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- Ten Things That Steal Your Energy and Make You Fat - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from Jackie BeanOvereating is an epidemic in America. We all know how we are supposed to eat in order to be healthier, but few of us are able to sustain a healthful eating pattern for very long. There are many reasons for this difficulty and one of the biggest is energy depletion. When you are depleted and ...
Views: 2967 - Growing Up Rich - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from Rita PickeringThere is one part of family planning often forgotten when deciding to have a family. That is, what are the preparations you need to make NOW to produce a financially wealthy child? Most of the road-blocks to wealth are developed as a baby. These are responses to two basic environmental ...
Views: 790 - The 10 essential qualities of a successful Internet Marketer - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from Nathalie FisetThe 10 essential qualities of a successful Internet Marketer 1) A successful Internet Marketer knows exactly his goals and is focused on attaining them: Hence, by having clearly defined his objectives, a successful Internet Marketer is armed and ready to attain them. This way, he will not get ...
Views: 1053 - Manifesting Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from Gini GreyWhether you want to achieve short term goals or manifest life long dreams it all begins with the end in mind; knowing inside and out what results you want. The more clearly you are able to visualize what you want and get a sense physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally how it will ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - You Lost Your Job Is Not The Worst That Happened! - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from Jack MarinchekYou lost your job! But don’t look now, because what’s coming down the track is even worse! Let me spell it out for you. Not only You-lost-your-job, but more important…YOU HAVE LOST YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE. The real sad thing about this is..YOU DON’T EVEN KNOW IT! If you are like most people you ...
Views: 1905 - 10 steps back into the Confidence Club - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from Anne Walsh10 ways to get back into the Confidence Club The word for confidence in Gaelic is muinín (pronounced muneen) and it is also the word for trust. The English dictionary definition of confidence is "firm trust", "a feeling of reliance or certainty". So self-confidence is really about trusting ...
Views: 1394 - How An Invisible Enemy Is Spoiling Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from Chris GreenYou have an enemy. It is a cruel enemy, full of cunning and without a care for you or your ambitions. It is relentless and it will never stop wreaking havoc with you by spoiling your dreams and plans for a better, happier life. It has one purpose: security. You can’t see it. You can’t touch it. ...
Views: 902 - What Was All That About - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from Neil FellowesI ask this question because I've been convinced for some time that life isn't really a mishmash of random events, but an always unfolding adventure littered with clues about what should happen next. Here's a short example. I finished reading a book on Monday and promptly picked up another. The ...
Views: 1033 - The Secrets to Niche Marketing - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from Seth ChongThere are two different ways of ideas about niches. One takes the target audience into consideration first, which is the product centric model, while the other takes the product into consideration first, the audience centric model. Actually, both of these ideas are identical but one of them ...
Views: 853 - Learn Social Skills for a Better Life - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from YAMIN MEMONMany academic and professional geniuses also lack ability to handle various social situations in life. In this article we shall explore the need and advantages of learning various social skills like Effective Communication, Assertiveness, Presentation skills etc. You have attended meetings, ...
Views: 1187 - 4 Steps to Preventing Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from Anne WolskiIn the past few years, information on childhood obesity seems to be everywhere. The reason for this is because of the frightening rate at which the number of obese children is growing. Society is consequently trying hard to react to a worsening problem that is spreading to almost epidemic ...
Views: 1074 - Helping Kids Master Their Emotions - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from robin schaferStress is a word all too familiar to children in schools these days. Every year, students are required to take standardized tests, which takes so much preparation time, many parents are finding the need to enroll their children in extra tutorial programs after school just to keep up in the ...
Views: 2844 - 9 Amazingly Easy Ways To Writing Your Greatest Sales Letter Ever - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2006 from Seth ChongIt is very common that people who are new to Internet Marketing will face with difficulties writing their own sales copy – a job called copywriting. Nevertheless, it is amazingly easy if you follow these 9 easy ways: 1. Headline The most important thing in a sales letter is the headline, it ...
