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30th September 2009
Fixation - Definition: an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone. (Dictionary.com)
Fixation happens. I’ve seen players with pocket aces not notice that someone at the table has possibly received a flush on the flop. After th... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Our preoccupation with sports comes from all the good they can give to us. It allows us to marvel at the feats the human body can achieve with training, practice and strategy. Sports encourages us to pin our hopes on individuals or corporate entities, kno... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Success is so much more than economic gains, titles, and degrees. Planning for success is about mapping out all the aspects of your life. Like a map, you need to define the following details: origin, destination, vehicle, backpack, landmarks, and route.
... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Some people make New Year’s resolutions. I make Thanksgiving resolutions. Every year, I resolve to resume my practice of keeping a gratitude journal.
And every year, about three weeks later, I lose the journal. Not that this stops me. I just write my... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Why do so many golfers have problems with their downswing?
Here are some tips to help you avoid a disaster in your downswing.
One of the major flaws in a player`s game is the eternal preoccupation with the club head.
There are three main reasons.... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Relationship crises (break-up, affair, huge conflict, children problems) demand tremendous energy and often throw our lives off a healthy track - which further perpetuates our inability to respond in a healthy way to the crisis.
Don't forget your body... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Cheating is the worst form of destruction to your
relationship or marriage; it is already
considered a betrayal of the vows they took when
they got married. The discovery of the act of
cheating by the other half can either break the
marriage or ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Some people may think that advice for a happy marriage can be a bit obvious, but if that's the case why are there so many unhappy marriages? It can be very hard to focus on the big picture when you are on the inside of a long term relationship, so hopeful... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Cheating is the most awful form of destruction to your relationship or marriage; it is already considered a disloyalty of the vows they took as soon as they got married. The discovery of the exploit of cheating by the other partly can either break the mar... Read >
Author: Calvin Tan23rd September 2009
Many parents express concern over the amount of time that there children play computer games and watch television. They worry that this preoccupation with video games and television may be impacting their children from an educational and learning standpoi... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
The emergence of globalise trade, increase in foreign investment and cross-border transactions have put many small businesses under pressure to find innovative ways to continue to market their products and services. This is especially difficult given that... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
September 18, 2009--Since epoch immemorial, pearls have been worn ofttimes to make constructive-looking earrings. More than digit thousand agedness past in Figurines, the transcendent jewel was worn a token for the king, as pearls in the epoch were regard... Read >
Author: casisale22nd September 2009
The scent of crisp pine and the cold December breeze are unmistakable signs that the holidays are just around the bend. And while the season of merriment is fast-approaching, various social activities are looming, which most shy people are dreading to avo... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
The putter is probably the most used club on the green and many golf players are after professional golf putting tips to get the best scores they can. It takes quite a long way to get to the green, but once there, you’d better handle it right. Here are ... Read >
Author: Ismail16th September 2009
Whether a business has only ten employees making a few long distance calls a day, or is a burgeoning enterprise with hundreds of employees conducting thousands of calls and data transfers every hour, it is important for that business to carefully manage t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th September 2009
Obesity, deadly diseases like heart failure and cancer, reduced life span—all of these have brought about a growing awareness on the importance of health in the life of every individual. And with more and more people today seeking to enjoy a healthy liv... Read >
Author: magtitinapa02nd September 2009
Across time and cultures, there is an enormous preoccupation with finding the fountain of youth. Regardless of whether you make use of herbal supplements, exercise routines, or daily habits, chances are you would like to stave off the effects of aging as ... Read >
Author: Alicia McWilliams20th August 2009
We nowadays have all kinds of mobiles on the market. Mobile phones of businesses, on the mobile phones of camera, in music mobile phones. the list goes just indefinitely. When a user goes to the market to choose a compound, it must be sure about the kind ... Read >
Author: Martha19th August 2009
There are reasons enough in the world to feel worried and concerned. Nonsense and injustice, ignorance and prejudice, just to name a few. Mistakes are made day after day, frequently out of kindness and in good faith, although those are poor consolations t... Read >
Author: John Vespasian18th August 2009
Success is more than economic gains, titles, and degrees. Planning for success is about mapping out all the aspects of your life. Similar to a map, you need to define the following details: origin, destination, vehicle, backpack, landmarks, and route.
