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Category: Health
Total Views: 9
Word Count: 661
Date: Mar 15th 2008
1. Should You Use a Quit Smoking Hypnosis Program?
If you want to quit smoking, it's not enough to just deal with your nicotine addiction; you need to deal with your emotional addiction too. Using a smoking hypnosis program can help you quit -- and stay a non-smoker for life....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 32
Word Count: 681
Date: Mar 12th 2008
2. Using Mind Power Techniques to Improve Self Confidence
Mind power techniques can help the process of personal change in many ways. By addressing the subconscious mind directly, the individual can bypass conscious "resistance" to change, enabling them to break old negative habits and lead more productive lives....

Category: Relationships
Total Views: 11
Word Count: 712
Date: Mar 11th 2008
3. 5 Tips to Attract Women -- Without Being Sleazy!
You don't have to use sleazy tricks or tips to attract women! Real alpha males attract women with authenticity and confidence, and you can do it too. These 5 tips will show you how....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 59
Word Count: 551
Date: Mar 11th 2008
4. Does Subliminal Self Hypnosis Work?
The research continues to grow regarding the effectiveness of subliminal self hypnosis. New studies suggest that subliminal messages are readily understood and acted on by the subcounscious mind....

Category: Health
Total Views: 3
Word Count: 618
Date: Mar 11th 2008
5. Stop Panic Attacks Without Medications
Is it possible to stop panic attacks without using potentially harmful medications? Many people have great success in stopping panic attacks using natural methods and changing their diet and lifestyle habits....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 7
Word Count: 865
Date: Mar 10th 2008
6. Home Exercises for Anxiety: 4 Proven Exercises for Reducing the Symptoms of Anxiety
Learning to relax and relieve tension and stress with home exercises for anxiety can vastly improve your quality-of-life. Too often, anxiety sufferers are told they must use prescription drugs in order to lead any kind of "normal" life. But the research shows that learning to activate the "relaxation response" in the body can be a more effective exercise for anxiety....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 849
Date: Mar 10th 2008
7. Don't Stop Believing; the Law of Attraction is Still Working
The Law of Attraction is a philosophy that applies to every area of life. But just like any other philosophy of life, attraction requires faith and consistency, and this means learning to overcome fear and self-imposed limitations....

Category: Health
Total Views: 3
Word Count: 573
Date: Mar 7th 2008
8. Anxiety Treatments: Changing Your Diet Could Change Your Mood
It has long been understood that foods we eat can influence our state of mind. New evidence suggests that many anxiety problems can be improved by simple changes in diet....

Category: Health
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 543
Date: Mar 7th 2008
9. The Connection Between Panic and Anxiety and "Self Medicating"
Many people with panic and anxiety try to "self medicate" by using alcohol or drugs. But research shows that trying to control anxiety or panic attacks in this way can actually backfire, and often produces more serious emotional problems....

Category: Alternative Medicine
Total Views: 3
Word Count: 524
Date: Mar 6th 2008
10. Can Hypnosis MP3's Help You?
Hypnosis helps many people to overcome fears, stop bad habits, and generally live better and more productive lives. These days, hypnosis MP3s are available to combat a wide range of issues from stopping smoking to overcoming phobias. MP3 hypnosis sessions are less expensive than traditional hypnotherapy and allow the user to work on issues in the privacy of their own home....

Category: Education
Total Views: 5
Word Count: 526
Date: Mar 5th 2008
11. Why Take a Conversational French Course?
A conversational French course is a great way to quickly learn to communicate in French, without getting bogged down in a lot of heavy grammar and spelling. There are CDs and DVD French lessons to choose from, as well as interactive online courses to learn conversational French....

