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		<description><![CDATA[Well done, we have not only got through another week of grief but we are stronger for it, we are moving towards finding that happiness again despite our bereavement. So as always here are some articles to help us with our week ahead.

MabelandHarry presents A Thought on Achieving Success at MabelandHarry

Warren Wong presents Why Mediation Can Be Very Useful posted at Personal Development for INTJs, saying, &#8220;Several reasons why mediation can be extremely useful!&#8221;

Mary Emma Allen presents Caregiving &#8211; Does It Find Us or Do We Attract It? posted at Alzheimer&#8217;s Notes, saying, &#8220;We learn, midst the frustrations of caring [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well done, we have not only got through another week of grief but we are stronger for it, we are moving towards finding that happiness again despite our bereavement. So as always here are some articles to help us with our week ahead.<br />
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<p><strong>MabelandHarry</strong> presents <a href="http://mabelandharry.blogspot.com/2008/02/thought-on-achieving-success.html">A Thought on Achieving Success</a> at <a href="http://mabelandharry.blogspot.com/2008/02/thought-on-achieving-success.html">MabelandHarry</a></p>
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<p><strong>Warren Wong</strong> presents <a href="http://www.whatithinkabout.com/why-mediation-can-be-very-useful/">Why Mediation Can Be Very Useful</a> posted at <a href="http://www.whatithinkabout.com">Personal Development for INTJs</a>, saying, &#8220;Several reasons why mediation can be extremely useful!&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Mary Emma Allen</strong> presents <a href="http://www.alzheimersnotes.com/caregiving-does-it-find-us-or-do-we-attract-it/">Caregiving &#8211; Does It Find Us or Do We Attract It?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.alzheimersnotes.com">Alzheimer&#8217;s Notes</a>, saying, &#8220;We learn, midst the frustrations of caring for a family member with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease, there are rewards, too, that enable us to grow personally and reach out to help other caregivers.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Astrid Lee</strong> presents <a href="http://therapeuticreiki.com/blog/2007/12/glimpses-of-god-book-review/">We Are One World Healing » Glimpses of God &#8211; Spiritual Book Review</a> posted at <a href="http://therapeuticreiki.com/blog">World Healing</a>, saying, &#8220;What could be more uplifting than witnessing the presence of the Divine in our daily life?&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>ananga</strong> presents <a href="http://ananga.squarespace.com/ananga-living-by-design-blog/2008/2/9/have-you-de-cluttered-your-head-lately.html">Have you De-cluttered Your Head Lately?</a> posted at <a href="http://ananga.squarespace.com/ananga-living-by-design-blog">Ananga Sivyer&#8217;s Living by Design Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;Some of my fellow bloggers have been writing lately on the subject of de-cluttering.  And that got me thinking about another key area that really benefits from being free from clutter. The clutter in our heads. What are we tucking away in corners and lugging around with us that we don’t need anymore?&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Louise Manning</strong> presents <a href="http://thehumanimprint.typepad.com/the_human_imprint/2008/02/working-from-ho.html">Working from home</a> posted at <a href="http://thehumanimprint.typepad.com/the_human_imprint/">The Human Imprint</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Mark Fleming</strong> presents <a href="http://improvefast.net/respect-your-decisions/">Respect Your Decisions</a> posted at <a href="http://improvefast.net">improvefast.net</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>GP</strong> presents <a href="http://etchedbystone.wordpress.com/2008/02/08/the-10-commandments-of-horse-management/">The 10 Commandments of Horse Management</a> posted at <a href="http://etchedbystone.wordpress.com">Innside Montana-Your Home at the Range</a>, saying, &#8220;How can you apply the 10 commandments of equine management to a more positive you&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Charles H. Green</strong> presents <a href="http://trustedadvisor.com/blog/315/">Buy With the Heart, Justify With the Brain</a> posted at <a href="http://trustedadvisor.com/blog/">Trust Matters</a>, saying, &#8220;An English tailor&#8217;s story demonstrates why successful people are nice, competent and of service to everyone—as a habit.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>SJ Yee</strong> presents <a href="http://richgrad.com/do-you-have-dreams-you-are-afraid-to-go-after/">Do you have dreams you are afraid to go after?