Writing the Chapters of Your Life: Surprising Insights Using This Special Journaling Technique
You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included and the resource box is left unchanged. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. Writing the Chapters of Your Life: Surprising Insights Using This Special Journaling TechniqueCopyright 2004 Journal Genie, The Website That Talks Backhttp://www.journalgenie.comList-making is a favorite journaling technique and is often used to quickly jot down a numbered record on topics like "my beliefs," "my pet peeves," "the things I hate about myself," or "my strengths." However, there's a special type of list technique that moves beyond a simple itemization and into the realm of significant self-awareness. This special technijque has several names, including table-of-contents, life chapters, and stepping-stones, the latter term used by journaling expert, Ira Progoff. Using this technique the writer lists their most important life events, as though they were chapter headings in an autobiography.
Progoff and other suggest keeping the number of items to around a dozen, to ensure the inclusion of only major events.One writer's listed these items:1. Brother died when I was three years old.2. Mom went into the hospital when I was five, and I didn't know why or when she would come home.3. Grandma died when I was ten, and because of my age they wouldn't let me go to the hospital and see her. 4.
Dad died of a sudden heart attack when I was 15. I was with him but couldn't save his life.5. I fell in love but we lived in different cities and things just never seemed to work out.6. My step-father died?how could this happen?7. My long-distance love affair ended.8.
I fell in love again and thought it was for a lifetime. 9. I got married and was happy, at least for a long time.10. I got divorced. It wasn't for a lifetime.Is there any doubt that this journal-writer has major issues concerning death and other ending issues? And, do you notice the lack of happy events? After this diarist created the stepping stones, she then wrote about each, realizing how many unresolved issues she carried with her?and how they impacted her ability to be happy.
As you do this exercise several times over months or years, you'll find your choice of events changing. Sometimes your first love affair is the most important thing on the list, and other times it won't make the top 10 or 12 at all. Why? Because the list reflects the issues that cry out for attention. When you're comfortable with this technique, try using it for specific topics, like the stepping stones of your weight issues, or relationships, or spiritual growth. Don't be afraid to experiment.Good writing!.
Financial Planning for the MTV Generation
(ARA) - So, you were born between 1965 and 1978. Are you tired of the Generation X label and being portrayed by the media as a cynical, Xtreme sports-loving, body-piercing slacker? If you're one of the 76 million Americans that are considered to be "Xers," you may see yourself more as an independent, career-minded, technologically savvy, young adult. As someone between the age of 22 and 35, "Xers" most likely tune out the thousands of marketers with retirement messages geared towards "boomers." Insurance providers, investment companies and financial planners are virtually ignoring the millions of Americans considered to be "Xers." Meanwhile this misunderstood group continues to buy homes and select mortgage companies and retirement plans with little attention and relevant advice.So, are boomers the only generation that should be concerned about their future? Absolutely not. Planning for your future can be tough for anyone, no matter what his or her age. But individuals between the ages...
Financial Planning for the MTV Generation
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Five Top Colorado Bioscience Company CEOs Present at This Year’s BioWest Investor Forum
Denver, CO (ContentDesk) July 28, 2006 -- The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) jointly announce participation of the following Colorado bioscience CEOs in the BioWest Investor Forum on August 24, 2006 (3:45 - 5:45 p.m.), at the Colorado Convention Center:
Paul Berns, Allos Therapeutics; John Serino, Encision; Bill Freytag, Myogen; Patrick Mahaffy, Pharmion; and Ken Collins, Replidyne. This is the first time that a group of CEOs at this level have presented in one place at one event in Colorado, says Denise Brown, CBSA Executive Director. They will discuss their newest clinical findings, regulatory approvals and other relevant investor information. Conference registration is required in order to attend the Investor Forum.
Complete registration details for the BioWest Conference and Expo are available at http://www.BioWestConference.com."The...
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Writing the Chapters of Your Life: Surprising Insights Using This Special Journaling Technique
You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included and the resource box is left unchanged. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. Writing the Chapters of Your Life: Surprising Insights Using This Special Journaling TechniqueCopyright 2004 Journal Genie, The Website That Talks Backhttp://www.journalgenie.comList-making is a favorite journaling technique and is often used to quickly jot down a numbered record on topics like "my beliefs," "my pet peeves," "the things I hate about myself," or "my strengths." However, there's a special type of list technique that moves beyond a simple itemization and into the realm of significant self-awareness. This special technijque has several names, including table-of-contents, life chapters, and stepping-stones, the latter term used by journaling expert, Ira Progoff. Using this technique the writer lists their most important life events, as though they were chapter...
Writing the Chapters of Your Life: Surprising Insights Using This Special Journaling Technique
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Don’t Rely on Social Security or Pensions -- ‘Wealth Odyssey’ Explains Simple Retirement Saving Formula
ContentDesk) March 28, 2006 -- The old three-legged stool of the past is losing some of its legs and putting more and more pressure on people. Before, the combination of pensions, Social Security and personal savings in retirement plans were what people relied on for retirement. Nowadays, with pressures on Social Security and pensions, it has become even more important for people to focus on the third leg personal retirement plans those through employers and IRAs and Roths.
What is a simple retirement savings formula? How can a person judge if they are on track or not? The critical questions people need to ask is:...
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Gershwin Heir's East Coast Premier of "Gershwin Sings Gershwin"
BOSTON, MA (ContentDesk) June 21, 2006 -- Alexis Gershwin has been singing the timeless classics of her uncles since she can remember, and while her shows have always incorporated her familys musical legacy, her newest creation, Gershwin Sings Gershwin, is a tribute of the most familial kind.
Gershwin Sings Gershwin starring Alexis Gershwin is a personal tribute to her uncles George and Ira Gershwin and celebrates their lives and their music.
The show features the Gershwin Singers and Orchestra and will premier on the East Coast at Stoneham Theatre July 27-30.
Stoneham Theatre is located at 395 Main Street in Stoneham, Massachusetts.???Ms. Gershwin has teamed with acclaimed musical director, Steven Applegate, producer/musical director for Shirley Jones, Lorna Luft, Maureen McGovern and many others.
The show includes all new arrangements of more than twenty Gershwin favorites.
Songs like A Foggy Day, Isnt it a Pity, They Cant Take...
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Health Savings Accounts ? Great Option for Small Businesses and Individuals!
(ContentDesk) August 20, 2004 -- What is an HSA?
Health Savings Accounts ? HSA's are
accounts owned by the individual that allow money put into them to pay for current and future medical expenses.
They are similar to an MSA-Medical Savings Account.
This money can be contributed by you and/or your employer.
You can think of it as an IRA/Flex account combination.
An HSA must be tied to a high-deductible health insurance plan which is designed to fit the requirements of an HSA.
There are limitations on the amount that can be contributed each year.Who will it benefit?HSA's can be beneficial to individuals and small businesses that prefer having high deductible insurance.
This can be extremely beneficial if you only need your insurance for accidents or unexpected medical circumstances.
It is also beneficial if you are looking for lower rates on your insurance but would like to have an account available where you...
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