thought for the day http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for thought for the day Copyright 2008 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:41:01 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/thought+for+the+day Ways To Combat Worrying http://www.artwoo.com/article/ways-to-combat-worrying http://www.artwoo.com/article/ways-to-combat-worrying#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:14:59 +0000 hypnotherapy practiceobjective evidenceevidence thathertfordshirevicious cyclesymptoms of anxietynlp http://www.artwoo.com/article/ways-to-combat-worrying symptoms of anxiety, this usually leads to more worrying about the symptoms, creating a .

There are lots of practical steps you can take to combat your worrying and to break the vicious cycle. These are techniques that I share with my clients at my and in .

Identify and clarify the worrying thought: Often worrying thoughts are experienced as several fleeting ideas and images that race through your mind. Spending the time writing down exactly what it is that is worrying you brings the thought out into the open. This in itself can show the worrying thought up as being less scary then when it was just in your head. Sometimes these thoughts are so automatic and quick that I will spend time at my NLP and Hypnotherapy practice, Hertfordshire helping clients identify worrying thoughts.

Explore what the worse thing that could happen would be if the thought was true: Often you will find that it is much easier to cope with a clearly defined worst outcome, then the product of your imagination, which is usually fantasy based and much worse!

Look at the thought logically: This involves examining the of whether the thought is true. Create two columns on a piece of paper and on one list evidence to support the thought and under the other list disputes the thought. This is a process that is used at Hypnotherapy, Hertfordshire. The therapist works with the client to elicit the evidence, using a series of questions designed to help the person broaden their view of the situation.

Another point of view: Try looking at the worry from another perspective. For example, what would you advise a loved one who was concerned over the same thought. Also think about other times in your life when you would feel different about the worry.

What are the benefits or losses of holding onto this thought: Look at whether holding onto your worrying thought helps or hinders you.

Over-generalising: Are you viewing the situation/self in all or nothing terms e.g. complete disaster------- totally perfect ? Actually rate your thought out of 100% to remind yourself that your worry is probably somewhere other then complete disaster on a sliding scale.

Take Action: Rather then passively worrying which does not benefit you, look at whether there is anything you can do about the situation. Make a list of action steps that you can take.

Free time: If you are always worrying then become stricter with yourself and how you spend your time. Dedicate a set time to worrying, ensuring that within your time you set goals for action or work on your worry by going through all the steps to combat worrying already discussed. Then set dedicated time each day for relaxing - time where you will practice distracting your thoughts from worrying. Becoming proficient at a good body relaxation technique can be really useful. Karen Hastings is a NHS experienced mental health occupational therapist, Master NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist. Karen uses hypnotherapy in Hertfordshire, along with cognitive therapy and NLP approaches. For more information about Hypnotherapy or NLP, Herts visit http://www.karenhastings.co.uk ]]> Humorous Thought For The Day - How I Write Funny Lines On A Daily Basis http://www.artwoo.com/article/humorous-thought-for-the-day-how-i-write-funny-lines-on-a-daily-basis http://www.artwoo.com/article/humorous-thought-for-the-day-how-i-write-funny-lines-on-a-daily-basis#comments Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:15:00 +0000 humoremaildaily basispunchlinethought for the dayridiculousone direction http://www.artwoo.com/article/humorous-thought-for-the-day-how-i-write-funny-lines-on-a-daily-basis daily basis to see a ous . Better yet, what if that site delivers the humorous thought for the day to your ?

And what if instead of providing stale, you've-heard-it-a-thousand-times-before humor, that site provided fresh, baked-daily humor created on-site in their in-store ovens?

Well ... that's the project I've taken on.

And it's turning out to be quite the challenge to keep up with baking all those daily loaves of laughs.

So how do you go about creating a thought for the day that's humorous without having to be a professional comic?

Here are some tips:

1. Think about the types of things in your everyday life that you find unusual, , hard-to-understand, silly or embarrassing.

2. Come up with a way to express one of these things in a way that leads the mind in . Then, suddenly shift direction with the final part. This is the setup/ structure of humor.

3. For a given idea, generate as many setup/punchline variations as you can. Keep pushing to generate them, even when you think you can't come up with any more. The ones you fight hard for are usually the funnier ones.

4. Try to make your humor express your final point in an indirect way. It's funnier to say someone could use "subsidies of something" than to say someone "someone doesn't have much something."

5. With each setup/punchline, play with the words to try to make your humor brief and to the point. Wordy "humor" generally is not as funny as brief humor.

6. Try to hide the final destination of your humorous setup/punchline until the very end. You want the punch of your humor to be showcased at the end, with nothing trailing it to drain the funny part away.

7. Practice on a regular basis. Keep what's funny and toss what's not funny. You'll have to use your best judgment here. This is easier to do if you set what you've written aside for a few days. Then, come back later and review it. Many of the lines that lack humor will stick out like a sore thumb.

Here's an example of how I created a funny line:

- The word "imagination" popped into my mind, and I thought about how insulting it is to be accused of having no imagination.

- I wondered what group could I insult without really offending anyone. Politicians are always a good target.

- I then tried to figure out how I could accuse politicians of having no imagination.

- For the setup I wanted to suggest that I was going to compliment politicians by saying they had a lot of imagination. So I thought, "With the amount of imagination politicians have ....."

- I tried to think of a way to indirectly say someone has no imagination. My approach was "... they should qualify for government subsidies."

- The result was:

With the amount of imagination politicians have, they should qualify for government subsidies.

If you don't find that line funny, that's OK. Your sense of humor may be different than mine. And that's fine. Humor is very subjective, and there is a wide variety in the things people find funny. Also, analyzing the creation of a joke step-by-step, like we did above, has a tendency to kill the humor as you go.