... Read >
Author: nbaron11th August 2009
Good jobs were scarce in the 15th century. Most people could not read and were obliged to labour from sunrise to sunset all year long. Social mobility was a rare phenomenon and few had hopes of becoming rich. When the summertime was over, the overriding p... Read >
Author: John Vespasian10th August 2009
Alcohol addiction rehab may not have occurred to those who have not been able to identify that “THERE IS A PROBLEM”. Alcoholism is defined as "a primary, chronic disease characterized by impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alco... Read >
Author: Sarika Kabra05th August 2009
Success is more than economic gains, titles, and degrees. Planning for success is about mapping out all the aspects of your life. Similar to a map, you need to define the following details: origin, destination, vehicle, backpack, landmarks, and route.
... Read >
Author: nbaron01st August 2009
Cheating is the worst form of destruction to any relationship or marriage; it is already considered a betrayal of the vows couples took when they got married. The discovery of the act of cheating by the other half can either break the marriage or make it ... Read >
Author: Robbie Nash01st August 2009
If you have never tried homebrewing before--you are totally missing out on a simple enjoyment in life, especially if you enjoy beer at all. A lot of people enjoy cooking a batch of homebrew if only to share it with friends, but for some people, it is near... Read >
Author: ron king01st August 2009
Man’s preoccupation with the skin and hair has sprouted so many myths and pseudo-facts that it’s sometimes difficult to sift through fact and pure myth. Some myths have some grain of truth integrated; but half-truths in the field of hair and skin are ... Read >
Author: Stewartc25th July 2009
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Author: mineeds1023rd July 2009
Liposuction in Los Angeles is not a treatment for cellulite, even though many patients do notice an improvement in the appearance of cellulite after the fat cells are removed. Dimples, ripples, stretch marks, and other skin imperfections remain unchanged ... Read >
Author: Manseo22nd July 2009
Studying in a reputable dance school is a good opportunity for you to develop your dancing skills. It can make you stand a good chance in becoming known as a great dancer. However, studying under the guidance of credible dance teachers can lead your whole... Read >
Author: Drew Valenzuela18th July 2009
Raising resilient teenagers
Webster's dictionary defines resilience as "an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change". Teenagers learn to understand the depths of their resourcefulness and resilience through adverse conditions su... Read >
Author: Tracy Tresidder06th July 2009
If writing articles is something you do often you can appreciate the need for having to maintain your focus. The usual writing process includes the proper research beforehand to insure the content is useful to the reader. The harder part is to sit down an... Read >
Author: TJ Philpott28th June 2009
Making art out of our painful experiences can be a powerful therapy. Here's a few views to stimulate your thinking:
1) At the end of his life, Timothy Leary apologized for having written so many books. The book, he said, is out of date, old technology,... Read >
Author: Catherine Auman, MFT15th June 2009
This is a topic I've written on before, but it bears repeating -- there seems to be two different kinds of people in this world -- those for whom 'fun' is the primary preoccupation, and those for whom work always comes before play.
I was raised in the ... Read >
Author: NeenaL01st June 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Mary Lloyd
One of the sad consequences of our preoccupation with youth is that we don't pay much attention to wisdom. We're worrying about what color to paint the garage and ignoring the Lamborghini that's parked inside.
Wisdom i... Read >
Author: Mary Lloyd at Mining Silver18th May 2009
When learning to flirt, there are several basics that can put you light years ahead of most. In the last article, I wrote about the importance of turn taking. In this one, I'll write about the actual nature of the content that you talk about.
There are... Read >
Author: Joseph Matthews07th May 2009
If your major interest is information related to eating disorder therapy or any other such as eating disorders dancers, articles on eating disorders, signs of eating disorders or binge eating disorder and obesity, this article can prove useful.
If an i... Read >
Author: deepak kulkarni28th April 2009
activity to maintain their health. They are also more aware now that exercise, as a discipline, needs a particular dietary program to go with it.
