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"Most people quit because of one reason and one reason only.... they decided not to win."- Doug Firebaugh

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" Nancy Christie

It's bedtime, and Valerie Baadh Garrett, 55, can't sleep. This isn't unusual—or hasn't been since she hit menopause. "Even something as subtle as my husband shifting his position can wake me and keep me up for hours," she explains. "It's so frustrating."

Valerie is hardly alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 67 percent of women have sleep problems on a regular basis, and 46 percent say they have trouble getting shut-eye almost every night. "

.... Read the rest of this article from "WomansDay.com" at: http://www.womansday.com/article.asp?article_id=12582

"Living Deeply transcends any one approach by focusing on common elements of transformation across a variety of traditions, while affirming and supporting the diversity of approaches across religious, spiritual, scientific, academic, and cultural backgrounds. Each chapter in the book ends with "Experiences of Transformation," exercises drawn from wisdom traditions or scientific investigations meant to enhance your direct experience of the material.

Opportunities to actively engage in your own transformation and that of our world are woven into the fabric of your everyday life. Learning more about the terrain of consciousness transformation can not only give you a map, but can help you become the cartographer of your own transformative journey. Research over the last decade at the Institute of Noetic Sciences has systematically surveyed hundreds of people's stories of their own transformations, as well as conducting over 50 in-depth interviews with teachers and masters of the world's spiritual,religious, and transformative traditions. "
Read the rest of this review and others at Amazon.com: Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life (IONS/ New Harbinger)

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"Yes, you can be a dreamer and a doer too, if you will remove one word from your vocabulary: impossible."- Dr. Robert H. Schuller

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" You are what you think. You feel what you want. joyful garden

Positive thoughts can transform can attract the good things you know you want.

"Mind is the Master power that moulds and makes, And Man is Mind, and evermore he takes The tool of Thought, and, shaping what he wills, Brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills: He thinks in secret, and it comes to pass: Environment is but his looking-glass." -by James Allen

Be optimistic, concentrate on the good rather than the bad. "

.... Read the rest of this article from "wishingkit.com" at: http://www.wishingkit.com/introduction/The-Power-of-Positive-Thinking.html

" Money manager Jonathan D. Pond has taught countless Americans in his series of bestselling books and PBS specials how to do the seemingly impossible: grow their money while still living the life they'd like to have.

Whether planning for children, trying to afford the ones you've already got, buying a house, investing for retirement, or just learning not to live from paycheck to paycheck, Jonathan's energetic, warm, and no-nonsense financial advice has made him a regular on The Today Show and CNN as well as on PBS. In Grow Your Money, Jonathan unpacks the best of his decades of financial advice to create a cornerstone compendium. Includes:

* Using debt to your advantage
* Why collecting Social Security early is (usually) a mistake
* Dual-income homes: does that second paycheck help as much as you think?
* Getting rich slowly
* Give Uncle Sam his due at tax time—but not one penny more "
Read the rest of this review and others at Amazon.com: Grow Your Money!: 101 Easy Tips to Plan, Save, and Invest

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"The secret of happiness is something to do."- John Burroughs

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" Looking at successful people, like actor Harrison Ford, author Maya Angelou, singer Gloria Estefan, and cyclist Lance Armstrong, we wonder: How did they do it? How did they achieve their phenomenal success? It starts with a dream, a deep-seated, heartfelt desire. Then, if you can steadfastly hold onto any of these 10 qualities, you will be on your way.

Harrison Ford wanted to be an actor so badly that even a short-sighted studio producer could not discourage him. "

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"Take Control of Your Thought Life By Pruning Out the Bad and Nurturing the Good

Despite today s fast-paced world, people desperately want to live their lives with great passion and conviction. They seek answers from the Bible, pastors and even counselors... and yet they are unable to find peace because of excessive worry and destructive emotions. In The Worry Free Life, you ll learn how to convert your negative thought processes to healthy ones, and eliminate worry, so you are free to live a life of love beyond anything you have ever imagined!"
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"The mind has exactly the same power as the hands: not merely to grasp the world, but to change it."- Colin Wilson

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" One of the things that held me back from pursuing my dreams for many years was fear of failure … and the lack of self-confidence that I needed to overcome that fear.

It’s something we all face, to some degree, I think. The key question: how do you overcome that fear?

By working on your self-confidence and self-esteem. Without really thinking of it in those terms, that’s what I’ve been doing over the years, and that’s what helped me finally overcome my fears, and finally pursue my dreams. "

.... Read the rest of this article from "zenhabits.net" at: http://zenhabits.net/2007/12/25-ki...

"How to Simplify Your Finances and Get What You Want out of Life

Simplify your financial life… now and forever!

• By the Internet’s #1 personal finance expert, MSN’s Liz Pulliam Weston
• Stop feeling overwhelmed by your finances: take control, the easy way!
• Save time, avoid mistakes, and help secure your future

Common sense. Easy solutions. Plain English. Best selling author,

Liz Pulliam Weston, takes on the problem everyone has, and nobody talks about: the sheer hassle of managing your money! Weston offers practical guidance and easy checklists for every decision: investments, credit cards, insurance, mortgages, retirement, college savings, and more! Discover how to consolidate, delegate, and automate your finances…save time and money…and live a more rewarding, secure life!"
Read the rest of this review and others at Amazon.com: Easy Money: How to Simplify Your Finances and Get What You Want out of Life (Liz Pulliam Weston)