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Duty or Privilege

Jesus always viewed servanthood as a privilege. He also taught that to His disciples.

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Big Things Come in Small Packages

Each time the Sunday School class held a contest to see who could memorize the most verses of scripture, the first verse out of everyone’s mouth was John 11:35, “Jesus wept.”

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The Most Precious Memorial

Much like Memorial Day, biblical memorials were set up to avoid forgetting what God had done. They were reminders so people would not forget.

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Why Active Meditations

Osho Active Meditations are specifically designed for contemporary people who want to stay in the fast lane, but who also want to find relaxation. Awareness is the key.

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5 Breathing Exercises to Reduce Stress & Improve Sleep

Breathing exercises are a way to decrease stress, ease anxiety, improve sleep and boost your mood — plus address COPD and blood pressure problems.

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Meditation of the Week: Everything Converges in Your Being

Everything Converges in Your Being: Meditation technique to do in a moment, any time, any place to enhance your everyday life at work, at home, and at play.

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Struvite Stones: 6 Elimination Red Flags to Never Ignore

If your dog or cat shows any of these symptoms, please don't look the other way, any of them could be a warning sign of struvite stones.

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Meditation for Busy People: Eye-Gazing

Eye-Gazing: Try this two- to three-minute meditation to help you de-stress, unwind, and enjoy not taking yourself, or the situation around you, too seriously.

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How Writing To-Do Lists Helps Your Brain (Whether Or Not You Finish Them)

To-do lists get a lot of flack, but the simple act of planning has some psychological and productivity benefits all by itself.

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7 Habits of Highly Emotionally Intelligent People

People with high emotional intelligence tend to do better at work. So what habits do they have that set them apart?

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How to Communicate Effectively at Work

Master your workplace communicate with tips from Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin.

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Steps to Turn Off the Nagging Self-Doubt in Your Head

Most of us lose a lot of time to negative thoughts; Surprisingly simple steps can help you reframe your thinking and feel more positive.

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Attract the Energy of Wealth in 8 Steps

Good feng shui does not bring you wealth if you don't strive for it, but it gives you the necessary energetic support to attract your wealth and fortune. Feng shui helps you create an environment, both at home and in the office, that will strengthen your

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7 Things Successful People Do to Bounce Back from Adversity

One thing that we all have in common―whether we’re the CEO in the corner office, the new intern in the mail room, or a new parent ―is that we all have obstacles that get in the way of our success

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The done list is a productivity hack that’s the opposite of a to-do list.

I have a complicated relationship with to-do lists. They are undeniably useful for plotting out your day or week ahead of time, and they can be a great ...

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28 Brilliant Life Hacks that Will Change You Forever - 101 Days of Organization

While it’s good to do things the old fashion way every now and then, you also need to try out new things and experiment a little! You might actually find that there are some great small but simple things that can really make your life easier. Here are j

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Best friends: with a GREAT idea! by Joshua Namm - GoFundMe

Best friends: with a GREAT idea! by Joshua Namm - We're Josh Namm and Charles Haspel. We've been best friends for over 30 years. A few years ago, a few friends of ours were sending us links to articles when we thought "why send links through email ju

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Resume Writing Tips | Resume Advice

Lying on your resume is not an uncommon practice, but that doesn't mean it's the right thing to do. Here are 6 tips for grabbing attention without stretching the truth.

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Take Your Blogging To The Next Level

Here are a number of articles I've published which you can spend some time reviewing and learn several key techniques and aspects of blogging that will help you.

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25 Books for Success, the Rest of the List

Reading about and applying techniques and success strategies are the best ways to discover and stay focused on your life's journey.

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The Science of Making Friends

Starting in early adulthood, our number of friends starts to decrease steadily; there are ways to reverse the tide, writes Elizabeth Bernstein.

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    Meditation of the Week: Feeling Anxious? Be Alert!

    Feeling Anxious? Be Alert! Meditation technique to do in a moment, any time, any place to enhance your everyday life at work, at home, and at play.

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    Study: People Want Power Because They Want Autonomy

    New research suggests being in charge is appealing because it offers freedom—not because it allows people to control others.