Views: 857 - Are you selling at the right level? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2006 from Tim ConnorAre you selling at the right level? One of the common mistakes salespeople make is they fail to recognize at what level they should be selling their products or services. There are 5 possible sales levels where you can direct your energy, time and talent in the sales process. They are selling ...
Views: 1160 - The Voice of Customer Service - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2006 from Craig HarrisonCustomer relationship management tools abound, yet let's hear it for old technology. Your voice is the most multifaceted customer service tool in your toolkit. Your voice can convey concern, care and compassion. It can alternately convey boredom, neglect or contempt. Your challenge: to insure ...
Views: 1081 - Getting Past Gatekeepers: Don't Get Left At the Gate When Calling on Decision Makers - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2006 from Craig HarrisonDOES IT SOMETIMES SEEM AS THOUGH DECISION MAKERS are residing in a gated community? Learn how to bypass gatekeepers (GK) — those professionals who “guard” the decision makers and often run interference for them — to get in front of decision makers (DM). Traditionally a secretary, ...
Views: 1088 - PUSHING PAST PROCRASTINATION - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2006 from Roy BurtonOne of the biggest barriers on our journey to success in any endeavour must surely be procrastination, the destructive habit of putting off until tomorrow what should have been done yesterday. It has been called the ‘thief of time’ and ‘the art of keeping up with yesterday’ - just two witty ...
Views: 1309 - Who is this Dr. Phil Guy? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2006 from Richard Singer Jr.Who is this Dr. Phil Guy? By Richard A. Singer Jr. Psychotherapy and counseling are extremely precious to me. The help of trusting and loving professionals within these fields empowered me to pick myself up from the depths of despair and become a contributor to the human race. Therapy is also ...
Views: 1942(1 vote) - Executive Coaching: A Leadership Development Tool for Top Performers - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2006 from Gayle Lantz"Coaching" used to be a popular approach for derailing executives or professionals whose performance needed a lot of work. Got a problem? Get a coach. However, increasingly, coaching is being sought by some of the most successful executives in their field – those who want to get even better at ...
Views: 1455 - Learning from your mistakes. - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2006 from Fatimah MusaIf you are alert, aware and awake, you will notice your mistakes when you make them. They contribute to your personal growth. However, if you fail to notice them, you will continue to do the same errors indefinitely. Here's what you can do when you have made mistakes. Admit. Admit the ...
Views: 1499 - Thoughts Become Things - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2006 from Krzysztof SrokaWe are where we are, because of our thoughts in the past. Thoughts become things. We consciously or subconsciously always think about something. The problem is that we usually think more about things we don’t want, than about the things we want. It doesn’t matter if we want or don’t want ...
Views: 960 - 4 Steps to Preventing Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2006 from Anne WolskiIn the past few years, information on childhood obesity seems to be everywhere. The reason for this is because of the frightening rate at which the number of obese children is growing. Society is consequently trying hard to react to a worsening problem that is spreading to almost epidemic ...
Views: 1109 - The Benefits of Having a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2006 from Tristan LooLife coaching is a relatively new title to an old trade and many people do not know what a life coach can do for them, so I am going to list the benefits of having a life coach in this article. Let me start this off by saying that one of the secrets of highly successful people is that most of ...
Views: 8797 - The Power of Life Journaling - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2006 from Tristan LooI am a firm believer that there is no greater self-help or self-exploration tool than a journal. That’s right—a simple blank book and a pen can help you manifest millions of dollars. It can help you identify goals. It can ease emotional pain or grief. It can transport you back in time. The ...
Views: 2134(1 vote) - Facial Lines and Wrinkles - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2006 from Jeff SmithLines and furrows and wrinkles – clinically called rhytides - are typical of an ageing skin and are attributed to the irregular thickening of the dermis coupled with the decrease in the amount of water held by the epidermis. Genetic tendency, skin phototype, exposure to environmental ...
Views: 1192 - Article on Work Life Balance: Find Time for Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2006 from Stephanie MarstonLadies, here's the sad truth.. Many women feel that time for themselves is stolen time in which they are playing hokey from more important endeavors! We often feel as though we have to get sick in order to take time for ourselves. Actually scheduling self-nurturing activities is a way to trick ...
