by Gabriella von Elekes — We have all read or heard about situations like the following: “They forgot the cotton ball inside my incision!” “They left the scalpel in my abdomen!” “The gauze was left in my neck after surgery.” “I didn’t want a DD breast implant; I clearly said I wanted a size C.” […]
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Not a dummy, but a genius
September 15, 2012
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by Ada Porat — On a recent visit to a bookstore, I noticed a wealth of books for dummies and idiots, such as Computers for Dummies and Complete Idiot’s Guide to Dating. I marveled at how readily we identify ourselves as dummies and idiots. We apparently think we are stupid, and that these books will […]
The seven habits of highly dramatic people
September 10, 2012
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by Scott Kalechstein — Do gratitude, contentment and inner peace sometimes creep up on you and undermine your ability to indulge your anxiety? Here’s a quick and handy two-step process to make sure you get your M.D.R. (minimum daily requirements) of worry and chaos. Step One: Believe and act like your safety, security and happiness […]
The inspirational home
September 9, 2012
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by Terry Prince Sims — Many of us are familiar with the law of attraction. We monitor our thoughts to keep them positive; we make sure we are feeling good; and we stay focused on what we intend to attract. Yet, is our environment supporting all this effort? With so many distractions every day, it […]
Choosing your teammates in the money game
August 31, 2012
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by Karen Russo — When we invest with financial leverage, money’s capacity to purchase, create or circulate is increased by borrowing. Banks routinely help people buy $300,000 homes with $30,000 in cash and $270,000 of financial leverage. More leverage means more capacity, more risk and more potential return. Working, playing, investing, sharing and dreaming with […]
Connecting across the globe
August 31, 2012
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by Laura Orsini — While the worldwide population burgeons, technology is making Earth a smaller place, or at least a much better connected one. Today, we think of dial-up Internet service as moving at a snail’s pace — can you even imagine waiting the 10 whole days it took for a letter to move across […]
You will love Psych-k
August 23, 2012
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by Tanya Connor — Psych-k is a simple way to re-write the software of your mind so that you get the results you really want from your life. Just as you would type a document on your computer and later save it to memory, Psych-k is a direct way to establish a new software in […]
Help your child be a stronger reader
August 19, 2012
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by Megan Morgeson — Reading is the foundation of our education and learning process. Here are some tips to help parents develop their children’s reading skills. Before reading a story: Research the book and make sure your child will understand the content. Will he or she understand the objectives or main points? Introduce the book […]
Inner factors for creating a successful holistic health practice
August 3, 2012
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by Dawn Fleming — Becoming successful in any field or endeavor does not happen by luck. Hard work and determination might be where some people would begin. However, several key inner factors set apart those who become successful in creating a holistic health practice or any small business. Statistics show that four out of five […]
Dare yourself
July 28, 2012
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by Sherry Anshara — “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing” — Helen Keller. “Truth or dare” — Madonna. Two flip sides of the coin of perspectives by two women from completely different ends of the spectrum of time and space. Then again, maybe not. Both women dared to be themselves in the evolution […]
Choosing the right lens
July 22, 2012
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by Kim Seiferth — Are you viewing life through frosted windows or rose-colored glasses? This is another way of asking ourselves whether the glass is half empty or half full, or if the grass is greener on the other side. How we choose to experience our world is all about perception, and we always determine […]
10 real ways to de-stress
July 12, 2012
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by Jo Ann Joy — Everyone tells us to relax, but they never give us practical advice about how to do it. It does not help when someone says, “You have to learn to relax.” That comment just puts more pressure on us and turns relaxing into one more chore. Despite people telling us to […]
Working with a life coach
April 12, 2012
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by Craig Dunkelberger — The main reason to work with a life coach is not because you think you need one. The fact is you have all of the answers you seek within yourself. But, speaking with a professional is a way to uncover those answers and to have someone available to teach you different […]
September 19, 2012
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