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Subtle Addictions

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Subtle Addictions Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com Word Count: 642. . .

The Joy of Spirit

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Fear of Intimacy

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: Fear of Intimacy Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.c. . .

15 Website Elements That Attract Visitors

Here is a quick list of components that make a website attractive. They are listed in layers of attractiveness beginning with the "must" haves, to "nice to haves." 1. State the website's purpose up front and clearly of the site. Do this as quickly as possible. The visitor needs to know immediately if they have landed on the right site. They also need to know "what’s in it for me to stay her. . .

5 Super Effective Tips To Kill Depression

Being lonely is a normal part of our everyday lives. 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. Depression, however, could be more fatal than just plain loneliness. It could render life-long consequences that could ruin your self-esteem, health, and well-being. Here are some superb tips to conquer the mela. . .

The Underlying Cause of Nervous Breakdowns

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: The Underlying Cause of Nervous Breakdowns Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mail. . .

More Important Than Love

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: More Important Than Love Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004 by Margaret Paul URL: http://www.innerbonding.co. . .

10 Reasons Why People Attend Book Signings

This is the survey result of 325 people conducted by myself so I can improve at my own book signings. After completing the survey, I saw the wealth of insight it had given me. I felt it was important to share it with a wider audience. I also interspersed some personal experiences. The survey was conducted by Catherine in-person with people who attended book signings at area bookstores in North. . .

15 Ways to Promote eLearning Programs

Pre-note: In this article, teleclass is an example used to illustrate one type of eLearning market. The tips work the same for other eLearning programs, including, but not limited to, teleseminars and ecourses. In the mid-1990s, the teleclass format began and was named, distance learning. During these early years, learning institutions, particularly universities, were chief users of this for. . .

Creative Problem-Solving: Following Your Stream of Consciousness

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Is Mothering Wearing You Out?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Is Mothering Wearing You Out? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.inn. . .

Thanksgiving in Hard Times

We are moving toward our Nation’s “Thanksgiving Day.” We are Americans by birth and by adoption . . . by citizenship and by gift of place . . . And, at the same time, we are the people of the earth, people whose lives are blessed with love and hope as well as those whose days are shadowed by darkness and despair. We are young and old, skin of black and brown and yellow and red and no color . . .

Personal Power

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: Personal Power Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com. . .

Parenting Yourself When You Have Small Children

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Parenting Yourself When You Have Small Children Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.in. . .

Reduce Asthma And Breathe Free

Asthma can be a serous and often frightening condition that is typified by a tightening of the chest, wheezing and difficulty breathing. Asthma is made up of two underlying components: inflammation and constriction. During normal breathing, the bands of muscles that surround the airways are relaxed, and air moves freely. But in people with asthma, the bands of muscle surrounding the airways. . .

Is This the Right Person for Me?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Is This the Right Person for Me? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004 by Margaret Paul URL: http://www.innerbo. . .

The Privilege of Resolving Relationship Conflict

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: The Privilege of Resolving Relationship Conflict Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail. . .

How To Start, Survive, and Finish Your Journey To Super Success

"The more you hate, the more you love." What an ironic statement. Whoever said those words must have been drunk. The bottom line is this: It is extremely difficult to like or love something that you despise. But what can we do to solve this dilemma? What if you're trapped in an environment that you don't want to be involved in? What if you're sick and tired of your job that you feel li. . .

The Kabbalah of Transformation: Turning Darkness into Light

BS”D "In the sixth century of the sixth millennium, the gates of supernal [heavenly] wisdom will be opened, as will the wellsprings of earthly wisdom, preparing the world to be elevated in the seventh millennium." The Zohar (a source text of Kabbalah) The true value of a human being is determined primarily by the measure and the sense in which he has attained liberation from the self. -. . .

