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- 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 ...
Views: 1403 - Mentoring Programs for Professional Service Firms: Creating Mentoring Relationships that Serve the Individual and the Firm - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2006 from Gayle LantzIt seems almost everyone can use a little something extra to help them increase their effectiveness or give them a competitive edge. Those in professional service firms are no exception; however, they do face unique challenges. With so much emphasis on billable hours for accountants and lawyers, ...
Views: 1411 - Coaching the Entrepreneur with AD/HD - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from David GiwercThis is the third in a series of articles about entrepreneurs who have AD/HD. Coaching bridges the gap between where you are and where you want to be. An effective coach works with you to transform your vague dreams of entrepreneurial glory into a focused vision that can guide your way. Your ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - How Your AD/HD Affects Your Business: - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from David GiwercThis is the second in a series of articles about entrepreneurs who have AD/HD. As I mentioned in the first article in this series, it seems that entrepreneurs are more likely than most people to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or AD/HD. Unfortunately, many of these AD/HD ...
Views: 1535 - The AD/HD Entrepreneur: - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from David GiwercThis is the first in a series of articles about entrepreneurs who have AD/HD. The United States is in the midst of an entrepreneurial renaissance. People are literally waking up to the idea that they can work for themselves and make a lot of money doing it. And, while there are as many types ...
Views: 1616 - How is ADD Coaching Distinct from Regular Coaching? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from David GiwercHow is ADD Coaching Distinct from Regular Coaching? By David Giwerc, MCC, President/Founder of ADD Coach Academy, www.addca.com In order to discuss the distinction between regular coaching and *ADD Coaching it is important to reference the International Coach Federation, the professional ...
Views: 1665 - Four Keys to Understanding Sales - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from Harlan GoergerOver the years I’ve read a hundred sales books with all kinds of different approaches and ideas. Some were very good and others left questions about their authors understanding of selling. When ever I found myself in a slump or things just didn’t seem to work the answer always seem to be in ...
Views: 1107 - A Twist on Goal Setting: Bare Minimums - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenRecently I asked my Self-Care e-newsletter readers to share what helps them "turn toward their truth." I've also called this 'minimum self-care requirements' in other issues. As a result, this is what I wrote today to be included in my upcoming book: Between survival and a fully humming ...
Views: 1048 - Fear of Rejection, a sign of low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from Carla ValenciaOne of the symptoms of low self-esteem is to feel alienated and lonely from other people. Where do these feelings come from? . They come from the belief that everyone else seems to be better than you in some way and because of that they will reject you. When I was a child I felt that I was ...
Views: 2179 - Motivated And Inspired To Find God - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from Arthur LevineWhen was the last time you found yourself really motivated to find God? When did you have finding God on your top ten list of things to do? When was making a search for the God of your dreams a top priority? When was the last time you felt inspired to search for God? You need to get motivated ...
Views: 923 - Get Organized Secrets - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from Nishanth Reddy1. Tell yourself that no matter what, some level of clutter with a child is going to happen. 2. Begin with messes and clutter that you see every day. Get organize your kitchen, garage, and family room before your hallway closet. 3. Use drawer dividers for socks, underwear, lingerie, and tiny ...
Views: 1105 - The Truth About Multi Level Marketing Programs - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from Karl SultanaMulti-level marketing is a fancy name currently being used by some companies in an effort to do two things. The first objective is to move products from their warehouses, and thus increase their sales volume. The second objective is to recruit "an army" of commission-only sales people. Make ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - Use These Two Numbers to Double Your Business in 12 Months - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2006 from Charlie CookEveryone wants to see growth in sales and net revenue. It's important for small business owners to set income goals and to watch sales results, but too much emphasis on these numbers can prevent you from reaching your goals. Using your revenue figure to guide your marketing is like driving by ...
Views: 1234 - Golden Rules For The Use of Autoresponders - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2006 from Gerry LewisAutoresponders are a perfect way to increase traffic to your site. They can save many valuable hours by automatically answering emails concerning frequently asked questions about a service or product or by sending a welcome letter to new members of your program. There are many ways that ...
Views: 806 - Stick To Your Diet With Online Diet Trackers - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2006 from Pauline WallinAre you one of the millions of people who will be starting a diet on Monday? The most important factor in losing weight is keeping a record of what you eat. In fact, research shows that the mere act of monitoring your food intake reduces the amount you eat! If you are looking for a little help ...
Views: 1355 - Get the Most from Your Show Investment - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageBusiness expos can be an excellent marketing investment and an outstanding way to build your business. On the other hand, if not treated as an integral part of your marketing strategy, they can become a huge waste of time, money and energy. To gain the most from your investment develop a ...
Views: 988 - The Major Cause for Procrastination - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2006 from Dingane .Procrastination is the silent killer of human will and ambition. Procrastination is what separates a role model of success from a life of mediocrity. People who succeed, who are fulfilled and who tap into all of their abilities and internal resources are people of action. Much has been written ...