This is the process I'm using on a regular basis to create fresh humor for my thought for the day web site. It's not an easy task, but it's fun and satisfying when the funny pours out. And it's great to think that maybe I've added a little humor to the middle of someone's day, maybe just at the point where the person's daily stress was about to overwhelm them. That's why I call my humorous thought for the day Laugh Vitamin. Rob Favero is the creator of the Humorous Thought for the Day (http://humorous-thought-for-the-day.com) web site. It provides a humorous thought each day for an entire year. Stop by each day for your daily dose of fun. ]]> Humorous Thought For The Day - A Micro-Break In Our Fast-Paced Culture http://www.artwoo.com/article/humorous-thought-for-the-day-a-micro-break-in-our-fast-paced-culture http://www.artwoo.com/article/humorous-thought-for-the-day-a-micro-break-in-our-fast-paced-culture#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:25:02 +0000 major search engineschurch youth groupmicro breaksclutterdirtsoccer practicekept your promise http://www.artwoo.com/article/humorous-thought-for-the-day-a-micro-break-in-our-fast-paced-culture kept your promise to yourself.

Or maybe it's the upkeep of the house. You try to keep a clean living environment. But after working and spending time with friends, there's no energy left to pick up the and get rid of the . After all, the clutter and dirt will just come back. So you're left with a feeling of discouragement and frustration.

Or it's the work you do for the kids. Boy, do they take a lot of work. Keeping the baby fed, clean, and happy takes all your time. And then there are the older kids. . Piano lessons. . There's just no time to do it all. You're racing through life like little more than a robot. How can you reclaim your humanity?

Life gets to all of us from time to time. It seems to be the price we pay for an increasingly complex world, a world where the Internet has opened up so many choices to us, that we can feel overwhelmed with making decisions.

Fortunately, despite any complexity the Internet has added to our lives, it also has made it easier to insert some little pauses into the day to make life a little more bearable. I call these little pauses micro-breaks. And they can be a great way to step off the fast-track for just a moment to relax a bit and refocus on the things that are important.

Micro-breaks come in all shapes and sizes.

One type of micro-break that many people find helpful is a thought for the day -- a profound, noteworthy, or entertaining saying. The Internet has all kinds of sources for a thought for the day. Just do a search on any of the , and you'll find how many possibilities there are to choose from.

What kind of thought for the day works best? That depends on your personality.

If you tend to get caught up in the details of life, then you might do best with sayings that focus on more profound statements of life and existence.

If you are inspired by quotes that have stood the test of time, sites that focus on the sayings of famous people might provide the most benefit to you.

If you find yourself taking life too seriously too often, sayings that can make you smile or chuckle would suit your style well.

The most important thing is to find a source of micro-breaks that you find inspiring or relaxing. These will give you the most energizing pauses in your day.

Of course, there is no reason you can't make use of more than one type micro-break.

So, fire up your browser, visit your favorite search engine, and find yourself some places where you can get your thought for the day. Then, either sign up to receive your daily thought in your email, or make a habit of visiting the places you like best for a quick micro-break. Soon you'll be headed in the right direction to maintain a balanced life. Rob Favero is the creator of the Humorous Thought for the Day (http://humorous-thought-for-the-day.com) web site. It provides a humorous thought each day for an entire year. Stop by each day for your daily dose of fun. ]]> Golf Training http://www.artwoo.com/article/golf-training http://www.artwoo.com/article/golf-training#comments Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:27:13 +0000 golf training aidsgolf coursegolf aidgolf experienceplaying golfgolferslot http://www.artwoo.com/article/golf-training lot of dream of getting better, in fact most of the golfers want to get better and also try and do something about it and probably all the golfers out there imagine that they get better and enjoy even more than they usually do. The thing is that changes in golf are something that is always a product of hard work and these changes are also unpredictable.

Has it ever happened to you that you were thinking about changing something in your game, not necessarily your swing but maybe something like your rhythm or the approach to the putting green, and you found out that while it was working well on the practice area it fell apart on the fairway, or that it kind of worked but not in the way that you wanted it to work? It happens to a lot of us, but than one day you suddenly discover that it is working, like a magic that occurs on a very serious delay many of these things we want to change in our game take time to materialize and present themselves on the .

This is exactly what are thee for, to help us practice and train our golf changes over and over again, until we had done it enough times for it to manifest itself on the golf course, a good golf training aid will do just that. The problems start when you need to practice, and you understand that it is going to take a while until you can tell if this golf training aid really does the job, what makes things even more complicated is that knowing golf you know that what works for one guy does not always work for another, so even if the golf training aid comes highly recommended it does not guarantee results.

Golf beginner have a huge advantage over veterans of the game when it comes to utilizing golf training aids, because of the lack in a beginner can try almost any golf training aid and gain experience just by using it, beginners will stand a much higher chance of profiting from the than experienced players that have very specific things they want to change.

One good thing that all golfers can get out of golf aids is a golf thought, any thought that is directed towards a specific goal, a setup thought and a swing thought are most handy on the golf course and especially in situations that you are not familiar with. Any golfer working with any kind of golf training aid and practice his or hers golf thought while using the training aid will increase chances of success on the golf course, just by getting using to a routine setup and thought procedure.

Summer has just ended and may of us are enjoying our last few sunny days and low handicap scores of the past few months, soon many of the golfers will have to struggle and maintain some kind of golf fitness in preparation for the next season, golf training aids can make the difference in a few months from now. Jonathan Mayheart, specializing in BioData, has been an avid golfer for many years now, he is publishing his golf thoughts and some very old, and well known golf tips at http://golftrainingaids.zupatips.com/ ]]> Living Well http://www.artwoo.com/article/living-well http://www.artwoo.com/article/living-well#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2007 02:25:01 +0000 living wellebayandrew carnegiedesiredreamsenjoy your lifewether http://www.artwoo.com/article/living-well Living well, what could that mean to you? Having the life of your , it is not out of your reach. But the age old question of how does someone reach their goals and have the life that they . The first thing one has to do to reach any goal is identify what it is that is desired. Write it down. Now that it is written down these thoughts are now taking on a physical form. The thought is now printed words. The energy is starting to come into focus and as we focus more and more on the life of our dreams, we are now moving in that direction.

This can be very powerful stuff. You have probably heard this before "be careful of what you think about as this will come true"."Any idea that is held in the mind that is either feared or revered will, begin at once to clothe itself in the most convenient and appropriate physical forms available."

