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- What You Are Marketing Is Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. Hayden"Call us today and change your life," proclaimed the hot pink flyer on the bulletin board. It was signed "Sunrise Hypnotherapy" with a phone number and a blind email address. No practitioner's name appeared anywhere on the flyer. Posted near it were numerous other leaflets, advertising ...
Views: 1495 - The Power of Intention - by I am a self-help junkie, admittedly, and there was a tip I read from Brian Tracy in a course that I’m taking online. He asked me to catalog my fears – and then to imagine that I didn’t have this fear. The moment you are feeling anxious or nervous about something, he said, you can simply stop and ...
Views: 630 - Forming a Positive Outlook - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2006 from Brandon PeeleForming a Positive Outlook Looking back over the last few years of rapid transformation I've been experiencing, I've noticed several trends emerging. One is that my worldview has become increasingly more integral, complex and comprehensive; this is clearly driven to a large extent by ...
Views: 897 - Well Loved: How to Get Rid of What You Don't Want - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2006 from Liz SumnerI’m appreciating used things. I got a great gas barbecue on Freecycle; a practically new John Deere lawnmower for $50; a beautiful Le Creuset cast iron shelf from a friend’s basement, a lovely leather purse from the thrift shop. They feel like blessings. I get all the joy of something new plus ...
Views: 946 - Belief levels and the path of a healer - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2006 from Jacob GorbanIn this article I'd like to discuss the changes in the belief system of a person as required to advance in parapsychology studies and its applications, such as healing.What the bleep are you talking about?It is obvious that most people live below the personal level of awareness needed to even be ...
Views: 1277 - The Veiled Gift of Envy - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenI once spent a year obsessed with another writer's success. Envy whispered in my ear, "You should have what she has and right now." I was aghast at my obsession, especially given that I didn't particularly like her book, and yet envy wouldn't go away. It was (almost) comical how each time a ...
Views: 1115 - The Secret Of How To Make A Marriage Last - by I hear it all the time. Couples come to me after going through every other marriage improvement method under the sun and tell me they experience a brief sense of relief from a certain program, but with passing of time, they fall back into their old ways.
This got me thinking. With the millions ...
Views: 2035 - The First Down - Approaching a Man or Woman - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2006 from Jaci RaeYou see a man or a woman who strikes your fancy but you aren't sure how to approach him / her or get to the "first down." This can be a very intimidating and awkward moment, but you can succeed if you are sincere and confident (but not cocky!). Step 1. Occasionally glance over at him / her and ...
Views: 1651 - Managing Business Strategies - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2006 from Samuel LarteyManaging Business Strategies through Project Management By: Samuel Lartey, Project Manager. Projects are a means of organizing activities that cannot be addressed within the organisation’s normal operational limits. They are often utilized as a means of achieving organizations strategic ...
Views: 816 - Stop Spending Your Money on Higher Gas Prices - Use the Internet - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2006 from Andrew MalekGasoline prices continue to rise, costing you money. At the risk of dating this article, previously unseen U.S. gas prices of over $3.00 are now common in some areas. I know those in Europe and elsewhere pay much more, but we can agree over the past year that many countries have recently seen ...
Views: 1619 - Detox Is Not a New Concept: Did Our Ancestors Know Better? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2006 from Rand KhalilDetox, a term previously used exclusively in connection with coming off alcohol, or "substances" withdrawal, has become the health buzzword of the 21st century. It's a favourite topic amongst the cognoscenti in the global alternative health community, where it is hailed as a major breakthrough ...
Views: 1415 - Your Pets and Your Guardian Angel - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2006 from Tom MooreIf you are like most people, you consider your pets to be part of your family. You love them and receive much love in return, and you distress when they become ill or lost for even a short time. Below I’m going to give you some unique suggestions on lowering your stress level when events seem ...
