http://www.valuablecontent.com en-us http://www.valuablecontent.com N/A frun04@gmail.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:21:18 PST 20 http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/34931/1/The-One-Thought-that-Keeps-You-Separate-from-All-That-You-Desire There is one thought, and one thought only, that stands between you and all that you desire. That thought is "I'm separate." And the thing that makes this one thought THE determining factor in your reality is that most of the time, it is an unconscious thought. Sonia Miller Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/34303/1/Thinking-Your-Way-to-Success Dr. Pirjo Friedman explains the benefits of positive thinking as a key to success in life and business. Pirjo Friedman Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32669/1/Sociopath%2C-Antisocial-Personality-Disorders%2C-A-Sociopath A sociopath was in my life for 2 years and the damage done by this sociopath has cost me "oh boy" has it cost me! I've read that the odds of meeting a sociopath are 1 in 25. But I believe it's a 1 in 2 chance out of the people you meet that want to become your best new friend. Why you say? Read on and see why I think this. Elias Louis Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/26766/1/Live-a-Meaningful-life  Has your life become dull and boring?   vinod k Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/25557/1/The-Rush-to-Rehab%3B-Stop-Rehab-Abuse%21 There could be a gold mine in running rehab centers for celebrities that don't want to take responsibility for their actions. Rehab is getting a bad name & soon there will be no room for the average alcoholic or drug addict who works hard to stay clean. Simma Lieberman Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22803/1/Simma-%26-Kate%26%2339%3Bs-Strategies-for-Cross-Generational-Relationship-Building Here we highlight what we think are the best ways to push past generational barriers and build strong intergenerational relationships. Simma Lieberman Sat, 21 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22101/1/21-Resources-for-Women%26%2339%3Bs-Self-Defense-and-Victim-Assistance 21 resources for women's self-defense training, victim assistance, stalking, domestic violence, and advocacy to reduce violence against women. Lyman Yip Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20450/1/Life-Trumps-Death We can't do a lot about death. We can very much impact life - our own and others. Clayton Shold Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/21056/1/How-To-Make-Friends-For-Life----Three-Steps-Towards-Friendship Making new friends is the primary urge of almost every individual. With the emergence of the internet and free online friendship ecards, it has become much easier to express the desire to become friends with someone. Here are the three simple steps towards friendship which may help you to blossom a lifelong friendship with someone. Sean Carter Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20632/1/Are-You-Winning-the-Game-of-Retirement%3F Are you playing the retirement game to win?  Do you know what it will take to win? Do you know what the rules of the game are? Bruce Macdonald Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20558/1/Suddenly-Single-and-Retirement-%96-What-do-I-do-now%3F%21 You've made plans together about retirement, had great hopes and dreams and now all that has evaporated. . What DO you do? Bruce Macdonald Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20557/1/Are-You-Planning-to-Win-the-Retirement-Game%3F Are you playing the retirement game to win?  Do you know what it will take to win? Do you know what the rules of the game are? Do you know all the aspects of the game? If you're not playing the game to win then how will you have a retirement that sizzles?!! Bruce Macdonald Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20485/1/Three-Steps-to-a-Unique-Gift-Idea Three easy steps to consider when searching for a unique gift idea for a friend or family member. Todd Em Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20155/1/Wildfire-Productions-Announces-Release-of-Latest-Client-Website%3A-Just-Art-Related Wildfire Productions is a professional design and marketing company. As an example of our creative and effective work, Wildfire Productions happily announces the launch of their latest client website, Just Art Related. drew stauffer Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19829/1/The-Magic-Of-Turning-40%21 Turning into anything you want to be. Allie Ochs Sun, 28 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19828/1/Staying-Positive-When-It-Seems-Impossible%21 Conditioning your mind to take action Allie Ochs Sun, 28 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19824/1/Are-You-Fit-To-Date%3F The difference between a recreational dater and a serious dater Allie Ochs Sun, 28 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19758/1/Destiny-and-Free-Will---The-Hidden-Secrets Debunking the twin myths that life is predestined and that it's all about free will. Explaining how the two are inextricably interwoven to challenge us to learn our life karma..... Steve Gunn Sun, 21 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19404/1/How-to-Drive-Your-Elder-Parent-Crazy-in-Five-Easy-Steps Family caregivers, aging parents and the danger of making assumptions. Barbara Mascio Sun, 30 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19363/1/Your-Family-Values---Are-You-Walking-Your-Talk%3F Family values - something we don't often talk about.  