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Waking Up

24 Sep 2008 12:48:23 | Paula Krapf

Waking Up Picture this. You’re sitting in the audience at a hypnosis show. A hypnotized subject on stage has been told by the hypnotist that he hates the show, that he’s not hypnotized, and that there’s an invisible wall in front of him, preventing him from leaving the stage. On cue, the subject jumps up, yells at the hypnotist, a ...

I'll Win It For You

08 Sep 2008 06:42:09 | Staci Stallings

The game was tight. Archrivals had faced off for three and a half periods in a seesaw battle that was going down to the wire. As the clock ticked down, the two sides traded the lead back and forth. Neither could be assured of victory because with the game so close, anything could happen. From the sideline, the coach watched ...

Seeking Success? Start Now!

01 Aug 2008 01:53:40 | Ronnie Nijmeh

Have you wanted to accomplish something for a long time but have had trouble starting? Was it because you didn't know what to do? Or maybe you weren't "in the mood"? Or perhaps you told yourself, "not today, maybe tomorrow." Well, you're failing yourself and let me tell you why. We all love to use excuses to justify ...

4 Powerful Ways To Fire Up Your Motivation

11 Jun 2008 09:11:15 | Michael Lee

It's so difficult to go on when everything seems to fail, isn't it? Are there times in your life when you really want to call it "quits" because you just can't see any good results from all the hard work you've done? Hold your horses! Never ever think of giving up. Winners never quit and quitters never ...

WHAT IS "REALLY" YOUR PASSION?

06 Jun 2008 01:55:13 | Bob Garner

William Batten, a former executive at J.C. Penny once said, “There is nothing wrong with wanting to make money – except that it should not become the sole objective. The end should be to provide a service or product that people need.” No matter what your passion is in life, should you decide to follow it and tu ...

Discovering Your Personal Treasure Chest

05 Jun 2008 01:44:40 | Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein

Have you ever wished for the Publishers Clearing House to come to your door one bright and early morning? Or perhaps you bought a lottery ticket, feeling the anticipation of being sent a substantial check every week for the rest of your life. Although you may not realize it, metaphorically the Publishers Clearing House c ...

Grocery Shopping Tips

05 May 2008 10:44:53 | Kelly Kennedy

The grocery store is full of delicious items that may all seem tempting to buy however use these tips to keep your costs down and not purchase more than you need. Before Heading to the Grocery Store Check to see what you already have so you don"t buy more than you need. Plan your spending to avoid impulse buys like candy bars at the check ...

Spruce Your Environment, Spruce Your Spirit

17 Apr 2008 02:05:46 | Patricia Twitchell

After a long winter, this is the time of year to spruce up your environment with a good Spring Cleaning. It’s amazing what doing this can do for one’s state of mind. Not only does a good spring cleaning seem to lift our spirits, it has actually been proven to preserve our home and office environment. Additionally, people ten ...

Our Dreams Are Our DNA

06 Apr 2008 05:22:18 | James Allan

Are we paying attention to the right stuff? Take biology for instance. I never took a biology course in my life. I really have no idea how my body works, and yet I remain in good health. But when I visit the doctor, it's the same as visiting an auto mechanic or a computer technician. They ask a few questions, and then tell me ...

A Sign Or Just A Rainbow?

25 Feb 2008 11:07:07 | Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhD

I believe in signs. I think what seems random or a coincidence is actually a sign. A sign can mean anything you want it to mean, such as “Times are getting better!” Or “Hang in there!” Signs are personal messages we receive from the universe. If we pay attention, signs will appear. I took my dogs for a walk right ...

May the Budgie of Happiness Sit on Your Head

25 Feb 2008 03:18:41 | Maureen Killoran

Copyright 2005 Maureen Killoran My grandmother, Mimi, was a great solitaire player. My family legacy is mainly memories, so I especially cherish my few tangible mementos. Especially a photograph of Mimi, when she was in her mid-70’s, sitting at the kitchen table, solitaire game in progress and a small green “budgie” (aka parakeet in ...

How to Put an End to Depression

07 Feb 2008 01:57:51 | Phil de Fontenay

Depression can have many, many faces. If you are not aware of your feelings and emotions on a daily basis then it can creep up on you and cause misery in your life when you least expect it. We get sad when we fail in our exams, when we"re rejected by the person we love, or when someone very close to us passes away. ...

Influencing People

05 Feb 2008 06:46:09 | Daniel N Brown

Copyright 2005 Daniel N BrownEvery day we"re confronted with situations where we need to influence, lead and persuade people. From persuading your children to clean their room, to convincing your boss to give you a raise. It"s all about influence. Our ability to deal successfully with people determines the quality o ...

Don't Be Bamboozled!

04 Feb 2008 02:44:21 | Timothy L Drobnick Sr.

We at P.E.E.L. are big supporters of alternative paper. Paper that is tree free, chlorine free, and acid free. We try to use this type of paper in our business. One company we endorse, is the Kenaff Paper company. They make a tree free paper that is acid free, chlorine free, and helps to preserve the natural res ...