Category: Entertainment
Total Views: 22
Word Count: 679
Date: Mar 4th 2008
12. The YouTube Generation: Soon We'll all Watch TV on Computer
A new breed of computer software allows users to watch TV on computer, with access to programming from all over the world. The "YouTube generation" seems to be driving this trend of watching TV online, having grown up relying more on the computer for entertainment, than study or work....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 785
Date: Mar 4th 2008
13. Low Self-Confidence? Try This Amazing Self-Confidence Tip!
The easiest way to improve your self-confidence is by changing your physical posture. Changing the way we carry our self has the duel effect of making us appear more confident to others, while creating stronger feelings of self-confidence within us -- a real win-win situation....

Category: Health
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 547
Date: Mar 2nd 2008
14. Can a Natural Anxiety Cure Really be Effective?
Research suggests that a natural anxiety cure can be just as effective as prescription medications in many cases. Natural anxiety cures also have the benefit of not subjecting the user to harmful side effects or withdrawal symptoms....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 668
Date: Mar 1st 2008
15. Not Attracting Prosperity? Ask Yourself "Why"
Our thoughts and beliefs are largely responsible for our results in life. If you find that you are not attracting prosperity and success, it may be time to ask yourself "why?"...

Category: Health
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 667
Date: Feb 29th 2008
16. Unconventional Anxiety Treatments: 5 Alternative Treatments for Anxiety
Although prescription medication is often used to treat anxiety, the potential for side-effects and withdrawal symptoms cause many people seek out alternative and all-natural treatments instead. We'll take a look at five of the most promising treatments for anxiety that don't involve the use of medications....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 870
Date: Feb 29th 2008
17. 10 Powerful Tips to Improve Self Confidence
There are many techniques and tips to improve self-confidence. In this article, we'll take a look at ten of the most effective strategies for improving self confidence and developing a positive self-image....

Category: Diseases and Conditions
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 561
Date: Feb 27th 2008
18. Dealing with General Anxiety and Depression
General anxiety and depression often co-exist, making it twice as hard for individuals to break free and return to a normal, balanced life. U. S. Department of Health statistists indicate that approximately 18% of Americans suffer with anxiety issues, and unfortunately the statistics on depression are equally discouraging....

Category: Health
Total Views: 4
Word Count: 606
Date: Feb 25th 2008
19. Can Anxiety Attack Symptoms Cause Real Physical Illness?
And there is a great deal of evidence that anxiety attack symptoms can cause illness in the body. Many studies have shown a strong correlation between stress and anxiety, and poor physical health. In particular, the negative effects of anxiety on the immune system have been well documented....

Category: Health
Total Views: 4
Word Count: 557
Date: Feb 25th 2008
20. Is There a Cure for Anxiety?
There is no "quick fix" cure for anxiety. However, there are many techniques and exercises an individual can use to reduce anxiety levels and improve their overall emotional and physical health....

Category: Alternative Medicine
Total Views: 1
Word Count: 583
Date: Feb 10th 2008
21. Natural Remedies for Anxiety
Anxiety is often treated by prescribing prescription medications, but unfortunately, many of these drugs have serious side effects or withdrawal symptoms. As an alternative to medications, natural remedies for anxiety, including herbs and natural supplements, have been found by many studies to be just as effective as prescription drugs--without the troublesome side effects....

