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- Opening A Business SUCCESSFULLY - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Patty Benton© 2005 JERPAT Virtual Assistants Opening a business can be frustrating and rewarding all at the same time. Unfortunately many potentially successful businesseses close their doors because they are not prepared for handling all the issues that arise out of running a business. No matter what ...
Views: 1062 - 5 Tips for Successful Time Management - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Patty Benton© 2005 JERPAT Virtual Assistants Could you do with another hour added to your day? How about 10? Well, unless you are magical, this isn’t going to happen (unless you hire a Virtual Assistant), so you need to learn how to squeeze every second out of your day. This doesn’t mean packing your ...
Views: 932 - Grieving with Gout: How to Overcome the Arthritis Symptoms and the Pain - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Joe BartonDid you know that gout has often been labeled the most painful types of arthritis? Unfortunately, you or either someone you know suffers from gout. Perhaps, you are grieving with the disease that makes sleep and life miserable. Heat, Pain, Redness, Stiffness, Swelling, Arthritis attacks are a ...
Views: 1039 - To Plan or Not to Plan? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Garry JacobsAccording to The Secret, the capacity to conceive of the ‘how’ is not essential for accomplishment. But it certainly can help. The story of how Fred Smith created Federal Express and grew it to become a Fortune 500 company in record time confirms this view. Smith started out with both a clear ...
Views: 973 - How to Write a Good Article (from Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Write a Good Article (from Creative Writing Course) Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing tips/hints, articles, writing articles Line Space: 65 characters Web site: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ Other Articles are available ...
Views: 817 - Money Doesn't Grow on Trees - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: "Money Doesn't Grow on Trees (Updated)" Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Money, Finance, Personal Finance, Money Management Web Sites: http://www.craiglock.com/books.html and http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 4583 - Wedding Thank You Note - Your Quick Guide to Writing Your Thank Yous - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Christy MurphyThe daunting task of writing a wedding thank you note for each of your gifts looms before you. Suddenly you have questions. Since you’ve got a lot to do, like enjoying your new spouse, we’ll cut to the chase and answer the most often asked questions and give you the a few quick tips ...
Views: 4165 - Tips for Healthier Gums - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from David SnapeProtecting our gum tissue is not only critical to the appearance of our smile and keeping our natural teeth, it may also be imperative to our overall health. Studies keep popping up indicating the contribution of gum disease to other diseases of the body such as heart disease. Researchers have ...
Views: 603 - WORLD PEACE - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Linda Ohlson GrahamAt 4am on the morning of September 12th, 2001, after seeing on TV (the day before) the second plane come around the back of and explode into the World Trade Center building, I created a new piece of art in a 30" by 40" frame. Later on the 12th, I asked permission to remove several photographs ...
Views: 502 - How My Coaching Program Changed My Life - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Ellen BessoWhen I took my coaching training, I had spent many years on my own self-growth as I simultaneously assisted others with life challenges. I thought I was pretty self-actualized. I gave myself permission to do most everything that appealed to me, including moving across the country at age 40 and ...
Views: 1080 - Cervical Mucus and Other Signs of Ovulation - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Amy BassYou can calculate when you ovulate by the changes in your cervical mucus during ovulation. This article will go in depth on how to determine your ovulation period through cervical mucus, as well as other techniques that you can use in order to determine your ovulation date. Ovulation is a ...
Views: 7815(1 vote) - Why Sedona “Woo” will never be “Cool” - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from john ballaWhen I moved to Sedona over four years ago, I unpacked a great deal of optimism and ignorance along with my personal belongings. Having just abandoned a high paying and prestigious corporate job in Chicago, for this “clean slate,” and no plan other than to give Sedona a whirl, the only certainty ...
Views: 1859 - The Greater Secret - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Anita BriggsA Universe of Living Thinking Substance “Everything is made from living thinking.”1 As quantum physics has revealed, there is more ‘space’ between the atoms than there are atoms or measurable particles of matter. In the Divine Matrix2, Gregg Braden states there is “a growing body of research ...
Views: 2130(2 votes) - You Don't Need Sales Training - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from David NewmanHere's my advice - forget about sales training. Why? Because sales professionals have to get past all the old-school "Same-o Lame-o" sales approaches to break through to generating real business results. If you’re a solopreneur, consultant, business owner, or independent professional, you ...
Views: 691 - Is LASIK Right for Me? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from John GeorgeLASIK is one of the oldest forms of eye surgery available. It has been around for well over 25 years now and has undergone some major developments. Like any surgery, there still are risks involved, but compared to other forms of surgery, the LASIK procedure is a relatively simple and ...
Views: 723 - Six Low Cost Ways to Build Links to Your Web Site - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from S. L. SimmonsAs most web site owners know, in order to rank well in the search engines, it helps to have links pointing to your web site. The tips below will help you to maximize your link popularity without spending a lot of money. Have Link-worthy Content 1. The best way to attract links to your site, ...
Views: 998 - Change is Good - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Boyd Martin"I get up in the evening And I ain't got nothing to say I come home in the morning I go to bed feeling the same way I ain't nothing but tired Man, I'm just tired and bored with myself I check my looks in the mirror I wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face" --Bruce Springsteen, from ...