Views: 1016 - Your Mental Diet - Healthful or Harmful? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2006 from Karen HallAs a Registered Dietitian, I’ve always believed in the importance of eating a healthy diet. But lately I’ve come to realize that a proper mental diet is every bit as important as the food you eat. Today’s society barrages us with a constant stream of negative, violent and ...
Views: 859 - A Different Perspective on Overeating - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2006 from Alice GreeneOvereating is so easy to do, and it is becoming a way of life for lots of people. Some see this as an addiction or a disease. Overeaters Anonymous, for example, addresses the problem as an addiction. Physicians see it as an eating disorder. I see it differently. I see it as disordered ...
Views: 1240 - The Informal Normal In A Black-Tie-Affair World - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2006 from Stanley LeffewWhen it comes to defining love, life and relationships, have you noticed the trend? You ever notice how on programs like "The Bachelor" most of their dating episodes are via limousine escort? They travel to lavish destinations amid scenic splendor. The sunsets are so beautiful you can almost ...
Views: 1249 - Create a life list - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2006 from Leslie GailIf you knew with complete certainty that you were going to take your last breath tomorrow what would you do? Would you call all of your loved ones? Would you make amends? Would you spend some time thinking about everything you wish you had done in your life? We all have dreams and visions of ...
Views: 1783 - Making Your Time Count (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2006 from Duncan GotobedSelf-Management? Project Management Effective time management requires planning and organization. Just as a project manager schedules all aspects of a project, you also can plan aspects of your various deadlines using similar tools. One important aspect of time management is committing your ...
Views: 793 - The Power of Etheric Light from Egyptian and Hawaiian Sacred Traditions - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2006 from Anita CoolidgeIt was 1978, not long before I became interested in alternative healing techniques. One day, my 5-year-old daughter, Rachel, had a stomach ache and was lying down on the couch. I had worked in an emergency room and felt this was not a serious condition; nevertheless, of course, I didn't want ...
Views: 3068 - ABCDE Method of Prioritization - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2006 from Alex CleanthousIn this fast paced world we constantly have more and more demands placed on our time. And it seems the closer we get to our goals, the more and more things we have to get done each day. With only so many hours in the day it is impossible to get everything done. Naturally, we want to get the ...
Views: 4157 - The Mirror of Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2006 from Margaret PaulNedra, one of my clients, was quite upset when she received an email from her friend, Roxanne, ending their friendship. The email was quite blaming, telling Nedra that she was narcissistic, selfish, and uncaring. Roxanne complained that Nedra just talked about herself and was never there for ...
Views: 2566 - Weight Loss Psychology - Tips For Easier Dieting - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2006 from Anne CollinsIntroduction Losing weight is 100 times easier if you are mentally prepared for it. This may sound elementary, but in my experience most dieters quit their weight loss plan not because they feel hungry or have difficulty with the menus, but because of psychological reasons. Either, they become ...
Views: 1685 - ***Acing The Interview: The Positive Approach To Tough Questions - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Ford MyersAs a Career Consultant, I work with clients on all the tools and techniques that are needed to succeed in the job search – including interviewing skills. One thing I have noticed over the years is that candidates often get “trapped” in certain interview questions that are designed to make them ...
Views: 1195 - Success is a choice - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2006 from Tim ConnorSuccess is a Choice Achieving sustained success is not all that complicated, unless we choose to make it so. Success is truly a choice. For many, the benefits of success are illusive. These people struggle, search and try year after year to create a life filled with financial security, ...
Views: 1055 - Use Enthusiasm to Achieve Great Things with Your Speech - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2006 from Jonathan Steele, RNEnthusiasm is an exceptional excitement, interest, or devotion. In public speaking, excitement about your subject will make a speech come alive. It will enable you to capture the attention of your audience. That not only makes you more persuasive or motivational, it makes you a more ...