Any thought that is concentrated on for long enough will materialize as the very thing that is desired. Look around you, the evidence is all there. All of these wonderful things that make our lives better, were first just thoughts. Someone saw a need or had a dream of better sleep and went out and invented a bed. Another thought was improving transportation, and now we have planes, train and automobiles.

So what will living well look like to you? What you are focusing your thought energy on will become a reality in the very near future. Thoughts become things. Living well, having all of your needs fulfilled and the time and health to . What if you can create your perfect lifestyle? People are doing it everyday using the Internet, it is using or direct marketing, or using the Internet to grow your own business, it is very possible if you follow a plan.

Set you mind and thoughts to living well and create what you have been dreaming of. Freedom to do what you want, when you want, can happen for you. Just follow a well designed plan of action and the success that you desire can be yours. "What ever a man can conceive, he can achieve." Napoleon Hill Thought become things...what are your thought that you will create to things? Living well is having the time and money and health to really enjoy life.

Together we can create great things, the things that dreams are made of. Just remember if it going to happen for you, you will have to take the next step...

You're About To Learn 'Secrets' That Most People Will Never Know About How To Really Create Wealth Online! Joe Kennedy is a successful online marketer and pro skier. Certified coach. Founder Positive Impact International and a Success coach at http://tinyurl.com/zmr9h Joe can be reached at http://www.nowyoubeyou.com ]]> To Tattoo Or Not Tattoo That Is The Question http://www.artwoo.com/article/to-tattoo-or-not-tattoo-that-is-the-question http://www.artwoo.com/article/to-tattoo-or-not-tattoo-that-is-the-question#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:25:01 +0000 full length mirrornew tattootattoo parlorlittle beautybeauty spottattooistsharp knife http://www.artwoo.com/article/to-tattoo-or-not-tattoo-that-is-the-question full length mirror after taking a shower, and thought to myself (I don't know why we always say "and thought to myself" who else are we going to think to), anyway, I have a tattoo on my right arm, and I thought to anybody who wanted to listen, that I looked lopsided, so why not get another for the left arm. I could get one on my back or chest or leg or any other part of my body, but this won't cure my perceived lopsidedness from which I am suffering from. I know a fellow from many years ago who had a tattoo of a fly done on his best friend, if you know what I mean, but when it was flaccid it looked like a spot, he told me that he had to get himself erect so the could do his job. I don't know about anyone else but I am pretty sure that I wouldn't be able to keep an erection while a needle was piercing my skin 10,000 times a second or whatever the speed is.

To continue, not being able to think of any reason not to get another, I said to myself (because there was nobody else to say it to) yes go get another tattoo. Now what design will i choose, the one i have is a very nicely done heart with my wife's name across it. I got this one done by a young lady in Darwin, just across the street from the Love Shop. I remember the love shop but not the name of the , isn't that strange.

I could have a fierce looking one, a dragon, a snake, or some such animal, but that wouldn't be conducive to the one that i already have. So artistically i would still be lopsided. I could get one of her pictures copied onto my skin, but i have seen this done many times and have never seen one that actually looked like the person it was supposed to be. I could imagine getting that done and going home to show my wife my , and her saying who is that it's not me, do you have a girlfriend, etc, etc, just give me a and let me do the job myself, because if i came home with a tattoo of someone else, or so she thinks, i might as well commit suicide.

The dilemma, how can I keep both of us happy, the answer was brilliant in its simplicity. We have a small business and the logo we have on our business cards is that of an eagle in flight, eureka, I will get the same logo tattooed on my left arm.

To sum up, if you are going to get a tattoo, whether it be you first or the last in a line of many, remember you are stuck with it. Yes you can have it removed but why get it removed, if you have thought long and hard about the design. The only people who have tattoos removed are the ones who put very little thought into its positioning and design. I subscribe to the theory that tattooing is an art form. To Tattoo or not Tattoo that is the Question was Written by Rick DuPont from Tattoo Designs Info a website dedicate to helping you make the right decision regarding your tattoos you can find his website at http://www.tattoo-designs-info.com . ]]> Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Treatment For OCD http://www.artwoo.com/article/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-treatment-for-ocd http://www.artwoo.com/article/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-treatment-for-ocd#comments Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:20:01 +0000 ocdobsessive thoughtsurgecompulsionobsessionscbtimages of violence http://www.artwoo.com/article/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-treatment-for-ocd OCD is a common problem that can be overcome with , either by using a CBT based self-help book or via more intensive therapist support.

OCD is characterised by and s. An obsession is a persistent thought, image or that comes into your mind and sets off feelings of anxiety and distress. These obsessions occur frequently, are intrusive and not easy to get rid of. For example, common obsessions in OCD include, thoughts or , blasphemous thoughts, fear of contamination, sexual thoughts or images and excessive concern with health. In OCD a compulsion is an act or ritual that is repeated and repeated in reaction to an obsessive thought. A compulsion may be an behavioural act such as repeatedly checking the door is locked or a mental act such as saying something or picturing something to make the distressing feeling, associated with the obsessive thought feel better.

Usually when I treat people for OCD at my CBT therapy practice in Hertfordshire, I find that the method that the person with OCD uses to cope with or solve their OCD, is the very factor keeping their OCD going. This is because people with OCD commonly give a special meaning or powerfulness to their , usually that having the thought will lead to something bad happening to themselves or others. As a consequence, the person will usually mistakenly believe that the way to solve the obsessive thought is to try to block it or carry out a compulsion to "undo" the thought. What we know is that our brains work in such a way that trying to block a thought will only make it more frequent and whilst carrying out a compulsion will make the person feel better initially, it will actually feed the OCD so that the problem keeps going.

This can be likened to having "just one puff" to get rid of a craving for nicotine when trying to give up smoking. Whilst for a short period the craving is dealt with (distressing feeling in OCD), it actually leads to stronger and increased cravings.