Views: 1290 - Eight Great Dating Tips for Men - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2006 from Kevin UrbanDating tips for men wouldn’t seem like something you have to read about in an article; after all, you can ask your buddies for their advice, right? But perhaps that’s why so many of your buddies are still single. These days it seems like the rules of dating have become so complicated that the ...
Views: 1284 - Live Easier This Summer. - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2006 from Julie Clark Robinson“Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” --Henry James When I think of summertime, I hear a lazy, engaging lyric taunt me with “…and the livin’s easy…” But then reality hits and I realize I needed to be ...
Views: 654 - Your Favorite Activity is a Key to Managing Stress - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2006 from David TomaselliAs I walked out of the office building towards my car, all I could think about was the task that lay ahead of me the following day. Being a product manager and architect for a software company, there were always interesting challenges presented to me. In this case it was finding a solution to a ...
Views: 867 - 4 Ways to De-Stress Your Wait Time - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2006 from Pauline WallinHow do you feel about waiting in line, waiting on hold, and other forms of waiting? Is it stressful? Do you get impatient or angry? Does your "inner brat" demand that the wait be over? If so, you're not alone. Several years ago a Pittsburgh research firm estimated that each of us spends over ...
Views: 1355 - How To Make The Most Of Your Success Machine - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2006 from Anne CurtisHow To Make The Most of Your Success Machine I use my energy-recycling success machine often - it works like magic! It weighs absolutely nothing, can be taken anywhere, cannot be seen by anyone else, is very simple to use and best of all - is amazingly powerful - causing you to create success ...
Views: 1447 - Learn to Love and Accept Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyHow many people can actually say that they love and accept themselves just as they are? Learning to love yourself is quite possibly one of the hardest things to accomplish in your life. And that is when there is nothing wrong with you. Imagine having an eating disorder. It is even harder ...
Views: 1788 - Watch Your Language - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2006 from Linda NashWatch Your Language If that sounds like your mother, she was correct. Words you use are indicative of your state of mind and truly create your reality. Even when joking, you betray your inner feelings with word choices. What does this have to do with business or your career? Plenty. How ...
Views: 836 - Eating Disorders and their Causes - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2006 from Anne WolskiEating disorders have become a major health problem in recent years and, according to the health professionals, they are caused by many different factors. Every person with an eating disorder will be affected by these different factors in their own way. These include social and cultural factors, ...
Views: 3208 - Anxiety- Best Way to Cure Yourselves - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2006 from Britton Raj“Get over it” or “Smarten up” is that what we tell, or at least think, when one of our friends or a family member has let a situation or event linger? Do we ever consider that they may not be able to just get over it or smarten up; they may be dealing with a real illness and need real help, not ...
Views: 4414 - Make Time Count (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from Duncan GotobedCommunicating to Save Time You may be tired of hearing rhetoric about how everyone needs to improve communication skills. However, are you aware that how you communicate can have a direct impact on your time? Clear communication is often the first step in ensuring that activities are finished ...
Views: 879 - Invisible Killers - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from pierre colemanWe are surrounded by environmental toxins. Substances that may cause distress or disease to our bodies can be found in everything that we eat, in everything that we drink and even in the air we breathe. Our bodies have a variety of mechanisms for dealing with this toxicity, but the current ...
Views: 902 - The secret to achieving your goals - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from Jack ZavadaHave you been frustrated at achieving your goals? Have too many defeats and disappointments caused you to give up? Then you should know that a very simple secret can make the difference between success and failure. This proven method has worked for thousands of years. It's so simple it ...
Views: 974 - Sneaky, Sneaky, Sneaky… - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsI don’t know what else you’d call it. “Sneaky” is the only word I can think of that best describes the actions of the frequently devious little part of our mind that is commonly referred to as our “subconscious”. “Sneaky”. Just plain, out and out sneaky. Oh, that’s not to say that our ...