Views: 818 - The Four Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Boyd MartinTheoretical Physicists have made observations about time, concluding that it is speeding up. As the universe expands, time speeds up. Well, for those of us down here on the street, that's a no-brainer. Every year, every month, every week, sometimes seems like a break-neck rush from one crucial ...
Views: 577 - Outstanding Managers Know How To Delight Their Staff - Do You? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Andrew RondeauThe success of an organisation does not solely depend on management but on the work of its staff as well. An employee that enjoys his or her position and feels rewarded by their efforts will ultimately be the most successful in their careers and the most beneficial to the company. There is ...
Views: 863 - My Beginning Yoga Experience - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Boyd MartinAs I walked out of the Bikram Yoga studio toward my car after my first class, I found myself declaring, "If I can actually do this yoga, it will totally change my whole life." I had only been able to attempt half the postures, with the rest of the time lying down, just dealing with the heated, ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - Get Organized For the Health of It - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Colette RobicheauDid you know that your chaotic routine and cluttered physical and mental environments may be making you sick or keeping you sick? Everyone can benefit from a more organized lifestyle which will help your days run more smoothly. Taking care of ourselves, our careers and our relationships can ...
Views: 798 - Acne – It’s causes and treatment - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Damian MurphyOverview Acne is a common skin conditions that affects people of all ages however it mostly affects people between the ages of 12 and 25. The affect of acne is that one or more of the following appear on the surface of the skin: Blackheads Whiteheads Red/Yellow Spots Greasy Skin Scars Causes ...
Views: 775 - THE ART OF ACTIVE LISTENING - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Roy BurtonThe Art of Active Listening There is an old German proverb that says “No man has learned to speak well until he has first learned to hold his tongue.” But many of us are so used to speaking with others throughout the course of a day, and so eager to get our opinions heard, that we tend to ...
Views: 15626 - Nutrition for Cancer Prevention - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSIt’s a known fact that fruits and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet, because they are filled with antioxidants: substances or nutrients in our foods that can prevent or slow damage to our body. When our cells use oxygen, they naturally produce free radicals, by-products which can cause ...
Views: 921 - Non-Migraine Headaches - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSOne of the most common types of pain is a headache. Many people resort to over-the counter medications to relieve their headache, instead of trying to eliminate the cause of it. Twenty-seven percent of patients with headaches seek alternative forms of therapy, with the most common being ...
Views: 1004 - Natural Approaches to Prostate Health - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSWhat is the Prostate? The prostate is a walnut-sized sex gland in men that secretes a fluid that forms part of the semen. It surrounds the neck of the bladder and the urethra. Most men will suffer some form of prostate disease sometime in their lifetime. In fact, among men in their seventies ...
Views: 924 - How to Set Up An Efficient Article Tracking System - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Tracey LawtonOne of the most successful online marketing strategies you can do these days is to submit your articles to various article submission websites. This is a great way to promote your services, your expertise, and your book (if you’re a published author!). It has been well documented that one-way ...
Views: 1427 - 5 Top Tips for Managing Your Emails - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Tracey LawtonTechnology is a wonderful thing - it allows us to work virtually,from anywhere in the world, and makes our lives easier. However, it can also hinder us, and this is particularly true in the case of emails. Every day we are bombarded with hundreds of emails, only a small percentage of which are ...
Views: 1012 - What I Wish I Would Have Known About Depression Treatments: Vicki’s Story - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Joe BartonEverybody goes through bouts with the blues but suffering from prolonged sadness that lasts weeks, months and even years is different. Vicki was no different from anyone else, she had a family, a job and a circle of friends who she saw regularly. However, Vicki suffered from an unexplained ...
Views: 850 - Seven Deadly Norms - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from FSB AuthorsIt would be wrong to imply that destructive norms have taken over the business community. This is emphatically not the case. Unfortunately, there is no reliable way to quantify just how far ethically pernicious norms have spread. The truth lies somewhere between "a few bad apples" and "a culture ...
Views: 2064 - Be Kind -- It's Good for You! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Mary GuarinoFrom the time we are children, we are taught to be kind to others. And while it is obvious that being kind is important when we are the recipients of the kindness, it turns out that being kind to others is not only good for them, but it is also beneficial to the person who is being kind. ...
Views: 2291 - The Mirror - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Tom WrightIn order to be at our maximum effectiveness, in any area of our lives, from creating the perfect supportive relationship, to manifesting a million dollars, to experiencing perfect health, we have to first determine where we are: the position, perspective, or platform we are coming from, the ...
Views: 794 - So You Want to Make a Collage? Some Basic Tips - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from ray hornerWhat is a collage? (ko-lahj’) A collage is pasting or gluing papers or two-dimensional objects onto a surface. What is an assemblage?(AH-SEM-BLAHJ’) If you think of the word assembly the definition becomes somewhat clear. Assemblage is a combination of three-dimensional objects glued to a ...
