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How a Success Business Mindset can make all the Difference in Achieving your Dreams - by Joanna Vaiou
Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Joanna Vaiou
We all desire to have success in our lives. Whether it’s in the realm of family life, love or business and careers, we all strive to achieve the best of what we are capable of achieving. We all know just how important hard work is in achieving that success, but gaining inspiration from the great ...
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Self Discovery and Exploration - by Nancy Hovde, CPC & Holistic Lifestyle Empowerment Coach
Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Nancy Hovde
Self-Discovery & Exploration When is the last time you made time for self-reflection? When we take some time to ask those questions that allow us to explore and discover answers about where we are in our life and what things we would like to see changes in our life, this type of self-reflection ...
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Get a Real Job...Did I hear you right? - by Tricia Dycka
Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Tricia Dycka
There seems to be a consistent theme running about. Entrepreneurs especially women are lacking the support from those closest to them. Being told to “Get a Real Job”or “Stop Playing at Business” “Who do YOU think You Are?” or even worse the silent treatment. I am wondering at this ...
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What Is A Breakthrough With Food and Weight Anyway? - by Melissa McCreery, PhD, ACC
Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Melissa McCreery
If you are like many women who’ve spent a lifetime (or what feels like one) struggling with weight and overeating, words like “breakthrough” may sound like unrealistic hype. For many women who are worn out with food and weight struggles, a breakthrough may feel impossible. Why? Their ...
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4 Tips For Taking Control of Stress Before It Takes Control of You, Your Life, or Your Eating - by Melissa McCreery, PhD, ACC
Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Melissa McCreery
We all know the stress of too much on our plates–too much to do, too much to think about, too many things and people and responsibilities to take care of. Whether you choose to have a lot on your plate or feel like there is no other option, stress and overwhelm may be a reality–and they take ...
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Feng Shui for the Lazy Woman - by Cathleen O'Connor
Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Cathleen O'Connor
Recently I attended a workshop on Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese practice of placement in order to achieve harmony, comfort and balance. Now, as a busy professional woman, I realized I needed a system to keep track of my events, private appointments and ever-expanding ‘To Do’ list, so I ...
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Get On With Creating The Life You Want - by Ted Ciuba
Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Ted Ciuba
I had a guy who embezzled several hundred thousand dollars from me. I'm not going to go into the specifics of the situation, but because of the fact that he did it to some other people, the law may still settle the score differently than things look right now. I have no idea. This I do know. I ...
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Welcome to your Life - by Marie Kirkland
Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Marie Kirkland
In designing our lives, most of the time we start with listing things that we want to accomplish, places we wish to go or things we wish to accumulate instead of how we want to be in our life. When we align ourselves with the essence, beauty, and truth of who we already are it is easier to ...
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Is Your Team Working with You or for You? - by Marie Kirkland
Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Marie Kirkland
A big part of releasing clutter this month in your business is keeping only what you absolutely love, use and need. The only way to do that is to take inventory of every area of your business including your team and how you work together. Your team can be either formal, informal, or a ...
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Can You Hear Me Now? - by Marie Kirkland
Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Marie Kirkland
In the past few years, the way we communicate has expanded so much that it has affected everything we do. A lot of the processes we use to communicate are not new. Think about it; the first telephone was invented in 1876, the first television in 1925, and the first computer 1939. They have all been ...
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Are You Building Your Business with Clarity or Clutter? - by Marie Kirkland
Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Marie Kirkland
Have you ever been so passionate about your business, so in love with your business that you’ve stayed up late, maybe most of the night to work on an upcoming project? Have you gotten up early because the spark of an idea woke you up without the need of an alarm clock? What I am describing is the ...
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Creating Conscious Choice in Business - by Marie Kirkland
Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Marie Kirkland
Have you found that while aligning your life that you have shifted but your resources have not? One of the great joys of being a conscious entrepreneur is that you absolutely know that you can create the lifestyle you desire. When I consciously made the decision to not only align my ...
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Relaxing at Home - A Parents Guide - by Marneta Viegas
Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from marneta viegas
Before School This is often one of the most stressful times in the day. If you could introduce just 2 minutes relaxation, it will help set your child on the right track, for a relaxed and positive day. 1 As your child is waking put on one track from the CD and allow them to have a few moments ...