Views: 1292 - Your Fat Cells Are Listening - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Carol Tuttle Carol Tuttle is a Master Energy Therapist and the author of the best-selling book, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century. At a quantum level, we are all just big bundles of energy. Our thoughts are energy, our words are energy, and our ...
Views: 1573 - Who is managing your life? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from Leslie GailTake a close look at your life. Who would you say is managing your life, calling all the shots? When you were younger, your parents made both the simple and grand decisions affecting your life. You were OK with this until about the age of 5 when you decided it was time to call the shots. Your ...
Views: 1004 - The 3 Steps to Healing - Awareness, Expression, Resolution - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from Robert VibertI recently realized what was missing in many emotional healing techniques - a systematic and comprehensive approach that would ensure that the three key aspects of the emotional healing process would be properly handled. Since early 2001, I have engaged in a dedicated and intense research ...
Views: 1654(2 votes) - Media related stress - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from Jahiel KamhiMedia related stress For many years I have been thinking of the connection between stress and the headlines in the media. As a person who wants to be stress free, anxiety free and positive, I have written this article for people who feel the same way. I have done some research and here's what ...
Views: 5680 - Are You Searching For Something? You Are Not Alone! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from JudyLynn KoonsOne Way To Make Life Better is To Look Within. I have yet to meet someone that wasn’t working on something about themselves. In the thousands of individuals I’ve worked with, met and connected with I have been able to recognize and connect with them because I see parts of myself in them. ...
Views: 784 - Four Memory Slips That Can Cost You Sales - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Roger SeipYour palms begin to sweat and you avoid eye contact with someone you know is a client, but you just can't remember his name. Your heart sinks as you hang up the phone after a phone call with a furious prospect; you forgot you'd made an appointment with her. You pound your forehead in ...
Views: 2113(3 votes) - DATING ADVICE: The Allure of the Unavailable Man - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from Karen JonesYou’ve heard this story a bunch of times, right? Of perhaps lived it yourself? The irresistible man who sends mixed signals; one minute he’s crazy about you – calling and showering you with all kinds of attention. Then, when you find yourself succumbing to his charms, and let yourself ...
Views: 2433 - Bully Busting - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from Yolanda Carden"He that respects himself is safe from others, he wears a coat of armor that none can pierce." --Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Bullies are, without a doubt, the bane of the social world of childhood. Alas, they're everywhere, and not always where you would expect. They may be the stereotypical ...
Views: 2633 - Everything You've Been Told About Exercise Might be Wrong - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Ryan Lee Ok, you've probably heard by now exercise is good for you. I'm not going to spend time going over all of the benefits-- I want to cut to the chase. (Update! Dr. Mercola recently mentioned exercise can slash your risk of cancer.) So if exercise is so good for you, why isn't everyone ...
Views: 1748 - Creating Opportunities in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from Brian Carson(This is part one of a five-part series focusing on finding opportunities and creating ideas in this hectic, high tech modern age. The first four parts of this series focus on spotting opportunities and the last part concentrates on effective ways to come up with solid ideas.) Introduction In ...
Views: 765 - Hydrotherapy – Therapy in Water - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2006 from Anne WolskiHydrotherapy, as its name suggests, is a therapy that takes place in an environment where patients are immersed in warm water. This allows them to exercise painlessly, aiding recovery from a wide variety of conditions. Many large hospitals use this form of underwater therapy to assist patients ...
Views: 1420 - Exercises For Busy Moms: 4 Quick, But Effective Exercises To Keep Busy Moms Strong - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2006 from Tracey MallettWe all know how difficult it is to stay in shape and find time to exercise - but most especially for women with babies or small kids. There’s the sleep-deprivation factor, no time and priority changes. So what are the fitness options for busy Moms? The fact is, the more you can take of ...
Views: 1431 - Motivation In Perspective - Part One - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2006 from Jonathan FarringtonEveryone needs some form of motivation to get them to do anything. This really means “sufficient reason” for doing it. It can take very little to motivate someone to do something pleasurable. It can take quite extreme circumstances to get that same person to do something objectionable. The key ...
