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Brook Noel - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Brook Noel is an international, best-selling author and has written over 15books. Her works include: I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: surviving, coping, and healing after the sudden death of a loved one, Grief Steps, The Single Parent Resource and her newest book The Change Your Life Challenge: A 70 Day Life Makeover Program for Women Copyright (c) 2005 Brook Noel. All rights reserved
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- Overcoming Fear - A Theme Park Lesson
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] Overcoming a fear is one of the most empowering and freeing feelings in the world. Looking at your fear and saying, "Thanks for stopping by, but I choose not to let you stay," reminds us that we can and do choose our destiny.
- Be Easy On Yourself!
[Self-Improvement:Happiness] Are "shoulds" and "coulds" causing you to beat yourself up? Learn how to fight back!
- Creating a To-Don't List
[Self-Improvement:Time-Management] We are all familiar with the time-management benefit of a To-Do list, but do you have a to-don't list? Learn how this practice can change your life!
- Time Management and Interruptions
[Self-Improvement:Time-Management] Distractions and interruptions are a part of everyday life. In order to maximize our mood and productivity we need to learn to work with them instead of fight them. This article and worksheet will show you how.
- Are You Majoring in Minor Things?
[Self-Improvement:Time-Management] Many people spend much of their day focusing on things that are "minor"--in the big scheme of things they just don't matter. Yet, people use their vital mental and physical energy analyzing, judging and worrying over these "minor" things. Then when it comes time to work on the "majors"--they have very little energy left. Yet, they wonder why their situation isn't changing. Learn how to stop majoring in the minor and instead major in what matters.
- A Lesson in Patience
[Self-Improvement] This wake-up call shows how patience isn't a virtue in today's world and encourages us to stop trying to pack so much into a single day.
- 23 Games to Play in the Car (or Anywhere!)
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Time spent in the car can account for a large portion of time spent with our children! Learn how to transform boring trips into magical memories with these 23 games to play in the car – no supplies required!
- 9 Steps for Breaking a Bad Habit
[Self-Improvement] Almost everyone has some habit in their life that robs their day-to-day life of a little (or a lot) of joy. Try these 9 steps for breaking a bad habit.
- 10 Cleaning Tips for Tough Areas
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Have a tough cleaning mission ahead? Try these 10 cleaning tips to make cleaning a breeze.
- Building the Ideal Day One Hour at a Time
[Self-Improvement:Time-Management] Use the definitive ideas in this article to create a daily routine and structure that supports your goals.
- Create More Energy in Your Life
[News-and-Society:Energy] Most of us think of health habits and rest when we think of restoring our energy. Yet spiritual energy, productive energy, and emotional energy all factor into our overall energy level. Discover these types of energies and tips for optimizing each form of energy.
- How to Use Empowering Mission Statements Everday
[Self-Improvement:Empowerment] For many people, the only real introduction to the idea of mission statements has been through the movie Jerry McGuire. Mission statements aren’t stuffy or dry corporate documents, but well-articulated visions that are meant to energize us. Learn how to apply mission statements to all areas of your life.
- Quieting Your Internal Critic and Increasing Self-Esteem
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] Why do we find children so inspirational? Part of it is their innocence but there is much more. The magic within a child lies largely in the fact they are untarnished by worry, blame, guilt and the stress of adult life. When we are around children we remember how to “believe.” Follow these guidelines to quiet your internal critic and increase your self-belief.
- Discovering Your Passion and Purpose
[Self-Improvement:Attraction] Use this article as a springboard to discover your purpose and passion. Learn how to define your purpose and the importance of passionately sharing your purpose with the world.
- Spring Cleaning for the Mind
[Self-Improvement] During the spring, many of us feel the need to clean our homes with annual spring cleaning. While clearing clutter is important, it is also important to do some "spring cleaning" in our mind and personal life. This article includes strategies for cleaing our "internal clutter."
- Spreading the Holiday Spirit
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Learn some ways to slow down and spread the true holiday spirit inside the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
- The Art of the Invisible Blessing
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] This true holiday story encourages us to treat one another well and share simple blessings. A perfect inspirational piece over the holiday season.
- What is True Wealth? Uncovering the Key to Happiness
[Self-Improvement:Happiness] Our happiest moments usually involve the simple, meanwhile we still seem to search for happiness in hard-to-reach places. Learn the true meaning of "heart wealth" and how to discover it each day of your life.
- The Moving in Your Mind: Understanding How Your Thoughts Work
[Self-Improvement] Our mind is like a computer running certain programs based on our life experiences. Understand how your mind works, and how make it work for you as you reach for your dreams!
- Take a Vacation ... at Home!
[Self-Improvement:Time-Management] Trying to schedule a vacation within our busy lifestyles can be challenging, so why not take a vacation … at home? Learn how a vacation week or weekend can change your perspective and rejuvenate your spirit.
- Staying Focused and Positive in the Face of Adversity
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] How do you stay positive and focused when everything seems to be falling apart or challenging? Follow these simple steps to change your perspective and reclaim a positive and productive attitude.