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Is the Recession Affecting How You Spend - by Francis Hosein
Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Francis Hosein
Do you find yourself saying no more often to your children than you use to and you are feeling guilty for it because the recession is affecting how you spend? Are you worrying more? Do you find yourself worrying about how you are going to make it each month and it is keeping you up at ...
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Behavioral Coaching: Bullies Becoming Leaders - by Eric Putnam
Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Dr. Ken Pollock
What is bullying? Bullying is an aggressive imbalance in power, either physically or socially. Bullies are either bigger and stronger than their victims or are socially more powerful. Bullying behaviors can include hitting, teasing, name calling, or intimidation. Bullying can leave its ...
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How to do a Career Tune-up Every Season - by Joyce Schwarz
Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZ
Most of us get our cars tuned-up every 30,000 miles or so -- or at least once a year. Yet many of us fail to tune-up our careers until they are stalled or worse! A good auto tune-up insures that your car continues to run smoothly, that it's getting good gas mileage and checks to prevent severe ...
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Finding Renewal and Balance during the Holidaze! - by Victoria FittsMilgrim
Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Victoria FittsMilgrim
Do you find yourself needing a vacation after Christmas vacation? Are you exhausted from all the shopping, running around, buying, wrapping, buying, wrapping, buying, wrapping? Let’s take a look at some simple ways to make this time of year one filled with joy and meaning. At this time of ...
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Work Harder - Not Smarter! - by Willie Horton
Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Willie Horton
I know, I bet you that you think the title of this article is the wrong way around - but, unfortunately, that's how the vast majority of so-called "normal" people approach their daily routine. A recent survey of US employees by Gallup found that 74% of people don't like their work or workplace - ...
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How To Create A Business Based On Your Values. - by Iyabo Asani
Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Iyabo Asani
our Inner Genius is intelligent and empowering and if you tap into it, you will find yourself feeling more powerful as you reinvent your life. Your Inner Genius is also the source of your business and if you know how to listen to it, will show you the perfect business, designed just for you. ...
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Tick-Tock Trials - by Deborah McIncrow
Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Deborah McIncrow
There comes a point in time where following the instances in your day and evening in accordance with the almighty clock becomes so darn regimented and predictable that you can literally set your wrist watch to what you do and when you do it. Allowing time to dictate your every happening can be ...
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Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It is all about figuring out what really matters. Step Two. - by elizabeth cassidy cc
Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from elizabeth cassidy
So how are you enjoying your status as Queen of the universe at home or at your workplace? In Step One, I implored you to promote yourself to Numero Uno. This way you can bring more joy and happiness into the lives of those around you. If you missed Part One, go back and take a look and try it. ...
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I Don't Trust Urgency - by Vicki Hannah Lein
Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Vicki Lein
When I was in my thirties and suffering from a low grade anxiety disorder, I let the feeling of urgency steal my life. Because I was always anxious, I did not know what it felt like NOT to be anxious. I thought how I felt was normal, even though I also felt enormous shame for being so afraid all ...
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Finding Space Between the Molecules - by Vicki Hannah Lein
Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Vicki Lein
I will not hurry. Today I will not hurry. Today I will trust the Universe enough to surrender to the natural flow of the day. I will not push the river for the River loves me and is moving at just the right speed. Just for today I will find the space between the molecules. There is ...
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What I Know Today - by Vicki Hannah Lein
Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Vicki Lein
I’m feeling a little lost this morning. So I’ve decided to center myself by writing and to focus on what I know because right now I feel swamped by all the things I don’t know. 1. One thing I know is that I have lots of help. For example, I am dictating this writing into my computer with ...
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Is it Possible to Start a Joy revolution? - by Vicki Hannah Lein
Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Vicki Lein
My commitment this year is to get myself out in the world in a big way, so I can help more people lose their shame, find their courage, explore their gifts, and make the world a better place. This is my mission and purpose in the world and I’m going to do everything I can do to make it happen, ...
