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- Why Breaking Up May Be The Best Thing To Happen To You - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2006 from Annie KaszinaNobody wants to go through the pain of a break-up. You feel like the bottom has fallen out of your world, the trust you had in your partner dissolves. You probably feel worthless and unlovable. But still, getting hurt may be the best thing to happen to you. Why? Because it is probably the best ...
Views: 3952 - Fired? The Interview Solution - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2006 from Judi PerkinsSo you were fired? Now what? How will you explain it when you interview? There are many questions that plague job seekers. “What salary are you looking for?” is a big one. “Why should we hire you?” is another. And “Why did you leave your last job?” can leave you spluttering if you were fired and ...
Views: 886 - Nutrition – What are the Nutritional Needs? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyNutrition as it applies to our daily lives means that we take in what we need to maintain our body’s healthy state. Nutrition has become an important word thanks to the involvement of the USDA in our daily food requirements, and the FDA’s involvement in determining what is and is not dangerous ...
Views: 1028 - Laura Betterly: Tips on Balancing Career and Family - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2006 from Dalia Braunstein"Prioritization, organization, and delegation are key to achieving the balance that allows a woman to enjoy a rich family life while also gaining fulfillment from her career," says Laura Betterly, CEO of In Touch Media Group, Inc. (www.intouchmediagroup.com), a full-service marketing company ...
Views: 916 - We Have Contact! - How to Make a Great First Impression Online - by What do you look for in an online profile when deciding whether to contact someone?
Is it easier or harder for men versus women to make the first move in online dating?
How do you maximize your odds of getting a positive response back from someone?
So much has been written about face-to-face ...
Views: 946 - Jealousy...The Green Eyed Monster - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Susan Russo“Love that is fed by jealousy dies hard” -Ovid Jealousy can be consuming. It creates stress and anxiety in a relationship. Jealousy leaves you feeling insecure, vulnerable and frustrated. There is nothing good that comes from being jealous; regardless of whether you are the one ...
Views: 2611 - 7 Steps to Survive a Breakup or Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Susan Russo7 Steps to Survive a Break-up or Divorce “The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” -Lao Tzu Are you struggling with letting go of a past love? We all know how painful it can be when walking away from a relationship. You may be dealing with feelings that ...
Views: 822 - Deception...The Whittler of the Soul - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Susan RussoDeception…The Whittler of Your Soul “A lie may take care of the present, but it has no future.” -Author Unknown When you find out that someone you love has lied to you, has been deceiving you; it is like a knife piercing your soul. How do you recover from the ...
Views: 879 - Single and sad: 5 ways to beat the holiday blues - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Jack ZavadaIf you're single and not in a romantic relationship, the holiday season can be lonely and depressing. But it doesn't have to be that way. By taking a few simple steps, you can find happiness and fulfillment instead of emotional stress. Here are five common sense ways to beat the holiday ...
Views: 1362 - Worry - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Denise Lammi"If we spend our time with regrets over yesterday, and worries over what might happen tomorrow, we have no today in which to live." - Author Unknown Have you ever been unable to sleep because you were thinking about something that was bothering you? Have you ever left your house, drove to ...
Views: 7817(2 votes) - A "Bias to Action" Results In Stellar Service - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Craig HarrisonWhat do Olympians and Hall of Fame athletes all have in common? "Peak performers and high achievers have a bias to action." So says Bill Cole, MS, MA, known as America's Mental Game Coach. According to Cole, who coaches Davis Cup Tennis Players, Olympians and executive achievers: "high achievers ...
Views: 960 - How To Make "The Ask" - Effectively Recruiting Your Team - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Craig HarrisonMany times in your life you will make requests of others: to join a group, committee or team, to perform a task or to assist with a project. This month's question: How do you make the ask? Often the key to getting to "Yes" involves how you make your request. Whether you are: * Building a ...
Views: 979 - Pain in the Back: Your Child’s Backpack May Not Be the Cause - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Elizabeth YarnellBack pain is pervasive throughout the adult population. It is one of the most common reasons to visit a doctor. Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previously reported, and the use of overweight backpacks is a major contributing factor. In addition to overloaded ...