Views: 1311 - Worry Now, Cry Later - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenI remember when my daughter finished 3rd grade a few years ago. I cried. A couple days later, she pulled out two boxes of old photos, searching for ones she could paste in her journal. I came home from yoga and stood in the kitchen, eating a rice cake with almond butter, looking at photos with ...
Views: 1173 - The Prize Isn't Always in the Bottom of the Box - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2006 from Tony MasielloHow many of you can remember when you were a kid and looked for that proverbial prize in the box of cereal? I can remember when I was about 8 years old, I asked my mom to buy me a certain cereal because it sponsored Flash Gordon. It’s possible that many of you younger readers don’t have a clue ...
Views: 711 - Forget Willpower ... You Need A Plan! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2006 from REBECCA JOHNSONREADY TO MAKE SOME CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE? FORGET WILLPOWER … YOU NEED A PLAN! Lose weight and keep it off. Eat better. Eat less. Exercise more. Manage stress. Find more balance between work and family. If you’re like many Americans today, some of these things are on your mind. You know you want ...
Views: 1079 - What the Schools DON'T Teach You - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2006 from George StancliffeNobody will question that the purpose of school is to educate us and to prepare us for a successful future. But why, then, don't schools teach us some of the most important skills and lessons of life? Like what, you may ask? 1. The dangers of credit cards and other debt, for example. Think ...
Views: 1630(2 votes) - Know Thyself - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2006 from Samuel LarteyI have managed various teams in many organisations. I teach, lecture, talk and lead teams. I gain pleasure in dealing with people rather that the tools I use in my work. In this process I have identified certain characteristics of people, materials, tools and systems. What is unique is that ...
Views: 835 - How to improve communication skills - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Licia GinneHow to Improve Communication Skills One of the goals of individual and couple's psychotherapy is to improve your ability to know what you want to say and how to have it be heard and understood. If you can improve your ability to communicate success can follow in so many areas of your life. ...
Views: 1451 - 7 Top Real Estate Investing Jobs - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2006 from Steve MajorsReal Estate investing has long been proven to make tons of CA$H for the active investor and many of the real estate investing methods and techniques used to make some of the biggest (and quickest) CA$H only require a little time and a bit of knowledge (i.e., NO MONEY and NO CREDIT!) to rapidly ...
Views: 763 - Getting Past Your Past - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDr. Neder, I came across your articles on the Internet and thought I’d write for some advice. The short story is this: I was sexually abused throughout most of my younger years. Now, as I start to cope with this as a 32 year old man, I have found a 22 year old woman with whom I share many ...
Views: 867 - Who's In Charge Here? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2006 from Keith VarnumWatch your thoughts. They become words. Watch your words. They become actions. Watch your actions. They become habits. Watch your habits. They become character. Watch your character. It becomes your destiny. - Frank Outlaw Do you sometimes feel that your life is totally out of your control? ...
Views: 1051 - Don't Worry Be Tired - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2006 from Ron McCluskeyAs an emergency room physician, I've had my share of sleepless nights. Trying to get to sleep knowing you will have to get up in thirty minutes to read x-rays and interpret laboratory resorts makes it hard to relax and get to sleep. So, how do you get to sleep when you just get more and more ...
Views: 717 - Selling your Business – Step by Step Process - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2006 from Micheal HarrySo finally the time has come to sell the business. After investing years of your time and uncounted thousands of dollars, it has become successful, providing for your needs and wants, and it's time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Where do you start? A good time to start thinking about ...
Views: 786 - Wholesalers in a Nutshell - Will they Deal with You? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2006 from Micheal HarryWhat is a wholesaler? In a nutshell, it is a company that buys (usually directly) from a manufacturer in large quantities at a discount, then pieces out the product into smaller quantities that are then sold for a higher price. The usual chain of product goes: Manufacturer > Wholesaler > ...
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