</a> posted at <a href="http://richgrad.com">Personal Development for the Book Smart</a>, saying, &#8220;A story that will force you to rethink about abandoning your dreams&#8230;&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>JC</strong> presents <a href="http://www.ajourneyofdreams.com/2008/02/divide-and-conquer-approach-to-life.html">How To Use The Divide-And-Conquer Approach To Life</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ajourneyofdreams.com/">A Journey Of Dreams</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Lindsay</strong> presents <a href="http://10ideas.net/2008/02/06/natural-ways-to-improve-your-mood-and-treat-depression/">Natural Ways To Improve Your Mood and Treat Depression</a> posted at <a href="http://10ideas.net">10ideas.net</a>, saying, &#8220;This article features ideas for improving your mood and treating depression through the use of supplements, exercise, positive thinking, and various forms of therapy.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Todd Goldfarb</strong> presents <a href="http://www.wethechange.com/4-pillars-of-effective-personal-growth/">4 Pillars of Effective Personal Growth</a> posted at <a href="http://www.wethechange.com">We The Change</a>, saying, &#8220;Here is a nice piece which discusses 4 pillars of personal growth&#8230;from we the change.  Enjoy!&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Shirley</strong> presents <a href="http://funspirit.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2007-11-30T19%3A28%3A00-05%3A00&amp;max-results=7">Fun Spirit</a> posted at <a href="http://funspirit.blogspot.com/">Fun Spirit</a>, saying, &#8220;During the holidays I always think of friends and family that are far away. It brings to mind the miles between us and the lack of time we have to keep each other abreast of what is going on in our lives. This year I am making a list to stay in touch and better connected to those I love. Here are a few ideas:&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Alex Marlin</strong> presents <a href="http://www.alexandermarlin.com/blog/50-personal-development-questions-that-will-improve-your-life">50 Personal Development Questions That Will Improve Your Life</a> posted at <a href="http://www.alexandermarlin.com/blog">Life Improvement Tips For Thin and Small People</a>.</p>
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<p>presents <a href="http://reflexions.blogsavy.com/2008/02/12/motivation-quick-tips/">Motivation Quick-Tips</a> posted at <a href="http://reflexions.blogsavy.com">REFLEXIONS</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Fruitpunch</strong> presents <a href="http://www.fruit-punch-diary.com/my-poems/two-hearts-that-beat-as-one-249/">Two hearts that beat as one</a> posted at <a href="http://www.fruit-punch-diary.com">Fruit Punch Diary</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Dr. Mike Skinner</strong> presents <a href="http://meditationforthemasses.com/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-course-week-1/">Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course &#8211; Week 1</a> posted at <a href="http://meditationforthemasses.com">meditation for the masses</a>, saying, &#8220;Can mindfulness based stress reduction change your thinking and help you live more positively?&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>GreatManagement</strong> presents <a href="http://www.greatmanagement.org/blogs/79/Get-Rid-Of-Procrastination-Once-And-For-All.html">Get Rid Of Procrastination Once And For All</a> posted at <a href="http://www.greatmanagement.org/blogs">The GreatManagement Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;Everyone suffers from procrastination at some stage in their lives.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Shimaa Gamal</strong> presents <a href="http://shimaagamal.blogspot.com/2007/09/essential-ingredient.html">Thoughts of the Thought-Less: The Essential Ingredient</a> posted at <a href="http://shimaagamal.blogspot.com/">Thoughts of the Thought-Less</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Edith</strong> presents <a href="http://www.edithyeung.com/2008/02/15/a-seven-year-old-can-do-it-you-can-too/">If a Seven-Year-Old Can Do It, You Can Do It Too!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.edithyeung.com">Edith Yeung.Com:  Dream.  Think.  Act.</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Life. Money. Development.</strong> presents <a href="http://life.halcode.com/archives/2008/02/06/exercises-for-keeping-a-young-mind/">Exercises for Keeping a Young Mind</a> posted at <a href="http://life.halcode.com">Life. Money. Development.</a>, saying, &#8220;Neat collection of tips for achieving a young mind&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Ron</strong> presents <a href="http://www.thesecrettestimonials.com/2008/02/15/man-often-suffers-loss-through-lack-of-appreciation/">Man often suffers loss through lack of appreciation</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thesecrettestimonials.com">The Secret Testimonials.com</a></p>
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<p><strong>Roger</strong> presents <a href="http://www.happyandprosperous.com/2008/02/10/listening-to-intuition/">Listening To Your Intuition</a> posted at <a href="http://www.happyandprosperous.com">The Happy and Prosperous Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;How do you allow your intuition to speak ?&#8221;</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2006 15:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As 2006 draws to a close, we all need help to move our thoughts to ones that will help us find happiness again in 2007. Here are some wonderful writers who will try and help you with your thinking. 
Welcome to the December 31, 2006 edition of positive thinking.