Views: 1063 - Understanding Fats and carbohydrates and their role in a healthy diet - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyIn recent times it would give the impression that fats and carbohydrates have both gotten a bad rap. First it was fat that was the culprit in all dietary ills, and low fat diets were all the rage. Then the two switched places, with carbohydrates being the bad guys and fat reigning ...
Views: 1096 - Self Esteem - Enhancing your critical foundation of Life Success - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleLow self-esteem is a core issue in life. Depression, fear, anxiety, anger and most other emotions are actually the symptoms of low self-esteem and not the cause, although they can facilitate its deepening. Low self-esteem begins in childhood. The major contributors to low self-esteem are our ...
Views: 2625 - Annette Colby - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Annette ColbyLong ago, when your life was new, there was a light that shone brilliantly and freely within you. You carried this creative, loving, joyful spirit with you into this world. This light and power within you was your energetic life force. Time passed. You learned the ways of the world. You ...
Views: 931 - Eating Delicious Tasting Food to Lose Weight and Be Healthier - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Chuck BluesteinDiets do not work. Among the people who do them, 99% of the people gain the weight back. Also the stress of not eating as much as you want makes your system more acid. This is bad for health and causes you to crave more sugar, salt and fat. Then eating these things you crave, causes you to hate ...
Views: 1631 - 5 Signs of Domestic Abuse - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Hope WilbanksEvery 9 seconds in the United States a woman is assaulted and beaten. This is a staggering and eye-opening statistic. And yet many women never seek help for themselves. The stunning reality is that in the United States, a woman is more likely to be assaulted, injured, raped, or killed by a male ...
Views: 4401 - Creating Healthy Sleep Habits for your Children - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyThis interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding healthy sleep habits. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about healthy sleep habits to children. Healthy sleep habits for children are as significant as they are a necessary for ...
Views: 2511 - The Indigo Seer: A Perspective on Clairvoyance - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2006 from Kendra ThomasThe Indigo Seer: A Perspective on Clairvoyance Clairvoyance – the ability to see spirit – results when judgments, imprints, denials and various traumas associated with the Indigo chakra or “Third Eye” have been resolved. All of us are equipped and therefore capable of seeing spirit. Our ...
Views: 2263 - Alternative Treatment Options for Skin Cancer - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyIf you someday become diagnosed with skin cancer and survive, one of the most worrisome issues you will face will be preventing a recurrence of the cancer. After successful treatment, your doctor will continue to schedule regular follow-up appointments to ensure that you remain skin cancer-free. ...
Views: 1465 - How To Copy the Rich to Secure Your Dreams - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2006 from Geoff MorrisAre you one of these people that continually live in hope, but never actually find a way to 'Live Your Dreams?' Do you find that at the end of every month, however good your take-home pay seems to be, it is never quite enough to do more than just break even? Have you dabbled in the internet, ...
Views: 1116 - Neck Pain-Emerging Office Complaints - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2006 from Rob TworekA recent conversation with Jim, a male client at a physical therapy office: Jim: “The muscle strain in my leg is doing much better.” RT: “You should be able to return to playing racquetball this weekend. But take it easy. Ease back into the game so we don’t re-injure that muscle.” Jim: “I ...
Views: 803 - Networking: Basics or Bust! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2006 from Honoree CorpronHow is your business going? I mean, how is it really going? Do you have all of the clients and revenue you desire, or are you struggling to generate what you know you want, desire and deserve to have? Have you ever wondered how the super-successful people in your industry seemingly golf, lunch, ...
Views: 1041 - Keeping Your Losses At A Minimum - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2006 from Larry PotterWe once wrote a little piece about keeping your losses to a minimum since letting a losing trade get wildly out of hand will cost you dearly. So we got a question we'd like to share with you: "I agree with your concept of bailing out of a trade quickly before it snowballs into something ugly. I ...
