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- How to Succeed in a Home Business - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Gerry LewisNo matter what home business you are considering, there are a few principles that, if followed, will give you a much better chance of having a successful home business. Who wouldn't want to have a home business? Work from the comfort of your own home, be your own boss, there are so many factors ...
Views: 970 - A New Way To Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThe first human clinical trial examining the effects of grape seed extract on metabolic syndrome found that the extract can reduce high blood pressure. Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome is a combination of ailments including high blood pressure, excess abdominal weight, high blood ...
Views: 2646 - One Product, Three Customers, Three Different Ways To Write - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Karon Thackstonby Karon Thackston © 2006 My soapbox is just about worn out. I've been preaching the necessity of knowing your target audience for at least 10 years. "You can't write effectively to someone you don't know," is how my spiel would normally go. When one day someone asked me to show him what I ...
Views: 1153 - Advice for men who want to look ripped - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from James TrottaTo look cut, with great muscle definition, many people have the misconception that you need to hit the gym. That's the general belief: lift less weight and do more reps for definition. For bulk, lift heavier weight and do fewer reps. The idea that less weight tones muscles is wrong. Less weight ...
Views: 2994 - Love the Person You Are and Hate the Person You’ve Been - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Angie LewisDid you know that love is a choice? We choose to love or not to love. It's that simple. But I believe the non-loving choice is not our "true selves." The non-loving self is absorbed in anger, judgment, resentment, and all kinds of things that we allow to control how we love. We haven't let go ...
Views: 949 - Cross Promoting Techniques that Work - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Gerry LewisCross promotions are not a new idea. They have been used by businesses for a very long time. For example, a real-estate company may promote a certain lawyer to close a sale, as the lawyer will promote that agency in his firm. The system is somewhat similar to the primitive barter system, ...
Views: 715 - Change is Vital to End Binge Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleySo, you are at the point where you realize that you have Binge Eating Disorder and you want to make a change in your life for the better… But what do you do next? If you are like how I was, a mixture of emotions used to begin to fill my head about what my new self would be like. I was excited ...
Views: 2174 - Why You Should Avoid Frozen Foods - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThose who use frozen diet meals sometimes argue that their portion-controlled nature makes them an easy way to get a healthy low-calorie meal. However, they are likely not your best option.. MultipleProblems Some such meals have so few calories that they are actually too low for most people, ...
Views: 1205 - 5 Tips For Affiliates Programs Newbies. - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Franck SilvestreWanna be an affiliate and make a lot of money? You got first to learn and then be patient... You must educate yourself to succeed and get advices and tips to accelerate your choices before choosing a product or program. Affiliate program is the starting place for a big majority of home ...
Views: 976 - Pure Water and Fine Tea - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Jon StoutTea originated in China 5,000 years ago and the selection and brewing of tea has been refined to an art with health and spiritual aspects emerging as part of the process. Experienced tea drinkers throughout the world generally follow established guidelines for infusion or brewing of tea and the ...
Views: 641 - Removing the Mystery of Sending Flowers - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from R FOrdering flowers has long been surrounded with uncertainty, mystery and even fear. Will my flower delivery be fresh? How do I choose the right bouquet? Is a floral arrangement even appropriate? Here's everything you need to know to remove the mystery from flower delivery. Why Hesitate to Buy ...
Views: 1067 - Are you Living your Dreams? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Emelisa MudleSo many of us walk around in a bubble living a life that could be so much more than what it is. Are you waiting for your night in shining armour? Are you waiting for some one to recognise your talents or did you possibly have a hard done by childhood which left you with thoughts that you are ...
Views: 692 - The Power of an Autoresponder Email Service - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2006 from Sandro SalsiHow your Autoresponder Email Service will provide a powerpacked and very effective tool for capturing user sign ups, sending out unlimited marketing follow up emails and even newsletter to jump start your sales, your profits and internet traffic tremendously. One of the most powerful and ...