Linda Freedman presents Blurting it out posted at Everyone needs therapy? Lessons from a family therapist, saying, &#8220;Some people feel they&#8217;re not in charge of their lives, that so much of what they do is to please everyone else. Here&#8217;s a story about a woman who decided it was time to take [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Linda Freedman</strong> presents <a href="http://everyoneneedstherapy.blogspot.com/2006_12_01_archive.html#5720461620196803835">Blurting it out</a> posted at <a href="http://everyoneneedstherapy.blogspot.com/index.html">Everyone needs therapy? Lessons from a family therapist</a>, saying, &#8220;Some people feel they&#8217;re not in charge of their lives, that so much of what they do is to please everyone else. Here&#8217;s a story about a woman who decided it was time to take back her decision making power, and beat her depression in the process.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>MabelandHarry</strong> presents <a href="http://mabelandharry.blogspot.com/2006/10/your-legacy.html">Your Legacy</a> at <a href="http://mabelandharry.blogspot.com">MabelandHarry</a></p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Maria Yu</strong> presents <a href="http://www.art-life-spirit.com/Maria-Yu/where-would-you-fly-if-you-had-wings/">Where Would You Fly If You Had Wings</a> posted at <a href="http://www.art-life-spirit.com">Life</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Anna</strong> presents <a href="http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com/the_engaging_brand_/2006/12/the_small_gestu.html">The Small Gestures are the biggest</a> at <a href="http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com">The Engaging Brand</a></p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Think Happy Thoughts Happiness Blog</strong> presents <a href="http://www.thinkhappythoughts.com/2006/12/19/happiness-and-regretting-the-past/">Happiness and Regretting the Past</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thinkhappythoughts.com">Miguel Trujillo</a>, saying, &#8220;Stop regretting the past.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Caroline Latham</strong> presents <a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/25/what-is-brain-fitness/">What is Brain Fitness?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog">SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution</a>, saying, &#8220;Improving your brain fitness can improve your quality of life by improving the tools you already have to managing stress, emotions, and information.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Alvaro Fernandez</strong> presents <a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/17/freeze-framer-for-golf-emotional-management-for-peak-performance/">Freeze-Framer for Golf: emotional management for peak performance   « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains     </a> posted at <a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog">SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution</a>, saying, &#8220;Honing your emotional management skills has practical applications as well general implications for your overall health.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Stephanie West Allen</strong> presents <a href="http://westallen.typepad.com/trackknacks/2006/12/join_the_positi.html">Join the Positive Postcard Project: Affirm your best traits</a> posted at <a href="http://westallen.typepad.com/trackknacks/">TrackKnacks: Aptitude Wizard Watch</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Mark McManus</strong> presents <a href="http://www.buildyourlifetoorder.com/?p=36">How To Set Effective New Year?s Resolutions</a> posted at <a href="http://www.buildyourlifetoorder.com">Build Your Life To Order &#8482;</a>, saying, &#8220;First article in a brand new blog. How to Set effective new year&#8217;s resolutions. Thanks&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Kennubo</strong> presents <a href="http://kennubo.com/lessons-learn-from-greatest-samurai-part1.html">Ken Nubo</a> posted at <a href="http://kennubo.com">Ken Nubo, PUA extraordinaire and ranting buddhist.</a>, saying, &#8220;Lessons learned from the greatest samurai and how it can apply in your daily life.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>isabella mori</strong> presents <a href="http://www.moritherapy.org/article/praise/">of praise and other good things</a> posted at <a href="http://www.moritherapy.org">change therapy</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Justin Lowery</strong> presents <a href="http://www.blog4brains.com/2006/12/26/the-secret-to-wealth-and-abundance-part-ii/">The Secret to Wealth and Abundance: Part II</a> posted at <a href="http://www.blog4brains.com">blog4brains.com</a>, saying, &#8220;This next discussion is about my favorite subject in regards to wealth and abundance, and it will take some out of the box thinking. So, sit back, relax and take your brain out of gear and park your mind in the limitless possibilities of ‘intentions’.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>JT Chandler</strong> presents <a href="#more-121">Detours on the Path of Life</a> posted at <a href="http://www.jtchandler.com">Katie Mattson</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Caroline Latham</strong> presents <a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/28/is-brain-fitness-scientifically-proven-to-improve-cognitive-skills/">Is brain fitness scientifically proven to improve cognitive skills?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog">SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution</a>, saying, &#8220;Here is a supplemental post to What is Brain Fitness. Good goals for 2007 are to include mental stimulation, physical exercise, balanced nutrition, and stress management in your health plan.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Caroline Latham</strong> presents <a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/23/tis-better-to-give-than-to-receive/">Tis Better to Give Than to Receive</a> posted at <a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog">SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution</a>, saying, &#8220;Doing good is good for your brain, and it feels good. If the winter or holiday blues have set in, try doing something for someone else. You&#8217;ll feel better for it!&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Mark McManus</strong> presents <a href="http://www.buildyourlifetoorder.com/?p=42">The Purpose Of Circumstance and How To Take Control</a> posted at <a href="http://www.buildyourlifetoorder.com">Build Your Life To Order &#8482;</a>, saying, &#8220;This blog entry takes a deep look at what causes the events of our lives. Is life random? Are there forces outside of your control dictating your life&#8217;s course or are you the sole causative force in your own life. Is there a meaning to our experiences and if so&#8230;.what?&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Randy Yniguez</strong> presents <a href="http://mangroverootgang.com/2006/12/17/anxiety-and-excitement-same-coin-different-sides.aspx">Anxiety And Excitement: Same Coin, Different Sides</a> posted at <a href="http://mangroverootgang.com">Randy Yniguez</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the December 17, 2006 edition of positive thinking.
Raymond David Salas presents The Power of a Gratitude Journal posted at ZenChill.com &#8211; Power Tools for Mind, Body, and Soul.