Your family values provide the foundation your family needs, so take the time to teach them to your children. Lori Radun Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18420/1/The-%26quot%3BBusy-Mom%26quot%3B---Is-it-Your-Choice%3F We live in a fast paced world, and being busy is a way of life.  Discover how the hectic lifestyle affects moms and their families.  Is the busy life a choice you are happy with? Lori Radun Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18260/1/Christian-Dating%3A-A-Fresh%2C-Godly-Perspective-for-Singles%21 Dear Reader, it's time for a Fresh, Godly perspective on Christian dating and today's single lifestyle.  Will Irish Sat, 04 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18073/1/Life%26%2339%3Bs-Balance-Beam---How-to-Keep-From-Falling-Off Seeking life balance is really about making choices - choices that honor who we are and what's important to us.  Is your life balanced? Lori Radun Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18001/1/Internet-is-our-greatest-step-in-evolution The Internet is a key to human happiness, a door to knowledge, a window to freedom, and a pencil to write you into the story of the world. It is like a giant cauldron of wisdom, experience, thought, and emotion mixed together by the spirits of billions of our brothers and sisters. M6.Net Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/17469/1/Wealth-and-Material-Things-In-Relation-To-Personal-Happiness A common misconception is that money and material things can help buy you happiness. One of life's truth is that many times having wealth and buying that new material item will only offer an empty temporary boost in happiness. Soon afterwards, these temporary boosts of happiness often wear off. John Greuel Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/16760/1/Top-10-Ways-to-Ensure-Success-With-Your-Resolutions Are you tired of setting and abandoning your New Year's Resolutions?  Have you completely given up on setting resolutions?  Here are the top 10 ways to ensure success with any goal you set. Lori Radun Sat, 17 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/16687/1/Alcoholic-Drinks-And-Its-Effect-on-Your-Weight-Loss-Program Did you know that the alcoholic drinks and cocktails that's being offered to you contain an incredible number of calories? If you are not careful, the party drinks can be an absolute killer for your weight loss plans during this holiday season. Tracy Lee Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/6800/1/Peace-On-Earth%2C-A-Wonderful-Wish%2C-But-No-Way Most people believe, either religiously or secularly, in the rules set down in the Ten Commandments, but very few people can follow those rules all of the time because our ability to think causes us to want. Wanting causes us to break some or all of the rules. Humans are not perfect. If they were they would not be human. David Hallstrom Tue, 06 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/6723/1/Bioterrorism-Preparedness Choosing the right safety gear is the best proactive preparedness measure to combat Bioterrorism Andy Jones Fri, 02 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10314/1/Life-Changing-Restaurant-Experiences Any experience, even simply going to a restaurant, can create new beliefs about how you want to live your life. M6.Net Mon, 08 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10009/1/What-is-Enlightenment%3F-Meaning-Definition-and-its-relation-to-Self-Realization What do we really mean when we talk of Enlightenment? Is it not the bloom of life for a true seeker of spirituality? The life itself comes to a full circle the moment one reaches the stage of Enlightenment Simply stated our true self, the real self of us who exists within us as our soul... the moment it reaches its pristine purity, the dross having completely removed, the physical body losing its meaning... one truly gains Enlightenment Vijay Kumar Sat, 23 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9819/1/Is-Coaching-Everything-That-It-Is-Cracked-Up-To-Be%3F Is coaching just a buzzword to capture another niche market of those seeking instant gratification ? Allie Ochs Sun, 10 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9818/1/Perfectionism-%3FThe-Dangerous-Trap Perfectionism is driving us around the bend Allie Ochs Sun, 10 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9815/1/How-to-Make-Time-for-Your-Soul If we can make the time in our day to keep up with our tedious to-do lists, we should be able to find time to feed our souls, right? Here are helpful tips on carving out time to do the work that keeps us energized, passionate and full of joy. Suzanne Falter-Barns Sun, 10 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9781/1/Fun-Dates-at-Low-Cost%21 Yippee! She said yes! The girl you've been trying to ask out for the past couple of months just agreed to go out with you. However, you have one small problem. Fresh out of college and just starting out on your new job, you don't have much left in your pocket to pay for a fancy dinner. But you really want to impress her and have a good