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Career change becomes a natural choice for many at some point in life, but it's an entirely different situation when you're forced to make a change, while the U.S. jobless rate is hovering at over 8 percent and you're part of that statistic.
Instead of being desperate to take any job that ... Views: 2446
We all know about how important it is to have a web connection these days. But many individuals are still without this access in their homes. Some people can't get access because it is not available. Others simply refuse to pay for Internet access. Because of how much the web means to us all, ... Views: 769
Depending on your income, your racial affiliation, and your income bracket, you will be more or less likely to use the internet in certain ways. Studies have shown that people in certain groups to have similar tendencies when it comes to what they do online as well as the type of connection that ... Views: 820
Some people hit the gym to ensure they have a fit body. And there are some of them who want to take it to the next level and build a muscular body. However, there comes a time when there is the will to build muscles but the body lacks the power and endurance to enable someone to continue with ... Views: 1230
Last week I washed two cars and cleaned my house.
These are things I haven't done in years. For as long as I can remember, I've had a housekeeper and I've taken my cars to the car wash. My time was too valuable to spend doing these menial tasks. My time was better spent building my business. ... Views: 1431
“I always get nervous” Peter said “whenever I’m speaking on the telephone.”
“You mean to tell me that each and every single time when you use a phone you get nervous? Has this been going on since you first learned to use a phone? Are you hiding something and afraid of being caught?” I ... Views: 1452
In the new modern world with many internet user and many more connecting to the net everyday, it does seem strange that some people still have an internet free home. Whether this is by choice or circumstances, there are free places where anyone can use the internet if their home situation will ... Views: 861
Stress at work is something that can’t always be avoided, but in today’s economy, work stress is an ever increasing problem. Did you know that stress at work costs employers over $300 billion each year in reduced productivity, health costs, and no-shows? According to a survey by Yale University, ... Views: 1589
Our emotions and wants in regards to our relationships are indications that we are often not in control. Furthermore, the “I can’t and I won’t” thoughts that are playing in the background keeps us from taking positive action. Each “I can’t or I won’t” thought is actually a limitation. These ... Views: 1423
Have you ever felt the pressures and expectations of keeping up with today’s latest lifestyle and trends? Yes? Okay, fess up. How many of us have an Apple product in our house? iPod, iPhone, iPad, Mac computer, etc.? I do. I received an iPod from a vendor a few months ago, and it is still ... Views: 2108
Sitting here in limbo
I still got a little time to search my Soul
Meanwhile they're putting up resistance
But I know my faith will lead me on
Sitting Here in Limbo, The Neville Brothers
It's all about outsmarting the fear. Not judging it, not beating it and not ignoring it. The simple ... Views: 1255
In a cynical moment while posting on facebook (and yes, even the author of a self help book can have a bloody snark attack on occasion) I wrote that I couldn’t decide what was more exciting – writing or pulling weeds. My niece, Lisa, quickly responded that I should write. I began a new blog ... Views: 2820
The oft-cited question someone preparing to go into business asks is, “Where will I get the money?” Most people think it takes a substantial investment to earn a profit in business. But that is not the case. You can earn money online without investment. The fact is, the the vast majority of ... Views: 1499
For the last two weeks, I have had more space in my schedule and it has been wonderful. More space means that I have time to think. Time to do whatever needs to be done in that moment. Time to see friends that I have been meaning to see for too long.
And where did I find this time you ... Views: 1122
In the world of art, a Giclee is a digital print copy of an original painting. The word has its origin from the French language and means a spray or a squirt of liquid. Since it does not make use of a screen or any other form of mechanical printing, you will not see the dot matrix visual effect. ... Views: 509
Every student of art will have to know how to stretch a canvas across a frame. There are however a few others who may take to art at a later point in life and will need to know the basics. Here is how you can go about it. The first step is to have a frame built for your artwork. This will have ... Views: 497
Almost every person has cleaned at least once a carpet or rug, with a broom or vacuum cleaner. But just vacuumign the carpet two times a week isn't enough. The ordinary cleaning with vacuum cleaner can't deal fully with all the stains and dirt that eventually make the carpet dull, unhygienic and ... Views: 1054
Did you know that statistically the people who are the best at anything have had the most failures?