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    Doing a TED Talk: The Full Story - Wait But Why

    In August of 2015, I was invited to give a TED Talk. Here's the full (very stressful) story.

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    We got 10 CEOs to tell us their one killer interview question for new hires

    Where do you see yourself in five years? Tell me about a time when you showed leadership. What is your biggest weakness? These are the standard questions that job candidates face during interviews. And by now, everyone also has standard answers. (“My b

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    OSHO | Meditation - Mindfulness and The Science Of The Inner

    Welcome to the world of OSHO – one of the most influential mystics of the 20th century – whose insights into the science of the inner continue to touch and inspire the hearts of millions of individuals worldwide

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    We got 10 CEOs to tell us their one killer interview question for new hires

    Where do you see yourself in five years? Tell me about a time when you showed leadership. What is your biggest weakness? These are the standard questions that job candidates face during interviews. And by now, everyone also has standard answers. (“My b

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    The Biggest Wastes of Time We Regret When We Get Older

    We spend a lot of energy looking for shortcuts to save time, and sure, those shortcuts add up. But when I look back, my biggest time regrets aren’t spending too much time on Twitter or mismanaging my daily tasks. Those are bad habits, but there are bigg

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    Meditation for Busy People: The Inner Dialogue

    The Inner Dialogue: Try this two- to three-minute meditation to help you de-stress, unwind, and enjoy not taking yourself, or the situation around you, too seriously.

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    The Power of Daily Writing in a Journal

    Charley Kempthorne estimates his journal is about 10 million words long. He says daily writing helps him to be happier and healthier.

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    Adult Coloring Books Test Grown-Ups’ Ability to Stay Inside the Lines

    Public libraries and other spaces are offering coloring-book sessions for grown-ups, and eight of the top 20 selling books on Amazon are coloring books for adults.

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    3 Books You Need to Read (Plus 1 Free Book) - Smart Business Revolution

    Can you remember the last time you read a book that blew your mind? I’m talking about a book that completely shifts your way of thinking. I love that. Isn’t it incredible when one book can radically change your thoughts or beliefs? That happened to me

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      33 business books to read before 30

      To help you figure out how to navigate the professional world and set yourself on the right trajectory, we've rounded up some of our favorite business books.

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      10 Reasons Why You (and Everyone) Should Meditate this Holiday Season

      Here are 10 simple reminders of how a daily dose of mindfulness can help you navigate the holidays with ease, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day.

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      Memory and Recall: 10 Amazing Facts You ...

      Human memory and recall works nothing like a computer, but that's what makes it all the more fascinating to understand and experience.

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      What Drives YOU? Take Our Core Values Quiz

      When we rediscover our core values and make a conscious decision to live by them as best we can, we gradually begin to see changes in our lives.

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      5 Beliefs to Radically Transform Unhappiness to Wellbeing

      Are you sad, anxious, managing a difficult relationship, grief or divorce? Are you feeling the stress of medical issues, parenting or work? Like flipping on a switch, changing the meaning you ascribe to life’s hardships instantaneously short circuits th

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      How To Become A Genius

      Whether you'd like to admit it or not, you probably have an average IQ. Luckily, there's a lot you can do to increase your intelligence.

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      The Kybalion

      The Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece, by Three Initiates

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      10 Techniques For Overcoming Speaker's Anxiety

      We have all experienced the nervousness and anxiety of having to speak in public. Here are ten easy ways professional speakers overcome the jitters.

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        How to Write a 2000-Word Article in 2 Hours

        You could create more content, drive high-quality traffic from search engines, and generate more leads.

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        Why Be Happy? - YouTube

        Dennis Prager talks about one of humanity's biggest pursuits--happiness. It's mentioned in the Declaration of Independence. Therapists and psychologists (and...

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        Why Some People Are More Resilient Than Others

        Everyone suffers at least one negative life event. A recent study discovered two factors that characterize resilient people following negative or even traumatic life events.

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        ▶ The Meaning of Life - in 60 Seconds - YouTube

        It's generally good to take one's time, but there may sometimes be a need to compress all one knows into the briefest possible span. So here is our sense of ...

