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- Four Ways to Improve Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2006 from Barbara WhiteSelf esteem describes how we feel about ourselves .Our self esteem or sense of self worth is normally based on our perception of our abilities and how we believe other people accept and value us as individuals. self esteem affects our confidence and how we behave and function in life. It is our ...
Views: 1164 - Building and Sustaining Positive Relationships in the Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2006 from Gail SolishIt’s Monday morning and you’ve only been at the office for acouple of hours. The phone has not stopped ringing, you’ve barelymade a dent in your emails, there is a project deadline looming,a team meeting to lead and your boss is concerned and hasslingyou about the project outcome. Does any of ...
Views: 8511 - The Real Secret of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2006 from Abe KassThe secret of attraction is the unconscious hope for healing and understanding. This is why we are so discriminating in our choice of a marital partner. Not just anyone will do. And when we find the right person we become infatuated and fall head over heels for him or her. Our passion and hope ...
Views: 1271 - Feudin’ and Fussin’ and A-Fightin’ - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsThere are probably at least 17 gazillion reasons why folks get into arguments. Unfortunately none of them are very valid. Here’s what I mean. Let’s take a look at the base word first. My super-duper dictionary defines “argue” as: “To present reasons for or against a thing”. OK, so the ...
Views: 1563 - Live your best life! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2006 from Leslie Gail"Live your best life" What does it mean to live your best life? Is it professional success? Is it balance between work and family? Is it expressing your authentic self? I believe living your best life means living a life of truth, following your purpose and showing your love for those in ...
Views: 1126 - The Fundamental Factor To High Achievement - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Dan FlorosIs it possible to summarise success in a few words? What can I offer to all those individuals who so often stop and ask what one piece of advice I can give regarding high achievement? Here it is then in six words. The shortest seminar I can give you. Capsule form. Do what you resolve to ...
Views: 731 - Passionate Eating - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Annette Colby“Food is an important part of a balanced diet.” Fran Lebowitz The Iranian movie, “The Fish Fall In Love” is a film that speaks of eating and falling in love. It is based on the premise that people fall into two categories; some that eat their food with no passion and the others who eat ...
Views: 1106 - Never, Ever Give Up! - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Caroline JalangoThere is no telling how many miles you will have to run while chasing a dream. ~Author Unknown~ Are you on the verge of giving up on your dream? Are you just about to let all your hopes and dreams slip through your fingers? Has the thought crossed your mind? Are you despairing because ...
Views: 1605 - The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Casey FitzGeraldAsk most people to describe a sales person, and likely as not, you'll find yourself deluged by words like "huckster," "snake oil peddler," "fast talker," "con artist" and, of course, "untrustworthy," "arrogant" and "dishonest." Those of us who work in sales and know ourselves to be fine, ...
Views: 1317 - Love Yourself First - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Laura SandhamOn the route to discovering better balance in your life, one of the key indicators of your success will be your ability to become more self-content. One way to develop a strong sense of self-contentment is to give yourself the gift of self-appreciation. Offer yourself the same respect and ...
Views: 822 - Let Go of Total Control - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Laura SandhamIf you find yourself constantly griping about having too much to do and never enough hours in the day to do it all, you may be the cause of the problem. As working mothers we are used to taking charge and getting things done. For many of us, time is limited for decision-making and negotiation ...
Views: 801 - Value What Makes You Unique - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Cari VollmerBette Midler has been quoted as saying, “Cherish forever what makes you unique, ‘cuz you’re really a yawn if it goes.” Valuing what makes you unique is important because when you can feel your value, at a deep level from within yourself, you’ll finally understand how unlimited you truly are ...
Views: 995 - TO SEE OR NOT TO SEE: What Your Eyesight Says About You - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Martin SussmanMore than half the people in the U.S. need glasses or contacts in order to see clearly. Poor vision is the largest epidemic affecting Americans today. Laser eye surgery seems like a quick fix, but it's not without serious risks. Most importantly, neither glasses, contacts or surgery address the ...