Views: 5162 - Certified Coaches Federation Offers Life Coach Training in Newport Beach, July 28th and 29th - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Barbara WainwrightTo listen to this article... http://www.certifiedcoachesfederation.com/PRWebEpisode535981.mp3 Certified Coaches Federation is conducting a 2-day life coach training and certification course for professionals who are ready to transition into a new career, or just want to add a new management ...
Views: 2006 - Stress Management and Cleansing - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Cindy PappIn today’s busy society, we all need to learn some form of stress management. Most of us are aware that stress is linked to depression and many other diseases including cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. What many don’t realize is that we can help manage stress with ...
Views: 1063 - Copywriting Tip for Coaches: Put the YOU Back in Your Unique Selling Proposition - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Dina GiolittoIf you're a coach who currently self-manages your own business website, you may have asked yourself this question at one time or another: "I know I need stronger web copy because my sales could use a boost. And I also want a little writing backup, so I'll be able to finally offer my undivided ...
Views: 1139 - Moving Day - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Austin BondsI am convinced that moving is one of the most miserable experiences in life. Anyone who tells you differently is lying. It's been several years since we last uprooted, and I had forgotten how horribly stressful it is. Apparently, I had a bad case of moving amnesia because I agreed to this ...
Views: 838 - Alive and Present - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Steve GoodierArchitect Frank Lloyd Wright once told of a childhood incident that may have seemed insignificant at the time, but had a profound influence on the rest of his life. It happened when he was nine years old. It was winter. Young Frank was walking across a snow-covered field with his uncle. As the ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Mental Toughness for Athletes - How to Remove Self-Doubt - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Patrick CohnI recently worked with a high school athlete who was plagued by those nasty inner gremlins. You know the type – that little guy or gal inside your head who would not shut up and kept asking irrelevant questions. This kept my student from developing confidence and playing to his ...
Views: 4928 - Sports Psychology and Fear of Failure in Athletes - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Patrick CohnOne of my mental coaching students, Joe (not his real name) had a unique gift (or so he thought). Since he was overly concerned with what other people thought (coach, teammates, parents, spectators, etc.) about his performance, he often engaged in a process I call mind reading when ...
Views: 5617 - Applying Mental Toughness Daily is Not Easy - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Patrick CohnSports psychology experts often talk about the importance of learning mental toughness to improve your performance. However, my 15 years of teaching the mental game to students makes me think that understanding mental toughness skills is not the whole enchilada. To be successful with mental ...
Views: 1217 - Small Business Owners Need to Stay Focus - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from dale brownToday a small business owner needs to stay focus on the goals they have set for themselves at the very begining. As a small business owner you are constantly being given, or being sent information that tells you so many different avenues you can take to get to your dream position for your ...
Views: 1139 - Parenting: Prescribing the Symptom - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Margaret PaulRebecca was struggling with 3 year old Kevin's screaming. Whenever someone didn't do what he wanted, he screamed and screamed, hoping to get his way. Rebecca had tried many different things to get Kevin to stop screaming, such as time outs, telling him to use his words, walking away and ignoring ...
Views: 2654(2 votes) - "Why You Should Work in the Information Technology Industry!" - by When you start looking at your options regarding your career, you quickly find that there are just a ton of different industries to work in.
Well, this article will focus on exactly why you should work in the IT (Information Technology) industry.
Unless you've been living under a rock for the ...
Views: 665 - Mediterranean Diet: 5 Ways to Living a Longer, Stronger Life Without Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Emilia KlappWhen two of my best friends died at very young ages, I was crushed and bewildered by their unexpected losses. So, I delved into the reasons for their illnesses and subsequent deaths. Soon it became clear to me that modern medicine does not have all the answers and unless we take control of our ...
Views: 707 - Daily Workout Program # 8 and #9 - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from dale brownToday's workout is going to step it up a bit, but remember only do what your body can handle. If you had trouble with the last four, you should go back and repeat workouts #3 thur #7 because #8 thur #11 is stepping up a notch, and it's O.K. to fall back because everyone's starting place is ...
Views: 1005 - 5 Simple Techniques To Skyrocket Your Online Dating Success With Women - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Donovan CruiseOnline dating is becoming the preferred method of dating for a lot of men and women. It was a held generalization a few years ago that you either had to be socially awkward or a psychopath to have a real profile on a matchmaking site. That was a few years ago. Due to the influx of social ...
Views: 669 - Technology And The Amish - A Marriage Of Convenience? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalCan you imagine a life without the telephone? Or without electricity, or heated water in winters and the cooling influence of an AC in summers? Difficult, if not impossible. Yet there is a traditional society which shuns the use of these very symbols of a modern world and stick to their beliefs ...
Views: 1100 - Ugly Nails A Sign of Infection - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinDo you have thick, discolored or deformed nails? Is the surrounding skin inflamed and painful? Do your nails smell bad? If you said “yes” to these questions, perhaps you have onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the nails that affects 25 to 40 percent of people over the age of 60. ...
Views: 1098 - How to Stop Worrying: Combat Stress at it's Source - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonDo the things you worry about keep you up at night? Do you often feel nervous and uncomfortable? If so, this burden of stress is most likely making your life miserable. Do you want to break free from stress, stop worrying and start being happy? You can end this cycle now by identifying and ...
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