Category: Music
Total Views: 27
Word Count: 687
Date: Feb 2nd 2008
22. How To Buy Used Guitar Pedals Online Without Getting Ripped Off
While it is possible to save money when you buy used guitar pedals online, it's also important to be careful to avoiding getting ripped off. Follow these tips to get a good deal while avoiding the scammers....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 3
Word Count: 863
Date: Feb 1st 2008
23. 3 Advanced Law of Attraction Exercises to Manifest Wealth
The law of attraction is a powerful force in our world, and can either work in our favor or to our detriment. In this article, we will present three advanced law of attraction exercises that can be used to manifest wealth, success, health, relationships or anything we desire....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 3
Word Count: 658
Date: Jan 30th 2008
24. Improving Social Anxiety: Begin With Acceptance
Improving social anxiety requires us to practice self-acceptance. By gradually learning to accept both our strengths and weaknesses, we naturally become more comfortable in social situations....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 1
Word Count: 707
Date: Jan 29th 2008
25. Advanced Law of Attraction Techniques: How to Attract Money
Many people would like to learn how to attract money and greater prosperity into their life, and there are advanced Law of Attraction techniques to develop this money magnet mindset. In this article, we'll look at two techniques for attracting more money....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 600
Date: Jan 29th 2008
26. What is the Best Free Ebook on Prosperity?
Trying to find the best free ebook on prosperity can be confusing. There are many different authors, each with their own perspective on the subject. With that in mind, we'll review three of the most popular free ebooks to attract prosperity and success. Note: All of these titles are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN and can be downloaded free from many different websites....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 18
Word Count: 622
Date: Jan 26th 2008
27. Is it Possible to Retrain Your Brain and Improve Self Confidence?
Many products and techniques claim to be able to retrain your brain for confidence, but what is the evidence for and against these tools? We'll look at a few popular techniques to improve self confidence and the pros and cons of each....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 646
Date: Jan 20th 2008
28. The Power of Attraction: Does it Really Influence Our Daily Lives?
The power of attraction is at work in our day to day lives in thousands of little ways. One of the easiest ways to understand how the Law of Attraction works is to consider how we attract (or repel) romantic partners, based solely on our state of mind....

Category: Music
Total Views: 19
Word Count: 565
Date: Jan 18th 2008
29. What are Boutique Guitar Pedals?
Boutique guitar pedals are unique, hand-crafted effects for electric guitar. They offer greater originality of tone than most mass-produced guitar pedals, helping guitarists to find their own unique sound....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 0
Word Count: 606
Date: Jan 17th 2008
30. Why People Fail to Attract Money
When we look at the mindset behind people who fail to attract money into their lives, we often find an underlying mindset of lack and limitation. This "assumption of lack" produces a competitive state of mind, which interferes with our natural ability to attract wealth and prosperity....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 3
Word Count: 543
Date: Jan 7th 2008
31. "The Law of Attraction is a Lie"
Some skeptics say that the Law of Attraction is a lie, because it suggests that our thoughts are powerful. They complain that it is action that counts -- not thoughts. But the truth is, thoughts DO count. Football coaches and Army Drill Sergeants are just two examples of professionals who make their living by shaping and conditioning the thoughts of others....

Category: Music
Total Views: 1
Word Count: 590
Date: Jan 7th 2008
32. Classic Guitar Pedals: The Fuzz Face
Legendary guitarists like Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townsend made the original Fuzz Face guitar pedal famous. But modern rock players are wild about the pedal's "creamy" transistor-based fuzz sound too. The effect is as popular today as it was in the 1960s and 70s....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 591
Date: Jan 3rd 2008
33. Self Confidence: Expressing Your Uniqueness is Important and Necessary
Your unique qualities, those things that make "you" uniquely who you are, are important to express in order to maintain healthy self-confidence. But expressing your own unique "quirks" and attributes not only helps you, it helps the rest of us as well....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 0
Word Count: 706
Date: Jan 3rd 2008
34. Build Confidence Without Struggling or Years of Effort
There is a common false belief that it takes years of struggling and very hard work to build confidence, especially for individuals who have suffered with low self-esteem for any length of time. But actually, confidence is the product of the subconscious mind, NOT what we consciously think or say, and it can be improved almost instantly by using the right "mental tools."...

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 6
Word Count: 613
Date: Jan 3rd 2008
35. Can You Overcome Fear of Rejection with Subliminal Messages?
Subliminal messages affect us mostly "behind the scenes" at the level of subconscious mind, where we are not even aware of them. Using subliminal and peripheral messages is the fastest way to change long-held false beliefs about "who we are" and eliminate confidence problems such as fear of rejection....

Category: Music
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 633
Date: Jan 3rd 2008
36. Using Guitar Pedals and Effects to Create an Original Sound
Guitar pedals and FX are critically important to establishing your own unique sound as a musician. We'll look at how to choose the best pedals and effects to compliment your guitar rig....