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***Values, Life Purpose, and New Year's Resolutions - by Kamila Harkavy, Official Guide to Financial Freedom
Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Kamila Harkavy
Soon people will be writing out their New Year's Resolutions for 2009 or at least thinking about the New Year. People will be thinking of what they want, what they want to be different and better, and what they think they could do differently to better bring about the life or circumstances they ...
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Your Power Living Life List (PLLL): How to Start - by Bryan Beckstead
Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan Beckstead
Over the past 30 plus years, I have had the privilege of working with a great many people from all walks of life. Despite the wide range of demographics I could categorize them all by saying every one of them would have benefited from establishing their own PLLL. Life is a journey, not unlike ...
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LADIES TAKE CONTROL OVER YOUR LIFE! - by Nina Bagnall
Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Nina Bagnall
Ladies there has never been a better time to take control over this chapter of your lives. Yes, I’m talking to you, the mature lady 50 and over! Personally, I think it’s important to have routine, something that makes us feel comfortable on a daily basis, in the knowledge, that what we are ...
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Put Work-Life Balance in Your Life for Your Business - by Shiera O'Brien
Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Shiera O'Brien
Making an impact on the quality of your life is about creating levels of energy that allow you to achieve that work/life balance we all seek. It means taking care of all of you; your body, mind and spirit. Here is a reminder of some energisers for the body, mind and spirit, if put into practice, ...
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Living With A Serial Killer - by Liam O'Sullivan (mnch)
Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Liam O'Sullivan
If a convicted serial killer moved in next door – would you choose to invite them round every day, feed them, ask them to stay over or even move in? Of course not! But many of us, every single day, live with the biggest serial killer the modern world has known – STRESS. We have invited it in ...
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Keep the Teachers Happy - by Paul Buchanan
Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Paul Buchanan
My mom is an elementary school teacher. Her schedule is always slammed and I never understood why! Apparently a lot more goes into the job than just her performance in the classroom. She brings home stacks of papers to check and has lesson plans to write and dissect. Doesn’t it seem like such an ...
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S.E.L.F.: a "Science of Consciousness" approach! - by Carlo Monsanto
Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Carlo Monsanto
S.E.L.F. or “Self-Explore and Learn through Feedback” is a complete system for awareness-raising, transformation, self-healing and for raising human potential. Its operation is based on a new “Science of Consciousness” paradigm that utilizes theories and practices that regard the ...
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Too busy for housework? How & why to get some breathing space in your life... - by Danielle Raine
Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Danielle Raine
Keeping our homes and feeding our families are innate human habits. And, thanks to today’s mod cons, this domestic stuff has never been easier. Why, then, do we still struggle to find the time for it? One answer lies in the position of housework on our to-do lists, (ie not very high.) But ...
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How sweet is your home? - by Danielle Raine
Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Danielle Raine
As a race, we humans have always had self-maintenance work to do. It’s part of survival. If you’re alive, it goes with the territory. So why, with all the modern advancements at our disposal, do we struggle to find the time for this primitive and basic care-work - looking after our homes and ...
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Happiness - by Deborah McIncrow
Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Deborah McIncrow
The art of finding enjoyment in the present, feeling fine and having that special kind of glow that comes along with smiling eyes, a happy heart and true love and passion for the moment. Does it come automatically? Absolutely not. Can it increase your daily awareness and reap more positive ...
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Taming The Technostress - by Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE
Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Eileen McDargh
Last week, my big desktop PC crashed, my laptop got the "blue screen: of death". The refrigerator croaked, and the toaster oven went the heaven. My I-phone decided to stop receiving e-mail and the dashboard in my car kept erroneously sending warning messages. It wasn't even a full moon! As ...
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Finding Work-Life Balance in the New Year - by Phil Montero
Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Phil Montero
At this time of year I often find myself thinking that I didn't spend as much time with my family and friends as I would have liked. It's just so easy to get caught up in the day to day hustle of things that need to be done. You may be feeling the same way: you were so busy with meetings, email, ...