time together. What can you do on a date that would actually cost less but FEEL expensive? Celina Richards Fri, 08 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9622/1/Don%5C%27t-Be-A-Slave-To-Your-Things Do you really own your things, or do your things own you? Sometimes it\'s hard to tell. Steve Gillman Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9585/1/The-Monkey-With-The-Wooden-Apples Have you ever clung to an idea, situation, or self image that got in the way of your growth? Are you tired of it? The first step in letting go is to see the necessity. Steve Gillman Sun, 26 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9267/1/Creating-Insanity%3A-A-How-To-Guide Okay, so maybe you don\'t want to be insane. But a look at how you could create insanity can teach you about staying mentally healthy. Steve Gillman Fri, 03 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9218/1/The-Problem-With-To-Do-Lists It can be satisfying to check off those items on your to-do list. Too satisfying, perhaps. Steve Gillman Tue, 31 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9184/1/Strange-Jobs-Still-Pay-The-Bills Do you know what a celluloid trimmer does? Is the job of \"Odor Judger\" as bad as it sounds? Here\'s a sampling of some of the strange jobs out there. Steve Gillman Sun, 29 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9123/1/Can-Money-Buy-Happiness%3F How many times have you heard that money can\'t buy happiness? What do you think? Do you think about it enough? Steve Gillman Tue, 24 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9053/1/You-Can-Increase-Your-Brainpower You can have a higher IQ with a few simple techniques. Steve Gillman Fri, 20 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8866/1/How-To-Win-Your-Customer-Service-Battle fast effective FREE technique to get your consumer problem resolved andrew lawrence Fri, 06 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8784/1/WHAT%5C%27S-LIFE-%3F LIFE IS AN AMALGAMATION OF EMOTIONS ! Beroze Amaria Thu, 28 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8697/1/The-Real-Meaning-of-Success Is there more to life than fame and fortune? You can find Peter Cross\' music web site at: http://www.starcrost.com Peter Cross Sun, 17 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8588/1/A-Twist-of-Fate I\'ll never forget the day we finished my mother\'s wheelchair ramp. My mother had a history of congestive heart failure, diabetic neuropathy, and was becoming weaker every day. For means of transportation, it had now become necessary for her to begin using a wheelchair. youstop Sat, 02 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8217/1/6-Great-Ways-To-Improve-Your-Social-Skills 6 Great Ways To Improve Your Social Skills Peter Murphy Fri, 25 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8110/1/Free-Speech%3A-It%92s-Not-Free-Anymore Americans assume that free speech gives us the right to say what we like. That assumption is incorrect and changes depending on which way the political, social and judicial winds blow. William Knell Sat, 05 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8032/1/My-Identity-Crisis Some careers are easy to define. None of mine are. Just what DO I want to be when I grow up? David Leonhardt Wed, 19 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7822/1/The-First-Christmas-After-A-Death "The Christmas cards," one of the women in the group said,and all the heads nodded slowly. We had come together to talk about getting through the first Christmas after a loved one's death. The brochure had said "the first Christmas after," but some of us read it wrong. Grief knows no time frame. Susan Dunn Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7795/1/Very-Precise-Fortune-Cookies The fortune cookie as an allegory for technological advances? Why not...it\'s not less accurate than the weather forecast. David Leonhardt Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7626/1/What-If-You-Could-Buy-a-Stairway-to-Heaven-for-only-%241%3F Like most of us, I\'m sure you\'re had moments of guilt as you enjoyed a great steak dinner, a hot shower, and an ice cold can of Coke- knowing that our soldiers are far from home and do not always have access to the things we take for granted. But now, before the busy shopping season is upon us, you can do something practical for these hard working soldiers. Fire Foxx Sun, 10 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7591/1/Coping-With-A-Funeral When the death of a loved one occurs you will find yourself having to deal with a great number of people. Knowing how to deal with them is important. Sharon Jacobsen Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7575/1/Celebrate-International-Fired-Up%21-Month International Fired Up!Month is a great time to get inspired and re-energized for the year. Fired Up! Month is October 1-28. It\'s a great time to celebrate all the things that get you Fired Up! about life, and start focusing on making your dreams come true. Join the thousands of others on the planet who are Fired Up! and making a difference in their world. Snowden McFall Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7540/1/By-Now%2C-I%5C%27m-a-Expert-at-Memory-Loss The Happy Guy explores memory loss, but he is having trouble remembering what he is forgetting. David