Of Snakes and Terrorism

With the passing of Arafat, the Middle East will take on a slightly different face, allowing the possibilities for prophetic fulfillment to speed up. The pathway is now open for renewed efforts to procure peace in the Middle East, using the avenue of the formation of the promised Palestinian State. But this window of opportunity may not remain open for long. Indeed pressure is now mounting. . .

What Do You Want for Christmas?

Headphones to grant me some private space . . . tickets to some far-off exotic place . . . What do you want for Christmas? Clothing to dress me to paint the town red . . . silk sheets to wrap me when I go to bed . . . What do you want for Christmas? Harry Potter’s a good one . . . the kids will go wild . . . And I love him too, ‘cause I’m really a child . . . What do you want for Christmas. . .

How to Save Yourself from Negative Influences

Watching the news can be hazardous to your health. It's a fact, especially when you're watching events related to terrorism, kidnapping, murder, accidents, or calamities. These incidents make you worry and will leave you feeling weak and insecure. Imagine the uncomfortable feeling of becoming a victim someday. This will have a negative effect on your outlook in life. Your surroundings have. . .

The Path of Relationship

THE PATH OF RELATIONSHIP Each month after completing and fine tuning Letters on Life I’m excited about sending it out. Within a few hours I start to wonder about the next letter and whether people will like it. Is it going to be good enough? Because of this concern I procrastinate and wait until the last minute to start writing the next letter. Underlying this version of the fear of rejectio. . .

Five Ways To Take A Vacation Without Taking A Vacation

Five Ways To Take A Vacation Without Taking A Vacation Helaine Iris © 2004 Last month Along The Purpose Path was about how to identify and stop the energy drains that leave you feeling exhausted and out of balance. I outlined how energy is one of your most valuable resources and invited you to start thinking about how to reserve more energy for yourself. Now, I’d like to offer a suggestion on. . .

How To Evaluate A Product Opportunity

Day after day my in box, and I'm sure yours as well, fills with opportunity propaganda on how to make money. Do this, and poof, you're rich. Become an affiliate and sell my ebook, and poof, you're making lots of money. I don't know about you, but I can't tell what’s a good opportunity and what’s not any more. Because of this, I created a list of nine criteria, a sort-of checklist, to use wh. . .

Coaching: Communicating What Service You Provide

Coaching is unique because it makes a special promise: transformation. At the root of any desire for personal development is the expectation that, every time they have an encounter with their coach, they have some how changed from the person they were into the person they more prefer to be. Instead of focusing your communications, this includes all marketing materials as well, on subject areas. . .

Healing Heartburn Holistically

Everyone at some point in time has experienced some form of heartburn. Often, what we notice is a bitter, sour or acid taste in our mouths. At times, we may feel as if partially digested foods or liquids are moving from our stomach back towards our mouth. Sometimes we may also experience chest pain that increases when we lay down. Each of these is an indication of heartburn. Before we mov. . .

How a Blind Date Can Increase Your Psychic Abilities

HOW a Blind Date Can Increase Your Psychic Abilities ================================================== So how can a blind date increase your psychic abilities? It's probably not what you're thinking. We're not talking about having a few drinks with someone you've never met before. We're talking about developing your psychic abilities by deliberating shutting down one or more of your five. . .

Are You Your Own Worst Enemy? Find Out By Journaling.

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Enjoy the Magic of Prosperity

There is an art and a science to prosperity. The art is playing with the magic of prosperity. The science is aligning with the physics of prosperity. Play at Life! Why does the money run out? Why doesn't passion stay around? Why doesn’t health last? Perhaps because we’re not playing. Instead, we’re analyzing and strategizing. By not being innocent, open, willing, spontaneous and flexible, we . . .

How to Optimize the Awesome Power of Thoughts and Imagination

Have you encountered a time when you were in a traffic jam and was running late for an important meeting? Did you stay calm and focused? Or did your mind wander into the dark side of the impending consequences that may occur? If you're always picturing people getting mad at you and thinking of negative outcomes, then your body suffers as well. You may experience chest pains, anxiety di. . .