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        Optimism: The Hidden Asset • Six SecondsSix Seconds

        Bruna Martinuzzi, a specialist in bringing EQ into leadership, provides a practical view of optimism as a leadership asset. She offers 17 concrete action steps to develop and apply this key competence. The article includes links and references to numerous

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        How To Become More Resilient

        Resiliency is the way in which someone copes with life's adversities. You might assume that some people are simply more resilient than others. The fact is that resiliency may be more of a lifestyle choice than anything else. While some might be innately m

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        Cultivating the Opposite Thought (The Most Challenging Inversion in Your Practice)

        To find freedom, cultivate the opposite.

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        How To Stay Upbeat When Your Job Hunt Search Pulls You Down

        There is always opportunity in adversity. Always.

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        The True Heart of Money

        Money might be the target of your desire. The reason you work, get out of bed in the morning, maybe even the driving force behind the endless hours you devote to its creation.

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        Researchers Determine the Three Ways to Well-Being

        This suggests that all three basic needs need to be fulfilled in order to achieve optimal well-being.

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        How To Figure Out When And What You Need To Delegate

        It may seem like it's easier to do things yourself rather than teach someone else, but it's a surefire way to ruin your work environment.

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        The Simple Study Technique That Will Maximise Recall

        Sometimes studying comes easily - read, remember, rinse, repeat. Sometimes it’s like chewing concrete and no matter how much time is spent reviewing the material, when it comes time to remember, there’s nothing but chirping crickets.

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        Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking

        The more you focus on the people listening to you, and the less you worry about what everyone is thinking about you, the less anxiety you will have and the more confident you will be in speaking. Practice these six keys in everyday interactions with famil

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        How Good is Your Time Management?

        Take this test to find out how well you manage your time, and to get advice on which time management tools you should use to improve your productivity.

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        Reflecting on Reflection: A Habit of Mind

        Terry Heick looks at what reflection is, how it works as both a private and shared activity, and why teachers need it in their toolkit.

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        The (Comforting) Psychology of Mess

        Are some of us born to be messy, or at least psychologically comforted by mess? Thoughts on clutter, shedding, and the comfortable creativity of a messy space.

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        Nonacademic Skills Are Key To Success. But What Should We Call Them?

        Half the picture of student success is something other than academic. So why can't someone come up with a better name for them?

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        How To Use Introductions to Strengthen Weak Ties, Advance Your Career

        Use the power of introductions to advance your career and strengthen weak ties.

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        Adult ADHD Slideshow: ADHD Time Management and Organization Tips

        If you have ADHD or you just need to get yourself and your family organized, use these WebMD tips to make your day flow smoothly.

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        Utilizing Blended Learning To Encourage Critical Thinking: An e-Learning Solutions Perspective

        Critical Thinking Can Help Learners Learn and Retain Better in e-Learning Solutions. Utilizing Blended Learning To Encourage Critical Thinking.

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        How to Successfully Handle Aggressive and Controlling People

        Most of us come across aggressive, intimidating, or controlling personalities at some points in our lives. These individuals may exist in our personal sphere or professional environment. Here are seven important keys to dealing with them...

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        How to be Über-Successful in Your Love Life & in Your Career

        As the Communication Success blog celebrates surpassing 1 million views, below are the top 10 most read, Facebook-liked, and retweeted articles from its first year. May these resources help you become ultra-successful in your love life, in your career, an

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        A Modern Look at the Ancient Art of Healing

        When we are ill we so often focus on what to do; a knife, a pill, a behavior change, your diet. Yet underlining any therapy is a process for its delivery that often produces more of an effect than the treatment itself. Let’s explore that process; the �

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        10 Free Online Courses That Can Benefit Every Entrepreneur

        Enrolling in an online course is always a good way to improve your knowledge and has never been easier or more affordable.

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        What to Do When the Going Gets Rough - Lion's Roar

        Pema Chödrön on four ways to hold our minds steady and hearts open when facing difficult people or circumstances.

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        The 41 Best Resume Templates Ever

        The 41 Best Resume Templates Ever: Writing a resume is hard enough—so we've made m...