Category: Health
Total Views: 0
Word Count: 647
Date: Dec 25th 2007
37. Anxiety: Beating It Is Easier Than You Think
Beating anxiety doesn't have to be hard. The first step is understanding the role that "control issues" play in creating anxiety -- then learning to gradually expand your comfort zone....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 0
Word Count: 581
Date: Dec 25th 2007
38. Using Free Subliminal Videos and Audio to Create Wealth
Anyone can create wealth in their life with the Law of Attraction. Using free subliminal videos can help speed up the process of "reprogramming" your mind for wealth and success....

Category: Health
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 791
Date: Aug 21st 2007
39. What Causes Panic Attacks?
Panic and anxiety represent an imbalance in your life, and very often this imbalance is based on unreleased anger and/or resentment. Sometimes the anger is directed at a family member or spouse, but just as often, the anger is actually directed inward....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 5
Word Count: 430
Date: Jul 26th 2007
40. Attraction is Not the Only Law
You've probably heard of Newtons Law of Motion: "An object in motion tends to stay in motion." But did you know that an object in motion will also tend to keep it's same direction? This is true of everything in the natural world, including me and you....

Category: Motivation
Total Views: 15
Word Count: 555
Date: Jul 24th 2007
41. It's Not My fault! (But It's My Responsibility)
Who is responsible for our troubles in life? It might sound harsh, but to a very great extent, we are....

Category: Health
Total Views: 8
Word Count: 534
Date: Jul 17th 2007
42. Is Anxiety A Disease?
No matter how you go about it, recovery from anxiety requires the individual to accept his/her role in creating the issue to begin with. It has been my experience that "Until you accept responsibility for your anxiety situation, you're not going to overcome it."...

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 16
Word Count: 471
Date: Jul 16th 2007
43. The Law of Attraction: "The Hungry Don't Get Fed"
"The hungry don't get fed" is an ancient principle that is based on the Law of Attraction. It's another way of saying that a person who is desperate for something will NOT get it-but the person who already has plenty will get more. Or as I like to say, "the fat get fed, NOT the hungry."...

Category: Health
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 566
Date: Jul 3rd 2007
44. Is Medication A "Real" Anxiety Cure?
As a personal development trainer specializing in anxiety issues, and a former sufferer of extreme anxiety and panic attacks, I spent years of my life searching in desperation for an anxiety cure that was effective and would last....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 3
Word Count: 690
Date: Jul 3rd 2007
45. Confessions of a Media Snob
At any given moment, you are either in the competitive mindset or the creative mindset. It's always one or the other, but never both. A creative mindset attracts success; a competitive mindset repels it....

Category: Motivation
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 784
Date: Jun 29th 2007
46. Power Secrets for Attracting Wealth
Power tips for attracting great wealth. The same techniques that took my company from zero to a quarter of a million in it's first 8 months!...

Category: Health
Total Views: 3
Word Count: 707
Date: Jun 19th 2007
47. Overcoming Physical Anxiety Symptoms
It is not uncommon for anxiety sufferers to experience "real" and even painful physical symptoms. Tightness in the chest, strange aches and pains, tingling sensations and hyperventilation are but a few of the most common. If your doctor determines there is no medical problem, you could very well be dealing with physical anxiety symptoms....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 5
Word Count: 739
Date: May 20th 2007
48. Why Am I Shy?
Shyness is a learned response that becomes a habit by repetition, just like any other habit you may have, and in fact, it is no more difficult to change than any other habit....

Category: Advice
Total Views: 3
Word Count: 543
Date: May 4th 2007
49. Talking Money: Choose Your Words Carefully
Most people talk about money as if it were a somber, life or death matter. Take it from someone who has been both wealthy and poor, the world we live in does not respond well to negative money-talk....

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 3
Word Count: 587
Date: Mar 22nd 2007
50. The Law of Attraction: Is Action Required?
The concept of "taking action" is a big stumbling block for many people trying to using the Law of Attraction in their life. Some ask, "Can I just visualize what I want, or do I need to act too?"...