John Wesley presents Improve Your Personal Effectiveness by Working Less posted at Pick the Brain &#8211; Wit and Wisdom for Your Inspiration, saying, &#8220;This article is definitely about improving your life for the better.&#8221;
Anna presents Mind Fitness Program posted at The Engaging Brand
David Maister presents What If You&#8217;re Not That Interested in People? posted at Passion, People and Principles, saying, &#8220;Truly insightful comments from readers about the root causes of connecting [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Raymond David Salas</strong> presents <a href="http://zenchillcom.blogspot.com/2006/11/power-of-gratitude-journal.html">The Power of a Gratitude Journal</a> posted at <a href="http://zenchillcom.blogspot.com">ZenChill.com &#8211; Power Tools for Mind, Body, and Soul</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>John Wesley</strong> presents <a href="http://www.pickthebrain.com/improve-your-personal-effectiveness-by-working-less/">Improve Your Personal Effectiveness by Working Less</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pickthebrain.com">Pick the Brain &#8211; Wit and Wisdom for Your Inspiration</a>, saying, &#8220;This article is definitely about improving your life for the better.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Anna</strong> presents <a href="http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com/the_engaging_brand_/2006/12/mind_fitness_pr.html">Mind Fitness Program</a> posted at <a href="http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com">The Engaging Brand</a></p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>David Maister</strong> presents <a href="http://davidmaister.com/blog/275/">What If You&#8217;re Not That Interested in People?</a> posted at <a href="http://davidmaister.com/blog">Passion, People and Principles</a>, saying, &#8220;Truly insightful comments from readers about the root causes of connecting with others.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>MabelandHarry</strong> presents <a href="http://mabelandharry.blogspot.com/2006/12/challenging-obvious.html">Challenging the Obvious</a> at <a href="http://mabelandharry.blogspot.com">MabelandHarry</a></p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Victor Fam</strong> presents <a href="http://www.victor-fam.com/2006/10/26/dare-to-dream/">Dare To Dream « Towards Better Life</a> posted at <a href="http://www.victor-fam.com">Victor Fam</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Victor Fam</strong> presents <a href="http://www.victor-fam.com/2006/11/22/spreading-the-personal-development-pixels/">Spreading the Personal Development Pixels</a> posted at <a href="http://www.victor-fam.com">Victor Fam</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Patricia</strong> presents <a href="http://www.abetteryoublog.com/2006/12/07/beat-the-blues/">Beat The Blues</a> posted at <a href="http://www.abetteryoublog.com">Patricia</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Randy Yniguez</strong> presents <a href="http://mangroverootgang.com/2006/12/05/dance-like-no-one-is-watching.aspx">Dance Like No One Is Watching</a> posted at <a href="http://mangroverootgang.com">Randy Yniguez</a>, saying, &#8220;Don&#8217;t be afraid to dance.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>larryb</strong> presents <a href="http://attractionmarketing.wordpress.com/2006/10/21/the-shift-to-self-awareness/">The shift to self awareness</a> posted at <a href="http://attractionmarketing.wordpress.com">What is the Law of Attraction</a>, saying, &#8220;Become self aware and open doors to abundance in your life.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>larryb</strong> presents <a href="http://believefactor.com/blog/?p=25">Discovering your intuition</a> posted at <a href="http://believefactor.com/blog">The Believe Factor Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;Discovering your intuition can lead you to a more conscious existance.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Karl Staib</strong> presents <a href="http://www.mindbodyblog.com/?p=107">Meditation Series for Beginners</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mindbodyblog.com">10,000 Swimming Pools Inside Our Minds</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>John Hill</strong> presents <a href="http://www.universeofsuccess.com/do-you-believe-in-magic.html">Do You Believe In Magic?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.universeofsuccess.com">Universe Of Success</a>, saying, &#8220;You have a magic power inside you.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Laura Young</strong> presents <a href="http://laurayoung.typepad.com/dragonslaying/2006/12/learning_to_sta.html">Learning to Stay in the Room: Unconditional Love and Bravery</a> posted at <a href="http://laurayoung.typepad.com/dragonslaying/">Dragon Slayer</a>, saying, &#8220;Facing grief is one of the bravest things you can ever do. Here are some lessons I have learned from facing loss as I draw a very powerful year to a close.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Ririan</strong> presents <a href="http://ririanproject.com/2006/12/04/blast-away-bad-mood-with-these-11-fast-fixes/">Blast Away Bad Mood With These 11 Fast Fixes</a> posted at <a href="http://ririanproject.com">Ririan Project</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Raymond David Salas</strong> presents <a href="http://zenchillcom.blogspot.com/2006/12/key-to-happiness.html">The Key to Happiness</a> posted at <a href="http://zenchillcom.blogspot.com">ZenChill.com &#8211; Power Tools for Mind, Body, and Soul</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission -->presents<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.optimistlab.com/index.php/2006/12/14/hunting-for-treasure-in-the-dark/"><strong>Hunting for Treasure in the Dark</strong></a> posted at<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.optimistlab.com"><strong>OptmistLab.com</strong></a><strong>,</strong></p>