Keep a Dream Journal: Why Bother?

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Sex and New Relationships

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Sex and New Relationships Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com Word Co. . .

Uncovering Your Joy: Using a Personal Journal to Discover a Life Filled with Happiness

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Training Your Mind to Help You

TRAINING Your Mind to Help You ================================================== Our friend, singer and songwriter Chuck Pyle, likes to say, "The mind is like a bad neighborhood-you should never go there by yourself." If you're mind hasn't been trained to help you, via methods like meditation, shamanism or NLP, it might really be a bad neighborhood. Our minds constantly absorb thoughts, . . .

Balancing Your Chakras

The word chakra is Sanskrit for "moving wheel." The traditional 7 major chakras are the psychic energy centers located along the spine. They serve as channels, or portals for the universal life force that animates us. Various life traumas can upset our chakras, causing them to become blocked or damaged. When this happens, it can affect our lives in adverse ways. Knowing what our chakras ar. . .

The Difference Between Approval and Appreciation

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Practical Nine-Step Guide to Max Productivity

Practical Nine-Step Guide to Max Productivity Step 1: List all the business activities that you complete (regularly or not). Examples: phone calls, meetings, paperwork, projects, sales, follow-up procedures, writing, learning/researching, web site design, delivering core services (substitute name), etc. Yes, this might seem time consuming. You will need to trust in this process and wait fo. . .

What Colors Make Your Services Most Attractive?

This information is based on the principles of Laws of Attraction, Law of Allowing and Law of Deliberate Creation. And the Universal Laws of Energy (like attract likes) proven by Quantum Physics. What colors attract people to you? Visual presentation and appeal, whether in your marketing materials or what you wear, can turn on or turn off what you people you attract. It does not matter if it’. . .

Are You Addicted to Anger?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Are You Addicted to Anger? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com Word C. . .

How To Increase Your Chances of Getting Your Article Published

How To Increase Your Chances of Getting Your Article Published Publishers and webmasters can spend massive amounts of time just trying to gather their articles for publication. The simple process of trying to obtain an article can be frustrating. The longer it takes for the publisher to acquire your article the easier it is for them to walk away. Some publishers aren't as determined as others . . .

Addiction to Thinking

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Addiction to Blame

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: Addiction to Blame Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding. . .

Are You Addicted To Your Activities?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Are You Addicted To Your Activities? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.. . .

Revving Up Your Writing Productivity

Productivity begins by recognizing and valuing your brilliance, time, and space. It starts with awareness of what works and what does not. It continues with examining what needs grease, or other needs. Search for the truth for what you need in order to rev up your writing. 1. Long to-do lists. Long to-do lists can be emotionally draining without even knowing it-- even overwhelming and para. . .

Knowing Your Goals Make AChieving them Easier

Knowing What You Want Makes Achieving Goals Easier By Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. The desire to meet a challenge and succeed has been a part of many cultures throughout history. The ancient Peruvians used to draw out their goals in symbols and paint them in primitive colors on the walls of caves. The Egyptians used to create elaborate rituals to move from one state of desire to actualization. T. . .

Discovering Your Passion and Purpose

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Discovering Your Passion and Purpose Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.. . .

Discerning The Loving Heart

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Wisdom Over Coffee

Wisdom Over Coffee Helaine Iris © 2004 “Learn to pause ... or nothing worthwhile will catch up to you.” Doug King I was having coffee with three coach colleagues at Starbucks the other day. It’s a ritual I look forward to. We get together twice a month to share our wins and our challenges, support each other and have a good time deepening our connection. We go around the table, each taki. . .

Anger: To Control or To Learn

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Tips for Writing Your College Essay

Tips for Writing Your College Essay By Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. Your college essay can make or break you. Since it is a reflection of you, (and is used to decide upon your entrance) be sure to take your time choosing a topic carefully. Write about something unique, that jumps off the page and makes the admission representative take a second look. Even if you are a student who isn’t a great w. . .

