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- Guide to the SelfGrowth.com Articles System - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminSelfGrowth.com has recently completed a major redesign of our Articles System. The new system will make it much easier for authors to find, edit, and manage their articles on our site. The following is a guide to help authors make the best use of the new system. Submitting an ...
Views: 1027(11 votes) - Hair Loss: Pattern and Causes in Men and Women - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminHair Loss: Pattern and Causes in Men and Women Hair loss in adult male and female is not uncommon. Adults lose about 10,000 scalp hairs each and every day. Hair normally lives for around five years. Male and female baldness happen when these hairs do not always get replaced (which they normally ...
Views: 962(2 votes) - Show ‘N Tell: Designing and Presenting a Professional Portfolio - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminToday’s job seekers are facing one of the most discouraging job markets in recent history. The increased competition for jobs requires candidates to find ways to stand out from their competition. How can you make yourself stand out when you go in for that coveted interview? One surefire way ...
Views: 765(1 vote) - Turning the Tables: The Importance of Informational Interviewing - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminWhen most people hear the words “job interview,” they automatically think of the high-pressure and often dreaded part of the job search process. In actuality, there are some interviews designed to spark confidence instead of fear. These interviews are referred to as informational ...
Views: 786(1 vote) - Dressed for Success: Making a Great First Impression - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminEveryone knows that, when it comes to the job interview, first impressions are most important. Since the first thing employers learn about you in a face-to-face interview is how you look, your appearance and clothing set the tone for the first impression. Deciding what to wear to an interview ...
Views: 592(1 vote) - Is Finding a Job Like Finding Love? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminIs finding a job like finding love? With today’s job market, it can be just as tough to find a good job as it is to find a good companion. But the way you approach finding a mate is not so different than the approach you should take when trying to find a job. While it’s true that opposites ...
Views: 454 - Are You Making These 5 Mistakes in Your Home Business? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminA home business offers the ultimate in a flexible lifestyle where you can pursue your dreams and passions while balancing a happy home life. For all the merits of a work-at-home arrangement, it has its challenges, too. It's important to steer clear of these five mistakes, each of which can ...
Views: 372 - Introduction to Hypnotherapy Classes - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminWhile many of us have heard about hypnotherapy classes given by reputable hypnotherapists to stop smoking or lose weight, were you aware that there are hypnotherapy certification programs for individuals who want to make a career out of hypnosis? Like other alternative health and wellness ...
Views: 467 - Brief Overview of Today's Fitness Careers - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminSmart living is in; and wellness seekers are on the move to reach higher levels of fitness -- that's why fitness careers are growing by leaps and bounds. In fact, occupations within the field of fitness are anticipated to grow much faster than other professions. According to the Bureau of ...
Views: 367 - Saying "No" is a Life Skill, Plain and Simple - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminLearning the communication skills of how and when to say NO, from the authors' eBook: Learn to Say NO Fast! Have you ever had one of those times when it felt like your "To Do" list tripled overnight, without your help? Seems like we can hardly go a day without hearing from a client that ...
Views: 611(1 vote) - Intelligent List Building - Segment Your List & Maximize Your Profits - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminWhether you are using an online system such as an autoresponder to manage your list, or just keep names in an Excel spreadsheet, don't just settle for a clump of names. If you build your list through a number of avenues, and maybe through different specific interests related to your market, you ...
Views: 283 - Using Your Articles for Market Research - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminOne of the many benefits of writing lots of articles instead of just five or ten is that when you have enough of them out there, they not only build awareness and your list, they also provide valuable market research. You will know at a glance which areas are hot for expansion -- and which are ...
Views: 289 - List-Building - Automate Your Efforts and Accelerate Your Profits Using Autoresponders - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminIf you have been on the internet for at least a few days, you have probably been invited to enter your name and email address into a form on a website or blog. And you most likely received something in return -- as a thank you for opting into their list. There is a reason serious online ...
Views: 347 - Twitter - Successful Management of the Follow Limit - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminAre you following 2,000 people on Twitter yet? And how many are following you? More than 2,000? Or maybe far fewer... and if it is fewer, you may have reached the dreaded Follow Ceiling. In the good old days of Twitter (if something as relatively young as this can be said to have 'good old ...
Views: 400 - If you can count to 4, you can improve your health! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminDo you make your health a primary priority? If you don't think what you do 'now' has an impact on your quality of life 'later', you are wrong. Right now, today, you could implement less than a handful of simple changes that potentially could make a huge impact on the rest of your life. Small, ...
Views: 493 - 10 Ways to Create Calm in your Daily Life - Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminCreating calm is a solution for your everyday life. A few simple minutes can create much needed moments of calm. You do not have to find a mountain to sit on, empty your mind of all thoughts for hours, chant, or find a personal guru. These next solutions are easy and portable. Use them at ...
Views: 712 - Creating Calm - Part 1 of 2 - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminDo you sometimes find it hard to get past the stress-provoking, negative sound bites that play in your head? Many clients are looking for strategies to shake them loose and create moments of calm in their day. So, what can you do when your brain hits that groove and you begin to listen to the ...