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Smartphones and Work Life Balance - by Phil Montero
Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Phil Montero
In my experience when it comes to smartphones and work/life balance I think a lot of the pros/cons are about how a person uses a tool such as this. Like any technology you have to know when to turn it off and setup personal guidelines for how to use it. These communication guidelines should be ...
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Vacations - Time off for Balance, Health and Productivity - by Marjorie Geiser, CEO, MEG Enterprises
Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Marjorie Geiser
If you own your own business, you may often put off taking any real time off to just relax and unwind and rejuvenate. You imagine ‘someday’ being able to take a vacation, but the thought of doing it now only creates more stress. How can you go away when there is so much to do? If you take time ...
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Slowing Down, an excerpt from "Being Here, Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment" - by Ariel Kane
Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Ariel and Shya Kane
It was a cold sunny day in New Jersey and the first thin layers of ice were forming on our pond. We were scheduled to go to Pilates that day, our private exercise class with a trainer, but we liked doing some cardio workout first. Usually, weather permitting, we would take a walk through town ...
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De-cluttering Your Life: Get Rid of the Distractions and Find More Time - by Linda S. Pucci, Ph.D.
Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Linda Pucci
For people who struggle with time management, clutter reduction is often the first step to having more time in your life. When you simplify your environment and organize your life, it makes tasks go more smoothly, and helps you make the most of your limited time. For me a lack of clutter is ...
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The Balance of Being Human - by Katherine Gustafson
Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com Authors
There are precious few of us humans — and most likely none — who are all good or all bad. Mostly we bumble around doing good things sometimes and naughty things other times, feeling just about as human as we are. According to researchers at Northwestern University, there's a good reason for ...
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Why Long Term Stress Is So Damaging - by Royane Real
Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Royane Real
Today many of us are facing a lot of physical and emotional stress. When we don’t have good ways to deal with all this stress, it can end up hurting us in many ways, physical and mental. If we live with too much stress for too long, it can start to overwhelm us mentally and too much stress can ...
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"Networking to create money or working for Net?" - by Scott Lifer
Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from SCOTT LIFER
September 25th, 2009’ “Networking to create money or working for Net?” Simply put, our schools and their curriculums will no longer be viable for this mega information era we are in with the internet, social media and network marketing taking over as our medium of exchange. In the ...
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Five 30-Second Emotional-Spiritual Techniques to De-Stress at Work - by Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Jonathan Huie
To reduce the effects of stress in the workplace, take an emotional and spiritual, as well as a physical break, at least every two hours, preferably every hour. Here are five de-stressors you can do in thirty seconds each... 1. Stretch your hands, arms, and shoulders. In addition to unwinding ...
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Totally connected ...but are we in touch? - by Ed Drozda, MBA
Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Ed Drozda
Did you know that: · Cell Phone usage in the US has increased from 34 million to 203 million in the last ten years · A 2004 MIT survey said that cell phones were ranked as the one invention that people hate the most, but can’t live without. It beat out the alarm clock and the television! ...
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Attract Money Into Your Life! - by Norma Lehmeier Hartie
Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com Authors
A recent New York Times article wrote that psychics and astrologers are seeing a boom in their business as people flock to them to answer questions about their finances. But, there is a better way to attract money and it begins in your home and office. There are definite steps to take to keep ...
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What is your Favorite Everyday Retreat? - by Marie Kirkland
Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Marie Kirkland
A few years ago, I participated in a retreat that up until that time was one of the most soul fulfilling journeys that I could consciously remember experiencing. The center itself was nestled in the warmth of nature, miles away from the busyness of life. And although, it was located in North ...
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Law of Attraction - Loving the Busy Life! - by Maria Meiners ~ The Manifesting Muse
Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Maria Meiners
One of the complaints of modern day living is that life is just so dang busy! And while some people thrive on this kind of lifestyle, others find themselves drained, overwhelmed and frustrated by it all. So what can you do about it? Manifesting with the Law of Attraction gives you a way to ...
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Connect to Your Core - by M.J. Ryan
Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com Authors
In these challenging times, we all need to stay flexible around a stable core. What does that mean? That you may have to enter a whole new field, develop new skills, or live in a different way. But there is a core that doesn’t change, a “youness” that will remain no matter how much and how ...
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