Collaboration among sports scientists from America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia resulted in the de... Read >
Author: Jody Siena17th April 2009
Model train, or railway modeling as it is known in the United Kingdom, is the fascination and preoccupation for the reduced-scale railway system.
The site www.modeltrain.co.uk takes every British model train enthusias on a closer look at a model train,... Read >
Author: ajcones09th April 2009
Keyword: Innovation
New products and technologies should be developed to provide the best quality on existing products.
Consumers have a preoccupation of trying out something "new,." There should always be innovation whether it means new forms of ... Read >
Author: Jody Siena22nd March 2009
Keyword: Innovation
New products and technologies should be developed to provide the best quality on existing products.
Consumers have a preoccupation of trying out something "new,." There should always be innovation whether it means new forms of d... Read >
Author: John Salmon17th March 2009
At its basic level, a pom pom is merely a ball of decorative fluff. Pom poms come in many different shapes, sizes, colors, and varieties. Depending on its purpose, it can be made from materials including paper, fabric, plastic, and even feathers. The te... Read >
Author: Ben 17th March 2009
At its basic level, a pom pom is merely a ball of decorative fluff. Pom poms come in many different shapes, sizes, colors, and varieties. Depending on its purpose, it can be made from materials including paper, fabric, plastic, and even feathers. The te... Read >
Author: Ben 13th March 2009
Seven ways you can boost sales and thrive in the new economy
#2: Boost your risk-busting communications skills In the new economy that is emerging around all of us, one of the key shifts we’re seeing is in the area of buyer motivation. Today, from... Read >
Author: Colleen Francis13th March 2009
One of the most important factors in search engine optimization is back links. In the last years no website has ranked for any keyword just by buying a search engines submission service. Since 2004, if not earlier, all the important spiders have learned t... Read >
Author: Robert Bell20th February 2009
Los Angeles might have, per capita, the most beautiful people in the country. Movie stars, millionaires and moms in Mercedes. Okay, L.A.’s obsession with beauty may be the exception to the rule in the rest of America, but certainly, it has more than it... Read >
Author: Mark Larson20th February 2009
Los Angeles might have, per capita, the most beautiful people in the country. Movie stars, millionaires and moms in Mercedes. Okay, L.A.’s obsession with beauty may be the exception to the rule in the rest of America, but certainly, it has more than it... Read >
Author: Mark Larson26th January 2009
You’re sitting in front of your prospect. You’ve spent time building a deep level of rapport, trust, and making them your best friend. They’re smiling and very at ease with you.
So what’s next?
What’s taught in most books, courses, and by ... Read >
Author: Jim Klein16th January 2009
This year, some 364,000 women will voluntarily lie on a Cosmetic Surgeon’s table in order to undergo Breast Enlargement surgery. It might seem like a good half of those women live in Los Angeles. Los Angeles is the Cosmetic Surgery Mecca to the Hollyw... Read >
Author: Mark Larson16th January 2009
This year, some 364,000 women will voluntarily lie on a Cosmetic Surgeon’s table in order to undergo Breast Enlargement surgery. It might seem like a good half of those women live in Los Angeles. Los Angeles is the Cosmetic Surgery Mecca to the Hollyw... Read >
Author: Mark Larson11th January 2009
Sales professionals such as managers and even business owners have realized that they are capable of learning many new things while on the move. This could include learning a foreign language, or simply a new technique that can help improve their busine... Read >
Author: suegold05th January 2009
Another top addiction is gambling. In fact, studies including research by the National Gambling Impact Commission show that gambling nationwide affects a minimum of 2.5 million people, over 1 percent of the population. In targeted gambling areas like Las ... Read >
Author: Jonas Smith19th December 2008
Chronic halitosis is the medical term for recurring offensive or foul breath, the worsened state of bad breath. It has a number of causes and is sometimes a sign of some other more serious, potentially systemic illness, including uremia, liver failure, an... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st December 2008
Tough times can bring you to your knees. They can also raise you to new heights.