Views: 1230 - Why even consider a Home-Based Business? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2006 from Ted MakovskyWhy even consider a Home-Based Business? The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that out of 100 people that start working at the age of 25, by the age of 65... 1 is wealthy 4 have enough money to retire 63 depend on Social Security or charity 29 are deceased ...
Views: 774 - The Girl at Work - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Neder: I have liked a woman at my work for sometime now. We were out with others from work one evening and I admitted to her how I felt after getting a little drunk. She was perfectly sober since she was the designated driver. At the same time, she told me that she was also attracted ...
Views: 963 - Blueprint for Success: Defining Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyGoal means what your aim to reach in the future. In your life establishing goals has a positive impact. A goal is a specific, assessable result that you want to generate at a determinable time in the future. But if what you hope to achieve in life is based on your expectations, rather than on ...
Views: 1408 - How to avoid losing weight the unhealthy way - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Nathalie FisetNow, more than ever, people are quite conscious over weight issues because it affects not only a person’s physical appearance but his or her overall outlook in life as well. Seeing how obesity alters health and their social lives, obese or morbidly obese people are now becoming more determined ...
Views: 942 - How To Determine Your Life Purpose – 3 Guiding Steps To Help You - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Kathy Baker(This is Part 2 of a series of articles by the author on Finding and Following Your Life Purpose and Passion). So, What is Life Purpose? Why is it So Important? It's feeling that there's real meaning to your Life and a reason for what you do. It's having clear direction and a driving force ...
Views: 1910 - 7 Habits of Highly Effective Wildlife - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Paula Gregorowicz7 Habits of Highly Effective Wildlife Copyright 2006, Paula Gregorowicz and The Paula G. Company While Stephen Covey may have cornered the market with his breakthrough tome "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", after my recent trip to the Canadian Rockies I believe the animal kingdom can ...
Views: 1255 - Don't Ever Quit - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Chuck DanesDon’t Ever Quit By Chuck Danes Each and every person on earth has within them a passion, a purpose to fulfill. Born deep within you is an insatiable desire as well as the potential and limitless ability to fulfill the purpose for which you were sent here to fulfill. At one point in time this ...
Views: 1503 - Change - It Is Like Riding a Bicycle - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Lorraine BallSuccessful companies know change is a necessity. The challenge is continually encouraging, creating, and implementing worthwhile changes to make a difference for the business. Helping your team learn to accept and even embrace change is similar to learning to ride a bicycle. Start with ...
Views: 1192 - Healing From Divorce: Heal Your Heart - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Lorraine BallDuring my divorce I was involved in a car accident. Fortunately no one was injured. The only other accident I have ever been involved in was shortly before my wedding. We are all more likely to have accidents, to be sick or to have other negative events happen to us during a divorce or shortly ...
Views: 1887 - Resolving issues on fast weight loss - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Nathalie FisetIn a world where almost everything moves in a fast-paced environment, people no longer pay attention to “slowly-but-surely” strategies. Everybody wants everything in express, fast, easy, hassle-free, and convenient manner. Even in losing weight, people who are suffering from obesity or those who ...
Views: 1010 - Dating/Relationships & Independence: Women over 40 keep your life in balance - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Trisha StoneHow do you find the balance between your own independent life and being in a relationship? For some women this is about facing your worst fear that you will somehow lose yourself along the way. You can find out how to make sure that you don’t give up on yourself whilst being in a ...
Views: 2588 - Stress Relief Tips for the Holidays and Everyday From the Happy Wednesday Lady, Joanie Winberg - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Joanie WinbergStress Relief Tips for the Holidays and Everyday From the Happy Wednesday Lady, Joanie Winberg The American Institute of Stress reports that stress among Americans is significantly rising with approximately $300 billion a year lost due to stress-related illnesses. It has reduced productivity, ...
Views: 1179 - Are You Targeting the Right Prospects with Your Small Business Marketing? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Charlie CookSteve called from Minneapolis to ask how to attract new clients for his auto repair shop. He has been in business for two years and has four trained technicians to keep busy, but he was having difficulty attracting enough new customers. Steve wasn't just waiting for people to show up at his ...