Views: 384 - Throw Out the Creative Filters and Get Buy In! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminA great new idea is like striking gold for any leader and team. It can be collected, examined, enriched and sold. But the process of finding the gold can be difficult even for the best of leaders and managers. Creative Filters that thwart creativity - "I will not offer my idea until I am ...
Views: 320 - Panic & Anxiety at the State of the Economy ... What to Do? STOP the News Blues! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminRecently, I stopped watching the news. By doing so, I've become a happier person! It Was Automatic This came without conscious thought. It was as though years of creative subconscious-mind focus came to a peak, a crescendo, and I found someplace else to be -- something else to be doing -- at ...
Views: 293 - When that "Overwhelm Button" Goes Off! Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminAre we all living in an overwhelmed world? There are times when I really feel sympatico with those salmon who are swimming upstream--but wait...they have a purpose, they are fulfilling their life destiny, completing the cycle...on the other hand, many of us humans simply appear to be battling ...
Views: 387 - When that "Overwhelm Button" Goes Off! Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminToday felt like a prime example of the curse of the 21st century...too much of too much, with more than one opportunity to hit that overwhelm button. The thing is, this was just an ordinary day, not even one of the busier ones. Just the usual going on: up early, check the web for news, check ...
Views: 393 - Forget Resolutions - How About 9 Adventures for 2009? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminWe are thinking about what most of you are thinking about at the beginning of any New Year: change, goals, plans, and oh yes, Resolutions. However, given the nature of Resolutions, we figure by now, mid-month, many will have already gone by the wayside like so many before. However a new twist ...
Views: 391 - Live Life on Your Own Terms - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminThere's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.” - Aldous Huxley There is no doubt about it. The winds of change are upon us. The degree to which you succeed in your life and your business will be your willingness and ability to adapt to ...
Views: 396 - 7 Important Rules of Internet Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminIn this article, I will tell you the 7 important rules that you will need when you are using the power of the internet to make money. Internet marketing takes a little effort to get set up, but once it is done properly it can be a good source of income. Rule number 1 is to build your list. You ...
Views: 346 - Naturopathic Medicine Lessons for Living and Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com AdminAn Interview with Author and Naturopathic Doctor Holly Lucille Though many individuals may have an expressed interest in naturopathic medicine “this is a field that people are drawn to,” says Holly Lucille, N.D., former president of the California Naturopathic Doctor’s Association. Boasting ...
Views: 730 - It's Bigger Than Balance - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminBalance (with a big B) the kind the media gurus want you to buy is an urban myth! That very over-used word "Balance" creates a false impression of having control equally over all elements in life at any given time (pause of chuckle laugh here). The word "Balance: is often only used to describe ...
Views: 460 - Projecting a Positive Professional Image as a Trainer - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminMake a positive impression You obviously play a central role in the success or failure of your learning event. It is up to you to think of everything that is needed, content to be covered, and format to follow. Learners will show up assuming that you have done all this. If you do not ...
Views: 894 - Planning and Designing a Powerful Learning Event - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminObviously, you want your learning events to be a success. To accomplish this goal, there are a number of things to remember as you plan and design them. By properly preparing and striving to ensure that your content and delivery results in meeting the needs and expectations of your learners and ...
Views: 1105 - Acupuncture and Chiropractic: A Harmonious Partnership - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminInterview with Post Columnist, Dr. Mark Kestner Why the draw to CAM? It's easy to see why there's been such a natural migration toward CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) therapies like acupuncture and chiropractic. These types of mind-body medicines are presumably growing in ...
Views: 494 - The Path Of Authenticity: 7 Stepping Stones To A Life Of Joy - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminWhat does it mean to live authentically? Authenticity holds a power that is almost mystical in nature. It’s magnetic and we long for it now more than ever. Why? My view is that authenticity opens the doorway to a life of spirit. What does the path of authenticity look like? Let’s explore the ...
Views: 287(1 vote) - Delighting The Soul: Life Purpose Is Being, Not Doing - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminAre you, like so many others out there, searching for your life’s purpose, thinking it is one specific something you’re destined to do and that once you figure it out you’ll be flooded with relief, happiness, and fulfillment? Here’s a tip: Purpose is a state of being, not a state of doing. Your ...
Views: 285 - Body Contouring Surgery Defined - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminBody contouring surgery is a form of cosmetic surgery that is performed by a professional, licensed surgeon, on a person who either desires or requires it. Generally speaking, such surgery targets a specific area or part of the body that requires modifications or cosmetic refining. Anatomical ...
Views: 349 - A Proven Stress-Busting System - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminWho else wants to know how to manage their stress ... take control of their emotional health once and for all ... and know that it was worth it? If you are ready to learn how to survive stressful times ... then this is going to be the most exciting message you ever seen and read. Why? Because ...
Views: 324 - Understanding Your Emotional Brain - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminToday, I'm going to share with you the importance of using your emotional brain to understand how your body reacts to events. Randy Pausch, a 47 year old college professor, who died recently of pancreatic cancer, said, "Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want". What is your ...
