Change Your Life Today!

High Energy Life in 12 Weeks (kathyberman.com) My first and main blog about the spiritual journey I call recovery from addiction and misery. Started in Nov. 2004. I generally update this blog daily.

The High Energy Life: Change Your Life in 12 Weeks

Changing Jobs A-Z Links Directory

A-Z Link Directory for Mental Health

My Blog Empire: Why Have a Blog, When You Can Have an Empire?

My Mind Mapping

A Topics List of Mind Maps

My Online Work and Resume: Loving Life Makes Everything Easier!

My Spiritual Journey

Our Online Retreat: A Place to Strength Our Faith

A Plan for Healthy Living

Personality Base: Learning About Personality

Relax Into Enjoying Your Life: Make Your Life Richer and Fuller

Starting a Grow Group A-Z Directory

Stress Free Books: Add to Your Library for Stress Reduction

Test Links

Topic Directory of My Favorite Recovery Blogs

A Tutorial For Learning How to Do Blogs

All About Twitter: A Twitter Directory

Twelve Steps: Recovery is a Return to Sanity (http://twelvesteps.wordpress.com/)

Weight Loss A-Z Link Directory

Work at Home Link Directory From A-Z

Workers in Recovery: Helping Each Other to Find Our Dream Jobs

Writing Online A-Z Link Directory

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Changing Jobs A-Z Links Directory

kberman — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:13:31 +0000

By Larry Johnson

Academic info–http://www.academicinfo.net/

Allsearchengines–http://www.allsearchengines.com/; http://www.allsearchengines.com/libraries.html; http://www.allsearchengines.com/foreign.html

All you can read–http://www.allyoucanread.com/

Ask–http://www.ask.com/

Associations on the net–http://www.ipl.org/div/aon/

Association directory–http://www.asaecenter.org/Directories/AssociationSearch.cfm

Basicsearchtips–http://www.sc.edu/beaufort/library/pages/bones/lesson7.shtml

Beaucoup!–http://www.beaucoup.com/

Best places to live in America–http://money.cnn.com/best/bplive; http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/costofliving/costofliving.html

Bureau of labor–http://www.bls.gov/

Careerconverter–http://content.monstertrak.monster.com/tools/careerconverter/

CareerJournal.com–http://www.careerjournal.com/salaryhiring/indicators/; http://www.realestatejournal.com/relocation

CareerOneStop–http://www.acinet.org/industry/default.aspx?id=8&nodeid=8

Career guide to industries–http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm

Cell phone coverage–http://www.cellreception.com/coverage/

CEO Express–http://www.ceoexpress.com/

Chambers of commerce–http://clickcity.com/index2.htm

Clustering–http://www.coxar.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_bomb; http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3298443.stm

Clusty–http://clusty.com/

Commuting nightmares–http://www.bizjournals.com/edit_special/56.html

Creative group–http://www.creativegroup.com/TCG/TCGJobs/

Delicious–http://del.icio.us/; http://del.icio.us/tag/

Delphion–http://www.delphion.com/

Dictionary of occupational titles–http://www.occupationalinfo.org/

Dogpile–http://www.dogpile.com/

Google–http://www.google.com/dirhp;http://www.google.com/; http://labs.google.com/

Home Fair–http://www.homefair.com/

Home price records–http://www.homepricerecords.com/

Housing maps–http://www.housingmaps.com/

Ibiblio–http://www.ibiblio.org/

Informational interviewing–http://danenet.wicip.org/jets/jet-9407-p.html; http://www.quintcareers.com/informational_interviewing.html

Internet Public Library–http://www.ipl.org/

http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/InvisibleWeb.html;

http://www.internettutorials.net/search.html.

Intute–http://www.intute.ac.uk/

Jobmaps–http://jobmaps.us/

LibDex–http://www.libdex.com/

Librarians’ Internet Index–http://lii.org/

Mooter–http://www.mooter.com/

Occupational outlook handbook–http://www.bls.gov/oco/

O*Net OnLine–http://online.onetcenter.org/

OpenDirectoryProject–http://www.dmoz.org; http://www.dmoz.org/Business/Employment/Careers

Realtor–http://www.realtor.com/

Search engines.com–http://www.searchengines.com/

Search Engine Watch–http://searchenginewatch.com/

Searchtutorials:http://www.askscott.com/tindex.html; http://www.internettutorials.net/boolean.html

Sigalert–http://www.sigalert.com/

Specialsearchengines–http://www.leidenuniv.nl/ub/biv/specials.htm#Par62

Teenager job and career resources–http://content.monstertrak.monster.com/tools/careerconverter/

