http://www.articlesnatch.com/Category/Self-Improvement/236 Self-Improvement articles from Free Articles ArticleSnatch Article Directory Rss Follow Up Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:13:15 -0400 One thing this article would want to explain on the onset is how the problem of weight loss comes about and where it stays in the body - and you would actually be more than a little surprise at how weight gain comes about. One thing you need to know is that the problem of weight gain is actually in the mind, and not in the body. That is the biggest surprise that has taken on the weight losing world by storm. First of all, we should look at the reasons why we eat at all, and it comes from a biological function to actually maintain sustenance and keep the normal functions of the body at optimum levels. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Weight-Loss-Affirmations-And-Their-Potency/660107 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Weight-Loss-Affirmations-And-Their-Potency/660107 The power of the subconscious mind has been discussed at length in popular culture, but, it is like the McDonalds revolution in a sense. We know that it is great, we know its massive effect but after a while, it is just a cheeseburger to the man on the street. When someone mentions subconscious mind, images of Professor Xavier or Mind Hunters pilot episodes would come into the picture. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Tap-Into-The-Power-Of-Your-Subconscious-Mind/660105 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Tap-Into-The-Power-Of-Your-Subconscious-Mind/660105 My mother really knows how to influence people. My father, her neighbors, and at one point, even a random woman in a grocery store, has fallen under my motherâs influence. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Influence-People--Persuasion-And-Influence-Lesson-In-A-Grocery-Store/660103 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Influence-People--Persuasion-And-Influence-Lesson-In-A-Grocery-Store/660103 If you are trying to live up to the current standards for bodily size, you've joined the Church of Weight Loss. I belong to The Church of Be As You Are and Learn From It. It's been the ultimate blessing in achieving self love and self acceptance for my own sweet life. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Are-You-Letting-Your-Fat-Help-You-/659658 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Are-You-Letting-Your-Fat-Help-You-/659658 We want to believe all those awful emotional things that happen are someone else's fault. But most what makes us miserable is stuff we are telling ourselves. And we have all the power we need to change that. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Creating-the-Characters-for-Your-Everyday-Dramas/659427 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Creating-the-Characters-for-Your-Everyday-Dramas/659427 In Harris County this week, a manager of a fast food restaurant was killed during a robbery. It happened right before the employees were going to leave for the night. A man locked two employees in the walk in freezer while he forced the manager to open the safe. He then told the manager to go into the walk in freezer with his employees, where he shot him to death. What if the victim or the other employees had been trained in self defense? What if they knew how to disarm the attacker... http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Front-Sight--One-Weekend-can-Change-Your-Life/659211 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Front-Sight--One-Weekend-can-Change-Your-Life/659211 Two nineteen year old college students in New Orleans were kidnapped last weekend and their bodies were found on Monday in an abandoned house. The twenty two year old suspect, Kenneth Barnes will be charged with aggravated kidnapping and possession of stolen items, along with other crimes. It took a while to find the bodies, but twenty police recruits and a cadaver dog later, they were discovered. The story that the police say happened is that the two students were in one of their... http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Kidnapped-and-Killed--Prevent-it-From-Being-You-/659199 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Kidnapped-and-Killed--Prevent-it-From-Being-You-/659199 Some states allow concealed carry of a weapon. Others, such as Illinois and Kansas, do not allow citizens to carry a concealed weapon. Last week, a man was arrested for carrying a knife without a CCW Permit (a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit) and waving it around, threatening people around him. He allegedly told people he would stab anyone who messed with him. What would you do if someone threatened you with a knife? Would you know how to handle it? Would you be able to disarm your... http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Self-Protection-to-the-Max/659193 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Self-Protection-to-the-Max/659193 With demands on our time at a premium, finding ways to free up your time for the most important things in life and work is a must. Here I outline two tips that I've recently found useful for freeing up time. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Two-Simple-Ways-To-Free-Up-Your-Time/659119 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Two-Simple-Ways-To-Free-Up-Your-Time/659119 What's the point of telling people about the power of now, if they don't like now? Lots of people don't like their lives but the mistake they make is they feel victimized and do nothing about it. Normal people simply react to their perceived now and make matters worse. You need to take action, which can only happen if you look beyond your perceptions and experience the here and now. The result, a clear and present mind, will take real action. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-to-Take-Real-Action-to-Improve-Your-Life/658241 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-to-Take-Real-Action-to-Improve-Your-Life/658241 Having good listening skills comes with a lot of benefits. For one, it helps you handle any situation with ease. You might be surprised at what you can deduce based on the words a person uses. And another, people appreciate it when they see that you are really listening to what they have to say. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Improve-Listening-Skills--3-Simple-Tips-To-Listen-Effectively-For-Better-Communication/658231 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Improve-Listening-Skills--3-Simple-Tips-To-Listen-Effectively-For-Better-Communication/658231 As you move through your professional career, through the growth and maturity of your family, and through all that this life throws at you, it helps to have wise council along the way - especially in those critical times where your mental and physical balance may be disrupted. 