Let’s look at an example. If you are a reasonable skier you can go from the top of a run to the bottom without falling over. But if that is all you do, you improve very slowly. If however you ... Views: 1256
It has been a miserable day. You overslept, your hair-dryer died in a brief flash of evil burning smell, you forgot to get gas on your way home last night and had to wait in line at the pump this morning. Your boss has a new favorite (and it’s definitely not you), the team meeting dragged on ... Views: 1224
MyGrahak.com is an online grocery store with its services limited to Delhi & NCR. It has been able to win the consumer’s heart with not just services and quality delivery, but also because of its green principles which it follows in various ways – green jute bags for delivery, recycling, minimum ... Views: 1755
Your superstar employee is out pregnant. An amazing employee’s father is dying of cancer. Your right hand man injured himself in a Rugby game. For these employees, you will do whatever it takes to help them get back up and running. You will bend over backwards to accomplish whatever is needed to ... Views: 897
I recently heard a famous self-help guru insist that balance is impossible, so we must give up the idea that we can have it. With all due respect to my esteemed colleague, I couldn't disagree more.
He defines balance as a state where nothing is happening. He's referring to the motionlessness ... Views: 1316
Whether you're a single person, a small business, a photography enthusiast or a corporation, one thing is for certain… you need a printer. Regardless of what you need the printer for, you still need a reliable device that produces high quality printouts.
If you're interested in one of the ... Views: 1102
The Samsung Galaxy S III has been confirmed as the official phone of the London 2012 Olympic Games. This was announced officially by Visa as the two companies are in partnership over the new NFC (near field communication) technology that will be offered to athletes and the public while they are ... Views: 1308
Self Love Is…
A Miracle From The Heart
Self-love is attained by embodying the language of the heart; the language of love, peace, appreciation, gratitude, joy, compassion, kindness, affection, and acceptance. The beauty of this is that it is actually the Truth, the essence, of ... Views: 1434
Most of us are guilty of under-using the space we have available to us in our homes. The reason is, we tend to use at least some of that space to hold items that are not needed, wanted, or in use. This may be collectibles, it could be appliances that we have replaced or that we plan to repair, ... Views: 822
In a world of get-it-done, stay-connected, and do-it-now, it’s easy to get on a treadmill of life. Regardless of your plan, you may find unexpected demands pulling you in many directions. For whatever reason, you may feel like you need to put in more hours.
At some point, you begin to feel ... Views: 1137
Deal with Friends pulls the hottest deals from all over the web and places them in one centralized aggrege, bringing you amazing deals from the biggest daily deal sites all the way down to the little guys, and everywhere in between.
What's the secret? How can those who subscribe to just one ... Views: 789
Do you know that meditation can be superficial and deep? What does it mean? This means that meditation takes place in different states of mind. When we are awake, our brain is highly active. Then, we move a lot, we pay attention to any irritant and we solve our routine problems. When we fall ... Views: 2415
When delivering my 7 Deadliest Sins of Leadership & Workplace Communication keynote address and seminar breakout sessions recently I’ve begun asking my audience to commit to becoming a more conscious communicator. After all, these 7 deadliest of all communication mistakes that are killing trust ... Views: 1018
As some of you know I have changed my work schedule and am now realizing how hectic life was. I now actually have time to read the magazines that come to me. I recently read an article about how we are so connected with our colleagues and family and friends through our cell phones that 80% of ... Views: 875
Overcome The #1 - Productivity Mistake
Introduction
This article is primarily for any coach that’s trying to make a full-time living from being a coach and that also has to market and promote their coaching services and products.
I'm sure that you're going to agree with me that if this ... Views: 1901
Do you expend most your energy during the day and have little or no gas in your tank for yourself and your family? Are you a victim of “scattered focus?” Do you jump from one task to the next with no rhyme or reason? Do you feel like other people and events dictate the majority of your ... Views: 1838
Ballet is a popular hobby for many children as it promotes physical strength and agility, an understanding of rhythm and movement, and interaction with others. But many people give up ballet as they enter their teen years and never return to the activity.