Views: 1117 - How to Meditate with a Mantra - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2006 from Dada VedaprajinanandaThese days whenever a politician repeats a promise over and over again commentators say that this promise has become a “mantra” for that politician. For the journalists, the word “mantra” means a meaningless phrase that is repeated endlessly. For yogis however, a mantra is a word or collection ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - How to Perfect a Practice to make Practice Perfect - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2006 from Michaela ScherrWhat if tomorrow you had a very important meeting with people you’ve never met before? Maybe it’s an interview for a job you really want; maybe you’re selling a product you’ve created; it could be any event you’re unprepared for. A few practical tips worth revisiting are: ** Be prepared and ...
Views: 830 - "Executive Job Search: 3 Jobseeking Ways to Find a Job Faster" - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2006 from Kevin DonlinGot a difficult problem in your job search? Say, a lack of networking contacts? Or trouble answering interview questions? Well, you've got company. Problems in a job search are as common as mosquitoes in July. But ... have you ever written your problem down on a piece of paper? I'll bet ...
Views: 1095 - Five Simple Steps to Stopping a Binge - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyWhen you have a negative feeling, the thought of comforting and drowning yourself in food sounds like a wonderful idea. Your mind will be taken off of dealing with your emotions and food will heal all. This is the truth for about the first five minutes of binge eating. After that, you will ...
Views: 2720 - Six Repair Tools for your Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2006 from Dr. Tony FioreRudy and Marjorie were on the verge of divorce. Married 12 years, they had constant verbal battles ending in what therapists call call emotional disengagement— meaning that they simply ignored each other for days on end.Emotionally, they were simmering inside and also lonely for each other, but ...
Views: 3925 - Smoking Bans - An Opportunity, or Will Things Get Ugly? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2006 from Megan CarterSmoking helps soothe anxiety, suppress unwanted emotions, and dumb down the pain of living. It's all to do with the nicotine receptors in the brain and the resultant pleasant hormones like dopamine that are produced. So is roughly 30% of the world going to go raving mad? What is going to ...
Views: 1052 - For Freelancing to Equal Freedom, Choices are Required - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenThe U.S. Department of Labor estimates that 8.5 million people identify themselves as consultants or freelance workers -- and other sources have that number as high as 30 million, and growing. One aspect of freelance work that many people underestimate is the amazing number of things that can ...
Views: 1095 - Discover How To Develop Your Charisma - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2006 from Jeannie CrabtreeDo you know anyone that everyone seems to be drawn to? You continue to watch as this person moves around the room attracting and chatting with and making friends with many people. What do they have that you don't think you have? Charisma. Professor of psychology Howard Friedman (University of ...
Views: 612 - The Hidden Danger From Whirlpool Baths - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA new study shows that whirlpool bathtubs are a breeding ground for bacteria. More than 40 samples were tested from both private and hotel whirlpool tubs, and each one exhibited some amount of microbial growth. Fecal Bacteria in 95 Percent The researchers found that:Feces-derived bacteria were ...
Views: 1223 - Designing A Website That Sells - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2006 from Gerry LewisWould you buy meat from a grocery store that left the bad meat in with the good meat or wasn’t clean? Would you buy a car from a sales lot that had totaled automobiles on the front lot? I wouldn’t and neither would you. Your website is your grocery store; your car lot. You must have an ...
Views: 784 - Start Trading: Throw Those Excuses Out the Window! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2006 from John FormanPeople make all kinds of excuses as to why they cannot get involved in investing or trading the financial markets. In this article, some of the most prominent are debunked. "I don’t have time" Despite being one of the most frequently heard, this is probably the most pathetic excuse for not ...
Views: 835 - Time To Exercise With Cool Workout Equipment - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2006 from Joseph MercolaForbes.com has reviewed the latest review of state-of-the-art fitness equipment -- and I'm pleased to say I was one of the experts they interviewed on the topic. The machines they reviewed range from the relatively inexpensive Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbell set ($399) to the pricey ...
Views: 1639 - Can the Power of Self-Talk Get You the Job You Want? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2006 from Michael RussCollege graduation is fast approaching and soon you will be heading out into the real world to seek your fortune from the sea of possibilities that lies before you. And although you might have already taken the time to investigate the job market and received indications of interest from a ...