Leonhardt Sun, 26 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7527/1/Leading-Phrases-to-Avoid-If-You-Don%5C%27t-Want-Them-to--Run These are the phrases that try men\'s souls; and women\'s too. They signal something is coming we aren\'t going to like. Your heart may pound just reading them. Here we go... Susan Dunn Fri, 24 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7515/1/Is-There-Life-After-Retirement%3F In another lifetime, I consulted for a church. I was with the minister one day when one of the parishioners told him that her husband had just retired and they were going on acruise. Susan Dunn Mon, 20 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7506/1/Priorities%3A-Don%5C%27t-Dry-Your-Dishes Do your actions reflect your priorities? This is a short inspiration on applying your priorities to your life. David Leonhardt Thu, 16 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7467/1/Let%5C%27s-Fly-Our-Flag%21 No matter what political party one belongs to, or what one\'s particular view is concerning the events in Iraq and the Middle East, the fact remains that our American soldiers are there. A good many of them are National Guard troops and reservists from... Cyndi Roberts Sun, 29 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7446/1/When-Did-Entertainment-Replace-Effect%3F At times, things make little sense to me. Maybe it\'s because I\'ve grown jaded. Maybe it\'s because I\'ve grown older. Maybe the world really has changed, or maybe I\'m just now more aware. A few weeks back, I caught a human interest piece on CNN Headline News. Catie Hayes Sun, 29 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7406/1/What-on-Earth-Happened%3F It happens to the best of us sooner or later. As Robert Burns wrote, "The best laid schemes o' mice and men./Gang aft a-gley,/And leave us naught but grief and pain/For promised joy." He was Scottish. Roughly translated this means plan as you may, things don't always work out the way you meant them to! Susan Dunn Sat, 14 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7394/1/To-Understand-Emotional-Intelligence The good news is, it's easy to understand theoretically and analytically. The bad news is, that's now nearly enough! For most of us, EQ is a change in the way we think and therefore do things. Susan Dunn Sat, 14 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7387/1/The-Power-and-Weakness-of-Empathy Having the ability to understand others deeply is a great virtue, but it can lead to complexity in one\'s life as well. Empathy is often portrayed as one of the outstanding skills an individual should have in order to be a good leader. And rightfully so: a leader who is capable of empathizing with his or her followers is usually seen as a transformational one because... Joan Marques Sat, 14 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7381/1/Those-Sleepless-Nights.... Who said that emotional freedom would come when our children had grown up? Maybe it was nobody, for it sure isn\'t true. You know, when our children are growing up, we envision this wonderful time when they will be young adults, vibrant and successful, living a life that will leave us the room... Joan Marques Sat, 14 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7358/1/Someone-Wasn%92t-Using-Her-Intuition "Grandmother, what big arms you have!" "The better to hug you with, my dear." "Grandmother, what big legs you have!" All the better to run with, my child." "Grandmother, what big eyes you have!" "The better to eat you up with." Susan Dunn Sat, 14 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7356/1/Girl-Talk---Boy-Talk Chas and Dave wrote a song about it and how right they were. Women just love to rabbit! Whether you calling it chatting, nattering, gassing or just plain talking, we\'re way ahead of the opposition in the vocal stakes. Sharon Jacobsen Sat, 14 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7312/1/After-the-Storm Have you ever wondered why is it that after we go through a bad phase in life we seem to come out better for it? It use to puzzle me too until recently after I stared down a gunman's nozzle I realized why. Nicholas Dixon Sun, 08 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7305/1/Maintaining-Small-Town-Charm-In-An-Ever-Changing-World Virtually any state in the country has the appeal of multiple small towns. Ask almost anyone who lives in small town why they are here and they\'ll tell you they enjoy the small town feeling while being close to all the conveniences of a larger city. DeAnna Dipos Sun, 08 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7282/1/Being-a-Man-in-the-Modern-World The Modern Post-Christian Society we live in has made it increasingly difficult to understand how to be a man. I don\'t refer to the aspect of living as a male, but the aspect of being a man in a world where the rules seem to change daily and role models and roles themselves seem to be based on personal preference and societal prescription rather then personal conviction and belief. Dwight Stickler Wed, 04 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7277/1/Make-Your-Career-Offshore-Proof There has been a lot of talk recently about American jobs moving overseas…offshoring is the buzzword for it. During difficult economic times it is often easy to find a