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Inside Spring 2008 Issue:
Beautifully printed in full color!
Greener
Grass
Would
You Be Happier with Someone Else?
When
you’re in a relationship, there is nothing more taboo than secretly wondering,
“Would I be happier with someone else?” You may even feel guilty just reading
these words! Before you decide to leave, and go play on someone else’s lawn,
there are a few things you should consider...
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Mind Matters
Using
Science to Get What You Want
If you’re
still struggling with your New Years resolutions, or you’ve thrown in the towel
and given up any hope of ever achieving them, then it’s time for a little help
from science. You can achieve your goals, the smart way, with easy-to-use,
effective and scientifically-grounded power tools...
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I Do, You Don’t
Building a Healthy Marriage, One Boundary at a Time
The words
“I Do” can change your life forever. Vows are exchanged and two instantly
become one. Or do they? Two lives becoming one is easier said than done. How do
you work out conflict, establish healthy communication, solve problems, and deal
with individual needs, without compromising each of your individual rights,
integrity, and freedom?...
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The How of Tao
Turning
Ancient Principles into Modern Solutions
Taoism is
an ancient approach to understanding and living in the world. The wisdom from
these principles transcends time, space, and mindset; and possesses true value
in our turbulent times….
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Sex, Money, & Kids
How to
Stop Fighting About These 3 issues
Chances
are your last argument with your spouse was over money, sex, or the kids. Most
husbands and wives battle over these three issues more than anything. But it
doesn’t have to be this way. Struggles are only insurmountable if you don't…
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Emotional Intelligence
What It
Is And How To Use It
Did you
know that your intelligence is now being measured by a new yardstick: not just
by how smart you are, but also by how well you handle yourself and others? It’s
called Emotional Intelligence (EI), and yes, you can raise yours…
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Obsessive Self-Reliance
When
you’re the Only Person you Really Trust
If you’re
self-reliant, congratulations! Self-reliance is one of the most important
skills you can have. But, what happens when you’re too self-reliant? What
happens when you don’t trust anyone, except yourself, to get things done...
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What If
How
These Two Words Can Change Your Life
Have you
ever found yourself questioning your work, your relationships, your decisions,
and even your life in general? If your answers leave something to be desired,
then it’s time to start asking yourself some new questions!
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Bum Raps
Dealing
with Life’s Unfairness
If you’ve
ever watched a parade go by, you’ve likely seen one of the horses relieve
itself, right there, in the middle of the road. From that point on, every band
or group that comes marching down the road, marches bravely onward, right
through the pile of horse manure! It should be no surprise that the parade of
life is similar. You can be marching along, happily playing a tune, and
suddenly be faced with a mess that is not of your own making. In the face of
life’s little unfair surprises, you can and should keep marching on too; but
how? …
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Nerves No More!
Help
and Hope for your Nerves
Do you
often feel “keyed-up” or experience muscle tension and restlessness? Do you find
yourself awake at night reviewing your “to-do list” or worrying about what the
next day may bring? Nerves can affect all areas of life. Fortunately, help
exists…
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Double-Crossed
Coping
with Betrayal
Whether
it’s a secret revealed, infidelity, abuse, lies, lack of support, broken
promises, snooping, stealing, or other similar acts, betrayal is quite painful
and can even be paralyzing. The emotional distress you feel can be severe and
overwhelming. However, there is hope. If you equip yourself with the right time
and tools, you can heal…
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BROKEN Hearts, Shattered Dreams
Healing
Emotional Wounds
Most of
us bear some kind of emotional wounds, and many have multiple wounds. Living
wounded can make life seem very hard. If you were to pull back the layers of
your life, could you pinpoint, within reason, the origin of your pain? If not,
then now is the time to dig in, and discover the reasons behind your pain and
struggles...
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Retail Therapy
When
Shopping Becomes Destructive
Do you
wrestle with an irresistible urge to shop? Do you often sneak into your own
home with shopping bags in hand, or convince yourself that buying something on
sale really is just like making money? When these urges become frequent, and
out of control… Like
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Beating Procrastination
Five
Radical Strategies for Getting It Done Now
Are there tasks you’ve been putting off? Have you been remiss
about pursuing your goals? Do you have projects that are endlessly waiting
completion? If “tomorrow” is always your busiest day of the week, then you may
be a procrastinator! If you’ve tried discipline and willpower, but find that
neither have much staying power, then maybe it’s time for a new set of
strategies...
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Aging Gracefully
Overcoming Psychosocial Pressures
Is your
quest to live a wrinkle-free life becoming a psychological burden? Do you find
that the more you “fix” your imperfections, the more you notice? Stop the
madness and begin aging gracefully by…
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Suggestive Moves
Understanding the Power of Suggestion in Your Life
Whether
you realize it or not, the power of suggestion plays a huge role in your life.