When working with clients at my CBT therapy practice, Herts who have OCD a lot of time is spent identifying the persons OCD maintaining factors. Typical factors that keep OCD going include: giving thoughts more meaning then they deserve, misunderstanding about why you have the particular obsessions you have, avoidance and safety seeking behaviour (avoiding anxiety triggered by the thought by blocking or undoing the thought with a compulsion, avoiding situations that you associate with the obsessive thought, asking others for reassurance), giving too much time and attention to your obsessions, trying to control your thoughts and thinking biases.

CBT therapy, Herts, works by helping the person unravel the factors that maintain their OCD in order to build a different solution to overcome it. Treatment will then involve exposure and without responding, with the support of your therapist. This basically involves accepting your obsessive thoughts in such a way that you learn to tolerate the anxiety which accompanies them without carrying out any compulsions. Eventually the anxiety naturally fades so that you will be able to experience the thought without finding it distressing. This is called habituation. Karen Hastings is a NHS experienced senior mental health occupational therapist, Master NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist. Karen uses hypnotherapy in Hertfordshire, along with cognitive therapy and NLP approaches. For more information visit http://www.karenhastings.co.uk ]]> Gifts With No Thought Are Worthless http://www.artwoo.com/article/gifts-with-no-thought-are-worthless http://www.artwoo.com/article/gifts-with-no-thought-are-worthless#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:20:01 +0000 writing compositionspaul of tarsusroman christiansfaith without workspersecutorfamous personhelen keller http://www.artwoo.com/article/gifts-with-no-thought-are-worthless writing compositions everyday, than economy of ides are useful as they lead us to a "goldmine" of ideas which I am always in need of for my own given type of writing.

For example I though about 's quote for today, "Ideas without action are worthless." From that my mind was instantly transported to anther time and place and idea that was expressed by another the of who changed his life and became one himself who later said, " is dead". Another idea that swiftly came and went was the saying, "Don't worry about what to give, it is the thought that counts."

Now there I was stuck with these three ideas all separate in origin but all springing from the same source. After long and hard thought on these three ideas I saw them as separate subjects and useful for separate editorials; but my mind kept whispering no, there is a central theme here that should not be missed, and one useful for the holidays that are now upon us. It is buried in the idea that: "it is the thought that counts, and not what we give" if anything at all. If this is true than how is it simultaneously true that "ideas without action are worthless?" I came to the conclusion that the proverbial inherited idea that "it's the thought that counts" is simply untrue. It has been accepted as a traditional excuse for probably hundreds of years but in the heart of hearts if "it's the thought that always counts" than it is a thought that is measured by what we give indeed that counts. Because it does matter to us what we are given. Don't say it doesn't matter because you know it does. You may not want to say so but it does.

I don't mean that we as receivers should be ungrateful at the thing that was given us by let's say a poor person, but what I am saying is more thought should have been taken before we gave a gift to someone in the first place. When a gift is truly from the heart it is known for sure, it is well done because there is certain significance and a statement is made with the gift we give.

The gift does not need to be "much" in a monetary sense, but it needs to mean something to the receiver. For example, I might have shared a romantic moment with q girl under an apple tree. An apple may have been picked, or initials carved in the apple tree, and thus the apple was chosen as a gift. To the receiver that simple token meant everything in the world once it was received, but in a monetary sense it was pennies and may have seemed unimpressive to some onlookers. The expression of this given gift goes far deeper into the heart than any magnificent other gift might do.

This illustrates so immensely the idea that this is what is meant by "It's the thought that counts". I have seen many give token gifts to others that had no special meaning and the gift goes un-noticed and un-appreciated and put in the pile of others gifts given on that child's birthday or Christmas. You have seen it too. This season make it a point to give something if you can. It does not need to be a lot. In fact if you can't afford it and you are going into debt to buy it than that is wrong in a lot of other ways which we can discuss in our debtors column.



This Christmas buy what you can afford. Get a gift that has a lot of thought put into it. It does not need to cost you much. Your action speaks louder than words when you give a gift from the heart. Your faith with these kinds of works are not dead. Your actions, because they come from great ideas are worth much more than money can buy. John Cyr, is a retired workforce development trainer and motivational consultant who publishes articles and editorials under the pen-name Cyreous. He advocates transformative learning as the key learning method for trainers and educators and shares this information at http://www.cyreousquotes.com. ]]> Make The Switch To Natural Skin Care http://www.artwoo.com/article/make-the-switch-to-natural-skin-care http://www.artwoo.com/article/make-the-switch-to-natural-skin-care#comments Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:32:10 +0000 natural skin carenatural skin care productsskin care systemskin care productsskin care regimendermatologistconcerned http://www.artwoo.com/article/make-the-switch-to-natural-skin-care concerned about their health and well being. We have to think about the things we are eating, the portions we are eating, how much and what kind of exercise we are getting, and how well we are sleeping. There is so much to keep track of lately that I honestly had never given my much thought until I recently met with my and closest friend. He suggested that the single most important key to better health for me was making the switch to a system.

As soon as he said 'natural skin care' I'll admit that I was preparing myself to hear something really hippy and wacky from my friend. I thought that he was going to give me some special seeds that would eventually grow into special plants that I could then rub all over my face and that would be my natural skin care method. I was wrong. My friend and I began discussing the wisdom of taking the time to put healthy and natural products into our bodies but then not taking the time to care about the products we were using on the outside of our bodies.

I had never thought much about the I was using on my skin, but I guarentee you that I never once thought to make the change to of any kind. I only thought about the immediate and visible affects of a product on my skin, I never took time to care about the affects that I wasn't seeing or about the long term affects of a on my skin.

Meeting with my dermatologist that day changed how I'd forever view my skin. He said to think about the ingredient list on the container of any product as a prescription. He said that I was putting all of those products on my body and that many of them were soaking in well beneath my skin. I should be just as concerned with what I am putting on my body as I am with what I'm putting in my body. So he and I came up with a great natural skin care system to use.

