Their eyes light up.... How to Have the American Dream - To most people, the American Dream consists of loving what you do, helping other people, firing your boss, working from home, work when and where you want and have an extra $10,000 left over each month after you pay your bills. I definitely would say that is the American Dream. So is it really within everyone's reality to actually be able to live the American Dream? That answer is a definite yes!... The Narcissist's Voracious Greed - Greed is an insatiable desire and drive to possess more than one needs, often at the expense of others. Nacissists are greedy, driven to obtain more (money, wealth, possessions) for themselves. Narcissistic greed unconsiously stems from deep rooted feelings of emptiness and worthlessness. The other side of greed is selfless giving that comes from an open heart and a deep sense of psychological and spiritual abundance.... A Few Incomplete Sentences That Need Revision - "If you build it, they will come." ORIGINATOR: Kevin Costner, Field of Dreams. WHY IT'S INCOMPLETE: because just building it is not enough. You've got to get people talking about it.... 27 Things to Do FIRST - First, ante up. Because you've got to pay your dues. Because it's not really a sale - it's a process. It's a relationship.... 18 Things Learned From 18 Smart People - MARK VICTOR HANSEN: Free enterprise means, "The more enterprising you are, the freer you are!" What are you doing TODAY to increase your freedom TOMORROW?... Who Am I? Is My Real Life Real? - My avatar at Second Life, Mooie Infinity, will soon be able to travel to many virtual worlds, with her identity intact. This is great news. I like her.... 9 Ways to Become an Expert - The sculpture is inside the stone. Don't just decide to "become" THEE expert on (x). Instead, figure out what you are inherently the expert ON; then tell everyone about it!... How to Observe Your Future Self - ATTENTION ANYONE UNDER 25! If you're a "young blade," as my Grandma likes to say, you need to take a good look at the veterans of your industry.... Discretion, Not Snobbery - Social acceptance ranks among the highest of human needs. Which is why's it's natural to want to say yes to everybody.... Alternatives to Being the Best - Every day is an adventure and every road we go down gives us a choice, which way to go next. What would you choose, good or bad, right or wrong, the worst or the best. Let's look at a few examples and see how frail and stupid we can all be, if we're determined and really put our minds to it. The alternative, of course, is always better, but how many of us can choose that route?... Defending Against Hair Grabs - Almost all girls/women are familiar with having their hair grabbed & pulled by the time they have left Jr. High, if they were raised with brothers, or liked to "rough house" with the boys in the neighborhood as a youth. Even a man with hair length of moderate to long, needs to learn a simple defense against the eventuality of a "hair grab".... Why is My Face Turning So Red? Facial Blushing Problem? - Many people ask this question to themselves at some point in time. It often happens when you are frustrated and angered with yourself. Or you may be sad and depressed. The reason why your face may be turning so red when you are with others, or when you ask a question in class is because you may have a facial blushing problem.... Finding Your Life Purpose - Part 3 - What to Do With Your Life Purpose? - Once you have found your life purpose, there is only one thing to do. Roll up your sleeves and get to work!... QIB launches e-banking - Qatar Islamic Bank has launched internet banking services for all its personal banking customers. A similar service for corporate customers is expected to be unveiled soon. Customers will be able to transfer money, pay utilities, check balances and oversee their accounts online through secure connections.... Gold prices fall - Gold fell by 9.6% on Friday as investors dropped the commodity in a search for liquidity. Reversing initial gains as investors sought safety in the stock the value fell to a low of $823.50.... KSA's central bank ready to secure deposits - Saudi Arabia's central bank is prepared to provide as much as 150 billion riyals ($40bn) to protect deposits held in the kingdom's banks, reported Bloomberg, citing an article by Al Watan newspaper. This would cover 19 percent of the country's total bank deposits of 809 billion riyals.... Emirates NBD unveils loan education campaign - Emirates NBD has launched a unique new personal loan education campaign to advise UAE residents to borrow responsibly and within their repayment capacity. This new initiative is in line with the Group's reputation of being a financial institution that cares for its customers, according to a press statement. The initiative will be supported by a sustained media campaign that will advise the UAE residents on the merits of borrowing prudently and av... QNB to offer credit card promotion - Qatar National Bank is to offer prizes to holders of its Mastercard credit card. The promotion, which will end in December, will offer weekly and monthly prizes. Holders must spend QR400 to be eligible for entry into the prize draws.... |