- Simplify Your Wardrobe and Closet
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] Tired of “having nothing to wear” or trying to find something in an over-stuffed closet? Learn a proven system for tackling your wardrobe once and for all!
- Letting Go of Worry
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] Many people spend much of today worrying about tomorrow. Learn how to let go of worry attached to days that have yet to come.
- Journal Your Heart Out
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] Many people are adverse to journaling because it brings back memories of school, English and grammar. However journaling can be one of the most valuable tools in our life journey. Learn how to make journaling an enjoyable practice with these tips and writing prompts.
- How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Insomnia, restlessness, erratic sleep schedules—they sap our energy, health and mood. Learn how to get a good night’s sleep so you can make every day count!
- Overcome the Fear Holding You Back
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] Have you ever chased a dream or goal and then turned back out of fear? Learn how to come face-to-face with your fear—and move past it.
- Daily Practices to Improve Your Life
[Self-Improvement] Learn simple and easy-to-implement practices that encourage you to slow down and enjoy the moment.
- Quick and Easy Rush Hour Tips for Your Holiday Cooking
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Before you roll your sleeves up and dive into your kitchen preparations, review these simple step to create a stress-free kitchen.
- Party Planning Made Simple
[Home-and-Family] There is nothing worse than planning a party and ending up with a week's worth of leftover deviled eggs - or to the contrary - ending up with guests whose stomachs are still growling! I have created the following guide to help you anticipate your appetizer count for your party planning needs
- A Recipe for Contentment: Kids, Creativity and Clay
[Kids-and-Teens] This recipe can be prepared easily by children 12 or over and nothing spells contentment like kids,
creativity, and clay. (Not to mention, these ornaments are a great gift for family members!)
- School's Out: Creative Ways to Keep Children Entertained Over Christmas Break
[Kids-and-Teens] For most children, the holiday-break starts somewhere during that last busy week of holiday preparations. With excitement at an all-time high, you will need to plan activities for their excess energy in advance. Try these ideas to keep kids entertained as you finish your own to-do list.
- Take Two or Ten: Focus and Reflect on Your Holiday Goals
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] While Charles Dickens’ images might flash through your mind, most families also experience “War of the Roses” moments during the holiday season. A few conscious steps pre-holiday can maximize your memorable moments.
- The 12 Days of Holiday Cooking
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Use this simple 12-day countdown strategy to keep Christmas preparations hassle-free, avoiding a last minute crunch. For a full menu and shopping list, visit www.rushhourcook.com/holiday.htm and click on the Recipe link.
- Get Ready, Get Set, Go - Recipe Strategies for the Rush Hour Kitchen
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] These 3 simple time-saving tips can help you prepare your holiday meal with ease.
- 5 Creative Ways to Enhance Your Holidays
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] The holidays need not be hectic when we use simple strategies to enhance our enjoyment and save time.
- Stress Reduction for the Manic Mother: 10 Tips to Keep You Centered and Celebratory!
[Self-Improvement:Stress-Management] Holiday happiness can quickly turn into seemingly insurmountable stress with lack of time, and the increased family pressures. With balancing skills put to the test, it’s easy to understand why mothers between the ages of 35 and 54 are the most “stressed” during the holiday season. Transform stress into sanity with these ten tried-and true tips.
- Always Tired? Tips for Overcoming Exhaustion and Fatigue
[Health-and-Fitness] Exhaustion is a condition that plagues many of us. With all the running around required today, it’s no wonder we feel tired and lost at times. With the high-stress, fast-paced requirements of life, it is important to minimize conditions that cause fatigue. Try these tactics to eliminate tired days.
- Simple Solutions for Conquering Stress
[Self-Improvement:Stress-Management] Whether it’s induced by too little time, too much to do, family commitments or disagreements at work – stress is the buzzword of the decade. From headaches to ulcers to heart disease, everything can be blamed on this syndrome that has taken over today’s men, women and children. Try the following relievers the next time stress has got you down.
- Managing the Morning Crunch
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Do your mornings feel more like a push and pull contest rather than a smooth preparation for the day ahead? Implement these morning-management ideas to take control.
- Designing Relaxing Evenings for You and Your Children
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] After a long day’s work many parents look forward to a relaxing evening at home. Yet a parent arrives home only to be bombarded with news broadcasts of their child’s events, demands for dinner, housework that needs to be done, homework that needs to be assisted with, baths and teeth to be brushed, laundry to be done, next day events to be organized—the beat goes on.
Evenings can be the enjoyable time you would like for both your children and yourself. Preplanning and sticking to a regular schedule will maximize your time to-gether.
- 8 Simple Money Saving Tips and Tactics
[Finance:Personal-Finance] Looking for simple solutions to save money? Try these 8 tips.
- Chore and Reward Systems that Work
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] If you are looking for a creative way to motivate your children to help around the house... look no further. This creative chore and reward system will have children pitching in to help.
- Create A Communication Station to Manage Your Household
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] Tired of missed messages? Are all your family members going a million miles per hour - in separate directions? Create a Communication Station to help magange your household.