You can be stressed to the max on a bad day, yet, as long as life seems manageable, you don't usually look for new strategies to get through it. The tendency is to pull... Read >
Author: Aila Accad16th November 2008
Food addiction is a form of overeating and is characterized by out of control eating or binge eating. Overeaters often consume food to the point where they’re uncomfortably full. Such binge eating and overeating episodes are generally followed by extr... Read >
Author: Andrew B05th November 2008
Bad news sells newspapers and keeps the media busy. Consumers are exposed to a lot of negative information that creates fear. It becomes easy for people to think from a scarcity mindset and yearn for times when life was better. However, continuing to d... Read >
Author: Patten Coaching & Consulting15th October 2008
There are some things that become social icons because they are a part of a social consciousness; becoming so popular that they endure the test of time. Sometime vintage and vintage style tee shirt design reflects this. Take for instance the TV show from ... Read >
Author: Sarika Kabra08th October 2008
Success is more than economic gains, titles, and degrees. Planning for success is about mapping out all the aspects of your life. Similar to a map, you need to define the following details: origin, destination, vehicle, backpack, landmarks, and route.
... Read >
Author: Katherine02nd October 2008
Resilience is the ability to maintain stable, healthy levels of psychological and physical functioning in the face of loss or high stress from disruptive events. It is more common than often believed and is a skill that can be learned - even at an early ... Read >
Author: Patten Coaching & Consulting23rd September 2008
“Something is wrong. How can procrastination be effective?”
“That’s impossible. I can’t believe it. You’re just kidding.”
“No, I’m not. I really believe that procrastination can be positive at times. And I mean it,” I argued with... Read >
Author: Michael Rayel12th September 2008
Today a great spiritual hunger is surfacing as many seek comfort, support, and meaning in a world that has spun out of control. Yet, times of loneliness, confusion, fear, or separation come for a powerful reason—so we can stop our usual way of being an... Read >
09th September 2008
If you are suffering from an alcohol addiction, you are not alone. Alcoholism is a word that sometimes has negative social connotations, and just because a person drinks alcohol does not mean that they are an alcoholic. The amount of alcohol consumed vari... Read >
Author: Slavco Stefanoski09th September 2008
Great Internet Discounts
In a world in which cyberspace has become the most convenient and neutral ground for information, communication and exchange, it has become more and more apparent that people have come to prefer making certain transactions ov... Read >
Author: chai08th September 2008
Detaching from a loved one with an addiction means regaining control of you by removing yourself from the emotional turmoil caused by the behaviors of the other. The first thing you must do is become aware that a problem exists. Detachment can be the key ... Read >
Author: Lori Klauser02nd September 2008
Due to the inflation and squeezed credit situation, more and more people fall behind with their debt repayments. In such a situation, they are turning to the internet in the search for professional debt help. People usually find that taking their first st... Read >
Author: Aisha Cristal02nd September 2008
Detaching from a loved one with an addiction means regaining control of you by removing yourself from the emotional turmoil caused by the behaviors of the other. The first thing you must do is become aware that a problem exists. Detachment can be the key ... Read >
Author: Lori Klauser01st September 2008
Gothic tattoo designs identify the wearer as a member of the gothic subculture. There are many different associations and stereotypes about gothic tattoos, but they are trendy (especially among those involved in the subculture) and beautiful.
The goth... Read >
Author: Bill Gatton21st August 2008
Taking and improving photographs have never been easier thanks to the vast leap in digital technology. We don't have to wait anymore to have our films processed to see our pictures, we can see it in seconds through our digital camera's screen. However, it... Read >
Author: DavidPeters22nd July 2008
A new report from the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies worryingly suggests that at least twice as many people die from fatal accidents at work than are victims of homicide. In a statement regarding the results, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pension... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo17th July 2008
It is a question that has perplexed philosophers and scientists since the dawn of man, ‘what exactly is time?’ and it has only been in our recent history that we have started to discover answers, thanks to Einstein and his work on special and general ... Read >
Author: Richard N Williams14th July 2008
What most people need when they start an internet Business is Help, Support and Guidance. And most of all something that will generate an income, hence the need for a mentor.