Category: Health
Total Views: 1
Word Count: 558
Date: Mar 20th 2007
51. Recognizing the Symptoms of an Anxiety Attack
The symptoms of an Anxiety Attack aren't always easy to recognize. The attacks themselves can be confusing as well as producing an intense "undefined" fear, often accompanied by severe discomfort and one or more physical symptoms. You can easily find yourself asking, "am I having an anxiety attack or not?"...

Category: Personal Development
Total Views: 4
Word Count: 554
Date: Mar 20th 2007
52. How Do I Gain Confidence?
Real confidence is not something you gain because you have finally earned your own respect. Confidence comes from the realization that you don't have to do anything to be worthy of your respect. This realization can take you 5 minutes or five years; it's entirely up to you....

Category: Goal Setting
Total Views: 3
Word Count: 489
Date: Mar 9th 2007
53. Beyond Positive Thinking
Making real changes in your life requires more than "positive thinking." It requires "extreme repetition." Affirmation programs can dramatically improve the process of change by "submerging" the user in a sea of relentless, positive information....

Category: Growth Topics
Total Views: 3
Word Count: 488
Date: Mar 7th 2007
54. Say it Loud and Proud: I Love Money!
To love money is to love freedom. To resent money is to resent freedom. And since freedom is a natural desire of all men and women, anyone who doesn't love and appreciate it is completely out of the "flow" of nature....

Category: Diseases and Conditions
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 591
Date: Mar 6th 2007
55. What Are Panic Attacks? How Do I Stop Them?
A working definition of panic attacks with practical exercises to stop them....

Category: Motivation
Total Views: 34
Word Count: 521
Date: Feb 27th 2007
56. Getting In the Flow -- Using The Law Of Attraction
The Law of Attraction is a powerful philosophy to create your world any way you want it. A basic tenant of this philosophy is "like attracts like," and because of this, it is really important that you feel good as much as possible in your day-today life if you want to attract more good things into your life....

Category: Advice
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 735
Date: Feb 26th 2007
57. Building "Trump-Sized" Confidence
Trump has it, and you need it: confidence. How you feel about Trump (and other confident people) determines how confident you will be....

Category: Careers Employment
Total Views: 14
Word Count: 490
Date: Feb 22nd 2007
58. Confident Body Language: Research Shows It's The Key!
Research has proven that confident body language leads to a confidence state of mind....

Category: Stress Management
Total Views: 1
Word Count: 653
Date: Feb 21st 2007
59. How to Stop Worrying Using the 180 Rule
A new technique called the "180 Rule" causes a radical shift in thinking that breaks the worry habit....

Category: Advice
Total Views: 2
Word Count: 476
Date: Feb 21st 2007
60. Building Confidence By "Letting Go"
Building confidence is a process, not an event. Understanding that there will be "off" days can help you continue building making progress, even when things go wrong....

Category: Stress Management
Total Views: 4
Word Count: 646
Date: Feb 20th 2007
61. Six Steps to Overcome Social Anxiety
A practical six-step guide for overcoming Social Anxiety, by a former "closeted" sufferer of Social Anxiety and Panic Attacks....

Category: Coaching
Total Views: 7
Word Count: 653
Date: Feb 20th 2007
62. The Secret to Real Confidence
The real "secret" to building stronger confidence is in leveraging the power of self-acceptance and self-appreciation....

Category: Health
Total Views: 9
Word Count: 554
Date: Feb 20th 2007
63. Break Free of Anxiety and Obsessive Thoughts
Anxiety and obsessive thoughts can become a "cognitive loop," paralyzing the sufferer in a cycle of fear. Physical movement can "jolt" the sufferer out of this loop and effectively change their emotional state....

Category: Wellness
Total Views: 6
Word Count: 546
Date: Feb 20th 2007
64. Is Anxiety a "Disorder?"
Many of us unknowingly accept a "victim" mentality when we are diagnosed with a type of anxiety "disorder." Allowing ourselves to be labeled in this way can actually undermine the process of recovery....