Views: 1026 - Accessing Your Spiritual Guidance - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2006 from Margaret PaulFor the last 35 years, I have been working with individuals, couples and families, as well as business relationships. I have 8 published books on relationships and healing, some of them best-sellers. In the first half of my career, I worked as a traditional psychotherapist, and was not happy ...
Views: 3569(1 vote) - Ten Ways to Improve Your Listening Skills - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2006 from Susie CortrightActive listening is really an extension of the Golden Rule. To know how to listen to someone else, think about how you would want to be listened to. While the ideas are largely intuitive, it might take some practice to develop (or re-develop) the skills. Here’s what good listeners know – and you ...
Views: 1312 - Five Proven Methods For Internet Marketing Success - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2006 from Gerry LewisThere are hundreds of ways that you can promote your online business or website, some more effective than others. These five proven methods will help you to generate traffic to your site and also to generate income into your wallet. 1. One thing that appeals to everyone is “free.” If it is free ...
Views: 761 - Real Estate Investing Strategy: Make Money With Wholesaling - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2006 from Charles PettyYour exit strategy is an extremely important part of your real estate investing business. In fact, it is one of the most important parts. Sometimes investors get excited because they learn how to buy properties, they find them and they get the money lined up to purchase them. But after the ...
Views: 796 - No Mistakes - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2006 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhat might life look like if we held the belief that there are no mistakes? For some, this concept is, well, inconceivable. At first blush, it may even seem as though it excuses every thought, word, and action. Not really. A friend of mine once said, “I’m beginning to believe the only thing to ...
Views: 921 - Overcome Fear to Reach Your Full Potential - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2006 from Jerry LopperWhat is Fear? The American Heritage Dictionary defines fear as a feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. You and I know fear as a cold chill, nausea, racing heartbeat, cold sweat, and a tension or tightness throughout the body. These symptoms result from ...
Views: 3497 - ***How To Bulletproof Your Career! - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Ford MyersIn the not-too-distant past, ascending the corporate ladder assured management professionals of a bigger office, a stronger compensation package and a more secure future. But today, executives are being told: Don’t get too comfortable in that corner office, and don’t buy that fancy new car or ...
Views: 1119 - Customer Satisfaction as a Management Tool - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2006 from Robert (Bob) CannonIn business, we generally measure customer satisfaction by our sales or market share. It seems fairly obvious that if a customer doesn¡¦t like what we have to offer, why would they buy our product or service? In a sense, hospitals are in the same boat. If a patient isn¡¦t happy with how they ...
Views: 1073 - Autoresponders = Automatic Internet Marketing Success - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2006 from Gerry LewisWhat if you could send out all the information that your potential customers have requested without checking your email or answering a phone? While this may seem impossible, it is becoming more and more popular among the most successful Internet marketing gurus. This is all due to what is called ...
Views: 1248 - The Magic of Facial Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2006 from Cynthia RowlandOnce upon a time, a fair maiden met and married her long-time love. They had many children, lived in a beautiful home and enjoyed all of life’s offerings. One day as this mother, wife, lover of life, walked past a mirror, she caught a glimpse of herself and wondered, “Who is that ...
Views: 4476(1 vote) - Adventure and an Extraordinary Life - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2006 from Leanna FredrichI just had an adventure! I walked on fire and didn't burn, not even a little! Just thinking about it makes me happy. I had forgotten the feeling you get when you try something you aren't sure you can do. The fear, the anticipation, the crazy relief and exhilaration of trying. Often the older ...
Views: 1103 - Soggy Slippers and All - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2006 from Julie Clark Robinson“An optimist is the human personification of spring.” -Susan J. Bissonette Every day I wake up a little more giddy than the day before. Steaming cup of coffee in hand, I challenge my slippers to take on the dew and head out the door to see, literally, what’s new. I give a nod of acceptance ...
Views: 653 - Building Self-Confidence at Work - 5 Things You Can Do - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Chris GallowaySelf-confidence is definitely a trait worth cultivating at work. Self-confidence helps you to project an aura of confidence that makes others trust in your abilities to complete a job successfully. However, many people are not fully secure about their abilities around their job. Here’s a ...
Views: 1792(2 votes) - Time Management: Five Steps to Taking Charge of Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Cathy GoodwinClients often begin a career consultation with, “I feel overwhelmed.” Often they’re right. These days we really have more to do than ever before. Ironically, much of our overwhelm comes from awareness of what we need for a healthy, meaningful life. Our grandparents (and maybe our parents) ...
Views: 1676 - Effective or Irritating: The Use of Pop Windows in Internet Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2006 from Gerry LewisA few years ago, pop-up windows were all the rage in Internet marketing. It seemed that every time one opened a web page they would be bombarded with offers for this or that. It had gotten to the point where surfing the Internet was almost like playing a video game; when the ads would pop-up one ...