Views: 1355 - Becoming Engaged to Your Own Self Worth - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Amy HaleHow comfortable are you with your self-worth? Self-worth is important to the ultimate happiness you feel in your life because it is deeply tied into your ability to attain your desires. In order to move forward with your desires, you need perseverance. So why do we sometimes give up so easily? ...
Views: 1691 - Tuning Up Our Relationships Begins With Ourselves - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Amy HaleHave you ever wondered why it is you meet the people you meet? Have you ever attracted the same type of people and situations over and over again? Have you ever been confused about why people act a particular way around you? Almost everyone, at one time or another, has pondered these ...
Views: 1585 - Think Pink! Makeup Trends for Spring 2006 - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Derek MeadeThere's two words for makeup this spring. Think PINK! Not a traditional pink, though, but a more refined, dynamic pink! Pinks in the past have been either bubble gum Betty or too pale and close to dead. The new makeup colors for spring 2006, however, have found their middle ground - more than ...
Views: 1303 - What's My Purpose? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Pam ThomasPicture this…everyday getting up to your alarm clock, begrudgingly rolling out of bed, grabbing a cup of coffee, showering, dressing, making that long commute to work, doing your job, coming home, going to bed, only to do it all over again the next day. OR Waking up, excited to greet the day ...
Views: 1059 - An Amazing Interview - How Jill Kinmont Boothe Turned Tragedy into Triumph - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Karen HallExcitement filled my mind as I called Jill Kinmont Boothe. This was two years ago, and Jill had graciously agreed to an interview for the book I was writing. I eagerly looked forward to hearing the inspiring story of how she rose above the tragic skiing accident which left her paralyzed and went ...
Views: 825 - Social Anxiety - Are You Just Shy? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Pam TriickMost people unfamiliar with anxiety see it as just a simple case of the nerves. Those of us who live with anxiety know it is much more than that. Anxiety is similar to fear, yet very different. Let me explain. Fear is a rational emotional response to a real threat. Anxiety is an irrational ...
Views: 1789(1 vote) - Milking the Techno-Boom for your Home Business Opportunity - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Gerry LewisWhen it comes to choosing the ideal home business opportunity more and more people are looking at telecommuting jobs. A home business where you do nothing more than work on your computer all day. In the vast world of home business opportunities, telecommuting is fast becoming the home business ...
Views: 907 - NutraSweet Shown to Cause Cancer - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThe final report of a seven-year study on aspartame (also known as Nutra-Sweet or Equal) has linked it to high rates of lymphomas, leukemias, and other cancers in rats. The rats were given the equivalent of four to five bottles of diet soda a day for a human. The carcinogenic effect of ...
Views: 1065 - How to Overcome the Fear of Dying - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Tim OngAs a doctor and a hospice volunteer, one of the most common fears that I encounter in my job is the fear of dying. In fact, this fear is so common that we have come to accept it as part and parcel of our life. In our fear-driven world where a lot of our actions are motivated by fear, the fear of ...
Views: 3606 - Multiply Your Sales Through Affiliate Programs - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Gerry LewisWhat could be better than exceeding your personal sales goals for a given month or year? How about doubling, tripling or even more of you sales goal for the month? This is exactly what affiliates can do for you. The amount of growth potential through affiliates is unlimited; the more ...
Views: 762 - The Four BIG Adsense Secrets - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Iszuddin IsmailIs there a BIG secret to the huge Adsense checks? Yes, you've seen those screen shots of 5-figure Adsense earning ... so have I. And that made you thinking, why are some people earning those huge income, and you are not. Whatever people may say, I only see these are the only factors that make ...
Views: 1388 - Drop Your Bucket Right Where You Are! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2006 from Keith VarnumWith a leprechaun glint in his eye, my grandfather used to whisper in my ear, “If success were any closer to ya, it’d bite yer nose off!” Being an all-knowing teenager, I felt he was nuts. I couldn’t spot my fortune anywhere around me. I couldn’t see how I could accomplish any of the myriad of ...