Views: 1328 - Investment Management Strategy: Seven Principles for Success - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Steve SelengutMany Investment Gurus, with a straight face and a gleam in their eye, will insist that successful investing is a function of expansive research, skillful market timing, and detailed technical analysis. Others emphasize fundamental information about companies, industries, and markets. But trends ...
Views: 1901(2 votes) - Dating and Relationship Tips - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Nishanth ReddySince Dating and Relationships are such a large, important part of everyday life, this article strives to help clear up myths from facts and present an overview of surrounding issues. Show Off – If you have a great body you’re trying to show off and young physical appearance, yet worry because ...
Views: 1027 - English Writing Made Easy - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Ronald DohertyEnglish is the dominant Internet and business language so making cash online (or offline) often involves English writing. More importantly perhaps, is the fact that everyday, but life-changing documents, resumes job applications, essays, term papers, business plans, loan and rental applications, ...
Views: 2218 - Senior Dating Tips - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from john waltzerFifty plus and wish to start dating again after a long long gap. Many would think it is an overwhelming task- especially when dates are difficult to find at that age. No it isn’t. Start searching on an online adult dating site in a category dedicated to senior dating. Searching through ...
Views: 893 - Overcome the Nerves of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Roger Bourne"Would you give speech to Joe who I leaving the company on Friday?" Or perhaps, "Thanks for being ok for my best man. Now I want your wedding speech to be funny, not too long and don't talk about any bad parts in our history together." And the fear kicks in. "I can't do this!" I must be ...
Views: 1167 - What Are You Attracting? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2006 from Paula GregorowiczHave you ever stopped and taken a look around at all areas of your life - work, home, relationships, health, spirituality, relaxation time, and surroundings? Do you like what you see? Whether you jump with joy or cringe, the truth is -- you created it! The good news and bad news is we are the ...
Views: 870 - Knowledge is Useless - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2006 from Aaron PottsThere is a common misconception in our society that “knowledge is power”. This statement is utterly and completely false! In fact, quite the opposite is true. Knowledge is useless. Your college education, your experiences in life or your above-average IQ don’t mean a thing and they won’t allow ...
Views: 844 - Unlocking Your Success: Finding Your Passion - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2006 from Amy PotavinI bet that you can't tell me that Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote, “The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions.” That statement is very true, for there has never, in the history of humanity, been any discovery, innovation, or creation that ...
Views: 765 - Are all Nutritional Supplements Alike? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachTopsoil is depleted, human environments have become toxic - the only solution seems to be taking quality supplements. Everyone has read the reports and seen the news. Worldwide, topsoil is becoming increasingly depleted and lacks the necessary nutrients and minerals that our bodies need to be ...
Views: 1225 - Healthy Eating on a Shoestring Budget - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachIf you only had $300 a month to spend on groceries for a family of four, could you do it? Maybe you would need more than $300, but this guide to eating on $300 a month will show you the basics so you will know how to add on if necessary. Whatever your reason for having a tight budget, the ...
Views: 7164(5 votes) - Reduce Your Stress and be Healthier - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachIs stress a factor in your life? Did you know that nine out of ten people say they experience high levels of stress several times a week? And one out of four of us have high stress levels every day. What you may not know is that your stress may be impacting your health. Chronic stress weakens ...
Views: 1065 - Anxiety and Panic Attacks -- What Has Worked For Me - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2006 from Kathy LoveAnxiety is very wide spread today because of our busy lifestyles and poor eating habits. I myself have struggled with anxiety and panic attacks for about 14 years. I have tried lots of different ways to cope or possibly cure my anxiety and thought I should share a few things that have worked for ...
Views: 876 - Stand up for yourself. Stand up for your life! - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2006 from Caroline Jalango"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no ones definition of your life. Define yourself." ~Harvey Fierstein ~ Why do you allow people to talk to you like that? Is there a sign on your forehead that gives people permission to talk to you in an ...