A mentor is someone with more entrepreneurial business experience than you wh... Read >
Author: Kath Jason11th July 2008
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder as well as a psychological disorder. Anorexia is a condition that goes beyond dieting and the signs of anorexia can be hard to interpret and understand. A person with anorexia symptoms might initially start dieting t... Read >
Author: peterhutch13th June 2008
From the same company that brought feminine values crashing down like Jenga blocks comes one of the self-proclaimed “Hottest Commercial Ever!”
Axe deodorant, or widely known as simply Axe, has had quite a history of marketing campaigns which tests ... Read >
Author: globalbpo108th May 2008
When it comes to self-defense there are mixed feelings as to which is the best way to protect ourselves from any possible danger, a person or place which might get robbed will need a completely different method of self-defense in case of an attack, a pers... Read >
Author: John Sern18th April 2008
Internet has become the best source for any information under the sun these days. People prefer suiting the World Wide Web for all their important tasks from finding out an information, shopping, education, selling and even looking for a perfect match.
... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert18th April 2008
In earlier days, gamblers used to trek to Las Vegas or the Atlantic City in order to find some real action they crave for. Now, the scenario is changed completely. Gamblers can find the real thrill in their hometowns these days.
Today, legalized gambli... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert16th April 2008
The hydrogen economy is the topic of many discussions that often are more like ideological debates than rooted in reality.
This is partly due to the fact the literature on this subject is either very technical, or written as some form of wishful thin... Read >
Author: Hans Dekker16th April 2008
Compulsive gambling is a progressive behavior disorder in which an individual has an uncontrollable preoccupation and urge to gamble, emotional dependence on gambling, and loss of control. Compulsive gambling is considered a form of addiction. Compulsive... Read >
Author: Scott Allen Barker09th April 2008
Internet dating has become one of the most popular methods of finding a mate. The reality is, people today use their computers to communicate online with and not just to respond to e-mail’s. Internet dating is easily accessible and gives an individual... Read >
Author: Daniel07th April 2008
Building your career to what you have envisioned is a process that faces adversities, road blocks, and slip ups. But you know, reaching for your goal or building your career to what you desire is not that hard if you think about it, you just have put effo... Read >
Author: Christine Layug07th April 2008
Hypochondria
The popular image of the hypochondriac is a Woody Allen-type character who goes from doctor to doctor, anxiously takes his temperature every hour and imagines any headache to be a brain tumor.
Most of us suffer mild episodes of hypochondr... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson06th April 2008
Hypochondria
The popular image of the hypochondriac is a Woody Allen-type character who goes from doctor to doctor, anxiously takes his temperature every hour and imagines any headache to be a brain tumor.
Most of us suffer mild episodes of hypochon... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson25th February 2008
In recent years, humanity has become aware of the great dangers that emissions, which, due to development and modernity are being released increasingly to the Environment, represent in the future. These emissions are originated from factories, machines an... Read >
Author: Elena Maria DB Orsos02nd February 2008
What is success; many have different opinions, Napoleon Hill In the book "The Law of Success" gives my personal best choice; quote;
?Success is the development of power with which to get whatever one wants in life without interfering with the rights of ... Read >
19th January 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau
Eating disorders are abnormal addictive behaviors, which cause food addiction problems. Many are suffering from food addiction because of fad diets.
What are fad diets?
Fad diets are the popular diets touted to make... Read >
Author: Stephen Lau27th October 2007
Pathological Gambling needs to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order to achieve the desired excitement. Pathological Gambling is restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling. Gambles as a way of escaping from problems or o... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd October 2007
Aspergers Disorder may also suffer depression as a result of extreme anxiety or loneliness. Asperger's syndrome affects males more than females. Depression in people with Aspergers Disorder may stem from a growing awareness of their disability. The distur... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th September 2007
Anorexia Nervosa is a life threatening condition that can put a serious strain on many of the body's organs and physiological resources. Weight loss is usually 15% below the person's normal body weight. People suffering from anorexia are very skinny but a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen12th September 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Stephen LauThinking can change your depression � or at least the way you look at depression.Buddha believes that obsession with the self is one of the sources of human miseries. Interestingly enough, most people with depression are se... Read >
Author: Stephen Lau29th August 2007
If you are a family member who deals with another's mental illness, chances are your life can get very full and often confusing. I hope this article about healthy boundaries helps.