Views: 368 - How To Choose The Best Workout For You - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminLet's begin by defining what I mean by the best workout. By best workout I mean the workout that gets you the results that you desire for the long term. Therefore the answer to which is the best workout is the one that you will do. That sounds simple but you are probably enraged like just tell ...
Views: 402 - Versatile Solar Charger-Only One Is Enough - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminHave you ever annoyed by the chargers when you are out for holidays or business? There are so many devices need charging! For instance, mobile phones, digital camcorders, mp3 and mp4s, etc. Here, I¡¯d like to share with you good news: you can solve this problem easily with the help of the ...
Views: 429 - Chicken Little Spotted On Wall Street: Market Up...Market Down...Stress UP! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminIt is scary out there! Wherever we look we are bombarded by more bad news; global economic crisis, housing slump, market tanking, currencies going up and down (mostly down), energy costs, job instability, life savings disappearing, and retirement becoming a distant dream. The bad news just ...
Views: 409 - Light Up Your World! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminI've recently been picking up on a common "after-dark" phenomenon in the homes I go into: lack of light. During the daytime this isn't usually a problem, but as darkness falls and the need arises to turn on the lights, it becomes obvious that there just isn't enough. There's no question that ...
Views: 303 - How Staging Can Work For You - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminI've been watching some of the real-estate shows on TV and become very intrigued with the work of professional stagers, who set up and "stage" a home that's for sale so it will appeal to the widest range of potential buyers. Selling a home motivates people to make big changes in their ...
Views: 300 - The 15 Minute Difference: Stay Refreshed Despite Life's Chaos - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminWe all know that life can be chaotic. There are so many things to do, so many responsibilities -- it's easy to feel overwhelmed and without time for yourself -- let alone time to feel grounded and serene. So here's a strategy that can help refresh you despite the crazy world around ...
Views: 351 - 9 Feng Shui Actions That Will Enhance Your Life Right Now - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminI have been so immersed in Feng Shui recently that I'd lost sight of the fact that not everyone understands its benefits as well as I do. But just the other day I discovered my mistake when a good friend asked me, "What exactly is Feng Shui, anyway? And how can it help me?" Feng Shui is about ...
Views: 391 - 3 Tips to Getting Organized As a Couple Or Family - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminA significant amount of my work involves couples and families whose organizing difficulties are creating friction in their relationships. Does organization (or lack of it!) cause friction in yours? When you consider the basic challenges of getting organized by yourself, you won't be surprised ...
Views: 355 - Allowing and Manifesting Abundance - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminAre you reading all the books and watching all the videos on abundance and manifesting abundance in your life and still nothing happens to bring a financial abundance to you? Well, here's the real secret.... plain and simple. You must first deal with "all" of your hidden inner issues. ...
Views: 325 - 8 Steps To Freedom From Paper Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminIs paper clutter overwhelming you? For one reason or another – and there many– paper piles up, and dealing with the accumulation can feel like just too much to handle. The word “accumulate”, though, doesn’t cover the severity of the situation. Paper stacks up, builds, becomes compacted; it ...
Views: 557 - 3 Tips To Getting Organized As A Couple Or Family - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminA significant amount of my work involves couples and families whose organizing difficulties are creating friction in their relationships. Does organization (or lack of it!) cause friction in yours? When you consider the basic challenges of getting organized by yourself, you won’t be surprised ...
Views: 309 - Use Yoga To Stop The Clock - Slow The Signs of aging And Feel Younger With A Simple Yoga Regimen - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminEight years ago, when Sharon Gothard Weisman turned 40, backaches, dark undereye circles, forgetfulness, and fatigue made her feel more like 60. In the hope of finding anti-aging relief, Weisman took a yoga class. An hour later, she felt more relaxed than she had in years. She’s been doing yoga ...
Views: 497 - Aging Gracefully: It’s A Real Workout - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminThe most depressing thing about getting older is that it seems to be a process of inevitable withering away of body and mind. No matter how much we rage against the dying of the light, we’ll forget where we put our car keys. But is our fate so fixed? Is the march of time always cruel? All signs ...
Views: 361 - Thinking Of Travelling By Sea? Read Some Cruise Tips - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminIf you have never taken a cruise before, here are tips that will make your trip more enjoyable, less frantic and organized. Lately, there are more requirements that cruise lines require like completing immigration information before the cruise. It is important that you have two ID forms. You ...
Views: 680(2 votes) - How to Manifest Your Work At Home Dream - A 17-Second Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminRemember that old Doris Day song, "Que Sera, Sera"? If you're into blogs and article websites and are reading this, you're probably too young. Come to think of it, you may not even know who Doris Day is. But all that's beside the point. Doris sang this song a lot in a movie where she never knew ...
Views: 483(1 vote) - Massage Message - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminEMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL WELLNESS Many forms of so-called alternative medicine seem a bit odd to older Americans. And it’s true that the science behind some of them is mixed at best. But that is not the case with massage therapy. There are many studies showing that a good massage not only feels ...
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