I've been using all natural skin care products on my skin for the past few months now. And while I honestly cannot tell that much difference in the way my skin looks, I am confident that I am doing the inside of my body a huge favor every time I choose natural skin care over other options. Triston Huntsmin is an author and public speaker that has recently begun sharing about his discoveries with natural skin care to inform the public. See http://www.naturalskincaregroup.info for more helpful information for you. ]]> Want To Move On? Slaughter Pesky Negative Thoughts - With Extreme Prejudice! http://www.artwoo.com/article/want-to-move-on-slaughter-pesky-negative-thoughts-with-extreme-prejudice http://www.artwoo.com/article/want-to-move-on-slaughter-pesky-negative-thoughts-with-extreme-prejudice#comments Sun, 19 Aug 2007 04:20:02 +0000 positive feelingsjoy and happinesspositive affirmationinner voicethought stoppingpositive wordsshout out http://www.artwoo.com/article/want-to-move-on-slaughter-pesky-negative-thoughts-with-extreme-prejudice thought stopping," you can change direction when you find yourself slipping into a negative thought pattern. Say to yourself, with a loud and firm : STOP! Once you've done this, it's important to replace your previous thought with a more positive statement and image. Clearly acknowledge which statements cause you to feel pain or threat, and which statements allow you to feel success, .

When people unnecessarily stress themselves by thinking that they have no control over a controllable situation, they need to use their inner voice to the word "STOP." Then, change track and think about how the situation can be redirected. Now, take this opportunity to practice "thought stopping." What reoccurring thought causes you to feel negative, or some form of discomfort, pain, or threat? (Example: Taking risks makes me feel anxious.) Now write it down!

Next, with a loud and firm inner voice, shout out "STOP!" Again, "STOP!" Replace your negative feeling or thought with a positive statement. (Example: When I take risks I experience excitement, learn more about myself, and feel encouraged to risk again.)

When you attach specific to and experiences, you can recall positive feelings at will by using those words. Now apply the for yourself. Using your positive statement, attach it to feelings of success, joy, and happiness. For example, "When I challenge and encourage myself, I consistently move toward my goals with a success attitude, 'I Can I Will.' "

Recite the statement to yourself several times. Each time, experience the positive feelings the statement generates. When you anchor positive words or statements to positive feelings, you can recall the positive feeling anytime you desire and create more positive outcomes, consistently.

Challenge yourself. Stop your self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviors. Practicing thought stopping on a continual basis allows you to eliminate negative thoughts to become more aware of your feelings of accomplishment, self-acceptance, and of positive choice and change. Your new, bright thoughts and feelings of pleasure, joy and happiness drive you toward your destination of success. Positive feelings and beliefs increase your self-worth and self-esteem, empowering you to take action. Make Life Magic! http://www.xtrememind.com http://www.JobCentralAsia.com http://www.powerconsultants.net ]]> Zodiac Jewelry http://www.artwoo.com/article/zodiac-jewelry http://www.artwoo.com/article/zodiac-jewelry#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2007 03:15:01 +0000 zodiac jewelryastrologyariesgeminitaurusleocancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/zodiac-jewelry zodiac jewelry, nobody will ever need to ask you this question again. Zodiac is a belt of the heavens, which is divided by astrologers into twelve equal divisions featuring individual signs. Consequently, is known as the study of the movement and relative positions of celestial bodies and their supposed influence on human affairs. To put it simply, zodiac jewelry is that which features your sign as determined by astrology and your birthdate.



is the first sign in the zodiac and is the term given to anyone born between March 21st and April 19th. Thought to be assertive and possess great skills of leadership, individuals who carry this sign are also said to hold courage and competitiveness. Zodiac jewelry representing Aries will feature the Ram.

is the second sign in the zodiac and is the term given to anyone born between April 20th and May 20th. Thought to possess stability, and practicality, individuals who carry this sign are also said to be truehearted. Zodiac jewelry representing Taurus will feature the Bull.

is the third sign in the zodiac and is the term given to anyone born between May 21st and June 21st. Thought to be great conversationalists and possess clever wit, individuals who carry this sign are also said to have the ability to adapt to different situations. Zodiac jewelry representing Gemini will feature the Twins.

is the fourth sign in the zodiac and is the term given to anyone born between June 22nd and July 22nd. Thought to be emotional and sensitive, individuals who carry this sign are also said to be creative and caring. Zodiac jewelry representing Cancer will feature the Crab.

is the fifth sign in the zodiac and is the term given to anyone born between July 23rd and August 22nd. Thought to be generous and loving, individuals who carry this sign are also said to be well dignified. Zodiac jewelry representing Leo will feature the Lion.

Virgo is the sixth sign in the zodiac and is the term given to anyone born between August 23rd and September 22nd. Thought to be practical and straightforward, individuals who carry this sign are also said to take great care in their appearance and grooming. Zodiac jewelry representing Virgo will feature the Maiden.

Libra is the seventh sign in the zodiac and is the term given to anyone born between September 23rd and October 22nd. Thought to be intelligent and sociable, individuals who carry this sign are also said to be both fair and insightful. Zodiac jewelry representing Libra will feature the Scales of Balance.

Scorpio is the eighth sign in the zodiac and is the term given to anyone born between October 23rd and November 21st. Thought to be full of energy and a bit mysterious, individuals who carry this sign are also said to possess self-control and a great passion for life. Zodiac jewelry representing Scorpio will feature the Scorpion.

Sagittarius is the ninth sign in the zodiac and is the term given to anyone born between November 22nd and December 21st. Thought to be personable and easy-going, individuals who carry this sign are also said to possess great intelligence and are known to be direct. Zodiac jewelry representing Sagittarius will feature the Archer.

Capricorn is the tenth sign in the zodiac and is the term given to anyone born between December 22nd and January 19th. Thought to be disciplined and reliable, individuals who carry this sign are also said to be careful and practical. Zodiac jewelry representing Capricorn will feature the Goat.

Aquarius is the eleventh sign in the zodiac and is the term given to anyone born between January 20th and February 18th. Thought to be intelligent and not afraid to stand on their own, individuals who carry this sign are also said to be creative and open-minded. Zodiac jewelry representing Aquarius will feature the Water Bearer.