Views: 1180 - Five Tips to Help Prevent Back Pain in Office Workers - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from S. L. SimmonsHealth experts estimate that up to 80% of the population in the U.S. will be affected by back pain at some point in their lives. Listed below are some tips to help keep you in the 20% of people with healthy backs. 1. Watch your posture, especially at work. When at your desk, do you keep your ...
Views: 1136 - Top Secrets of Successful Couplepreneurs - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Jean CharlesAre you in business with your life partner and can’t tell the difference between your bedroom and the boardroom? Welcome to the world of Couplepreneurs! What are “Couplepreneurs”? This term describes any two persons living together in a committed relationship and also ...
Views: 1960 - Changing Beliefs That Aren't Serving You Anymore - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Robin JonesOur daughter recently said out of the blue, "Daddy, firefighters are boys and teachers are girls, right?" For those of you that don't know about our daughter, she's four and the most brilliant, sweetest, most curious, most beautiful creature in the whole wide world. That's not just my ...
Views: 1010 - Mind Over Matter: Key Strategies for Weight Loss Success - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyKatie, a 33-year-old mother of two, has been on her share of diets over the years. From Weight Watchers to the Zone to Sugar Busters, she feels as if she has tried them all. While she has had moderate success in losing weight from time to time, she has never found a long-term weight loss ...
Views: 4853 - Team Building - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Malcolm MilliganTEAM INERTIA - THE CAUSE and PERHAPS A CURE Teams, all teams, do hit problems which may if not checked early lead to team inertia. We have all witnessed and maybe even personally experienced at some time the debilitating nature of team inertia. How does this phenomenon find fertile ground for ...
Views: 1667 - How To Listen To Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2006 from Renita KalhornYOU SAID, I HEARD Rob, a client of mine (though not his real name), recently took a one-week vacation from work, a much-needed break from a highly stressful, fast-paced corporate environment. Upon his return, one of his colleagues welcomed him back and noted that Rob’s team had worked hard and ...
Views: 875 - Weightlifing Proves To Beat Cardiovascular Training In Fat Loss - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorIs cardiovascular exercise or weightlifting the most effective for losing body fat? This is a very common question I hear almost on a daily basis. Many fitness enthusiasts feel cardiovascular, or aerobic activity is the most effective training method to lose body fat. Exercisers feel the lower ...
Views: 1422 - The Holidays Are Coming: Do You Know Where Your Soul Is? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2006 from Jennifer Louden"Loving earth, work, one another, psyche - all these require unhurried time. Frenzied questing after the icons of modern life (speed, power, instant, more, bigger, unboundedness) devours time and injures the capacity to love. The shy soul is driven inevitably into hiding where she yearns for a ...
Views: 1185 - How to Keep Jealousy from Destroying Your Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2006 from Nancy WassonJealousy has often been called the “green-eyed monster,” and with good reason. The “monster” is fueled by envy and can over time devour the trust and harmony in a relationship. According to B.C. Forbes, “Jealousy…is a mental cancer.” It spreads quickly and can be fatal to a relationship. Once ...
Views: 11462(1 vote) - Michael Laleye - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2006 from Michael LaleyeWorking at home is a dream for many, but not many understand just how to get started. If you are looking to earn some serious money apart from your regular job, consider working online or starting your own home based affiliate business. What are Home Based Affiliate Business Programs? An ...
Views: 1042 - Healthy Eating for Families: 20 Quick and Easy Dinnertime Tips - by By the end of any given weekday, we have packed lunches, kissed foreheads, gone to work, driven carpool all over town, and now…now it is time to cook dinner.
Here are twenty quick and easy dinnertime tips that can also make for magical family memories.
1. Have lots of fresh vegetables on hand. ...
Views: 1028 - Freedom From Anxiety/Panic Attacks Today!! - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2006 from Joann HoffmanYou know the symptoms all too well: Tightness in throat and chest. Racing heart. Shortness of breath. Overwhelming fear something awful is about to happen. Unwanted thoughts. Feelings of being trapped. Sweating profusely. The list of symptoms are endless. People from all over the world suffer ...
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