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          5 Reasons You Need Marketing Skills (Even if You’re Not a Marketer)

          5 Reasons You Need Marketing Skills (Even if You’re Not a Marketer): No matter what your personality or your career...

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            5 Ways to Cultivate Empathy for Others

            Did you know that empathetic people have more satisfying relationships and perform better at work? Here are 5 tips for increasing your own levels of empathy.

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            Transcendental Meditation® Technique – Official Website

            Learn about the Transcendental Meditation technique — effortless, enjoyable, and proven effective for stress relief, wellness, and more. TM® centers worldwide.

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            10 Questions To Finally Change Your Habits

            Stop fantasizing about how you're going to change. Ask yourself these questions, and make it happenwhatever your goals are.

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            9 Ways to Protect Yourself from Negative Energies

            9 Ways to Protect Yourself from Negative Energies

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            You Had Me At Hello: The Science Behind First Impressions

            Maybe it's true that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. People are judging your personality from the first word you speak, scientists say. Try it yourself with our quiz.

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            25 Life Changing Lessons to Learn from Paulo Coelho

            By: Purpose Fairy “Life has a way of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen at once.” ~ Paulo Coelho

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            Consulting with Your Wisest Self | Psychology Today

            The undervalued version of yourself is only one of many "self states."   By a self state, I mean the way we think and feel in a particular situation or role.  You are still you, but you may also feel almost like a diff

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            This 5 Minute Exercise You Can Do With Just Your Hands Will Boost Energy & Balance Emotions

            Jin Shin Jyutsu is a an ancient Japanese form of touch therapy that you can perform on yourself to help balance your energy and emotions through sti

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            5 Techniques | Tips to Calm an Overwhelmed Nervous System

            Are you overwhelmed? An SE Practitioner explains how physical sensations can ease your mind and body.

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            How to Be Emotionally Intelligent

            What makes a leader? Knowledge, smarts and vision, but also the ability to identify and monitor emotions and manage relationships.

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              5 Lessons to Deal with Judgmental People - Lovepanky

              Are you having a hard time dealing with a judgmental person and their negativity? These experiences and 5 lessons can help change the way they affect you.

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                Human Body Energy Clock - Comfy Tummy

                “Why do I keep waking up at 3am?” I couldn’t figure it out. It was driving me crazy. I would go to bed exhausted, usually some time between 11:30pm and 1am, sleep a few hours, and then wake up with a mind full of stress, worries, anxiety, negativity

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                  This ‘Love Drug’ Might Help With Appetite Control

                  There’s a pretty widespread fascination with oxytocin, and for good reason.

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                  How to Stop Absorbing Other People’s Emotions | Earth. We are one.

                  Emotions such as fear, anger, frustration, and immobility are energies. And you can potentially ‘catch’ these energies from people without realizing it. If you tend to be an emotional sponge, it’s vital to know how to avoid taking on an individual��

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                  12 Things Successful People NEVER Reveal About Themselves At Work

                  I was hoping my discontent would subside after I got riled up at a recent speaking gig. It hasn’t.I spoke at a large, 2,000-attendee business event where scantily clad women were used as entertainment to kick off the evening session.The moderator chose

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                  This Is All You Need to Know About a Potential Partner | Psychology Today

                  A picture, and a few bits of data, is worth much more than 1,000 words.

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                  Ice Cream as Health Food? This Bar Comes Close - NYTimes.com

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                  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Worksheets Free Download | Psychology Tools

                  Psychology, Counselling, & Psychotherapy Resources - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Worksheets, Leaflets, Materials, Resources, Handouts, Self-Help and More

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                    Ways to show appreciation to your spouse: Serve coffee in bed. Dress up the dog in a tutu.

                    Researchers say 'capitalization'—appreciating a partner's everyday accomplishments—is good for the relationship

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                    Consider marrying young, watch 'Groundhog Day' (again). Charles Murray's tips for a happy life

                    Consider marrying young. Be wary of grand passions. Watch 'Groundhog Day' (again). Charles Murray offers some tips on how to live to the fullest, adapted from his new book, 'The Curmudgeon's Guide to Getting Ahead.'