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How to Pick a Meditation Mantra

By Patricia Resnick

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The most common form of meditation is "one-pointed" meditation, which involves using a thought or object as a point of focus for your mind. This can be a candle, a painting, or just a word that you introduce into your mind. You can be given a ... more »

How to practice forgiveness

By nayla

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The practice of forgiveness is of vital importance but is also not so easy. In this article I will tell you how you can practice and achieve complete forgiveness of others and yourself as well!.. more »

How to Prepare for Fifty-Five and Aging

By Hapworth

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When we turn 55, we are eligible to join Florida's retirement community, get free checking at the local bank, and get senior discounts at local stores. What more could we ask for? But for some, 55 means a closer step to our demise. How can we ... more »

How to Prepare for your Recital/Concert

By TopMusician

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No matter who you are, if you play a musical instrument then you get a little nervous when you perform in front of others. Unless you are a rock star tripped out on today's best mind-altering drugs, you probably still feel those little ... more »

How to Prevent Depression

By TxLady

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1 in 8 women will have clinical depression. Here are some simple techniques to try and prevent depression... more »

How to Process Grief After Abortion

By Trudymae

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Ask any parent what their worst imaginable fear would be and they would probably answer, “To lose one of my children to death.” Now, imagine losing a child to death and never crying about it. Worse yet, imagine being the cause of that child’s ... more »

How to procrastinate.

By mynameiswolf

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This article will tell you how to properly procrastinate... more »

How to Project Confidence

By missnice104

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Do you ever wonder how some people seem to get all of the attention when they walk into a room? Do you know what the Movie Stars have besides looks? Do you realize what helps most politicians? Confidence is the key. Do you want more ... more »

How to Prosper and Be the Best that you can BE!

By parvenue

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I often see people in my every day life that have a glow about them, a real shine! They are fit, active, happy people. They may not always drive the best cars or have the best clothes but they have an inner glow. I stopped to ask them what it was ... more »

How To Put Disappointment In The Dunce Corner - 5 Tips On How To Deal With Disappointment

By Razvan Dobre

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Disappointment. What a great thing! I know you must think I'm nuts to think so and you probably think I didn't go through it to know how it feels. Well, I did go through it, and it was more than once, a lot more. About the I'm I nuts part, ... more »

How to Put Humor in Menopause

By Tena Green

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One has to wonder why menopause hasn’t fallen under the term temporary insanity. When menopause rolls around, women walk that fine line of insanity. Actually, there is no line; we are totally insane. Your family will be certain you have lost your ... more »

How to Quit Smoking!!!

By madplow360

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All of those who smoke and have tried to quit can all agree that it isn't easy. I myself have learned to quit and I'm sharing my secret with you... more »

How to reach a state of Zen

By Skimouu

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Our average lives are filled with stress and chaos. We need a release and, unlike Buddhist monks, we are far from trained to reach the ethereal state of Zen. This article is a helpful guide to obtaining a close form of the Zen we all wish to reach... more »

How to Reach Your Life Goals

By breezycycle

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You can reach the goals of your life by zeroing in on what is most important to you and by taking steps each day to move closer to the goals you set for yourself. We get to a certain point in life when we feel the need to sort through the clutter ... more »

How to Read a Book to Reduce Stress

By eHow Health Editor

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Exercise, deep breathing and talking to someone about your problems are easily seen as helping you relieve stress. Reading a book can also help you reduce stress and have fun while you relax. Use some time alone to decompress from your day, and ... more »

How to recharge and rebuild your life

By Andria Alexander

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A recent hardship such as divorce, separation, job-loss, or the loss of a family member could have set you back But, it's time for you to rebuild your life..... more »

How to Recognize a Narcissist

By meemee67

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Although some features of narcissistic personality disorder may seem like having confidence or strong self-esteem, it's not the same. There is such a thing as false confidence. Narcissistic personality disorder crosses the border of healthy ... more »

How to recognize an emotional vampire

By meemee67

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Emotional vamps come in all shapes and sizes. They can be a friend or family member or even co worker. They complain, boast, brag and some are all about self pity. The key is, they drain us and use us to dump on us feeling afterwards ... more »

How to Recognize Anxiety Disorder in a Spouse

By cyclegirl98

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Do you suspect your wife or husband might have an anxiety disorder? Here are some signs to look for... more »

How to Recognize Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression

By Judy Ford

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Having a baby is a thrilling event. It’s exciting. However, adjusting to a newborn in the house can be difficult and stressful. Many physical and emotional changes happen to a woman when she is pregnant and after she gives birth. These changes ... more »

How to Recognize Behaviors That May Indicate Suicidal Thoughts

By Angie Shiflett

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Suicide is generally considered a “taboo” subject. However, it is a subject that actually needs more attention. Any person, any age, and at any time can contemplate taking their own life. There are many different reasons why one may consider this ... more »

How to Recognize Depression in Yourself

By mlstevens

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Many times we feel 'down in the dumps' but how do you know if it's more serious than just a bad day? While this can be moderately challenging as you are looking inside of yourself, it's important to do this when you've been feeling 'down in the ... more »

How to Recognize General Anxiety Disorder Symptoms

By eHow Health Editor

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Psychological and physical symptoms often coincide in general anxiety disorder, also known as generalized anxiety disorder. Unusually intense worries and anxieties that occur daily and persist for 6 months or more are primary psychological ... more »

How to Recognize Neurosis

By Christina Sponias

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The neurotic starts allowing the absurd thoughts of the wild conscience to invade the human side, and starts drawing neurotic conclusions. His feelings are influenced by his thoughts and they don’t have the meaning they should have in his life, ... more »

How to Recognize NLD in a Child

By Tippy

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NLD (non-verbal learning disorder) goes undiagnosed in many children because they speak at an early age and appear to be highly intelligent. Sometimes associated with a moderate head injury or radiation near the head at a very young age, NLD ... more »