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Still In-Between By : Abigail Steidley Today something really strange happened. I sat down to write my blog post for the week, and I came up empty. Writing blog posts is one of my favorite things to do. I love writing, I love talking about the mind-body connection, and I love the unending conversation with you out there in cyber-space. I have a bulletin board on my wall filled with post-its, and on each one is a blog post idea. I’m looking at it right now, and there are seventeen ideas sitting there. Remain Calm By : Tom Diffenderfer LADAC Observations of the holiday season and the importance of being true to yourself. Once Addictied Always Addicted? By : Dr. G If a person has experienced addiction to numerous substances, attitudes, values, beliefs, or behaviors, can they recover a sense of dignity, identity and purpose in life that will replace the need for addictive lifestyles? This article will offer some insight into what an addiction is, and what can constitute a program of living that allows one freedom from addictions. How Does Divorce Change People By : Dr. G The process of divorce causes one to go through many social, psychological, spirtual, and sometimes professional changes. By understanding what is happening, recvoery can be drastically enhanced and more rapid progress can be made towards self-sufficiency Strong is the New Skinny By : Abigail Steidley The other day I went to coffee with my personal trainer, and we were chatting about fitness, the urge women have to do endless, hideous (in my opinion, of course) hours of cardio exercise instead of strength training, and our cultural viewpoint around women with muscles and strength. She mentioned she was giving a workshop entitled “Strong is the New Skinny.” I loved that phrase so much I could practically feel a blog post writing itself as we spoke. Are You Addicted to Low Self Esteem? By : Laura Fenamore There are many additions out there. Low self-esteem is one that just adds gas to the fire when it comes to negative body image and addictions. How To Reach Out For Help When You Love an Addict By : Lisa Espich When you love a person who struggles with addiction your world becomes consumed with lies, uncertainty, and chaos. Ashamed, you might keep it a secret. But by opening up and reaching out for help, you can rise above the storm of addiction. Life after Drugs: A Life worth Living By : Tom Diffenderfer LADAC Tom writes about addiction recovery and wellness. People that suffer from addiction and co-occurring disorders can lead productive, meaningful lives in sobriety. codependency : Are You Codependent? By : Lisa Espich codependency : Are you in a relationship with an addict? Is your loved one's addiction affecting your happiness? Are you codependent? Take this simple quiz to find out. I Can’t Live Without Him/Her By : Sam Vaknin Dependence on other people is a kind of addiction and, therefore, fulfills important mental health functions. Free addiction recovery training session for families, social service providers By : Hollycraw Social service providers in the sex trafficking arena understand that often various forms of addiction are part of the trauma package for the survivors of sex abuse and sex slavery. These behaviors have often been used as coping mechanisms to numb the pain of the daily horrors of being sold for sex to numerous johns every day. In the Phoenix area, Mike Speakman is recognized as a key voice in helping addicts of all kinds overcome their dependency issues. Ten Warning Signs That Your Loved One Has a Drinking Problem By : Lisa Espich Because drinking alcohol is socially acceptable in our society, it can be difficult to determine whether or not a loved one has a problem. Here are ten warning signs that social drinking has crossed over into problem drinking. Taking the First Step Toward Financial Recovery After Addiction By : Lisa Espich Once a loved one accepts treatment for addiction the family may feel a wave of relief. Finally the nightmare is over and life can go back to normal. But once recovery begins new challenges can rise to the surface. Financial strain left behind by addiction can cause continued stress, possibly leading to relapse. For one family the first step toward financial recovery was acceptance. Are Video Games Harming Your Relationship? By : Nancy Travers, LCSW Video games can be a great way to relieve stress or wind down after a long day, but spending too much time gaming can begin to negatively impact relationships with friends, family, and significant others. Video game addiction is a growing problem that is facing not only many individuals, but many couples. You Don’t Have To Fall Over Drunk To Prove You Have Had a Good Time By : RoseannaLeaton What is your measure of having had a good time? Is it not knowing what happened the night before or simply having a really good laugh with your friends? When your