OK, so your life has changed. Things are a bit different after the diag... Read >
Author: Mary K Logan07th August 2007
Anyone who depends on search engines for traffic – which is just about all of us – has a common disorder. It is our preoccupation with our rankings. It only makes sense that this be so widespread. After all, those rankings often ARE our business.... Read >
Author: Jon, The Waikiki Marketer01st August 2007
The agony of picking a topic for the term paper entails a lot of time staring into the traditional clear blue sky and the act of traditionally sitting on a pensive mood. Preoccupation ultimately hits the person working on it. How does the student go throu... Read >
Author: Sharon White01st August 2007
Concern over skill shortages has forced the development of human resources up the management agenda but over two thirds of businesses still do not have an HR director on the board, according to research conducted by the Financial Times Research Centre.
... Read >
Author: Jason Taylor27th July 2007
Interest Rates:
Everyone has an opinion about this but I don't think it’s worth the airspace. Fixed or variable is a preoccupation with people taking out a first loan. Statistically it is very rare that a punter has been better off taking out a fixed... Read >
Author: Ulysses23rd July 2007
With the iPhone news of the Apple launch, the number of iPhone hacks has increased exponentially and a great deal of energy has been put into working through the iPhone software to find where the passwords and the “glue” is for a number of apps. The ... Read >
Author: Philip Nicosia05th July 2007
At some time or another, a lot of married people find themselves thinking about divorce. During these times they are usually at a very low point in their relationship where they feel frustrated, angry... In most cases, these thoughts of divorce are transi... Read >
Author: Gerald05th July 2007
Journey of a pregnant woman to motherhood is replete with a number of surprises. The moment she and her spouse learn that there is pregnancy and a baby is going to be there in their family, they are in an ecstatic mood. It is the most exciting moment for ... Read >
Author: apurva29th June 2007
In a recent edition of Pat Robertson’s CBN news programs a commentator said that “people of Europe hate Americans not for what they do, but for what they are.” It is not the war in Iraq or the perceived spread of American imperialism as much as thei... Read >
Author: Rev Michael Bresciani06th June 2007
Success is more than economic gains, titles, and degrees. Planning for success is about mapping out all the aspects of your life. Similar to a map, you need to define the following details: origin, destination, vehicle, backpack, landmarks, and route.
... Read >
Author: LA16th May 2007
We all know search engine performance is critical in gaining website traffic. So where do we start if we want to increase our chances of getting a high listing? If only it was as easy as twigging a few meta tags they'd be no need for the growing number of... Read >
Author: Louis Coupe11th May 2007
Because of today’s society we see more and more people concerned and worried about their weight and physical appearance. For some, this worries tend to get out of hand and develop into obsessions, in a way coping with the other problems of life. Eating... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola10th May 2007
"We don’t need Afghan-style burquas to disappear as women.
We disappear in reverse by revamping and revealing our
bodies to meet externally imposed visions of female
beauty." [Source: Robin Gerber]
Increasingly, there has been a growing tenden... Read >
Author: LaurenB06th May 2007
Innovation is often explained in technical terms-tangible products or processes that result from technological development-there has been a preoccupation with rational, analytical innovation models. However, a number of industrial studies have shown that ... Read >
Author: Olivia Hunt26th April 2007
"The peculiar evil of silencing the expression of an opinion is, that it is robbing the human race; posterity as well as the existing generation; those who dissent from the opinion, still more than those who hold it. If the opinion is right, they are dep... Read >
Author: Gary A. Crow, Ph.D.24th April 2007
Introversion is a common behavioral trait characterized on the far end of the spectrum by:
• Constant preoccupation with one's own thoughts and feelings.