Whether you are new to ballet or ... Views: 4553
Can't Afford to Follow Your Dreams?
Can You Afford NOT to?
By Debra Larson
I just read an article where they said that a poll was taken and 80% of the people that participated did NOT enjoy or like their jobs.
So my burning question is WHY don't people do what they love and what they ... Views: 2566
I bet you didn’t know that today is International No Diet Day. Well it is, and its observed annually on May 6th. It’s a day dedicated to raise awareness regarding the dangers in dieting and to celebrate body acceptance and body shape diversity.
Despite the entrenchment of the diet mentality ... Views: 1544
Last weeks’s blog article on the 3 Reasons Employees Undermine Co-Workers, Stab Each Other in the Back and Act Passive Aggressive struck quite a nerve. I received a number of direct e-mail comments, not so many here on the blog, though. Interesting.
Anyway, comments were in the vein of “Skip, ... Views: 1251
Starting to catch on to the new trend in the daily deal industry? In case you aren't already aware, here's eight reasons why everyone else on the web is hopping on the aggregate daily deal bandwagon.
1) All the best deals in one place: Simply put, the way an aggregate daily deal site works is ... Views: 917
There are many branches of Yoga. We, in the West, have become familiar with Hatha Yoga. Aside from Hatha Yoga there are several types of Yoga because yoga means to link one with the Divine outside of oneself and inside oneself. I have been studying several types of Yoga. Before Qigong took ... Views: 1065
For those of us who work and live in built up areas and survive through the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the thought of escaping to a deserted Island is a dream worth working for. To be able to jump on that jet plane and set off to sunnier and quieter climes. It’s all too easy to do, ... Views: 877
Udupi is a land of celestial beauty and lies between the abundant mountains of the Western Ghats on the east and the immense calm Arabian Sea on the west. Udupi, more commonly called ‘Parashurama Srishti; is very popular for its huge cultural inheritance. Udupi is the place of birth of Sri ... Views: 898
This question comes directly from a blog subscriber who has been reading my articles on teamwork the past couple of weeks. He thought the article last week (A Simple Step to Improve Teamwork at Your Workplace) offering one very specific tip to improve teamwork was a good one but was looking for ... Views: 1159
The Corporate Shaman Way - Path to a Changed World Living with Soul, Solving our problems, Being a change agent…
by Bill O’Mara PhD
Every week I receive email from one group/individual or another frustrated by the state of the world…. The war, the environment, crime, poverty, addiction, ... Views: 1203
forklifts and other equipment products are sold online today. The best brands sell their wares through the internet today making it very convenient for the buyers.
Products like forklifts are very important in factories, warehouses and manufacturing houses. There are many different kinds of ... Views: 708
All work and no play make Johnny dull and grey. The fatigue of working hard the whole year round plus the monotony of the same routine at home can somehow be washed away with one good vacation stay at the beach. Everything is set, your family can’t wait to get wet but still, as the homemaker, ... Views: 797
Electricity is use in our daily life round about all the products of electronics run with electricity. Basically it is the major sources of energy and everything need energy for working. Lead Acid Battery also the big sources of energy all over the world used it from many years for different ... Views: 658
Online betting (online wetten) has been rapidly gaining popularity in the recent times. One of the major reasons why it is so popular is simply because it is convenient. You can sit at home in front of the desktop system, have a cup of coffee and start betting. And the main thing is that setting ... Views: 1123
Hope, being the flickering light that gleams and brightens the dimmest paths, permitting to grasp at dreams, wholeheartedly, even when circumstances seem to alienate all positive outcome probabilities.
You’ve known, I’m sure, people who have made it beyond their dreams. What makes them ... Views: 1072
I can vividly recall some of my high school days. One recurring theme that sticks out in my mind is exam time. Tests and exam times were the bane of my existence. I looked forward to them as much as a hedgehog looks forward to balloons for Christmas. Having said that, there was one thing that I ... Views: 1023
Have you heard the expression, “If things aren’t right at home, they aren’t right anywhere?” This is so true!
I’m a mother of six kids and we are organic dairy farmers. And if that’s not enough, I am a professional speaker and writer with my own company. When things weren’t right at home – ... Views: 1224