Ten Quick Etiquette Tips for Business Lunches

Knowing what to do when meeting a prospective client for lunch, or going to lunch with the boss or colleague can be confusing at times. Here is a quick list of items to remember: 1. Be in the present moment with whoever you are with. Limit glancing around the room. It’s a sign that you are looking for something better. There is nothing worse than having a conversation with someone who is ha. . .

Are You Invisible?

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7 Destructive Habits of Inefficient People

Warning! If you want to have a fantastic life, never engage yourself in these 7 deadly habits that incompetent people do. NUMBER 1 - They Think, Say, & Do Negative Things. Yup. They see problems in every opportunity. They complain that the sun is too hot. They cursed the rain for ruining their plans for the day. They blame the wind for ruining their hair. They think that everyone is . . .

How To Use The Past, Future, And Present In Attaining Success

Did you know that your past, present, and future can affect directly or indirectly your outlook in life? THE PAST Have you ever done something that is so regrettable you couldn't forgive yourself? Have you ever made a mistake that up to the present time you're still blaming yourself? Are you still torturing yourself with the thought that only if you could've done it differently, you're liv. . .

Selfishness versus Self-Responsibility

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: Selfishness versus Self-Responsibility Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:m. . .

Control Your Fear Before It Controls You

"Fear Factor" is one of my favorite TV shows. It highlights the courage of the participants to engage in the most fearsome and disgusting acts. Most of the contestants are willing to sacrifice their dignity for the sake of the prize money. So what does that imply? It implies that with the proper mindset, determination, and will power, you can conquer your fear. Everyone has some sort of . . .

Is It Okay to Spoil Your Kids?

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Learning From All Our Relationships

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Learning From All Our Relationships Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.c. . .

Live Your Life to the Fullest

Do you sometimes feel that you're living a boring life? You just can't seem to find anything exciting. You wake up in the morning, then do the same old rituals. You go to the office or to school. You meet the same people, do the same job, travel the same road, booooring. Next day, same story. Do you want a change in your life? The solution is YOU! You're the master of your destiny. You. . .

Trust Starts with You

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: Trust Starts with You Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbon. . .

The Challenges of Single Parenting

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: The Challenges of Single Parenting Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com Word C. . .

Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://ww. . .

Can This Relationship Be Helped?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Can This Relationship Be Helped? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com . . .

Being an Emotional Victim

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Being an Emotional Victim Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com Word Count: 740. . .

Feng Shui Tips For The Bedroom

Feng Shui Tips for the Bedroom, By Kartar Diamond While each bedroom is truly unique, and can be analized based on more specific criteria, there are some general tips which can help most people, most of the time. The premise of feng shui, is to create balance and positive energy, and to cater to the function of the room when possible. In other words, what may be appropriate for a bedroom is n. . .

Product Promoting: Getting The Response

When you publish a content site there are times when affiliate products are not the only products you want to recommend. Situations when you'll find you'll want to promote a non-affiliate businesses' product(s). So you'll have to set out to ask permission to do so. And when you request to use other businesses' copyrighted material, such as graphics or content, you want to be certain to receive . . .

The Ultimate Success Secrets

The Ultimate Success Secrets By Song Cheng Xiang What do you want in your life? Do you want a big house, a nice car, a healthy body, a peaceful mind, a million dollar note, a happy marriage? Whatever you want, you can have it. Whatever you want, you deserve it, provided you follow my simple 6 steps formula. Why does my simple formula work? You can find tons of self help books in the library, th. . .

Have You Ever Thought of Joining or Forming a Consortium?

Have You Ever Thought of Joining or Forming a Consortium? Are you an entrepreneur but don't like selling alone? A consortium is a combination of different industry-types of entrepreneurs working together to attract business as a group. Even though each member maintains their individuality and operates as the same as self-employed. They band to create a more valuable package to fulfill bigger n. . .