• An aversion towards meeting new people, going to unfamiliar places, or doing new things.
In... Read >
Author: Paul Banas03rd April 2007
We are told that meditation is natural, that when someone sleeps they go into a meditative state. To fully understand the purpose and functioning of meditation one has to observe the human as both a physical and spiritual or psychological being. From the ... Read >
Author: Rob Daniels27th March 2007
"On the keyboard of life, always have one finger on the escape key." - Anonymous
It's a miserable, cold Tuesday morning and you've slept through your alarm again. You race through the first part of your morning and then hit the highway like an Indy 5oo... Read >
Author: Lisa Rickwood06th March 2007
“Regarding focusing on the good things, when you are depressed it is impossible to do. Yes, you can make an effort and think about them but it doesn’t affect the mood/feelings. That is the nature of depression, it is beyond feeling ‘fed up’ and... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team19th February 2007
One of the best solutions for webmasters to increase traffic to their sites without spending a lot of money is to add fresh free webmaster content or join some free traffic exchanges. Others could link to the best wordpress widgets on the market and have ... Read >
Author: Rick Martin19th February 2007
Losing weight is a major preoccupation among teens, not least because they are bombarded almost every waking moment of their lives with images of celebrities, many not much older than themselves, with sleek, well groomed and extremely slender bodies. At a... Read >
Author: Naresh Belliyappa29th January 2007
Cheating is the worst form of destruction to your relationship or marriage; it is already considered a betrayal of the vows they took when they got married. The discovery of the act of cheating by the other half can either break the marriage or make it st... Read >
Author: Ovi Dogar08th January 2007
Ensuring the necessary quantity of water to keep your organism working properly should be every person’s strong preoccupation, for it is hydration that our body needs primarily. Therefore an important amount of our nourishment consumption should provide... Read >
Author: Alison White05th January 2007
Success is more than economic gains, titles, and degrees. Planning for success is about mapping out all the aspects of your life. When considering how to map your life, as with any hiking excursion, you need to define the following details: origin, destin... Read >
Author: PC Biz20th December 2006
Do you have an upcoming wedding speech that you are required to give and the mere thought of it makes you weak in the knees? Well, you're not alone. Many people have a fear of standing in front of an audience and delivering a speech. Giving a wedding ... Read >
Author: Sheilah Marshall17th November 2006
Copyright 2006 Tom Russell
The Language of Awakening is not like standard, everyday information that's meant to be stored in the intellect. The phrases that make up The Language of Awakening need to reach a deeper part of you. They seek to get past the... Read >
Author: Tom Russell10th November 2006
Herbal medicine, also known under the names of phytotherapy and herbalism, is a well-defined branch of the ancient alternative medicinal system that involves the use of plants and plant extracts to cure diseases and alleviate symptoms. The great healing p... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola09th November 2006
Addiction has powerfully negative effects on adolescents, their families and the realization of their hopes and dreams. The sad fact is that that every addict started life as a human being with great potential. The addiction, like an overwhelming cancer c... Read >
Author: Wendy McLellan03rd October 2006
Admit itit can be tough shopping for guys. They're often passionate about their likes and dislikesand worse, if you're like most girls, those likes and dislikes don't exactly resemble your own. If you're at a loss as to what to give your guy for Chris... Read >
Author: Janette Vince12th September 2006
Anorexia is a mental condition typical of the modern society in which beauty is represented by thinness for most people, and in which fat persons are considered disgracious by many. In these conditions, many young girls and women, even some men in a few c... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola21st August 2006
Like many things in our politically correct world these days, we say one thing but do another. Breastfeeding your child is advocated by all and sundry but how many women do you see breastfeeding in public? Despite all the benefits of breastfeeding, why ar... Read >
Author: Robin OBrien17th August 2006
Sometimes you must be as critical of your security as much as the clothing that you might choose to wear, so it is no wonder why we have such a preoccupation with our own and the safety of those close to us, but this preoccupation need not become one of w... Read >
Author: Dewey Houston13th August 2006
"If I could only get a little breathing space." How often has that thought or a similar one occurred lately? Probably too frequently. Although you and I may not have met, I'll bet that:
* Your desk is piled high with papers.