Pisces is the twelfth sign in the zodiac and is the term given to anyone born between February 19th and March 20th. Thought to be cheerful and creative, individuals who carry this sign are also said to be easily influenced and often emotional. Zodiac jewelry representing Pisces will feature the Fish. For more information on silver zodiac jewelry and cubic zirconia jewelry visit Almost Diamonds at http://www.almostdiamonds.com. ]]> Feed Your Memory With Attention http://www.artwoo.com/article/feed-your-memory-with-attention http://www.artwoo.com/article/feed-your-memory-with-attention#comments Fri, 10 Nov 2006 20:27:04 +0000 memorizationfrustratingmemory worksnumber of days in a yeardays in a yearfull attentionthinking skills http://www.artwoo.com/article/feed-your-memory-with-attention memory works? Maybe you have but some of you have not thought about it all. How about this, picture how you're able to recognize some information easily while the rest just wont sink in at all.

There are times when our memory won't work on the right places when we need them to work. It is just downright . And yes, our memory lets us down for many instances in a year and we don't even know why it happens. The truth is, our brain doesn't have any problem in picking up and storing as many information as it can along the way. The problem comes in the retrieving part -- when we need to take a thought from our mind and say it out loud or write it down for some purpose.

What we fail to do however, is to realize that for each memory we create, at the very moment our mind sinks the information in, we do not take the time to study what it is, or to observe its characteristics. We then blame our memory for failing us. The answer to this is to give our to every little detail that comes our way or make that every bit of sight, sound, smell, texture and taste that we encounter. It works perfect since when we absorb the thought to our memory, we have all the details we need and in turn, when we retrieve the same information, we have the complete details. Problem solved? Almost.

In , there are techniques which we can use to help us enhance our . It's also the ideal way how to exercise our minds in absorbing and memorizing information.

If you need to memorize numbers for example, try grouping them together to numbers you're familiar with. Let's say the numbers 7 1 0 3 8 4 5 6 2 4 need your immediate memorization. Group them together like this: 78014 365 24 where 78014 is a zip code in TX, 365 is the and 24 the number of hours in a day. Try a different sequence of numbers and clump them together. You'll see how easy this works for you, and for everybody else.

Learn more about memory improvement techniques by visiting http://memory-improvement-techniques.com. Shareen Aguilar is a writer for http://www.memory-improvement-techniques.com which has Memory Improvement Books and Memory Game Software. ]]> Age New Spirituality - Inspirational Stories ( Part 76 ) http://www.artwoo.com/article/age-new-spirituality-inspirational-stories-part-76 http://www.artwoo.com/article/age-new-spirituality-inspirational-stories-part-76#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:20:01 +0000 spiritual simplicitysystem of ethicsamazoncode of ethicsfortune 500taking into considerationunselfishness http://www.artwoo.com/article/age-new-spirituality-inspirational-stories-part-76 taking into consideration the differences in time, place, and circumstances. In one country one kind of conduct is considered moral, and in another the very same is immoral, because the circumstances differ. The goal of all nature is freedom, and freedom is to be attained only by perfect ; every thought, word, or deed that is unselfish takes us towards the goal, and, as such, is called moral.

That definition, you will find, holds good in every religion and every . In some systems of thought morality is derived from a Superior Being -- God. If you ask why a man ought to do this and not that, their answer is : "Because such is the command of God." But whatever be the source from which it is derived, their also has the same central idea -- not to think of self but to give up self. And yet some persons, in spite of this high ethical idea, are frightened at the thought of having to give up their little personalities.

We may ask the man who clings to the idea of little personalities to consider the case of a person who has become perfectly unselfish,who has no thought for himself, who does no deed for himself, who speaks no word for himself, and then say where his "himself" is. That "himself" is known to him only so long as he thinks, acts, or speaks for himself. If he is only conscious of others, of the universe,and of the all, where is his "himself"? It is gone forever.

To get more information visit : http://www.spiritual-simplicity.com Lecturer, entrepreneur and business consultant, Vish Writer is the author of the No 1 bestseller, "The Joy of Becoming God" For more information, visit: http://www.spiritual-simplicity.com http://www.vish-writer.com http://www.simplifyyourthoughts.com ]]> The Revolution? Is It About You? http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-revolution-is-it-about-you http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-revolution-is-it-about-you#comments Mon, 17 Jul 2006 10:27:11 +0000 fastest car in the worldharvard universityfreedom of thoughtgooglestuck in a rutmagyvered mcmahon http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-revolution-is-it-about-you
The power of the net may be in your hands! You just never knew it! Picture the and your in it! How is that possible? Is it a dream? Can you do more?

If I say anime, what do you feel? Is there just one wrinkle in time? One person said, "We Read to Know We Are Not Alone". If knowledge is power, then we know each other! Do you have it?

To have a moment in time to write and reveal the is a miracle. When you read this, what will make you think? What did you just realize? That is for you to know.

The Revolution is whatever you want it to be! May it be a choice or may it be the perfect timing. Will there be a movie that does not take your ticket? Just a thought.

The very thought of a Revolution goes back to one time. If we take the timeline, It will give us significant events before, during, and after the war. has more answers, then time will give you. The revolution begins!

Do we need all this knowledge or do we just need money? We have become seekers of knowledge, that if we know the right question, then we can find something new. Is the past repeating itself?

Does test to know? Why would a person write to reveal secrets? There is an old saying. Get ready!

"Genius, that power which dazzles mortal eyes is oft, but perseverance in diguise." --- Henry W. Austin

If your and you think it is possible to get out. You must read and seek the answer waiting for you. was a show back in the 80's, that I watched as a teen. "There is no problem, without a solution" He said! That was a long time ago. Do we have the solutions?

Are we what we think? You sit there and think, that it will be just one more day. It could be more than one day! Stephen King could knock on your door, instead of with one million dollars!

Is there a deal or no deal? I love Howie Mandel and I think it is possible to win! Do we have a deal? Game shows and Elimdate find us looking and we know why! Has boredom lost its touch!