6 Critical Personal Life Coaching styles should be considered. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Top-6-Critical-Personal-Coaching-Services-For-Your-Life-And-Career/657995 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Top-6-Critical-Personal-Coaching-Services-For-Your-Life-And-Career/657995 You violated the rules of the road and was caught for speeding. There, in a police car chasing you and ask you to leave. Now what?Before dying on the nerves and get all panicky, take a deep breath and remind ourselves that there are many ways to beat speeding ticket. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/how-to-treat-with-police-officer/657278 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/how-to-treat-with-police-officer/657278 Mastery in one's career and consciousness growth simply requires that we constantly produce results beyond and out of the ordinary. Mastery is a product of consistently going beyond our limits. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Bypass-Mediocrity-And-Achieve-Mastery/657159 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Bypass-Mediocrity-And-Achieve-Mastery/657159 Every entrepreneur knows that if they want to become more successful they have to not only set goals for themselves, but they have to RESET their goals to stay on course. The big problem, though, is most entrepreneurs wait way too long to reset their goals. Since today is July 1st (and the official Second Half of the Year Day) let's take a look at 3 types of goals every entrepreneur must have in place to succeed... http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/A-Success-Secret-Every-Entrepreneur-Knows---/657124 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/A-Success-Secret-Every-Entrepreneur-Knows---/657124 Concentration holds the key to achieving your goals and reaping success after success in life. It keeps you from getting side-tracked by less important endeavors. If you want to know how to dramatically improve your concentration and focus, read on. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Dramatically-Improve-Your-Concentration-And-Focus/657002 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Dramatically-Improve-Your-Concentration-And-Focus/657002 Itâs amazing how easy it is for some people to grasp the concepts of conversational hypnosis techniques so quickly. And Iâm not just talking about adults. Children are also beginning to understand how to make these strategies work for them! http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Conversational-Hypnosis--How-To-Use-Conversational-Hypnosis-Techniques-To-Get-A-Raise/657001 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Conversational-Hypnosis--How-To-Use-Conversational-Hypnosis-Techniques-To-Get-A-Raise/657001 Career advice and job hunting information for graduates http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Career-Advice-For-New-Graduates/656896 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Career-Advice-For-New-Graduates/656896 Michael Jackson, hailed as the "king of Pop" was a true Creator in Pop Music Entertainment, right from a young age. His album "Thriller" has been recorded as the "worlds best selling album of all time, yet all this was pure original creation from the Mind. The key thing is that this Mind Power Resources is available to all who understand how to direct and channel it to fruitful use in their lives. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/-The-King-of-Pop--and-the-Passion-for-Creative-Music/656795 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/-The-King-of-Pop--and-the-Passion-for-Creative-Music/656795 Whether you have never been kissed before, have been told frankly that your kissing is below average or you simply feel as though your kissing techniques could use a little work, you'll discover that there are a lot of tips on kissing out there for you. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/No-More-Bad-Kissing---Discover-Some-Handy-Tips-On-Kissing/656628 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/No-More-Bad-Kissing---Discover-Some-Handy-Tips-On-Kissing/656628 Most of us think that having the ability to do several things is a gift or a blessing that helps up to get more done in less time. But the truth is that you can drive yourself crazy while trying to multitask and obsessing over every little problem. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Multitasking---The-Secret-To-A-Shorter-Life/656584 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Multitasking---The-Secret-To-A-Shorter-Life/656584 In these especially difficult times, business owners are looking for any advantage that they can get. It is a poorly understood situation, but the typical business owner has to juggle so many problems at one time and has such a full agenda that they barely feel that they can function. A typical business owner has to wear an innumerable number of "hats" and take on different roles and multiple personalities throughout each day. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Business-Coaching-Meetings-Are-Going-Mobile/656147 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Business-Coaching-Meetings-Are-Going-Mobile/656147 Remember Stuart Smalley from Saturday Night Live? He had a way of shifting his thoughts of low self esteem and personal defeat into feeling okay and even loved. You too can shift your thoughts into higher levels He had a way of shifting his thoughts of low self esteem and personal defeat into feeling okay and even loved. If you ever tend to look at all the possible ways you or your life are no good, you can shift your thoughts into higher levels http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/3-Ways-to-Think-More-Positively/655972 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/3-Ways-to-Think-More-Positively/655972 From personal experience and observation, I feel abuse is something we attract to ourselves. We will continue to experience abuse in one form or another if serious steps are not take to erase the source. Thought, feelings, conditioning and belief system easily create disturbances in the energy system. Why contine to attract pain? http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Why-is-Abuse-in-Any-Form-Accepted-/655811 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Why-is-Abuse-in-Any-Form-Accepted-/655811 Is hypnosis a fad or has it become the trend? Hypnosis has reached a new level of respect and is now used everywhere in the world. People find it easier and safer than most conventional methods to reach their goals and solve their problems. Simply learning to use your altered state of consciousness can make big changes fast in your life. http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Hypnosis--Hypnosis--Is-It-Just-a-Fad-or-Has-It-Become-the-Trend-/655802 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Hypnosis--Hypnosis--Is-It-Just-a-Fad-or-Has-It-Become-the-Trend-/655802