Views: 1221 - Differentiate Yourself And Attract More Attention, Sales, and Profits - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2006 from Art StanleyDifferentiate and you stand out in a crowded online marketplace. Present your uniqueness and emphasize your rare attributes in your sales copy and promotions and you'll capture the imagination and interest of those you want to reach. In a world of copycats, it pays to be an original. It’s ...
Views: 910 - How Do You Rate Your Separation - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldHow Do You Rate Your Separation When parents separate, they worry about the effect of their separation on the kids. Not only is there data to suggest that adults whose parents separated when they were children are at greater risk of divorce themselves, but also data that suggests the greater ...
Views: 937 - Effects of Exposure to Domestic Violence From Childhood to Adult Life - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldOne of the many problems for children exposed to domestic violence, is that for some, it comes to be included amongst their own interpersonal management strategies. Children exposed to domestic violence learn the use of violence as a strategy to mediate their needs and wants. They see the ...
Views: 2497 - Assessing Change - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldAssessing Change You’ve been for counselling and you are not sure if it is working. Part of you feels nothing has changed and another part feels like something is different. You are probably right on both counts. Most folks when seeking change look for dramatic differences. When results are ...
Views: 891 - I Can Feel My Baby Move! Prenatal Developmental Movement and Parental Response - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2006 from Sally Tognarelli“The embryo is the human being expressing itself.” Jaap Van Der Wal, MD “I think I can feel my baby move,” Whitney said, her dewy blue eyes wide with anticipation. Her voice rose at the end, turning her sentence into a query. She was a few weeks shy of the second trimester of her second ...
Views: 4168(1 vote) - The 7 Critical Keys To Success - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2006 from Anna JohnsonHaving studied successful people in all walks of life -- in business, sport, the arts, science, politics, and other fields -- it seems clear to me that successful people share a very similar mindset. In fact, this "success mindset" has 7 critical elements or keys that virtually propel such ...
Views: 729 - Feng Shui - Art of Water Placement - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2006 from Jon SimArt of Water PlacementThe use of water feature has been widely applied in Feng Shui practice. It is believed to be able to create wealth and good fortune by many. But this is however not true. Water does not in anyway represent wealth, abundance and prosperity. By the law of nature, ...
Views: 10883 - To Ask or Not To Ask - That Is The Question - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2006 from John WatsonDreamers often fail to achieve their dreams because they keep second guessing what they are doing. They ask questions like: "Is this a waste of time?" "Will it work?" "Why are the results so poor?" and so on. As a result, they act half-heartedly and fail to finish what they have planned. ...
Views: 825 - The Toxic Parabens Hiding in Your Bathroom Products - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2006 from Joseph MercolaParabens are commonly used as a preservative in personal care products such as shampoos, soaps, toothpastes, deodorants, and many other products. They are also present in many prepared foods, like mayonnaise, mustard, salad dressings, and candy. The only ingredient used more frequently is ...
Views: 1667 - Mindfulness and Conversation: Northwest Earth Institute Plants Powerful Seeds - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2006 from Maya FrostA few years ago, I was the national outreach coordinator for theNorthwest Earth Institute in Portland,Oregon. It was a very cool job. All day long,I talked to people across the countrywho were interested in gathering oncea week with a few friends, neighbors or co-workers in order to discover ...
Views: 1244 - Implementing an Opt-In List to Optimize Your Internet Marketing Success - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2006 from Gerry LewisIn order to make a success of your website or online business, it is obvious that you will need customers. Although everyone who visits your page will not become a customer, they must have some interest in your product or service that brought them there in the first place and therefore they are ...
Views: 752 - Healthy Boundaries for a Healthy Living Experience - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2006 from Sophie MelansonBoundaries are subjective lines you draw that help you establish, to yourself and others, to what extent you are choosing to accept or reject behaviors, attitudes, thoughts and beliefs. Their creations are largely based on your life experiences, values, beliefs and morals. Boundaries express ...
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