The internet has us typing for everything we want! Are we ready for what it will reveal? Howard Stern has Satellite? I guess life is easier! Copyright © 2006 DeWayne H. Strickland has been a webdesigner and is a crazy movie review critic at: http://www.MoviedownloadMatrix.com ]]> Achievement Formula http://www.artwoo.com/article/achievement-formula http://www.artwoo.com/article/achievement-formula#comments Sat, 23 Sep 2006 12:27:10 +0000 emotionformulagas gaugeactionfreewayvividhalf empty http://www.artwoo.com/article/achievement-formula formula to follow that will increase our effectiveness, improve our rate of achievement.

Today I am the bearer of good news. There is such a formula. I must confess that this is not some great revelation which the gods have bestowed only on me. The formula has been around for as long as people have thought about human motivation. And without further ado, I am bold to present it here.

Thought = = = result.

There, you have it, but let me give you an example. Suppose you are driving your car and about to head up the on-ramp. You glance at your and note that it reads . (Or half full, depending on how you view the world.) You then think "I must get gas," but because you have half a tank left, the emotion arising from the thought is two weak to be motivating and you take no action.

Just imagine though, if you see that the gas gauge is sitting on empty. Now a very different emotion arises. The specter of being stranded on the freeway and all the negative events which could ensue arouse strong emotions. You spot a gas station, not your usual one, but strongly motivated to 'fill-'er up," you pull in and get the much needed fuel. The result is that you then proceed confidently, having laid the emotion to rest, by taking the required action.

I'm sure you now see the validity of the formula. The thought must arouse an emotion strong enough to inspire action before a result is achieved. Our success for any enterprise then can be determined by following the formula. We must ensure that the thought is and inspirational enough to generate a strong emotion. Action and a result are sure to follow.

I invite you to use the "Achievement Formula" in any area of your life that you truly want to attain results. I sincerely hope that your relationships, your business, your enjoyment of life will display increased success as a result.

To your prosperity.

KM Kevin MacAskill works at home in British Columbia, Canada, surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. This prompts him to reflect on life and the human condition. You may use this essay in an ethical manner, by including this resource box. http://www.prosperinet.com ]]> Widower Dating http://www.artwoo.com/article/widower-dating http://www.artwoo.com/article/widower-dating#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:40:02 +0000 widower datingwidow datingexperience stresstype of stressgo full circlewidowerscause heart attacks http://www.artwoo.com/article/widower-dating
Getting over the death of a loved one will often require long term counseling. The thought of dating someone else will be a very sad thought and much too painful to consider replacing them with someone else. The though of dating might scare many and some might at a very high level. This has been known to and stroke.

While the widower may not want to spend the rest of their life alone, they also think about the one they lost and think that nobody can replace them. Getting into a bad relationship would not be good for them and if they date someone younger than they are then they will probably think that it will look out of place or stupid to others in the widower's age group.

Often in circles, there are children involved that just lost a parent. The children might have a definite attitude about their parent dating and that feeling will be negative. There are many different reasons for these feelings. They might fear losing the only parent they have if they are out of their sight for very long. Some kids might not understand that dating does not mean that you are trying to replace the parent that is lost.

can make some children jealous and feel like they are not being given the amount of love that they deserve. They might feel that the love they need is being given to someone else that they feel does not deserve it. Some widowers think that some women date them for their life savings. The doubts in the widower dating process and will continue to exist until the widower gets some counseling to handle all of the doubts.

Sometimes a widower will start dating too soon after losing someone. Perhaps they miss the meals being on the table at a certain time, or miss taking long walks after dinner and hearing some stimulating conversation. Many widowers miss holding hands and sitting on the porch and they just need somebody in their life to fill in the empty spots. Whatever the reason that the widower is dating, they can tell deep down inside them that it is too early to be going out and many will feel lost for some time. James Brown writes about http://www.onlinepromotioncodes.com ]]> How Do You View Your Debt? http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-do-you-view-your-debt http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-do-you-view-your-debt#comments Sat, 13 Jan 2007 04:27:04 +0000 car repairschristmas giftstime changesequal exchangefast forwardulceri didnt http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-do-you-view-your-debt
Are you loaded down with debt? Do you feel like there is no way out? Have you ever thought that how you view debt might be the problem?

Every aspect of your life, at some point, you wanted. You say "I didn't want the debt", but you wanted the thing that came along with the debt, or whatever you exchanged for the debt; maybe it was a house, the car or the , the clothes.

Debt was just a way to live a certain dream - a means to an end - a way for you to get to your dream faster. Now granted, it may not have been a well planned out dream, but it was a dream just the same.

Think about a debt you have, no matter how big or small. What did you get for that debt? Think about it.

You received something in return for the debt - an - but right now, you think what you received was far less than the debt you now carry around.

Think back before the debt, back to the point where you wanted that particular thing, where no debt was too great just as long as you got what you wanted.

Back then you didn't think what you were receiving was small. Actually you thought the deal was pretty fair, or else you wouldn't have entered into the debt to begin with. For the most part you not only thought it was fair, but that you got the far better deal!

What has debt done for you?

Most will say nothing, or made me angry, or made me have a horrible worrying about it, but what has debt really done for you? It allowed you some comfort!!

For some people debt allowed an extra night of sleep knowing they could pay the mortgage on time. For some it was to be able to purchase a home. For others, it was the ability to feed their kids when they had no cash, buy gas, or hold them over till it was payday...For some it was , but you a few years, and now this same debt is a horrible thing. Amazing how our perception of things.

Take away the debt you are complaining about, and remember the GIFT this debt brought with it. How different would your life be right now without that?

How has time and thought changed the meaning of your debts?