It affects the choices you make and the quality of life you produce. Suggestion
is everywhere! So how can you use all these subconscious suggestions to your
benefit?...
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Are You a Life-O-Sucter?
Life-O-Sucter is a fun, new word for a not-so-fun, old problem: someone who
sucks the life out of everyone he or she comes in contact with. Unfortunately,
just as vampires can’t see themselves in the mirror, most Life-O-Sucters (LOS)
can’t see their own bad habits...
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Scheduling Time to Nurture Character in Kids
Families today are in “activity” overload. The list can be overwhelming: soccer,
basketball, baseball, swimming, gymnastics, dance, art, music, horseback riding,
and tutors. Parents enroll their kids in activities geared to help them build
self-esteem, be strong, competent, and have a competitive edge. However, there
are increasingly alarming statistics in this active world in which kids live….
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The Doom of Gloom
When
Chronic Unhappiness Clouds Your Life
It's
normal to have some regrets about the past, be concerned about the future, and
experience a little stress while you work through the related issues. But the
Doom of Gloom is a vicious cycle where you're constantly preparing for the worst
— and then experiencing it. Once you've become trapped in this cycle it's easy
to become confused, anxious, sad, or even depressed. This kind of chronic
unhappiness comes from...
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Controlling Irrational Thoughts
Almost every minute of the day, we are engaged in self-talk, an internal
dialogue through which we describe and interpret our world to ourselves. This
dialogue can be a stream of self-doubt and self-criticism, such as “I know I’ll
say the wrong thing,” or, it can be positive messages such as “whatever happens,
I can handle it.” You can control the negative ones by…
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Classic Self Help Series
How to
Win Friends & Influence People: Dale Carnegie
Would you
like to have a magic phrase that would stop an argument, eliminate ill feelings,
create good will, and make the other person listen attentively? Dale Carnegie’s
famous book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, shares this “magic”
phrase and more…
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Thank You!
Do
you want to get a great night’s sleep and wake up with energy and happiness just
bursting and bouncing all over you? What’s the key to this bliss? Scientists
are now taking a closer look at gratitude and studies show amazing conclusions
regarding gratitude and your health/happiness. ..
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Empty Nest
From
Empty Nest to Fulfilled Life
The kids
have “flown the coop!” Now what? For many parents, this can be a time of
conflicting emotions ranging from feelings of sadness, grief and loss, to relief
and even exhilaration. If you’re planning to say goodbye to your children in
the near future, here are some ways to cope with the empty nest syndrome…
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Roller Coaster Chaos
When a
Loved One Refuses Mental Health Treatment
When a
family member has a mental illness, it can be distressing, worrying, chaotic and
isolating for everyone involved. Many people with a mental illness handle their
own care and treatment just fine, without the support of family. But what
happens when you see signs that your loved one needs treatment or intervention,
and yet they refuse to acknowledge that anything is amiss…
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Help for Parents with Addicted Children
“But
he’s a good kid!” “She would never do anything like that!” Sound familiar?
Think again. Addicts come from good families too. Studies show that 25% of
9-11 year old kids actually admit to doing drugs! If you are like most parents,
your initial response to addiction may actually increase your child’s
desire to use…
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Divorce!
Practical Advice when Divorce is Inevitable
The
writing is on the wall; you’re facing a divorce. It wasn’t how you planned it,
but here you are. You and your partner have exhausted every avenue of saving
your marriage, and one or both of you, have come to the definite conclusion that
divorce is the best path. You may go back and forth with wavering thoughts,
ready to move forward one minute, and wondering if you’re making the right
choice, the next. In order to not get stuck in this type of limbo, it’s
important to…
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The 12 Universal Laws
Beyond
the Law of Attraction
Last year
was a great year for “The Law of Attraction”. Its popularity skyrocketed thanks
to the best-selling book, “The Secret”. Yet, did you know that The Law of
Attraction is only one of 12 Universal Laws or principles that you can use to
improve your life? Where did these 12 Universal Laws come from, what are they,
and how can you use them to improve your life?...
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Conduct Yourself Well
Have
you J’ARMed today?
Great
symphony orchestra conductors live, on average, five years longer than the
general population. Conductors have practices a popular exercise for years, and
they live…and live…and live to prove it. This exercise is so simple, and needs
no equipment…
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Regular Features
In This Issue:
Life is Funny
Bonkeroids
Take a Laugh Break
Bright Idea
Wacky Wisdom
Ask the Expert
Bonkers Eye Focus
Classic Self Help
60 Second-Self
Articles
in This Issue:
Respecting Others
Responsibility & Accountability
Being Authentic
Raising Children
Solving Problems
Bonker Bits
In
This Issue:
10 Keys to Confronting Well
When the World Stresses You Out
The Power of Your Thoughts and Words
And
much
more in this issue....
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