* You continually ... Read >
Author: Jeff Davidson, MBA, CMC28th June 2006
Copyright 2006 Marshall House
Opportunity is knocking. Opportunity is knocking all the time. All the time. Listen.
Sometimes you may not hear the knocking. Or you may hear, see, or sense it and then ignore or discount it. You may, for example, be pr... Read >
Author: Jeanie Marshall08th June 2006
Do your problems outweigh your good times? Do you need meaning back in your life? Could you use some motivation tips to get you started?
Preoccupation with yourself, your feelings, and your wants creates dissatisfaction. Concentrate on others and you'l... Read >
Author: Ginny Dye15th May 2006
How acne affects people's lives
"There is no single disease which causes more psychic trauma, more maladjustment between parents and children, more general insecurity and feelings of inferiority and greater sums of psychic suffering than does acne vulgar... Read >
Author: Kerwin Chang10th May 2006
by Matthew Sherwood
Why are celebrities such a big preoccupation with planners? Because meeting planners know what film producers and advertisers do: celebrities garner attention. They fill seats, sell tickets and generate a hefty amount of buzz for an... Read >
Author: Adam Morien02nd May 2006
Eating disorders
Overview
Eating disorders are characterized by a preoccupation with weight that results in severe disturbances in eating and other behaviors. Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder. Ot... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan13th April 2006
The main purpose of outsourcing is to provide companies with services that
they are often unable to give much attention to because of much more
preoccupation with operational, transactional activities regarding the
nature of their business which they n... Read >
Author: Russel Espino27th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Marshall House
So often in a consultation, I ask "What do you want?" Sometimes I qualify the question, for example, "What do you want to feel?" Or, "What do you really want?" Or, "What do you want to happen now?" Or, "What do you want to... Read >
Author: Jeanie Marshall12th March 2006
Overcoming The Fear of MoneybyAndrew LawrenceMany people, it seems, have a fear of money. Does the thought ofhaving a lot of money make you uncomfortable? Cause you anxiety? Ifso, it may be that you are buying into the myths about money. Mythsthat are sim... Read >
Susan James
12th March 2006
In the last few years we have witnessed a woman who drowned her children just to keep her rich boyfriend. An ice skating competitor who had the legs of her top rival broken so she could win. We have seen a mother hire a hit man to eliminate her daughter's... Read >
Author: Rev Michael Bresciani14th January 2006
Fear and anxiety are normal human reactions to a perceived threat or danger. However,
such uncertainty is manageable if people keep the threat in perspective.
APA offers the following advice on how to live with the fear and anxiety caused by the recen... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan01st January 2006
More than 90 percent of people who commit suicide have a diagnosable mental disorder - most commonly a depressive disorder or a substance abuse disorder.
Warning signs of suicidal feelings, thoughts, or behavior:
Many of the warning signs of possible ... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan12th September 2005
Relationship crises (break-up, affair, huge conflict, children problems) demand tremendous energy and often throw our lives off a healthy track - which further perpetuates our inability to respond in a healthy way to the crisis.
Don't forget your body... Read >
Author: Dr. Robert Huizenga08th September 2005
How to Get Your Prospects to Do Exactly What You Want by
Tormenting Their Brains
by Mohamad Zaki Hussein
Have you ever watched a television drama that drew you
deeply in and then ended suddenly with a cliffhanger?
How did you feel? Was y... Read >
Author: Mohamad Zaki Hussein24th July 2005
The emergence of globalise trade, increase in foreign investment and cross-border transactions have put many small businesses under pressure to find innovative ways to continue to market their products and services. This is especially difficult given th... Read >
Author: Carla Lendor09th June 2005
Losing weight and going on a diet can be quite challenging! As someone
who has lost over 50 pounds, I will share a bit of my "dieting wisdom"
with you.
1. Throw Out that Scale! Of course we all want to keep track of our
progress, but stepping on... Read >
Author: Amie Grelowski
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