This article is excerpted from the e-book 'You are Already Living the Life of Your Dreams' by Ophelia Nicholson. Ophelia Nicholson is a Prosperity Coach and Author For more information,free videos,meditation and articles please visit http://www.breathingprosperity.com. Don't Miss our FREE Crossing the Wealth Gap Teleconference -Sign up at http://www.breathingprosperity.com/wealthgap.html Cross over into Wealth ]]> Are You Making Yourself Dull And Boring? http://www.artwoo.com/article/are-you-making-yourself-dull-and-boring http://www.artwoo.com/article/are-you-making-yourself-dull-and-boring#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2006 20:27:10 +0000 special interest groupshuman discoursesexualityboringfeelingsbetpolitics http://www.artwoo.com/article/are-you-making-yourself-dull-and-boring boring. Mind you, we aren't naturally boring, we're just becoming that way intentionally, through great effort.

I can hear you thinking right now, andquot;You're kidding! Right?andquot;

No, I'm deadly serious. I have irrefutable proof this is happening, and I'm willing to take just a few moments of your valuable time to prove this to you.

My theory works like this: We live in an age when society has developed ever stricter andquot;rulesandquot; for what is acceptable. This not only applies to our actions, but also to what we say and even what we admit to thinking.

Our self-censorship is particularly advancing in the areas of , , and social commentary. Thanks to a myriad of who preach constantly on TV, most of us have become afraid to really express our ideas and on a number of fronts previously thought essential to .

Say what you think about politics and you may be ostracized by your friends and even persecuted by your government. Let your real feelings about sexuality out and you may find your photo on a police web site and your neighbors demanding you move.

Or at least that's what we THINK will happen if we express ourselves. The truth lies somewhere else. I'm willing to you can say just about anything you please and most of the people in the room will find your words creative, entertaining, thought provoking, and incredibly fresh.

You see, the world is not nearly as staid and button-down as we think. If you have a wild thought, you can bet many others are thinking the same thing.

This may not be what your mother taught you, but RESIST watching your tongue. We have entirely too much self-censorship these days. Let your thoughts, creativity, and especially your expression fly, even if it flies in the face of what you believe to be mainstream thought and power.

Not only will YOU be a much more interesting person, but your ideas will bring joy, humor, emotion, and deeper inspiration to those around you. You'll be a more exciting person, AND our culture will benefit from your willingness to andquot;tell it like it is.andquot; Neil Notes (his real name) is an artist, entrepreneur, and creator of the outrageous new http://www.NeilsNotes.com. See his vast collection of Greeting Cards that express the way YOU think. Put on your sense of humor and enjoy! Some adult content. Reach Neil at admin@NeilsNotes.com. ]]> The History Of Ferrets http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-history-of-ferrets http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-history-of-ferrets#comments Sun, 08 Oct 2006 02:27:04 +0000 ferretpetsbredancient egyptianseuropean polecatferretstight holes http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-history-of-ferrets Ferrets are a lot of fun in a small package. But where did they come from? Have people always kept them as ?

The history of dates back many, many years. For those that are looking for a pet that has been around a long time, the ferret may just right. Today, they seem unique and different from the common dog or cat, but they have been pets, or at least domesticated, for quite a long time. The ferret's history can be traced well back into the times of the . These people used them to guard their grain supplies. This is not certain, because many believe that Europeans mistook cats for ferrets. Nevertheless, these pets have been around for a very long time.

The history of these pets dates back for years. They have been found in remains that date back to the time of the Egyptians, but it may be much longer than that that they have been around. In ancient history, these animals were not necessarily pets. They are thought to have been domesticated approximately 1500 years ago.

It is thought that the ferret was from the , thought it may be that they were bred from the steppe polecat. In either case, the animals seem to have a high level of similarity in their features, and it is through this they are related. While the history of the ferret is something that we may not ever know, it is definite that they have had a role in the lives of people throughout history.

The ferret is a creature that can adapt to fit the lifestyle that it needs. Its body and its curiosity are supposed to have been bred for hunting, as they could easily get down into holes to get their prey. They may have been bred for their abilities as well. Many of them are quite smart, and have been used to carry lines through and much more.

Clearly, throughout the ages, people have recognized the value of the ferret as working animal. Linda Jones contributes to several web sites, most recently http://nozib.com and http://mycur.com ]]> Age New Spirituality - Inspirational Stories ( Part 43 ) http://www.artwoo.com/article/age-new-spirituality-inspirational-stories-part-43 http://www.artwoo.com/article/age-new-spirituality-inspirational-stories-part-43#comments Sun, 11 May 2008 02:18:34 +0000 spiritual simplicitymany other aspectsweeping womanreligious valuegentle wordspulsationshuman nature http://www.artwoo.com/article/age-new-spirituality-inspirational-stories-part-43 many other aspects of this science of work. One among them is to know the relation between thought and word and what can be achieved by the power of the word. In every religion the power of the word is recognised, so much so that in some of them creation itself is said to have come out of the word. The external aspect of the thought of God is the Word, and as God thought and willed before He created, creation came out of the Word. In this stress and hurry of our materialistic life, our nerves lose sensibility and become hardened. The older we grow, the longer we are knocked about in the world, the more callous we become; and we are apt to neglect things that even happen persistently and prominently around us. , however, asserts itself sometimes, and we are led to inquire into and wonder at some of these common occurrences; wondering thus is the first step in the acquisition of light.

Apart from the higher philosophic and of the Word, we may see that sound symbols play a prominent part in the drama of human life. I am talking to you. I am not touching you; the of the air caused by my speaking go into your ear, they touch your nerves and produce effects in your minds. You cannot resist this. What can be more wonderful than this? One man calls another a fool, and at this the other stands up and clenches his fist and lands a blow on his nose. Look at the power of the word! There is a woman weeping and miserable; another woman comes along and speaks to her a few , the doubled up frame of the becomes straightened at once, her sorrow is gone and she already begins to smile. Think of the power of words! They are a great force in higher philosophy as well as in common life. Day and night we manipulate this force without thought and without inquiry. To know the nature of this force and to use it well is also a part of Karma-Yoga.

To get more information visit : http://www.spiritual-simplicity.com Lecturer, entrepreneur and Fortune 500 business consultant, Vish Writer is the author of the Amazon No 1 bestseller, "The Joy of Becoming God" For more information, visit: http://www.spiritual-simplicity.com http://www.vish-writer.com http://www.simplifyyourthoughts.com ]]>