Teen has a Drinking Problem By : Mike Miller Among the many nightmares that mothers and fathers encounter is finding out that your adolescent child has been drinking. This article discusses what to do about it. Becoming Alcoholic: How To Know If You're Becoming Alcoholic. By : Buck Johnson Am I alcoholic is the wrong question to ask. Here's the right question: Are you happy with the way you relate to or use alcohol and what happens as the result of your drinking? How Inflammation Affects Your Body By : natasha morgan Researchers believe that chronic low-grade inflammation is a leading cause of illness and disease. So, how do we go about reducing the damaging effects of it? Using Your Email Newsletter to Market Your Business By : Andrew McCombe Email newsletters are one of the easiest and most effective ways of staying in touch with your existing clients, and building relationships with new or potential customers. They're also easy to create, and simple to automate, so sending thousands, or even tens of thousands out, is cost effective, and requires very little effort. Offline Marketing Ideas Anyone Can Use to Grow Their Business By : Andrew McCombe Offline marketing has the same goal as your marketing efforts online – it is designed to help drive traffic to your website or business. Print advertising, radio ads, and other forms of marketing and advertising that are not on the internet all fall into this category, but often, they are far beyond the budget of the small business owner. Change Your Perspective! By : Laurinda Jones Today was one of those days I am glad is over, yet at the same time very grateful for Mother Nature's gift of wisdom. My ego was bruised but Mother Nature showed me how to change my perspective in order to understand others. Darkness and Alcoholism By : D Charles Setter, BSc Do the “winter blues” force people to drink their troubles away? Is it the holiday season? The cold? Believe it or not, the amount of light can influence how much people drink alcohol. Reduce Your Alcohol Craving Quiz By : D Charles Setter, BSc Why does a few drinks put some people into a party mood, some aggressive and others ready to sleep? Personalities aside, there are six basic bio-chemical reactions to alcohol. Based on studies by Dr. Mathews Larsen, your biochemistry will determine how you will tend to act while drinking. (eg. A quiet lush or complete fool.) Dehydration: Symptoms, Tips and Summer Sports By : Jacquie Galvin Proper hydration before,during and after exercise is critical to healthy, safe workouts. No matter what age or body type, upsetting the body's water balance can have severe consequences. It helps to know what is happening when your body begins the process of water loss in order to be more cognizant of its consequences. Hydrating today means a healthy athlete for tomorrow. Look! In the sky! It's a sign, it's an omen! It's a sweet conjunction between planetary aspects By : Kim Carson Unusual planetary alignments don’t signal natural disasters or foretell doomsday, but they do light up the early morning sky and the lives of astronomers and astrologers. For the month of May, especially today and tomorrow, if you’re willing to get up shortly before dawn, take your cup of coffee, a pair of binoculars, and face the eastern horizon, you'll get to witness a galactic gala that we won’t see again until Relax and Recover part 1 By : Tom Diffenderfer LADAC In part 1 of Relax and Recover Tom discusses how the use of deep relaxation can help those in recovery from alcohol and other drug addictions. Tom talks about the significant number of people in recovery who suffer from high anxiety and how learning how to reach a deep state of calm can help them avoid relapse. The New Nordic Embassy that constructed from localised By : Adem Hakli The New Embassy that constructed from local materials, with labourers, and the intention is to combine the edifice with the close port texture, as actress How to Make Money Online Fast and Easily By : LarkAMiller There will be times when you are feeling down. It happens. You will be going through life changes. Becoming successful online is no piece of cake. If you look at the statistics, only 3% of those who join online businesses are successful. Will you be one of them? Will you be the next 3% leader to learn how to make money online fast and easily? Food, Fire and Water in a Wedding Ceremony By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert Symbolic rituals using fire or water; or the offering of food have been played out for many years in ceremonies of all types. There are many specific rituals from traditional cultural groups however the ideas that follow are secular and can be included in wedding ceremonies with great results. I was a smoking addict - And finally overcame it! By : Mairéad Whyte At quarter past two on September sixth, I said goodbye to my best friends. It was a landmark in my personal history, a time