- Priority and Goals: The Importance of Direction
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] We can't get where we want to be without an accurate map. Here are some simple steps that can help you be on your way toward your goals.
- Ten Steps to a More Managed Life
[Self-Improvement:Time-Management] Take control of your life by implementing these 10 steps.
- Simplify Your Life: A Crash Course in Simplification
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] From simple steps to a complete crash course, here is everything you need to get on the bandwagon to simplifying your life.
- The Joys of a Discovery Program
[Self-Improvement:Stress-Management] Collect your dreams and goals and implement them through this simple discovery system.
- Twenty Minute Sanity Savers for Today's Busy Woman
[Self-Improvement:Motivation] Learn how you can refresh and renew in 20 minutes.
- Attitudes and Gratitudes
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] “Gratitude turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” Melody Beattie
- Simple Ways to Save
[Finance:Personal-Finance] Saving doesn't have to be complicated or stressful. Implement these tips and ideas to increase your savings.
- The 11 Step Plan for Organizing Your Closet
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] While the "c" word may make many cringe--help is here! Use this 11-point plan for conquering clothes clutter for good.
- Developing A Healthy Self Esteem In Your Child
[Self-Improvement:Self-Esteem] Practical ideas to encourage a positive and healthy self-esteem in all the children in your world...
- Bring Back A Memory Night
[Food-and-Drink] A creative way to enjoy a meal and bring the family together.
- Easy Menu Planning from The Rush Hour Cook
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Crunched for time? Try these quick, easy and fun dinner-hour solutions from The Rush Hour Cook.
- Table Topics (Ideas for Family Time)
[Home-and-Family] This fun and simple game gave a breath of life and run into the family dinner hour.
- The Purple Tree In My Yard (and What I Have Learned from Moments I Have Missed)
[Self-Improvement:Happiness] When we get caught up in the daily hustle of our lives, we can quickly lose sight of the value of a single moment. This article revisits the value of a moment and gives a personal challenge to all to reclaim the value of a moment.
- What's Holding You Back? The Mystery of Accomplishment
[Self-Improvement:Success] While we may seek positive change in our lives, sometimes it seems that we continually stumble. In this article, we unravel the mystery of accomplishment.
- Learning to See by Traveling with a Teddy Bear
[Self-Improvement:Happiness] Often in the hustle and bustle of daily life, we lose sight of compassion and the value of a moment. This special story shows how much we can gain when we take the time to pause and reflect and see things from another person's perspective.
- Good Morning: The Simple Step that Will Change Your Life
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] Discover and understand how this simple step can improve your life and the life of those around you.
- Always Do Your Best (and Lesson Learned from a New Orleans Taxi Driver)
[Self-Improvement:Motivation] Sometimes the lessons we most need to learn come from unexpected places. This article challenges us to always do our best and help uncover what our own personal best is.
- The Joy of Wishing Upon A Star
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] A touching story and challenge to encourage the joy of dreaming and wishing upon a star in our every day life.
- Coping with Tragedy and Loss
[Self-Improvement:Grief-Loss] Adapted from the best-selling book, I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye, Brook Noel and Pamela D. Blair share tips for how to cope in the aftermath of tragedy.
- Helping Other Cope with Loss
[Self-Improvement:Grief-Loss] Excerpted from the best-selling book, I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: surviving, coping and healing after the sudden death of a loved one, this article explores steps to help others cope with grief.
- Discover Your Procrastination Personality
[Self-Improvement:Time-Management] Use this simple analysis to uncover and deal with your procrastination personality.
- The Wake of Katrina: Helping Others and Learning About Ourselves
[News-and-Society] This article contains a fresh perspective on how we can make a difference in the wake of tragedy. It also contains a personal challenge to readers.
- Intermission: Wood Chips
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] I glanced at my watch, if we hurried we could be back in thirty-minutes, enough time to satiate your needs for the outside world without interfering
with my needs on the inside world.
- Have an Ugly Day
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] "Do something every day that you don't want to-do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain."
- How Do You Start Your Day
[Self-Improvement:Time-Management] The first thirty to sixty minutes of our day set the tone for the hours to come. Getting off to a cheerful start has a dramatic impact on how our day will flow.
- Giving Up the Cape
[Self-Improvement:Time-Management] “I find it interesting that the very cape I tried to use to fly, became so heavy it kept me grounded.”
- Forgiving
[Relationships] The interesting thing about choosing not to forgive, is that it hurts us more than anyone else. Your inability to forgive anything or anyone in your world may hurt someone else a bit, but I guarantee it hurts you and your world a hundred times more.
- Beautifying Your Home
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Remember that decorating and performing a facelift to a room needn't be costly or time consuming. Adding a new print to a wall, colorful pillows to a couch, or a few plants can breathe new life into a tired room.
- The Five Minute Relationship Miracle
[Relationships] With only five minutes a day, you can improve any relationship in your life--from spouse, to relative, to child, to colleague to friend. Make a goal of practicing this simple process daily for improved relationships.
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