Views: 16518(4 votes) - When a Cold Is No Longer Just a Cold - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2006 from Mike HaraderYou caught a cold but it hasn’t gone away yet and breathing through your nose is still difficult. You feel a throbbing or pounding in your face or behind your eyes. What started out as a cold may have progressed into something called sinusitis. Sinusitis is simply another name for a sinus ...
Views: 1177 - The Power of Story in the Face of Mortality - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenI. There is a story my father has told my entire life. It is 1964. I am two and he is forty-three. We live on Park Lane in Bloomington, Indiana and every morning when my mother releases me from my crib, I bump down the stairs in my night diaper and I crawl across the kitchen tile and down two ...
Views: 1291 - Getting "UNSTUCK" in Feng Shui - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleIndecision can weigh us down. We often spend so much time trying to decide what to do about a situation, we get stuck. It is easier to do nothing and I have seen some clients that need that gentle “nudge” to make a decision and continue moving. Often times, it isn’t easy for some of us. We ...
Views: 1763 - Is your relationship moving from casual to serious? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2006 from john waltzerHave you been dating since long? If the answer is yes, you may be moving from a casual relationship to a more serious one. Read on… You have been dating someone since long after a great find on an online adult dating, site. It may not have been a love at first sight kind of thing but ...
Views: 1017 - What Can You Do About Control Issues in Your Relationship? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2006 from Nancy WassonIt’s so much easier to blame your partner than to look at yourself—and this is especially true when relationship control issues are involved. If you’re the more controlling partner, it’s tempting to blame your passive mate for waiting so long to speak up about her (or his) distress over the ...
Views: 13305(1 vote) - The Message in Your Dream - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2006 from Malcolm AvnerMany people realize that our intuition – our “gut feeling” – invariably tells us the best action to take. However, I have long wondered why intuitive guidance is so vague and cryptic, so easy to miss or misunderstand. After all, if God is omnipotent, why can’t S/He just tell me in plain English ...
Views: 5138(1 vote) - Magic Wands, Superheroes and Monsters under Your Bed - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2006 from Denise LammiDo you remember some of the things you believed when you were very young? Some of them were probably quite foolish. However, you may find that if you look closer at certain “foolish” childhood beliefs; you will find some insights for personal growth. I will explain. Children are familiar with ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - I'm Living La Dolce Vita. - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2006 from Julie Clark Robinson“Be still in silence and listen to your heart. When it speaks to you, arise and go where it brings you.” --Susan Tamaro, Va' Dove Ti Porta il Cuore I think the sound of my own voice has finally gotten to me. Here it is, four years after I sat down to write my book, (ambitiously entitled ...
Views: 658 - How To Handle Change Beautifully - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2006 from Brenda ShoshannaWe come into life empty-handed and then expect to grab and hold onto everything. Immediately we make claim for ownership. "This is mine. It can't go away." Some enormous hunger begins to develop. What exactly are we hungering for? First it is only food and love that we are demanding. But soon ...
Views: 3724 - BODY CHAT! - by Ever wonder why there are times you experience body pain and other times you don’t? Ever wonder why there are mornings you wake up feeling tight all over and other mornings you feel free and flexible? Then there are those times when you’re in conversation with someone and suddenly the topic ...
Views: 772 - Searching for Clients? How to Research Using Keywords - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2006 from Patsi KrakoffIn a previous article about how to be found on the Web, I told you about my experience typing in key words I thought potential clients would use when trying to solve a problem for which I had some answers. I wanted to know if they could find me by using the search engines, and I wanted to know ...
Views: 1166 - Goal Setting Tips and Techniques - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyEvery person in the world dedicates countless hours to thinking of their future and their present condition in life. Most of us wish that there was something that they could change in their life. Whether it is their family life; their relationships or finances, friendships; everyone wants to ...
Views: 948 - The Relationship Mistake of Settling - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2006 from Gary CaineThere are generally two types of mindset when it comes to the prospect of being in a serious, loving relationship with someone. There are those who are quite content being independent and single, they perceive a relationship as a bonus, should someone special enter their life. They are quite ...
Views: 7047 - The Abuse Survivor's Series: Paying Attention to Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2006 from Stephanie GagosAs a survivor of multiple forms of childhood abuse, I am aware of how damaging the abuse was to my sense of self, but it is what I think and believe today, that can either reverse the damage or perpetuate it. As children we may have dissociated, detached and pretended that we were not there ...
Views: 1108 - How To Cure Your Boils Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2006 from Kathy LoveBoils are not a pleasant topic, but it is something that most of us will experience at some point in our lives. This article will show how you can cure your boils naturally by using inexpensive natural remedies. What is a boil? Another name used to describe a boil is a skin abscess, but ...
Views: 935 - The Magical A-Ha Moment - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2006 from Stuart Rosen"Aha!", "Eureka!", "What-da-ya-know"... or just plain "hmmm." Whatever we call it, it’s that single, magical moment when things just make sense; when that block that seemed to confuse and confound us suddenly seems small and insignificant. There’s that sudden rush of excitement, filled with ...
Views: 1139 - The Worst Affiliate Marketer Ever In Affiliate Marketing History. - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2006 from RobinOn a shiny and beautiful day our featured and very special guest wake up, turn on the computer, find something different...., something that will change his life forever... Well, at least he think so, so he start his venture investigating and digging deeper and deeper into cyberworld, a world ...
Views: 699 - What Are Your Feelings Telling You? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2006 from Margaret PaulOur feelings are an incredible instant feedback system regarding what is good for us and what is bad for us. For example, our physically painful feelings let us know that something needs attending to regarding our physical body. If you put your hand on a hot stove, the burning feeling ...
Views: 4126 - The Magic of Stronger Boundaries - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2006 from Morgana RaeStrengthening your boundaries is one of the most powerful ways to transform your relationships and improve your life personally and professionally. This month we look at boundaries. Boundaries let us know the difference between our authentic selves and our social self that is based on pleasing ...
Views: 1450 - What’s Your Story? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2006 from Sandra Lee"The extreme expression of his spirit was in his story. He was a wonderful storyteller. The story was his most sacred possession. These people know what we do not: that without a story you have not got a nation, or a culture, or a civilization. Without a story of your own to live you haven’t ...
Views: 1631 - The Seven Most Common Nap Traps - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2006 from Yolanda CardenHave you been tripped up by any of these situations? Nap Trap #1: "My baby wakes up the instant I put him down." He shouldn't fall asleep in your arms in the first place. Remember the rule: to bed semi-awake. Nap Trap #2: "My baby refuses to nap." Typically, the problem is timing. A baby won't ...
Views: 20984(2 votes) - Improve Your Focus By Asking Why - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2006 from Karen KelleyA question, whether you are asking yourself or someone else is asking, causes you to direct your thoughts toward that subject. These directed thoughts are what is known as focus. Your focus directs your feelings and your feelings direct the actions that you take. Your actions will cause you ...
Views: 704 - 7 Days to a Healthier Lifestyle - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachAll too often, when we think of how we would like to change our lives for the better, we think of large changes that will radically change our everyday lives forever. Let me help you get started with some simple guidelines ...All too often, when we think of how we would like to change our lives ...
Views: 1474 - Saluting the Squawkers: Complaints Often Key to Improving Sales, Retention and Loyalty - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2006 from Craig HarrisonIt's said nobody likes a complainer. I beg to differ. In customer service a complainer is doing you a favor. They are the extension of your research, testing and quality assurance departments. Although essentially unpaid, they're providing you with invaluable, often real-time feedback on what ...
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