where new relationships would replace those old. I thoroughly believe I was born with a cigarette in my mouth - at one time it seemed an impossible task for me to kick the habit. Thinking about cigarettes makes it harder to forget them, so the trick for me was to focus on something else. And if I could do it anyone can. There Is More to Communication Than Meets the Eye By : This Should Help The other day my daughter, Kelly, was involved in a power struggle with her two-year old, Grace. Kelly was trying to tie Grace’s shoes, so she could go outside and play. Grace was uninterested in having her shoes tied. Grace’s focus was on what she wanted to do. Kelly related to her, “You can’t go out and play until your shoes are tied.” This comment only seemed to enhance the struggle, as Grace seemed to hear only the first portion of the statement. Following her original statement with... How To Stop Nervousness In 3 Simple Steps By : Michael Lee People don’t usually see the need to learn how to stop nervousness until they really need it and by then, it’s usually too late. Learn how to deal with it using the 3 simple steps in this article. Getting Medical Records Departments to Cooperate By : Beth L. Gainer I once aired my dirty medical laundry on a train car to obtain my medical records. This just goes to show how persistence and guts pay off when it comes to obtaining your own medical records. It's better to pay the grocer than the doctor By : Jason Bussell MSOM, L.Ac This article explains how important our daily food choices are to our health and well-being. PRIORITISE Your Success: T is for Time By : Breda Stackpool Everyone in this world has 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week. That commonality will never change. The difference between you and these people who you look to and wonder “How do they get so much done? “, is they CHOOSE to utilise their time more effectively. Improving Reading Speed: Why It's Crucial To Your Success In Life By : Michael Lee Why is improving reading speed so important? Does it really matter how many words per minute you can read? In this article, I'll share with you how it can help you achieve success quickly in life. Is an Abeka Teacher Manual Necessary or Not? By : Heidi Johnson Find out whether you need an Abeka teacher manual when you purchase Abeka curriculum. Get the 4 facts you need to make in informed decision. Alice's Tea Party Was Not Necessarily A Demonstration of Happiness By : Dr Robert Henry Schwenk When you are happy, do you think you need to jumping about like the Mad Hatter at Alice's tea party? One can be happy, truly happy and still not be jumping for joy necessarily. Charlotte Search Engine Optimization Expert Answers Local Search Questions By : Kyle Whitford You've got a nice website but no ranking and few visitors? Don't feel alone. This is the exact position of thousands of small businesses. The web has happened suddenly and a lot of people have not had the time or resources to make their internet presence work as it could. What's the best way to get rolling on the Internet? Winter In Florida: Where Families Can Have Fun By : SouthMiamiJill Winter Fun in Florida is something families seek every year. Here are my family’s top five favorite winter activities in the Sunshine State. I bet they'll be yours, too. How to find Abeka Curriculum for Sale at the Right Price By : Heidi Johnson Need to know how to find Abeka for sale or how to sell your Abeka books? Find out how to do both and get a good picture of what you need to do. Power Coaching for Busy Moms By : April Lisbon-Peoples Moms are always in constant motion. We are always trying to find some type of balance between our family, work, and outside activities. Often times while juggling these areas of our lives we may become stressed and burnt out. Sometimes we need some help from a third party who will give us an unbiased opinion. That person may very well be a personal coach who can assist you developing strategies to even out the playing field within every area of your life without feeling drained. A personal coach will help revitalize and energize you to points of no end as your aim towards your life's goals. Drugs and the Family By : Dave Selden Parents get blamed a lot when a kid has a drug problem but the family is just as much a victim of the disease as the addict. Parents usually need help and support when a kid has problems with alcohol or other drugs. The Lunar North Node And Your Spiritual Journey By : SoulAstrologer Your Lunar North Node is like a prescription for changing your past-life conditioning. Your Ascendant is your Soul Vibration, while your North Node indicates a possible pathway that supports your Soul’s development by breaking the patterns of past-life conditioning (your South Node). Your North Node is not your Soul’s essence, but rather a spiritual path of choice... they are a ‘heads up’, for our spiritual journey because they