<p><strong>Miguel Trujillo </strong>presents<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.thinkhappythoughts.com/2006/12/15/happiness-and-love/"><strong>Happiness and Love</strong></a> posted at<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.thinkhappythoughts.com"><strong>Miguel Trujillo</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission -->presents<strong> </strong><a href="http://waterfallsuplift.blogspot.com/2006/12/future-is-made-in-present-past-happy.html"><strong>Waterfalls Uplift</strong></a> posted at<strong> </strong><a href="http://waterfallsuplift.blogspot.com"><strong>Waterfalls Uplift</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>pi </strong>presents<strong> </strong><a href="http://blog.obtusely.com/archives/41"><strong>Can you leave tomorrow?</strong></a> posted at <a href="http://blog.obtusely.com"><strong>Obtusely</strong></a><strong>,</strong> saying, &#8220;A self-administered mental test that can help one realize what holds them down. This blog is dedicated to living a happy and content life with the aid of philosophy.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Lyman Reed </strong>presents<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.ldrj.com/cabl/2006/12/15/antidepressants/"><strong>Antidepressants</strong></a> posted at<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.ldrj.com/cabl"><strong>Creating a Better Life</strong></a><strong>,</strong> saying, &#8220;Why I chose to begin using antidepressants again.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Caroline Latham </strong>presents<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/15/5-holiday-health-tips/"><strong>5 Holiday Health Tips</strong></a> posted at<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog"><strong>SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution</strong></a><strong>, </strong></p>
<p><!-- EDIT THIS: the conclusion begins with this paragraph: --><strong>That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of positive thinking using our </strong><a title="Submit an entry to “positive thinking”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_631.html" target="_blank"><strong>carnival submission form</strong></a><strong>. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our </strong><a title="Blog Carnival index for “positive thinking”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_631.html" target="_blank"><strong>blog carnival index page</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>
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		<title>Motivation for the Week Ahead</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:06:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the December 9, 2006 edition of positive thinking.
Anna presents The Power of The Mind poasted at The Engaging Brand
MabelandHarry presents A Story of The Power of Togetherness posted at Mabelandharry
Will Chen presents The most powerful weapon against debt: Your mind posted at Wisebread, saying, &#8220;The most powerful weapon you have against debt is positive thinking.&#8221;
Maria Yu presents Dance Meditation posted at Life.
Talia Mana presents December is US Seasonal Depression Awareness Month posted at Centre for Emotional Well-Being.
Uke Ukemi presents Passion: The Mother of Success posted at ukemi.
Christine Kane presents Are You Leaking? posted at Christine Kane.
Craig Harper presents LOST: [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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<p><strong>Anna</strong> presents <a href="http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com/the_engaging_brand_/2006/12/the_power_of_th.html">The Power of The Mind</a> poasted at <a href="http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com">The Engaging Brand</a></p>
<p><strong>MabelandHarry</strong> presents <a href="http://mabelandharry.blogspot.com/2006/11/teamwork-beats-individualism.html">A Story of The Power of Togetherness</a> posted at <a href="http://mabelandharry.blogspot.com">Mabelandharry</a></p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Will Chen</strong> presents <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/the-most-powerful-weapon-against-debt-your-mind">The most powerful weapon against debt: Your mind</a> posted at <a href="http://www.wisebread.com">Wisebread</a>, saying, &#8220;The most powerful weapon you have against debt is positive thinking.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Maria Yu</strong> presents <a href="http://www.art-life-spirit.com/2006/12/06/dance-meditation/">Dance Meditation</a> posted at <a href="http://www.art-life-spirit.com">Life</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Talia Mana</strong> presents <a href="http://taliamana.blogspot.com/2006/12/december-is-us-seasonal-depression.html">December is US Seasonal Depression Awareness Month</a> posted at <a href="http://taliamana.blogspot.com">Centre for Emotional Well-Being</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Uke Ukemi</strong> presents <a href="http://ukemi.typepad.com/my_weblog/2006/12/passion_the_mot.html">Passion: The Mother of Success</a> posted at <a href="http://ukemi.typepad.com/">ukemi</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Christine Kane</strong> presents <a href="http://christinekane.com/blog/?p=113">Are You Leaking?</a> posted at <a href="http://christinekane.com/blog">Christine Kane</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Craig Harper</strong> presents <a href="http://www.craigharper.com.au/posts/12/lost-real-mecall-1-800-identity.html">LOST: The Real Me&#8230;.Call 1-800-IDENTITY</a> posted at <a href="http://craigharper.com.au/index.htm">Renovate your life with Craig</a>,</p>
<p>That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <strong>positive thinking</strong> using our <a title="Submit an entry to “positive thinking”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_631.html" target="_blank">carnival submission form</a>. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a title="Blog Carnival index for “positive thinking”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_631.html" target="_blank">blog carnival index page</a>.</p>
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		<title>Blog Carnival of Postive Thinking to help with Depression and Loneliness</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2006 16:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the November 20, 2006 edition of positive thinking. I hope that this will give you some energy to start the week and cope with your loss.
Mabelandharry presents Are Winter blues affecting your motivation? posted at MabelandHarry.
The Engaging Brand presents The Happiness Formula pasted at The Engaging Brand
Wenchypoo presents Elements of Character posted at Mental Wastebasket, saying, &#8220;You carry on with character&#8211;just like before.&#8221;
Travis Farnes presents Get Motivated and Stay Motivated! posted at Self Improvement with Travis Farnes.