Views: 689 - Where to Start Learning “The Game” - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederI get a lot of “beginner” questions from men about dating, relationships, sex and “the game” in general. Actually, that’s a very good thing! It shows that guys are really trying to learn what it takes to become better players – and ultimately better partners for the women we love. So, how do ...
Views: 838 - Can you be hypnotized? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2006 from Laura De GiorgioPeople sometimes wonder whether they can be hypnotized. Incredible, but true - there are professional hypnotists and hypnotherapists today who still seem to believe that only certain percentage of people can be hypnotized, and that is what they are teaching through their books, courses, websites ...
Views: 6197 - Change your Thinking…Change your Life - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2006 from Susan JeffersScience is proving that positive inner talk can not only calm your mind and increase your overall happiness, it can actually transform your life. If you are like most individuals, you probably tend to get bogged down in negative thinking. The everyday stresses inherent in our harried lives ...
Views: 1693 - Can You Be Hypnotized? Suggestibility and Hypnotic Phenomena - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2006 from Mark Barruswww.iwanttoquitsmoking.com The Stop Smoking Hypnosis People People sometimes wonder whether they can be hypnotized. Incredible, but true - there are professional hypnotists and hypnotherapists today who still seem to believe that only certain percentage of people can be hypnotized, and that ...
Views: 4190 - Is Binge Eating Making You Feel Alone? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyIf you have Binge Eating Disorder, you understand the feelings of loneliness. You know what it is like to live in a secret world that no one knows about. You have a big secret, but no one is allowed to see that side of you. At restaurants with friends, you order just the right amount of ...
Views: 1590 - Antiperspirant Use Can Increase Your Breast Cancer Risk - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThe aluminum salts found in many antiperspirants could increase the risk of breast cancer. Other risk factors, such as shaving the armpits before using antiperspirants, may heighten the risk even further. Mimics Estrogen Aluminum salts, which account for 25 percent of the volume of some ...
Views: 1144 - Giten on Intuition and Healing - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Giten Swami DhyanAn excerpt from spiritual teacher and author Swami Dhyan Giten's book "The Silent Whisperings of the Heart - An Introduction to Giten's Approach to Life" (Lulu.com, 2012) Intuition means to learn to listen to the silent whisperings of our own heart. Intuition is our inner teacher, our ...
Views: 2365 - Giten on the Inner Man and Woman and Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Giten Swami DhyanWhat are the inner man and woman? Our being consists of two energies: the male and female aspect. Irrespective of if we are a man or a woman, we have both a male and female side. Life develops through opposite poles and tendencies for example yes and no, joy and sorrow, light and darkness, ...
Views: 3390 - Natural Cure for Cancer? - Mint Could be an Answer - by One of the most exciting discoveries to make the news recently was that involving mint in the cure of cancer.
But let's back up a little first. There have been reports of miracle cures and natural treatments for almost every ailment and disease for as long as most of us can remember. Trouble ...
Views: 1178 - Write on your business card - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2006 from Steve SmithLike the majority of sales people, I visit a huge number of clients and prospects every month, some end up buying some do not, but every single one of them has my business card. I attend business breakfasts, seminars and other networking event in my search for new contacts and ultimately new ...
Views: 1066 - Get Resources from the Future - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2006 from Laura De GiorgioWhen a hypnotherapist desires to help a person solve specific problem, but doesn't know what would work for that particular person and for the issue at hand, he takes the person into the future, to the point in time when the problem has been resolved and the person has been enjoying the desired ...
Views: 1496 - Natural Bodybuilding Beats Steroids - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorBodybuilding enthusiasts and athletes looking to gain an inside competitive advantage constantly battle with the temptation to take steroids or not. Deciding to body build naturally is much better than taking the steroid route. There are a number of good reasons to support this statement. ...
Views: 8399 - Pregnant With Words - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2006 from Len McNallyPREGNANT WITH WORDS Men too can give birth! I read somewhere that writing a book is like conceiving a child. You start out with and idea of what you want to create but that idea soon takes on a life of its own and the product that emerges several months later will likely bear little ...
Views: 818 - The Fallacy of Vegetarian Diets - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA study of the diets of 22,000 people over five years found that all of them gained weight, but those who switched to a vegetarian diet gained the least amount. Over Four Pounds in Five Years On average, study participants gained just under 4.5 pounds over the course of the study. None of the ...
Views: 1192 - Choose How to Play Great Tennis - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2006 from Scott GrovesFrom birth to the age of eight to ten, children live in a state of deductive awareness. They lack the ability to respond to circumstances like we as adults do. Their responses will be based on what they have learned from the environment they are surrounded by. When it comes to tennis – ...
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