scapegoat to blame for a downturn in jobs. Max Stein Wed, 04 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7263/1/Letting-Go-of-Beliefs-That-Don%92t-Work "You have learned something. That always feels at first as if you had lost something." ~ H. G. Wells "It struck me like thunder," Cammie said. "I was sitting in class hearing about rigid people, and I recognized my father. Could it be true the things he'd taught me weren't right? Susan Dunn Mon, 02 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7261/1/The-Price-of-Low-Emotional-Intelligence Low EQ is expensive in terms of lost money, opportunity, time, relationships, promotions, careers, projects, goals, accomplishments, self-esteem, marriages, physical and emotional health, and even life. Susan Dunn Mon, 02 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7260/1/When-Someone-You-Love-Has-Given-Up "It's like continually trying to pump air into a deflated tire," says Jeannie, about her sister. "It's like she's given up." "Tom defines the Grumpy Old Man," says Martha, of her husband of twenty years. "He complains all the time and won't do anything about it. Susan Dunn Mon, 02 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7258/1/Your-Choice After a few days of noticing a fly trapped between a screenand window (without food, water, or whatever else bugs need), since he had not died, I decided to open the window (to let it go free). Only, the fly refused to fly away; preferring starvation and imprisonment. Joyce C. Lock Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7236/1/Dealing-with-Difficult-People%3A-the-Idealist True idealists (as defined by Keirsey) make up only about 1/10th of the population, which you may think is a good thing if you're the hard-driven, nose-to-the-grindstone, bottom-line type. Susan Dunn Wed, 28 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7194/1/Dealing-with-Difficult-People%3A-the-Prima-Donna-%28or--Heir-Apparent%29 The prima donna, the heir apparent, aka the \"bone in my nose\" type ... often star producers who take a lot of time and energy out of your day. BONE IN THE NOSE. Matthew had it all. A degree from the best college, phi beta kappa, a long record of the highest academic achievement, startling good looks, and great social skills. Susan Dunn Sun, 25 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7174/1/Dealing-With-The-Truth One day I received an email from two members of my email list saying they didn\'t feel comfortable in sharing their opinions with the group because: 1) the posts seemed to be judgemental and angry rants. Regina English Sat, 24 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7173/1/The-Important-of-Insurance The summer of 97 shown itself to be very profitable for Megan a self-employed homemaker. It seemed as if she couldn\'t keep up with the orders for her homemade soaps. She stated to a friend that the rush of the business reminded her of when she worked for an advertising agency years before her marriage, kids, and divorce. Regina English Sat, 24 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7167/1/Job-and-Life-Rules-to-Follow 1. Decide which game to play. Is winning that important all of the time? 2. Jump in, ready or not. Take risks, you may not be able to tomorrow. 3. Keep on truckin\'. You know the highway, keep up with the flow. Marilyn J. Tellez Fri, 23 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7166/1/Success-by-Association This year instead of the usual resolutions, mind you they are the same resolutions you make each year, let this year be different. This year as one of your resolutions limit your exposure to individuals who validate the \"old you,\" the you you\'re not happy being. Regina English Fri, 23 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7155/1/10-Things-You-Can-Do-for-People-in-Wheelchairs At least 25 million persons in the US are estimated to have problems with mobility. Of these, approximately 500,000 use wheelchairs. According to the handbook "Free Wheeling," published by the Regional Rehabilitation Research Institute on Attitudinal, Legal and Leisure Barriers, Washington, D. C., here are some ways we can help remove attitudinal and physical barriers for people in wheelchairs. Susan Dunn Thu, 22 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7154/1/10-Things-Sex-Over-60-Can-Teach-You-About-Sex-Under-40 Got your attention? Everyone's favorite subject. I'll begin by stating again a myth that dies hard: That people over 60 [substitute your own age] aren't having sex. Part of this is that we just don't want to think of our parents as actually having sex, no matter how old they are, no matter how old we are. Susan Dunn Thu, 22 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7153/1/10-Emotionally-Intelligent-Questions-to-Ask-Before-You-Marry 1. Is it just sexual attraction? Sexual attraction comes from the reptilian brain and is automatic and powerful because it relates to our survival. It\'s not always a basis for living with someone happily. Don\'t let it \"hijack\" you. Find out what else is there. Susan Dunn Thu, 22 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7143/1/From-Hole-to-Whole On March 20, 1992 I was convicted of five armed bank robberies, over a six-month crime spree when I was 28 years old. I was sentenced to 157 months, thirteen