Raymond David Salas presents ZenChill.com: How to Be Irresistible posted at ZenChill.com &#8211; Power Tools for Mind, Body, and Soul,
Jason Dutt presents [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the November 20, 2006 edition of positive thinking. I hope that this will give you some energy to start the week and cope with your loss.</p>
<p><strong>Mabelandharry</strong> presents <a href="http://mabelandharry.blogspot.com/2006/11/are-winter-blues-affecting-your.html">Are Winter blues affecting your motivation?</a> posted at <a href="http://mabelandharry.blogspot.com">MabelandHarry</a>.</p>
<p><strong>The Engaging Brand</strong> presents <a href="http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com/the_engaging_brand_/2006/10/the_happiness_f.html">The Happiness Formula</a> pasted at <a href="http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com">The Engaging Brand</a></p>
<p><strong>Wenchypoo</strong> presents <a href="http://wenchwisdom.blogspot.com/2006/11/elements-of-character.html">Elements of Character</a> posted at <a href="http://wenchwisdom.blogspot.com/index.html">Mental Wastebasket</a>, saying, &#8220;You carry on with character&#8211;just like before.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Travis Farnes</strong> presents <a href="http://www.travisfarnes.com/blog/2006/11/get-motivated-and-stay-motivated/">Get Motivated and Stay Motivated!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.travisfarnes.com/blog">Self Improvement with Travis Farnes</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Raymond David Salas</strong> presents <a href="http://zenchillcom.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-be-irresistible.html">ZenChill.com: How to Be Irresistible</a> posted at <a href="http://zenchillcom.blogspot.com">ZenChill.com &#8211; Power Tools for Mind, Body, and Soul</a>,</p>
<p><strong>Jason Dutt</strong> presents <a href="http://www.goodvibesgoodlives.com/2006/11/fear-is-mind-killer.html">Fear Is The Mind-Killer</a> posted at <a href="http://www.goodvibesgoodlives.com">Jason Dutt</a>, saying, &#8220;Overcoming and overturning the fear of rejection.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Ririan</strong> presents <a href="http://ririanproject.com/2006/09/26/stop-negative-thoughts/">STOP Negative Thoughts</a> posted at <a href="http://ririanproject.com">Ririan Project</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Brian Kim</strong> presents <a href="http://briankim.net/blog/2006/08/how-to-harness-the-power-of-positive-thinking/">How to Harness the Power of Positive Thinking</a> posted at <a href="http://briankim.net/blog">Brian Kim</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Rodger Constandse</strong> presents <a href="http://www.ksuccess.com/blog/47/stepping-out-of-the-darkness-of-anxiety-and-depression/">Stepping Out of the Darkness of Anxiety and Depression</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ksuccess.com/blog">Personal Development Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;An article about recognizing the symptoms of anxiety and depression and getting help&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Erek Ostrowski</strong> presents <a href="http://vervecoaching.com/?p=7">Heroes and Role Models</a> posted at <a href="http://vervecoaching.com">Verve Coaching</a>.</p>
<p><strong>MabelandHarry</strong> presents <a href="http://mabelandharry.blogspot.com/2006/02/feeling-overhelmed.html">Feeling Overwhelmed?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mabelandharry.blogspot.com">MabelandHarry</a></p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Shannon Herod</strong> presents <a href="http://shannonherod.com/2006/11/15/the-unseen-enemy/">The Unseen Enemy</a> posted at <a href="http://shannonherod.com">Internet Marketing</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Christine Kane</strong> presents <a href="http://christinekane.com/blog/?p=106">How to Break Up with Your TV</a> posted at <a href="http://christinekane.com/blog">Christine Kane</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Joseph</strong> presents <a href="http://helpwitheverything.blogspot.com/2006/08/how-to-be-happy.html">help with everything: How to be happy</a> posted at <a href="http://helpwitheverything.blogspot.com">help with everything</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Patricia</strong> presents <a href="http://www.abetteryoublog.com/2006/11/09/how-to-overcome-loneliness-during-the-holidays-or-any-time/">How To Overcome Loneliness, During The Holidays Or Any Time</a> posted at <a href="http://www.abetteryoublog.com">Patricia</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Ravi Raman</strong> presents <a href="http://www.sethigherstandards.com/get-big-rewards/">Want big rewards? Don’t be average.</a> posted at <a href="http://www.sethigherstandards.com">Set Higher Standards</a>, <strong>Bryan C. Fleming</strong> presents <a href="http://www.bryancfleming.com/2006/11/17/how-to-set-up-your-automatic-savings-account/">How to Set up Your Automatic Savings Account</a> posted at <a href="http://www.BryanCFleming.com">Bryan C. Fleming</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>polliwog</strong> presents <a href="http://www.bobbarama.com/archives/25">Zero to 60 in three days</a> posted at <a href="http://www.bobbarama.com">bobbarama.com</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Mental Health Source Page</strong> presents <a href="http://www.liveyourinspiration.com/?p=26">My Two Selves</a> posted at <a href="http://www.liveyourinspiration.com">Jane Chin PhD</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Talia Mana</strong> presents <a href="http://taliamana.blogspot.com/2006/11/five-things-i-do-to-help-me-feel-more.html">The Five Things I Do to Help Me Feel More Positive&#8230;</a> posted at <a href="http://taliamana.blogspot.com/index.html">Centre for Emotional Well-Being</a>, </p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Conan Stevens</strong> presents <a href="http://www.conanstevens.com/tall-actors-giant-life/conan-stevens-history/think-your-life-is-bad-email-from-bradley-and-inspiration-from-stephen-hawking.html">Think Your Life Is Bad? Email From Bradley And Inspiration From Stephen Hawking</a> posted at <a href="http://www.conanstevens.com">Conan Stevens Online</a>,</p>
