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By: Amy Sherman | 21/04/2007 | Motivational
Because women can identify and verbalize about how they feel easily, they naturally know when they are happy and when they aren’t. But they may not know what truly makes them happy. The secret to being happy varies from person to person and research has shown that we may be wired for happiness by our genetic makeup. But like everything else, we can learn to pursue happiness by putting forth some conscious effort to change the set point our genes have laid out for us.

Domestic Abuse and Boomers: you Can Make the Break
By: Amy Sherman | 03/05/2007 | Women's Issues
We’ve all seen headlines about women killed by an intimate partner or the elderly neglected by their children and are horrified by the devastating and insidious problem of domestic abuse. However, we are also relieved that it seems to happen to other people, never anyone we know. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Millions of boomers are suffering in silence, too afraid to speak up or too ashamed to break away from their current situation.

Three C's for Creating Health and Wellness
By: Amy Sherman | 30/04/2007 | Self Help
Life has a way of surprising us with challenges we didn’t expect, especially when it comes to our health. Studies show that some people can deal with these significant issues with greater resiliency than others. They tend to rebound and take on the challenge with confidence and hope. If you believe yourself to be strong in the face of stressful situations, you can classify your emotional hardiness as high.

Passion - More Than Daytime TV
By: Ryan Porter | 02/08/2007 | Self Improvement
How many people can say their life is filled with passion? Not just passion in a relationship but passion for your work, passion for your dreams and passion for your life. You can fill your life with passion - and you don't even have to watch any daytime television.

How To Live The Success You Really Want
By: John Halderman | 29/07/2006 | Advice
Does there seem to be a gap between the life you want and what you now experience? The most automatic and effective learning abilities you now posses have helped you develop your current life. How would you like to tap into this most powerful and natural mode of learning to reduce your stress and anxiety and experience your big dreams, your positive attitude, your high self esteem, and more happiness?

Achieving Efficient Time Management With Mindmapping
By: Avezah | 03/10/2007 | Time Management
Innumerable books have explored the topic of time management and almost all of them are well known. However, Mindmapping is a very simple and effective technique that has been left largely unexplored. It provides a whole picture and helps you to keep focused and motivated to attain your goals. It is a very potent tool and can be used by anyone.

Finding Inspiration in Laughter
By: Joan Marie Whelan | 18/08/2007 | Wellness
Laughter helps a person cope with issues, and the example above demonstrates how it can be used to promote a better outcome. When we take a serious situation, and in no means - make light of it, but find the humor in it to diffuse the emotional trauma associated with it, we are better able to deal with it and move forward.

Managing Time Effectively With Mindmapping
By: Avezah | 03/10/2007 | Time Management
Time management is one of the most important factors for achieving our goals and attaining success. It is sifting the vital from the sundry and acting on them accordingly to reach the goal. Amongst many techniques, Mindmapping is one of the simplest and powerful techniques for efficient time management. Mindmapping provides wide scope for planning, follow-up and purpose, which renders it a highly valuable tool.

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How do you know when you have food poisoning?
By: AllisonG | 08-11-2007
How do you know when you have food poisoning?

Best Blood Pressure Monitor?
By: gc4321 | 08-11-2007
What's the best blood pressure monitor?Many people with high blood pressure now use a blood pressure monitor to keep an eye on their blood pressure levels. Have you used a blood pressure monitor? What type do you use? Are you pleased with it? Would you recommend your blood pressure monitor to others? 

I need help getting rid of my cough...
By: NopoliBeen | 08-11-2007
I have this cough that might be because of allergies or might be because I'm getting a cold... but either way, I feel like I'm annoying everyone around be because I can't stop coughing. I have some phlegm that I feel is stuck in my throat or something. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Charcot foot?
By: whedaada | 08-11-2007
Hi there I am A diabetic. I knocked my foot 5 days days ago. Since then it has become warm red swollen and extremely painfull. It's looks alot like the Charcot foot except for the excruciating pain. I've been for xrays and its not broken I am at my wits end . please help

What is the best way to loose weight?
By: laxgirl3 | 07-11-2007
I am 13 years old, almost 14 in December, and I need to loose some weight.  I always suck in my stomach, which I have become good at, but i want to actually be skinny.  Any suggestions?

