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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Are negative emotions holding you back: 1 of 36

Negative emotions are a necessary part of each and every person. We need the negativity to help us appreciate the positive things that occur. The danger of negative emotions is that they have the potential to take over our thoughts and cause us to be less productive with out lives than we would otherwise be. I think that ang...
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Cross stitch hobby: 2 of 12

I learned to cross-stitch almost 18 years ago when I was put on bed rest while pregnant with my son. I needed something to do that would keep me interested and off my feet. My mom saved the day by bringing me a counted cross-stitch kit to occupy my mind. Since the day I first picked up that pattern I have made hundreds of gi...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Best and worst bosses: 12 of 52

I seem to have a knack for choosing jobs where the person in power is not stable. Now, that probably says something about me, but they all start off seeming so darn normal! Going back to when I first started working...way, way back that is! My first boss was a basically benign woman who had a tendency to lose things and basi...
Education > Adult Education Tips for teaching adult learners instead of younger learners: 9 of 26

I taught my first adult education class when I was about 33 years old. It was a bit disconcerting at first to see my students filing into the classroom and I'm sure they were concerned about my qualifications as well. I was the youngest one in the room and yet I was the instructor. That takes a bit of getting used to. Most p...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness How to give yourself the gift of sleep: 9 of 16

Sleep is one of our most precious commodities! During the holiday season though, it seems to be the first thing we give up to the hustle and bustle. But, sleep is necessary. We can't function without it. The gift of sleep is the one present we should give ourselves this year. Make sleep a priority. Small children usually hav...
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to deal with a pushy salesman: 25 of 44

Ever get the feeling that buying a car is a simple task that can be accomplished with a minimum of hassle? Don't believe it. Negotiating your way through the car purchasing process is like traveling a bewildering and perplexing path! We did preliminary research online and had it narrowed down to 3 possibilities. We decided t...
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Reclaim the holidays: 39 of 60

Every holiday season there are so many expectations to create the perfect celebration. In all this stress and commotion, many people forget that the holidays should be relaxing and enjoyable. Taking some steps towards reclaiming the holiday season will do wonders for your state of mind. Purchasing gifts is usually the most s...
Business > Small & Home Business How to balance a home business, and home life: 4 of 6

When you work from home, it's not always easy to keep work and home separate. Here are some tips to keep things running smoothly that I've learned over the past few years. Being professional is paramount to your career and you can't do that if you keep getting side tracked by your home. Here are some things to do to keep thi...
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers Protecting yourself from draining friends and acquaintances: 17 of 20

Some people think I am an anti-social hermit. That's not really true. The truth is that in the past, I have had so many encounters with people who turn out to be completely mad that I now try to keep my distance from most people, family and life long friends excepted, of course. One of the most draining people I ever met was...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Weird friends: 29 of 34

It's important to take a very long time to check people out before you consider them friends. Don't give out your home phone number or let them know too much about you. If you do, there's no telling what could happen! I worked with a bizarre woman when I was teaching adult education. She seemed fairly normal to start. A litt...