<p><strong>Erek Ostrowski</strong> presents <a href="http://vervecoaching.com/?p=35">The One Way Street</a> posted at <a href="http://vervecoaching.com">Verve Coaching</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Laura Young</strong> presents <a href="http://laurayoung.typepad.com/dragonslaying/2006/11/blockquoteameri.html">The Trouble with Happiness: Understanding the Difference between Joy and Pleasure</a> posted at <a href="http://laurayoung.typepad.com/dragonslaying/">Dragon Slayer&#8217;s Guide to Life</a>,</p>
<p><strong>Patricia</strong> presents <a href="http://www.abetteryoublog.com/2006/11/21/how-to-develop-an-attitude-of-gratitude/">How To Develop An Attitude Of Gratitude</a> posted at <a href="http://www.abetteryoublog.com">Patricia</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Vineeta Chopra</strong> presents <a href="http://vineetachopra.com/index.php?option=com_content&#038;task=view&#038;id=79&#038;Itemid=26">Everyday Tenderness</a> posted at <a href="http://www.VineetaChopra.com">for the conscious pursuit of a good life</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Raymond David Salas</strong> presents <a href="http://zenchillcom.blogspot.com/2006/10/pennies-from-heaven.html">Pennies From Heaven</a> posted at <a href="http://zenchillcom.blogspot.com">ZenChill.com &#8211; Power Tools for Mind, Body, and Soul</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Alvaro Fernandez</strong> presents <a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/11/21/emotional-self-regulation-and-biofeedback-freezeframer/">Emotional self-regulation and biofeedback: FreezeFramer</a> posted at <a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog">SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution</a>,</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Maria Yu</strong> presents <a href="http://www.art-life-spirit.com/2006/11/25/loneliness-and-solitude/">Loneliness and Solitude</a> posted at <a href="http://www.art-life-spirit.com">Life</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Christine Kane</strong> presents <a href="http://christinekane.com/blog/?p=108">Why Gratitude Makes You Happier and Wealthier</a> posted at <a href="http://christinekane.com/blog">Christine Kane</a>.</p>
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		<title>How to motivate yourself</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 14:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On those days that you just don&#8217;t feel like&#8230;.well, living&#8230;how do you get yourself moving, facing the day. This is the toughest thing to get through for me, because you just don&#8217;t feel like smiling, like doing anything. One of my friends took me a side and said &#8220;Look, if you do something or do nothing then you will still feel miserable. But if you do something you might feel better, if you do nothing you will not&#8221;
This is maybe not wanted to hear at the time but it is true. If I feel low now, I get a pen [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On those days that you just don&#8217;t feel like&#8230;.well, living&#8230;how do you get yourself moving, facing the day. This is the toughest thing to get through for me, because you just don&#8217;t feel like smiling, like doing anything. One of my friends took me a side and said &#8220;Look, if you do something or do nothing then you will still feel miserable. But if you do something you <em><strong>might feel better, </strong></em>if you do<em><strong> nothing you will not&#8221;</strong></em></p>
<p>This is maybe not wanted to hear at the time but it is true. If I feel low now, I get a pen and a piece of paper and wrote down 5 minor thing that I was going to do. Each sentence began with a verb, and had a positive feel. Now sometimes I didn&#8217;t achieve all 5 but at least I did something. To start with it was as simple as &#8220;Shower and get dressed in my favourite clothes!&#8221; &#8220;Shop for my favourite food&#8221; &#8220;Ring&#8230;..&#8221; Anything&#8230;.then tick them off, and give yourself a treat for achieving something. Sounds daft, but althought the grief doesn&#8217;t go away for part of the day my mind was occupied which helped me cope.</p>
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		<title>How to overcome the negative thoughts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you suffer from a mind that keeps talking to you in a negative way? You know the kind of comments like &#8220;My life is over&#8221;, &#8220;There is nothing to live for&#8221;. Well, one way to view these kind of comments is to see them as your mind hurting, your mind is as hurt as your broken heart. You need to support it and talk to it, help it through its grief!
Challenging your thoughts is difficult but to get through the grieving cycle you must try&#8230;.ask yourself what is the evidence? How do you know? What are the facts?