years and one month behind the razor wire of a Federal Correctional Institution in Florence, Colorado. Troy Evans Thu, 22 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7139/1/Who-Do-You-Blame%2C-Life%3F This past week there was a discussion on one of the lists I\'m moderating concerning forgiveness. At what point do we forgive and move on when people have done harm, emotional or physical, to us? Regina English Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7138/1/Integrity Integrity- -adherence to moral ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. If you told your neighbor you would cut his grass while he was away for a month but you failed to do so, how much integrity have you shown your neighbor? Growing up my parents constantly reinforced the Golden Priniciple. Regina English Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7134/1/Common-Sense-Approach-to-Domestic-Violence Domestic violence the catch phrase for the past ten years. People use the words as if they represent an incurable disease rather than what it really is, deplorable human behaviors. It doesn\'t matter how many times Oprah, Sally, or Montel talk about domestic violence it is still happening to many of their audience members and viewers, why? Regina English Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7117/1/Compassion-%96-A-Powerful-Doorway-to-Personal-Growth What if there was one choice you could make that would change everything in your life for the better? Actually, there is. It\'s the choice to move out of judgment and into compassion for yourself and others. Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Tue, 20 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7112/1/10-Diamond-Rules-To-Live-By 1. Be cautious when engaging in politics: It is a tricky game, and one that should be played with vision, for the right people to befriend today may be the wrong ones to hang out with tomorrow. Joan Marques Tue, 20 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7072/1/The-Power-of-Belief Many people have heard that their beliefs can be very powerful in creating their reality. Sadly, many also choose to ignore the impact one\'s beliefs have on various aspects of their life. Kathleen Gage Sun, 18 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7070/1/Build-Rapport-Through-Buzzwords What if I told you that you could be more influential and powerful and all you\'ll have to remember one simple thing? To persuade your people, all you have to do is: \"Cook their favorite meal before they\'re hungry...\" Ronnie Nijmeh Sun, 18 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7067/1/Removing-obstacles-to-Clarity-and-Role-Free%2C-Clear-Communication A. Your observations of yourself until now. 1. When have you noticed yourself having preconceived ideas about what your clients should do or what goal, method or solution they should choose? Consider the following categories and what agendas you might have: Robert Elias Najemy Sun, 18 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7060/1/Dating-a-Divorced-Guy Has this happened to you? SCENARIO NUMBER 1: Linda was visiting friends in Seattle and they fixed her up with Robert for a date. He suggested they have lunch and then he wanted to show her the tourist district. Of courseit was one shop after another. Susan Dunn Sun, 18 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7039/1/When-is-Nice-Too-Nice%3F Walking out of the library today, my husband said, \"Everyone was so polite in there. That's a nice change.\" But then he added: \"Although too much, is too much.\" He pondered on what he had just said and asked, \"Why is that?\" Tristine Deming Sat, 17 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/6996/1/How-To-Deal-With-People-Who-Dislike-You When you read books on personal development and articles about making your life better the emphasis is generally on the positive. You learn all about deciding what you want and how to get it. Peter Murphy Mon, 12 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/6994/1/Living-Fully Do you feel your life is all it can be? Do you yearn for life to be fuller? A friend once re­cited this poem to me... Steve Goodier Mon, 12 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/6980/1/How-to-Have-More-Love%2C-Peace-and-Joy-in-Your-Life What does it take to change yourself? Others? The world? We saw at least one example following the death of former president Ronald Reagan. Kevin Bidwell Sat, 10 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/6962/1/You-Are-One-of-Us Salt Lake City, Utah, is a worldwide center for genealogical research. Even the big department stores sell genealogy supplies. One newcomer to Salt Lake City, and a non-researcher, got a job as a clerk at one of those big department stores. Steve Goodier Fri, 09 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/6961/1/Twenty-Eight-Time-Management-Tips I believe the key to effective time management is having a PLAN. Once you have done that, communicate your plans to others involved in your life (those nearest and dearest to you), or those people working with you in business. Craig Lock Fri, 09 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29248/1/What-is-Peer-Pressure%3F How to recognise peer pressure. Melanie C Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST