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- 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 ...
Views: 1030 - Become a Credible Communicator: Make Honesty Your Policy! - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2006 from Craig HarrisonWhen you speak, do people listen? You don't have to be E.F. Hutton to command attention and respect in the workplace. But you do have to be credible. Credibility in the workplace means believability. Simply put, do people believe what you say? Is your reputation based on a track record of ...
Views: 1279 - Strategic and Tactical Changes Affecting the Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2006 from Leon NelsonWe have been experiencing significant changes in the workplace after 9/11, most of the changes affecting the workforce and the workplace in the local and global marketplace. Let’s consider the changes to the workplace first in order to understand the repercussions to the workforce and their ...
Views: 4565 - How to Find the Courage to Start Your Own Business - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2006 from Caroline JalangoAre you a woman who wants to start a business? Are you afraid to venture out on your own? 1. Believe in yourself Self belief is the point at which everything begins. Without it, it becomes difficult to succeed. To venture out on your own, you must have confidence in your ability to succeed. ...
Views: 1214 - Temper, Temper! - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2006 from Mary GuarinoWhile I believe that there are not “good” or “bad” feelings, as I just mentioned, I do feel that some are more positive and helpful than others. Anger doesn’t solve anything. Getting angry only makes you, and the people around you, feel worse. And, over time, it can also have a negative impact ...
Views: 1302 - Stop Boredom Eating! - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2006 from Annette Colby“Hello! I just need some advice please! I try to eat healthy and work out on a regualr basis, but I constantly eat when I am bored, even though I am not hungry. I get bored and keep wandering into the kitchen and grabbing all kinds of snacks. How do I stop this habit?” While there are many ...
Views: 1430 - The Older Woman - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc: I'm 21 years old and this girl that I've been talking to is turning 28 pretty soon. This girl has been really down on the dumps with personal problems, losing family members, etc. and we've been keeping each other "company" if you will. I want more than that however. I have a feeling ...
Views: 798 - The 4 Key MUST HAVES When Writing an Article - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2006 from Anne WolskiMuch of the success of a website comes from the drive of traffic to the site. Because of this, the value of article writing is immeasurable. Articles are a key element to the success or failure of internet based companies and the sensible webmaster will always include articles that will work for ...
Views: 1103 - The Almighty Breath - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2006 from Prem NirmalWould you like to know how to meditate better? How to be more effective when addressing an important personage? How to change a mood or feeling? How to be in rhythm with the universe through the day? Well, believe it or not, the answer lies in the breath. And swara yoga is the science that helps ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - From Stagnation To Motivation - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2006 from Hieu DoanBreathing is one of the easiest ways to bring change to the energy of stagnation and apathy. Breathing elicits a physical movement through the body, consciousness of actual movement and flow - which is of course the opposite of stagnation. Work with this exercise: Breathe in slowly and ...
Views: 1205 - Natural Bodybuilding Results Depends On The Numbers - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorIntelligent natural bodybuilders know the difference between significant muscle gains, and lack of progress by how precise their training regimens are. By focusing on natural bodybuilding precision you too can see the maximum in muscle building results. In natural bodybuilding, there leaves ...
Views: 4241 - 5 Powerful Ways to Fight Bipolar Disorder in Children – Perhaps Your Child - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2006 from Merri Ellen GiesbrechtWe’re regular moms who have found that bipolar disorder in our children is due in a large part to environment – the things around them but in also what they eat. Here are a few things that helped us with our own children. We hope they could be an answer for you too. 1. Get rid of the TV and ...
Views: 1582 - The World's Greatest Self-improvement Superheroes and Their Success Secrets - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2006 from Michael LeeHave you ever realized that you have the power to get anything you want and be anything you want to be? If you're still clueless about your abilities, continue reading and learn about the success secrets of the world's greatest self-improvement superheroes. In a land full of potentials, ...
Views: 705 - Curtains, Pancakes and Broom Hockey: 12 Ways to Build Self Esteem in Kids - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2006 from Susie CortrightFew things are as rewarding as seeing your child glow from the inside out. And it happens when children have a high self esteem: when they know themselves to be unconditionally accepted, when they feel both loved and lovable, and when they feel a sense of belonging and self worth. Here are ...
Views: 1554 - The First Few Years Of School - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldThe First Few Years Of School As a preschooler, your child was well behaved and didn’t exhibit any particular problems. Next your child enters school, perhaps Kindergarten, and then Grade one. Slowly issues with some classes and subjects appear. Maybe they are thought nothing of in Grade one, ...
Views: 1178 - Normal Childhood Behaviour Misconstrued - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldNormal Childhood Behaviour Misconstrued There is a quote attributed to Sigmund Freud, “Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar”. So too of childhood behaviour and incidents; they may be simply within the range of normal childhood life. However, in the context of high conflict separated parents, the ...
Views: 1221 - Are You Getting Enough to Eat? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2006 from Alice GreeneHas it ever occurred to you that you may not be eating enough food? The average American is under eating, which is a result of frequent dieting, fear of overeating, and busy schedules. This seems a bit bizarre, considering the average American is also overweight. Is there a correlation? I ...
Views: 1460 - Protecting Children from the Negative Impact of Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2006 from Anne WolskiAnyone who has been through the rigors of divorce knows how emotionally and physically difficult a time it can be. Often, we forget about the effect it is having on the children who can sometimes believe that they are somehow to blame. It is important for the children to receive appropriate help ...
Views: 1431 - Raising G-rated kids in an X-rated world - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2006 from Michael GroseEffective parenting involves good character development- that is, raising kids who have a sense of ‘other’ rather than a sense of entitlement. It also means raising kids with a moral compass that helps them work out right from wrong. Kids usually pick up this moral compass from their parents ...
Views: 1738 - The top ten security tips for Halloween - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2006 from Nathalie FisetWith autumn comes a time to relax and start enjoying quality family time. Halloween is one of those special occasions where parents and children can share unique and magical moments. People are getting more concerned with potential threat and want to assure the maximal security for their loved ...
Views: 1056 - Slower May Actually Be Faster - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsWe humans are so silly – and on top of that we’re fun to watch! Here’s one thing that immediately comes to mind. For some strange reason, when we’re running behind schedule we have a tendency to try to “make up time” by moving faster – or even driving faster. Well, it only makes sense you say? ...
Views: 1214 - Sense-Sational Living - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2006 from Katie MattsonI think life can be quite pleasing to the appetite if we’re willing to experiment with the ingredients a little bit. Instead of following the traditional recipe – go to college, study hard, get married, start a family, maintain a career – Spice it up a bit! Add a pinch of thyme, a dash of old ...
Views: 962 - Is Your Definition of Success Broken? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2006 from Nina HamDo you have a working definition of success that fits for you, or has the word lost its meaning? Did it once have personal meaning, or was it never truly yours in the first place? Is “success” a dark cloud hovering over you, or a foggy place in your mind you’d rather not visit? And - ...
Views: 1259 - Don't fall; Rise in love! - by No topic has been discussed more than love. For ages we have been the audience to great love stories, some happy and some tragic. The mere mention of love puts a shine on some people's face while a layer of sadness appears for those who failed in love relationships. People "fall" in and out of ...
Views: 6498 - Hairy Problems - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2006 from Lyn Prowse-Bishop"Dearest granddaughter, come close and look into my eyes." Grandmother Growth beckons and her voice grows deeper and more resonant. "Look deep into my eyes and acknowledge the beauty there. "Yes, my skin is wrinkled. My face is the face of age, and to many, that is fearful. But my beauty, like ...
Views: 3150(3 votes) - The Role Of The Youth Athlete - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2006 from Joe WatersThe Youth Athlete has many responsibilities and duties as they participate in their sport. They have responsibilities to themselves and their parents, their teammates, their coaches, their opponents, and the referees. In order for an athlete to enjoy the positive benefits of participating in ...
Views: 1256 - Wedding Day Tips: 5 Easy and Practical Wedding Day Tips For The Bride - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2006 from Lesley MattosEvery bride has lots of things to think about when she’s planning her wedding, but so many tend to forget about taking care of themselves on the day of their wedding. And it’s important that those small, but mighty, details not escape even the most well prepared bride! What should be at the ...
Views: 1055 - Is Being a Perfectionist Keeping You From Having a Perfect Life? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealFor the last couple of weeks I have been working on a magazine article that I hope will be good enough to get accepted for publication in a major magazine. Because this article is so important to me, I am putting a lot of time and work into it, writing and revising, and polishing my writing ...
Views: 4694 - Abundance Theory - Real or Hocus Pocus? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2006 from Carole PaganAbundance thinking, positive thinking, visioning, affirmations, manifesting.. You’ve heard all these words trying to sell you on the next best greatest self improvement programs, but does any of this stuff really work? You’ve no doubt heard from a bunch of people teaching you about creating ...
Views: 1276 - Improve Reading Comprehension With a Four Step Process. - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2006 from Jonathan Steele, RNDo you find yourself reading and re-reading a sentence or paragraph and not remembering what you just read? Do you find that you can read and entire article and take nothing away from it? Do you find yourself day dreaming when needing to read technical information or study? Then this is for ...
Views: 7302 - How’s Your Driving? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2006 from Shawn DriscollMy Grandfather was a natural born salesman and successful small business owner. For more than 40 years he owned a grocery store and meat market (that he started by borrowing 50 cents from his mother) and whistled while he worked. (Really!) He clearly had a success-minded approach to business ...
Views: 935 - THE POWER OF THE SERENITY PRAYER - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2006 from Al InfandeHave you ever tried to control things in your life that you cannot control? The Serenity Prayer is a gift from God that teaches us how to separate those things in life that we can change, from those things that we cannot change. The Serenity Prayer goes like this: God, grant me the Serenity ...
Views: 3398 - I Think I Can, I Think I Can... - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2006 from Ariel HeartI Think I Can, I Think I Can… Remember reading the wonderful story of the Little Engine That Could to your children or even having it read to you as a child? That story has been inspiring children first as the Pony Engine (by Mary C. Jacobs in the Kindergarten Review 1910) and then as The ...
Views: 738 - Peter Fogel's 4 Compelling Reasons to Use Public Speaking to Get Clients!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelIf you're like most people having a colonoscopy might be a more pleasurable activity than giving a public speech. However, this activity will rapidly become one of your favorites when you let it give your career the huge boost it has given mine. If you're an author, consultant, trainer, ...
Views: 1959(7 votes) - The Truth About Hair Loss - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2006 from Rita LouiseIt is normal to shed hair every day and the truth is we loose between 100 - 125 hairs on any given day. Hair that is shed falls out at the end of growth cycle. At any given time 10% of our hair is in what is called a “resting phase” and after 2- 3 months resting, hair falls out and new hair ...
Views: 1535 - Achieve Your 'Someday' Dream in 10 Minutes a Day - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2006 from Rory CohenAchieve Your ‘Someday’ Dream in 10 Minutes a Day www.take10now.com By Rory Cohen and Cornelia Flannery, Entelekey, Inc. "I maintain that men [sic] could be incomparably happier than they are, and that they could, in a short time, make great progress in increasing their happiness, if they were ...
Views: 1414 - Time Management Notes: Organizing for a Fresh Start - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2006 from Denise LandersThink back to your elementary school era, to your first day in a new school year. Regardless of what happened the semester before, you had a chance for a fresh start. There were no time management issues following you. You were dressed in your best clothes, with new supplies, and you walked ...
Views: 1364 - Manifesting Madness - The Shocking Truth - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2006 from Aaron PottsTry not to take this the wrong way, but the sad truth of the matter is that it's YOUR fault. No one likes to be told that they did something wrong, but unless your life is "heaven on earth", you stepped off track a time or two along the way, and you only have yourself to blame. When you look ...
Views: 883 - The "Secret" Sales Fortune Cookie You've Been Waiting For! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2006 from Kim DukeI lovvvvve going to a psychic. Getting my tarot cards read. Cracking open fortune cookies..and all that jazz. It is fun, sometimes enlightening and usually thought provoking. Are you sitting down? I am going to reveal your future in the Sales Diva crystal ball!And it is in the form of a ...
Views: 1218 - The Unlovable Heroine - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2006 from Yolanda CardenUnlovableness is a subtle beast. Most of us think we can detect it right off the bat, right there on the surface. We spot things like a tendency to pause too long before answering a simple question or a bad dental smell, or a habit of telling long, boring stories over and over again; or a simple ...
Views: 2240 - Dishwasher Versus Golf Clubs - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2006 from Noelle NelsonThe lines are drawn. The savings account passbook lies between you, mute witness to the debate. Arms crossed, you stare at your (usually beloved) husband across the table. "A new dishwasher," you announce. "A new set of golf clubs" he retorts. "Huh!" you exclaim, "How can you be so selfish! At ...
Views: 1077 - Loving Yourself, Loving Your Children - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2006 from Margaret PaulThink about this for a moment: Is it really possible to love your children without loving yourself, or to love yourself without loving your children? The answer is no. If you are ignoring yourself to take care of your children, this is not loving to your children or to yourself. While being ...
Views: 3068(2 votes) - The Secret to Attracting an Overflow of Abundance, Blessings, and Success in Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2006 from Michael LeeIf you want to attract fortunes, luck, blessings, or the socalled good things in life, then you've to follow 3 simpleyet overlooked rules. 1) Show Gratitude. My editor and friend named Jones (I call her JK because sheaims to be the next JK Rowling), told me that she's itchingto buy the ...
Views: 769 - Powerful Visualization Secrets - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2006 from Michael LeeOne of the kindest persons I've ever met has shared with mesome of her visualization secrets to get what you want inlife. I want to share them with you too: 1. If you visualize, you have to be in the picture. Example,you visualize a car, its type, model, color, etc. BUT Whatyou should be doing ...
Views: 1022 - Building Productive and Harmonious Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2006 from Anne WolskiRelationships between people, whether of a personal or a business nature, can be very delicate and must be continuously nurtured in order to preserve them. If tended well, they can provide long lasting security and an immense sense of belonging to a group or association. Effective relationships ...
Views: 5958 - I Thought I Was Right - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2006 from Deborah FletcherHave you ever known 100% without a doubt that you were right only to be “inflicted” with a different outcome that left you dumbfounded? Or maybe you are still holding on to the “I AM RIGHT” theory, believing your way will come to fruition soon. Expecting specific outcomes in our day to day ...
Views: 3237 - Focus Pocus - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2006 from Jack ReiderBeing ready for the craziness of the casino is important and there are several hints I can give you to help yourself get prepared. When sitting in your living room on your PC playing in an online casino, poker room or sportsbook you do not have the same distractions. In the comfort of your own ...
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