Problems with Low Blood Pressure
By: gc4321 | 07-11-2007
Low blood pressure.Do you have problems with low blood pressure. I'd love to hear your experiences. What have you found is the best treatment option? Did you find it easy to get information and help?Please share your low blood pressure experiences.

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Achieve the Life You Desire With the Universal Law of Attraction
By: Danette Hibberd | 21/08/2008
If you find that something is missing in your life then you just might have found the answer here. Universal laws govern the universe and these basic principles of life have been around since the very onset of creation itself.

Supporting Those Who Support Others
By: Catherine Harvey | 21/08/2008
A look at how charities, with the support of larger corporations, help disadvantaged and disabled children to have a better quality of life.

Mastering Your Mind Power: are Affirmations Really True?
By: Harold L Lowe | 20/08/2008
Affirmations are as true as the seeds you plant in your garden. Even though you cannot physically see the fruits of your labor immediately, you know that a harvest already pre-exists in the seeds.

You Can Make Social Security Obsolete
By: Robert | 20/08/2008
Learn how to create your own financial nest egg and retire early with easy to use principles that are changing peoples lives.

Positive Expectancy - the Mindset of Achievers
By: David Schaefer | 20/08/2008
An absolutely crucial ingredient toward the accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavor is the mindset that you can and will achieve the results you want. The person who practices the attitude of positive expectancy has a greater likelihood of achieving desired results than the individual who even unintentionally acts with negative expectancy.

Self-motivation – Set the Foundation
By: David Schaefer | 20/08/2008
How to get motivated and stay motivated is a fascinating and powerful topic that, when understood and properly implemented, can positively change the course of one’s results. Mindset is 99% of the necessary action.

Visualizing Accelerates Goal Achievement
By: David Schaefer | 20/08/2008
The use of visualization is one of the most effective ways to accelerate the achievement of a goal, but it is probably the most under-utilized success tool available. In a Harvard study, researchers discovered that students who visualized in advance of anticipated tasks performed with nearly 100% accuracy when tested.

Positive Self-talk is an Effective Success Tool
By: David Schaefer | 20/08/2008
For practically every habit you want to change, you can create a better, more productive Self-Talk that will advance desired change and results. Learn how to properly feed your brain with right thoughts and words, and you will discover a powerful method for positively impacting your life forever.

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How to Excel in Life
By: Amy Sherman | 20/11/2007 | Motivational
People who excel in life are said to be “emotionally intelligent”. This means they have greater self-control, compassion and awareness for other people’s feelings in relation to their own. For many of us, just because we’re older, we may not be wiser-- in our social skills—and perhaps could use some tips to enhance our competence.

Domestic Abuse and Boomers: you Can Make the Break
By: Amy Sherman | 03/05/2007 | Women's Issues
We’ve all seen headlines about women killed by an intimate partner or the elderly neglected by their children and are horrified by the devastating and insidious problem of domestic abuse. However, we are also relieved that it seems to happen to other people, never anyone we know. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Millions of boomers are suffering in silence, too afraid to speak up or too ashamed to break away from their current situation.

Three C's for Creating Health and Wellness
By: Amy Sherman | 30/04/2007 | Self Help
Life has a way of surprising us with challenges we didn’t expect, especially when it comes to our health. Studies show that some people can deal with these significant issues with greater resiliency than others. They tend to rebound and take on the challenge with confidence and hope. If you believe yourself to be strong in the face of stressful situations, you can classify your emotional hardiness as high.

5 Strategies for Creating Happiness
By: Amy Sherman | 21/04/2007 | Motivational
Because women can identify and verbalize about how they feel easily, they naturally know when they are happy and when they aren’t. But they may not know what truly makes them happy. The secret to being happy varies from person to person and research has shown that we may be wired for happiness by our genetic makeup. But like everything else, we can learn to pursue happiness by putting forth some conscious effort to change the set point our genes have laid out for us.