Topica–http://lists.topica.com/

U.S. patent and trademark office–http://www.uspto.gov/patft

U.S. Census Bureau–http://factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?_lang=en

Vocational information center–http://www.khake.com/page5.html

weather channel–http://www.weather.com/activities/driving

WEDDLE’s professional associations—http://www.weddles.com/associations/index.htm

Yahoo–http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Shopping_and_Services/Employment/Career_Counseling;

http://search.yahoo.com/

Yahoo professional organizations–http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/organizations/professional

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High Energy Diet Links A-Z Directory

kberman — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:10:28 +0000

Spicing up Turkey by kyle simourd

Emergency appetite control foods http://www.newstarget.com/003550.html

BMI–http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

http://www.caloriesperhour.com/index_burn.html

Calorie Counter helps you calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index) and has many tips about diets available and the foods to eat.

For another BMI (Body Mass Index), Basal Metabolic Rate calculator use, lifestyle activity, and other weight loss help, use How Many Calories Do I Need? – basal metabolic rate calculator.

Before beginning:

Calories—how many do you need to keep your present weight– http://www.rd.com/content/openContent.do?contentId=12678

http://www.primus.com

How many calories do you need to eliminate to begin weight loss?

http://www.caloriesperhour.com/index_loss.html

Counting calories:

http://dietsnutrition.allinfoabout.com/features/lowcal.html

http://www.myfooddiary.com/?source=AdWords&OVKEY=cs

http://www.righthealth.com/Health/daily_calories-Wellness-Calories_Intake-s

http://www.blurtit.com/answers.php?query=lose+weight+calories&sid=ufn2jn36gerdq5tmf0o8inj3f2

Calories (daily to lose weight)– http://www.caloriesperhour.com/index_loss.html

Links for measuring food, exercise, calorie, and converter calculators.

BMR (basal metabolic rate)
Calorie counters
Activity Calorie Calculators (fitness calculators)

http://www.nutristrategy.com/activitylist4.htm

“If you’ve looking for information on cutting calories and fat in your diet, achieving a healthy weight, or favorite low-calories, reduced-fat foods and beverages (and the ingredients that make them possible)…you’ve come to the right place!” The Calorie Control Council – Information on cutting calories and fat and achieving a healthy weight.

Check your commitment– http://kathyberman.com/2008/11/check-your-commitment/

Conversion converter– http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/conversions.htm#c%20o%20n%20v%20e%20r%20s%20i%20o%20n%C2%A0%20c%20a%20l%20c%20u%20l%20a%20t%20o%20r

Cravings help for “boomers”:

http://www.aarpmagazine.org/food/Articles/19_ways_to_fight_food_cravings_and_win_the_war_on.html

How to conquer cravings:

http://www.fitfaq.com/conquer-cravings.html

Beat late-night food cravings:

http://www.fitfaq.com/beat-food-cravings.html

Why we crave:

http://www.psychologytoday.com/rss/pto-20030819-000001.html

1200 and 1500 calorie diets using the USDA food pyramid showing the correct percentages of protein, carbohydrates, fats, diary, fruit, vegetables and starch needed daily:

http://walking.about.com/cs/walkoflife/a/dietportions.htm

Popular diets evaluated

Emergency appetite control foods: http://www.newstarget.com/003550.html

Emotional eating– Mayo Clinic article

Are you ready to begin exercise?

How out-of-shape are you?

Use these links to measure your BMI-(body mass index)

http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

Fiber Links:

Harvard School of Public Health has extensive articles about fiber:

Introduction

Health Effects of Eating Fiber

The Bottom Line: Recommendations for Fiber

References

The best article for a high fiber diet is found at glcare.com.

Main focus for weight loss

Fiber
Calories
Keeping pantry stocked with “good” food choices
Emergency appetite control foods

Food labels—

What it means– http://www.healthyeatingadvisor.com/food-labels.html

Reading the labels– http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foodlab.html

http://whatscookingamerica.net/Information/FoodLabels.htm

Food nutritional chart– http://whatscookingamerica.net/NutritionalChart.htm

How many calories in fruit:

http://www.weightlossforall.com/calories-fruit.htm

The High Energy Diet:

http://kathyberman.com/?s=high+energy+diet

Free diet and weight loss journal: http://www.fitday.com/

Reading food labels– This chart will teach you how to read labels.