Views: 1880 - How to deal with difficult questions or difficult audiences - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2006 from Jeannette KavanaghAnyone who’s had the pleasure, honour and challenge of teaching adolescents can face any audience! So first up: here’s to the noblest profession on Earth, our teachers. In most instances when you’re hired to make a presentation to a group, the group will behave in a civilised manner. Being ...
Views: 3410 - "Sorry, What's Your Name Again?" Six Steps to Relieve the Most Common Memory Worry - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Roger SeipIf you live in fear of forgetting prospects' names, sometimes within mere seconds of being introduced to them, you're not alone. Surveys show that 83% of the population worries about their inability to recall people's names. Ironically, while most of us hate having our names forgotten or ...
Views: 2902(5 votes) - Growing Up Rich - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2006 from Rita PickeringThere is one part of family planning often forgotten when deciding to have a family. That is, what are the preparations you need to make NOW to produce a financially wealthy child? Most of the road-blocks to wealth are developed as a baby. These are responses to two basic environmental ...
Views: 807 - Acupuncture Shows There’s More to You than Meets the Eye - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2006 from Ananga SivyerDid you know that there are unseen channels running through your body that you can use to feel better? Acupuncturists have been using them for centuries, and now you can too. It’s easy to learn how to use a simple set sequence of acupuncture points that give relief from physical and emotional ...
Views: 801 - Sexless Relationship, Missing Boyfriend - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dennis, I met this incredible guy 6 months ago. He and I have much in common; we both work two jobs and I have two small children. Needless to say, our time is limited. We have not had sex yet because, (mostly by his request), we wanted to really get to know each other first instead of ...
Views: 1090 - A Healthy Diet - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2006 from Nehemiah MaxwellYou will never be healthy, eating healthy foods occasionally. You have to make a healthy diet a habit if you want to obtain nutritional health. I have been doing push-ups five days a week for over 25 years. My arms are pretty strong but it did not happen overnight. I did not do push-ups for a ...
Views: 1228 - Arthritis Relief with Tea Tree Oil - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachThe term "arthritis" is used to refer to one or more of a group of over 100 rheumatic diseases. Quite often, arthritis is caused by the deterioration of cartilage in the joints. Tea tree oil is very good for arthritis as it is able to penetrate and desensitize irritated nerve endings. The ...
Views: 1092 - Making Lemonade: Starting A Business After Ending A Career - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2006 from Liz SumnerWhat do you do when the money tree starts sprouting lemons? It’s increasingly common these days to find middle-aged, mid-level managers suddenly faced with huge shifts of circumstance. Down-sizing, bubble-bursting, plant-closing, and consolidating are just some of the forces creating a class ...
Views: 1096 - Challenged by your relationships? Good! - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2006 from John RobsonChallenged by your relationships? Good! by Andrew Schneider Why are our relationships such a challenge? By their very nature, relationships always push us toward duality, toward the opposites. They take us into both the light of our souls and the darkness of our subconscious. They force us to ...
Views: 1175(2 votes) - How to Change a Nasty Habit: The Obstinate Person's Guide to Self-evolution - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2006 from Anandra GeorgeWe're talking emotional and mental habits, mostly. That's not to say the advice couldn't apply to, say, nasty habits like chewing tobacco or not washing your hands before you eat. However, I'm primarily talking about habitual negative patterns we engage in our hearts and minds, our personal, ...
Views: 1502 - Your Eye Vitamins Report - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2006 from Richard BurckhardtAs doctors, it is our duty and responsibility to remain aware of new products and procedures that assist in decreasing vision loss and maintaining healthy eyes. While there is no single pill that will restore perfect vision or optimal eye health, there is new evidence from Bausch and Lomb ...
Views: 1965 - Relax, A Volatile Stock Market Is Your Dearest Friend - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2006 from Steve SelengutMost people never forget their first love. I'll never forget my first trading profit! But the $600 (1970 dollars) I pocketed on Royal Dutch Petroleum was not nearly as significant as the conceptual realization it signaled! I was amazed that someone would pay me that much more for my stock than ...
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