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you suffer from a mind that keeps talking to you in a negative way? You know the kind of comments like &#8220;My life is over&#8221;, &#8220;There is nothing to live for&#8221;. Well, one way to view these kind of comments is to see them as your mind hurting, your mind is as hurt as your broken heart. You need to support it and talk to it, help it through its grief!<img id="image178" height="96" alt="brain.jpg" src="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest/files/2006/11/brain.thumbnail.jpg" width="103" align="right" /></p>
<p>Challenging your thoughts is difficult but to get through the grieving cycle you must try&#8230;.ask yourself what is the evidence? How do you know? What are the facts?</p>
<p>These kind of questions make you cut through the hurt and look at the reality&#8230;the reality is that you are in emotional crisis for certain but the fact is that you will mend the broken heart and heal the hurting mind. You need to support your body, and ask the questions that show that no matter how much the hurt you will survive and find happiness again.</p>
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		<title>My 3rd Anniversary &#8211; A Celebration of a Great Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2006 19:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ok so you never forget but today is not one to be sad, it is a day to celebrate his life. That is how he would want to be honoured. So what better way than helping others? I asked people to send in links to articles about how to turn your life around, how to beat depression and the blogsosphere has not disappointed&#8230;here are links to help us all in achieving a happy life. I hope this helps you overcome your grief
Ten Ways to beat the Winter Blues &#8211; mabelandharry
How to turn a bad day around &#8211; Chief Happiness Officer
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ok so you never forget but today is not one to be sad, it is a day to celebrate his life. That is how he would want to be honoured. So what better way than helping others? I asked people to send in links to articles about how to turn your life around, how to beat depression and the blogsosphere has not disappointed&#8230;here are links to help us all in achieving a happy life. I hope this helps you overcome your grief</p>
<p><a href="http://mabelandharry.blogspot.com/2006/11/ten-ways-to-beat-winter-blues.html">Ten Ways to beat the Winter Blues</a> &#8211; <a href="http://mabelandharry.blogspot.com">mabelandharry</a></p>
<p><a href="http://positivesharing.com/2006/10/how-to-turn-around-a-bad-day">How to turn a bad day around</a> &#8211; <a href="http://positivesharing.com">Chief Happiness Officer</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.larryhendrick.com/motivate/2005/12/17/enthusiasm-and-positive-attitude/">Enthusiasm and a postive attitude</a> &#8211; <a href="http://www.larryhendrick.com">Motivation on the Run</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.insidemotherhood.com/2006/11/02/avoiding-postpartum-depression/">Avoiding PostPartum Depression</a> &#8211; <a href="http://www.insidemotherhood.com/">Inside Motherhood</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.thriftymommy.com/dealing-with-grief/">Dealing with Grief</a> &#8211; <a href="http://www.thriftymommy.com">Thrifty Mommy</a></p>
<p><a href="http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com/the_engaging_brand_/2006/09/how_to_revitali.html">How to Revitalise Your Dreams</a> &#8211; <a href="http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com">The Engaging Brand</a></p>
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<p><!-- Carnival Submission --> <a href="http://www.universeofsuccess.com/overcoming-depression-permanently.html">Overcoming Depression Permanently</a> posted at <a href="http://www.universeofsuccess.com">Universe Of Success</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --> <a href="http://www.universeofsuccess.com/you-are-what-you-think-about.html">You Are What You Think About</a> posted at <a href="http://www.universeofsuccess.com">Universe Of Success</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --> <a href="http://vervecoaching.com/?p=8">Facing the Unknown</a> posted at <a href="http://vervecoaching.com">Verve Coaching</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --> <a href="http://www.travisfarnes.com/blog/2006/11/i-dont-do-jobs-be-an-avid-job-avoider/">I don&#8217;t do jobs! Be an avid job avoider.</a> posted at <a href="http://www.travisfarnes.com/blog">Self Improvement with Travis Farnes</a>.</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --> <a href="http://www.debramoorhead.com/blog/?p=100">Wake up and Create the Life You Want</a> posted at <a href="http://www.debramoorhead.com/blog">Debra Moorhead.com</a>, saying, &#8220;Anna,  I lost two of my closest relatives in Dec 98 and 2000 and, needless to say, Christmas has never been the same since, so I understand what you&#8217;re going through. &#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --> <a href="http://everyoneneedstherapy.blogspot.com/2006_10_01_everyoneneedstherapy_archive.html#116054824868475765">Depression Feeds on Itself-Changing That</a> posted at <a href="http://everyoneneedstherapy.blogspot.com">Everyone needs therapy? Lessons from a family therapist</a>, saying, &#8220;When autumn rolls around, many people sink (at least a little). This post offers TherapyDoc&#8217;s suggestions on how to kick up the brain, lift depression (again, at least a little), the old fashioned way.&#8221;</p>
<p><!-- Carnival Submission --> <a href="http://davidmaister.com/blog/71/">Spa Wisdom</a> posted at <a href="http://davidmaister.com/blog">Passion, People and Principles</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.relishinglife.com/20/to-reduce-stress-just-change-the-way-you-think/">To reduce stress, just change the way you think</a> &#8211; <a href="http://www.relishinglife.com">Relishing Life</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.podcastfreq.com/2006/11/04/how-to-come-through-a-down-day/">How to come through a down day</a> &#8211; <a href="http://www.podcastfreq.com">PodcastFreq</a></p>
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