What does 200 calorie look like:

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-200-calories-look-like.htm

Resources for food lists

Nutrition facts and calorie counter:

http://www.nutritiondata.com/

Learn to measure your portions:

Perfect portions

Learn to measure food by using your body parts

To learn servicing sizes:

Proteins–to determine animal protein versus vegetable protein, use the chart from bodyforlife2

Satiety index–http://www.acu-cell.com/gi.html

http://www.nutritiondata.com/topics/glycemic-index#satiety

http://www.mendosa.com/satiety.htm

Therapy quiz about should you be in therapy

Weights and measures converter-

Jump start your weight loss

Using a modified fast

Emergency appetite control foods http://www.newstarget.com/003550.html

How I Lost Weight:

From the Food Network online, explains how to manage your weight in three simple equations: Get Healthy : Low Calorie : What are Low Calorie Diets? : Food Network.

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Living Creatively A-Z Link Directory

kberman — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:06:33 +0000

You Can’t Force Other People to Change-But You Can Help Them

Choosing Boundaries for Life Success

Color Me Happy: Use Color to Impact the Mood of Your Home

The Hidden Art of Achieving Creative Flow

Drawing a cartoon character in 5 steps

Problem Minus Ego Equals Solution
F

Take Control of Your Finances by Building on What You Already Know

Friends in Unlikely Places: The Ex-Factor

The Serious Pursuit of Fun

Get Inspired to Re-Use Trash to Make Beautiful Homes

10 Steps to Balance Multiple Interests

Live Big or Die Small

The long winding road to doing what you love

From Mindless Spending to Mindful Consumption

Our Luxury Additions and Lavish Embellishments

How to Make a Living Out of Your Obsession

Resolution Retreat for Couples

How to Grab on to Slipping Resolutions

When a Family Needs a Fresh Start: Making a Place of Repentance

Roles and Goals

Stop Following ‘The Rules’ of your Life and Bring Back the Joy

How to Use Your Subconscious to Change Your Life

Shift Happens: Dealing With the Speed Economy

Celebrate Your Success

Your Sweet Spot: The Intersection of Passion, Talent, and Opportunity

Today did you see?

5 Creative Ways to Upsize Your Life by Downsizing

Time to Wake Up: Making the Most of the Moment

You Can Become the Indispensable Litchpin

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Cognitive Behaviorial Therapy (CBT) A-Z Directory

kberman — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:04:54 +0000

This therapy is the one I trust the most because it helps the user to immediately replace harmful thinking with positive thinking.

Do you have borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) Fighting fatigue

CBT explained:

cognitive (thinking/belief processes), behavioral (what we do), and emotional (relaxation/peaceful/strength and power strategies)

Cognitive behavioral therapy for depression

Cognitive-behavior therapy for substance dependence: coping skills training

Encyclopedia search of cognitive behavioral therapy in PediaView

Using the process of ERP (exposure/response-precention)–a type of CBT–the uncertainty paradox

Your focus shapes your life

Videotape guide to cognitive behavioural therapy

Does God have a place in psychiatric treatment plans?

10 innovations for the cognitive fitness of an aging society

From ISTSS (International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies–Deanna Marchetti):

(1) Cognitive-behavioral therapy for children and adolescents

(2) Cognitive-behavioral therapy for adults

NACBT (National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists)

OCD: Keeping a lapse from becoming a relapse

Dr. Phil style therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy

Should you stay with someone with someone who has borderline personality disorder?

List of cognitive-behavioral therapies from PediaView

What is cognitive behavior therapy

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Writing Online A-Z Link Directory

kberman — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:03:24 +0000

“A veritable gold mine of possibilities is hidden within each of us-aptitudes, attitudes, characteristics, and traits that once may have been conscious, but for some reason slipped away or were pushed away into our unconscious. In addition, there is great potential within each of us that has never had the opportunity to see the light of day. William A. Miller

I didn’t realize that I loved writing until I began my first blog in Nov. 2004. I soon developed a daily habit of writing 10-12 hours. I rarely grew tired of the routine and/or the discipline. Many of the following writers have given me great guidance and support.

51 Over-Used Adverbs, Nouns, and Cliches in Writing

Author, Jody Hedlund: One Pilgrim’s Progress to Publication and Beyond…An Uphill Climb

Author’s Echo

Bill Ward: Genre Writer and Reviewer

A Lesson from Curious George for Bloggers

Bookends, LLC–A Literary Agency

Booking It

Chapter-a-Week Book Club

Countdown to Publication

110+ Resources for Creative Minds

Ebook publisher–Abbott ePublishing

How to Write an Ebook in 24 Hours