are showing us where we have recurring patterns that limit us... Homeschool Field Trips: Desert bird tours, spring weather call families outdoors By : Hollycraw One of the joys of being a homeschoolilng family is the freedom to take advantage of the beautiful Arizona springtime. If the kids get antsy being indoors, why not plan an outing to enjoy the great weather (and you don't have to tell them it is educational!). Homeschoolers: Interested in being on a competitive high school baseball team? By : Hollycraw How does a homeschooler participate in competitive sports in order to get college scholarships? This is one of the stand-by questions which is nearly always asked at homeschool gatherings. There are athletic teams which are specifically for homeschool students, such as Arizona HEAT and East Valley Athletes for Christ (EVAC), local club sports teams and even participation with the public and private schools The Dangers of Using Outdated Methods of File Storage Systems By : Jason Kay If your business is still relying on conventional forms of file storage such as data CD’s or even flash drives; now is the time to invest in modern forms of file storage and eliminate the danger of your business damaging its profitability. Is Procrastination Keeping You From Achieving Your Goals? By : Curtis Chappell If you don’t take the required actions, then no amount of products or systems will ever create any value for you. So why do 99% of people buy things which have the potential to change their lives only to do nothing with it? Narcissism, Substance Abuse, and Reckless Behaviors By : Sam Vaknin Pathological narcissism is an addiction to Narcissistic Supply, the narcissist's drug of choice. It is, therefore, not surprising that other addictive and reckless behaviours – workaholism, alcoholism, drug abuse, pathological gambling, compulsory shopping, or reckless driving – piggyback on this primary dependence. Understanding Sexual Addictions By : Doc Dreyfus Food and sex addictions are difficult for most people to understand since the drive for either is biologically part of being a human being. So people naturally ask the question, "how can a biological drive become an addiction?" It is even more difficult when it comes to the issue of sex. Though it is not possible to live without food it is possible to do without sex, e.g., people who chose to be celibate. Therefore, people think that since sex is a choice, people choose to become overly involved with sex; hence it cannot become an addiction. It is simply a matter of choice. Once one understands the biological aspects of the addictive process, however, it will become clear that both compulsive sex and compulsive eating can become as addictive as for drugs and alcohol. It will also become clear that for sexual addictions the process is even more complex than for food addictions. In this essay I intend to explore various aspects of addiction, offer an understanding of compulsive behavior and how it relates to addiction, and finally, I hope to offer a clearer understanding of the various aspects of sexual addiction in particular. Strengh, Inside- Out By : Coach Dani A strong foundation can be more resilient in any climate. Like a tree with an extended root structure a formidable core weathers change and turbulence times with greater easy and acceptance. Look deep inside yourself, know yourself, be yourself and you will connect with your own innate vitality. Places to Find Jobs Online By : Jason Kay If you are in between jobs or simply looking for a new career opportunity, you will find that there are many job hunting resources available. With the many job hunting options available, it can be difficult to determine which approach will be the most beneficial. Knowing the job search sites available on the internet can help you find the sites that will work best for your needs. Who Would I Be If I Changed? By : Patzia Gonzalez If you ask people randomly, “Would you like to change?” Most of them will say “yes.” Given the possibility of change though, most people will opt for staying the same. What is it about change that scares us so much? We hold on to the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves and they become our identity. When these stories keep us locked in stress, panic and anxiety, they avoid our becoming pioneers of our future. How To Stop Drinking and Still Enjoy Yourself By : RoseannaLeaton There is a great big viral misconception in the UK that you simply cannot enjoy yourself unless you are drinking. And I mean drinking. Binge drinking is prevalent. If you want to stop drinking you have to get your mind around this matter. Top Ten Eco Ways to De-Ice Your Driveway By : Diane MacEachern Expert in Environment The big challenge is dealing with frozen precipitation once it hits the ground, especially if we want to be ‘eco friendly.’ These tips will help. The Secret of Encouragement By : Claire Vorster Jennifer nearly fell over when she opened her mailbox one morning to find an elegant looking letter addressed to her from the White House. President Obama's signed, handwritten response to her letter read: "Thanks for the very kind and inspiring letter. I know times are tough, but knowing there are folks out there like you and your husband give me confidence that things will keep getting better."... The Top 10 Minute Relaxation Techniques For Bizy Moms By : Christian Stress Management Expert Learn the top 10 simple relaxation techniques that can be practised in 10 minutes or less for effective stress management and efficient time management. The Art of Motivating Yourself By : Kelly Swanson - Motivational Speaker, Comedian, Award-Winning Storyteller & Busy Mom We live in a world where many people look out to find something to motivate them – when motivation comes from within. Goal or Resolution - What is the Difference By : Cindy Hartman Are goals and resolutions the same? I don’t think so. Resolving to do something is just a blanket statement that it should be done. A goal, on the other hand, comes with specific components to ensure success. Addiction and Personality Disorders By : Sam Vaknin The connection between chronic anxiety, pathological narcissism, depression, obsessive-compulsive traits and alcoholism and drug abuse is well established and common in clinical practice. But not all narcissists, compulsives, depressives, and anxious people turn to the bottle or the needle. Frequent claims of finding a gene complex responsible for alcoholism have been consistently cast in doubt. Flat Bellies: Tips That REALLY work By : Dr Janet Brill Expert in Cholesterol Had a little too much comfort and joy this past holiday season? Maybe you've put on a few pounds around the middle? The summer bathing suit season is just around the corner, so now is the time to do what it takes to get rid of that holiday pooch once and for all! Wasted and Wired: A Deadly Combination By : Richard Hastings The combination of caffeine and alcohol can be a deadly cocktail. Reducign Teen Car Crashes By : Richard Hastings Learn what causes them and what parents can do to minimize the chances of their children's involvement. Who Forgives? By : Nancy Travers, LCSW People who apologize most of the time make themselves seem excessively submissive. They are pleasers and want to win the favor of others. They define themselves as holding the bottom rungs of the social ladder, and they are saying that they should be pitied. Maybe they don’t realize that apologizing all of the time projects weakness. No one will get very far in this world if every other word out of their mouth is “Sorry Addictions and Change By : Dr Sophie Henshaw Quitting an addiction involves going through the following predictable stages of change. Usually there are a number of attempts at change before giving up for good. Acknowledging where you’re at in the change process is useful for you to successfully promote change. Read about the cycle of change in this article to find out more. Using Alcohol to Deal with Anxiety? - Yes?!...Then Read This NOW! By : John Lee Do you use a glass of wine or two at night to deal with your feelings of anxiety and stress? Alcohol can make you feel better temporarily, but using alcohol as a tool to combat anxiety is a BAD idea and gets you on a slippery slope to much bigger problems. Find out why alcohol and stress just don’t mix and learn a few healthier ways to decompress! Teen Problem Gambling – Know the Warning Signs! By : John Lee Does your teen son or daughter gamble? If they don’t they’re in the minority, as according to a New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services report, 72% of teens from grades 7 to 12 have gambled at least once in the last 12 months. Do You Use Opiates? How to Know If You Need Addiction Treatment By : John Lee Do you use opiate pain medications every day? Do you wonder if you might have a problem, or at the very least a problem stopping? Find out if you have a problem that requires addiction treatment to solve – or if you can get all the assistance you need from your family doctor. A Research Proven Way to Keep Your Kids from Abusing Drugs or Alcohol By : John Lee Drugs and alcohol - real dangers out there that tempt our kids on a daily basis - how can we keep them safe? Well, there's no one answer, but families with kids that don't get into trouble with substance abuse tend to share at least one characteristic...eating dinner together as a family 5 or more times per week. Worried about Your Drinking? Find Out If You Have a Drinking Problem By : John Lee Worried that you might be drinking too much, and how do you know when normal social drinking becomes an unhealthy drinking problem? Here is a very quick screening test that's used by professionals to assess for drinking problems in a healthcare setting - Just answer 4 questions honestly and find out the truth!