Where's Your Edge?

Where’s Your Edge? Helaine Iris © 2003 “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” Anais Nin The other day my sixteen-year-old daughter came home from school practically in tears. Sensing her distress I gently inquired as to how her day was. With animated emotion, she began to tell me about the project she is working on in scienc. . .

The Gift Is The Path Itself

The Gift Is The Path Itself Helaine Iris © 2002 “The miracle of love comes to you in the presence of the uninterpreted moment. If you are mentally somewhere else, you miss real life.” —Byron Katie “You have one year to live”. For a good part of my life I have wondered, with a fair degree of anxiety, if someone, someday would utter these terrifying words to me. In my gloomy nightmare it’s be. . .

So what’s wrong with K-Mart anyway?

I picked up the paper and there it was in big bold letters right on the front page. K-Mart will be closing its doors effective the first of the year. Another giant of the business community is biting the dust. So why is K-Mart going out of business I ask? Why I’ve always bought lots of stuff from them, why they probably make enough off me alone to pay their rent. So why don’t more people just s. . .

Let It Begin With Me

Let It Begin With Me Helaine Iris ©2003 “Adopting an attitude of universal responsibility is essentially a personal matter. The real test of compassion is not what we say in abstract discussions but how we conduct ourselves in daily life.” Dalai Lama I was recently on a glorious vacation in Los Angeles. I took ten days off to play, rejuvenate and get some well-needed sunshine with my family. I. . .

The Test

The Test Helaine Iris © 2002 “The family…that dear octopus from whose tentacles we never quite escape nor, in our inmost hearts, ever quite wish to”. Dodie Smith As I reflect on the week I spent with my family celebrating the holiday season I am awed and humbled by the precarious balance of emotions when family comes together. I was looking forward to my parents, children and extended family ga. . .

What You Don't Know About Electrical Appliances & Your Health

We live in affluent times. We think nothing of using a hairdryer to dry our hair, putting the washing in a machine to clean it, having a television set in our bedrooms and having a clock beside our beds, set to bring us our favorite radio station as we wake. What if you were getting more than you thought with your electric appliances? Research suggests that electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have. . .

What Is My Purpose?

What Is My Purpose? Helaine Iris © 2002 "When I chased after money, I never had enough. When I got my life on purpose and focused on giving of myself and everything that arrived into my life, then I was prosperous." --Wayne Dyer For most of my life I can remember asking myself the question, “Who am I and why am I here?” My answer to myself often left me feeling empty and wondering if I would e. . .

5 ways to zap procrastination!

To: Dear Internet How many of us rush around doing things at the last minute? How many times have we mentioned something that we felt we ought to do and said "yes, I'll get round to it" - but "it" never happens. Procrastination means to "defer action" and is a great delaying tactic - but it rarely serves us well,unless we know what's behind it and what to do about it. Procrastination isn't on. . .

Design Your Destiny: Life is what you make it

Design Your Destiny Life Is What You Make It Your PERFECTLY DESIGNED LIFE Like William Henley who once said, “I am the master of my fate. The captain of my soul,” I agree that Life is a Do-It Yourself project. If you want to live a certain kind of life, you are going to have to be proactive so you can consciously create life as you would like it. You must first mentally visualize and then ph. . .

What is intuition?

What is Intuition and How Do I Use it? By Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. Intuition is an incredible resource and gift that we have been given to help us live our best life. Unfortunately, not many people know what it is or how to use it. The word intuition means “in to you” in Latin. It’s also been said that intuition is your divine Spirit talking to you. If you will stop for a moment and acknowl. . .

Now is the time for change

Now is the Time For Change By Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. Whole Life Coach, Speaker, and Author Planet Earth is ripe for change. Everywhere you look, change is occurring: for the individual, families, corporations, communities, states, countries, and ultimately the world. The pace of change has increased to keep up with the human desire to create more change. You wouldn’t have to look very fa. . .