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- Are You Satisfied? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from Jill KoenigThis past weekend I celebrated another birthday. Lately I have been working extended hours on some special projects so I carved out some time to absorb the majesty of wilderness, in my favorite place to reflect. I decided to spend the day hiking at Starved Rock State Park. It's my top day trip ...
Views: 1135 - Going With the Ebb and Flow: The Creative Cycle - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from Linda DessauThe Four Elements I've often noticed how water can inspire moments of creative problem solving and inspiration. Some people "plant" a problem to be solved under their pillow before sleep. Similarly, when I need inspiration about a project or situation I’m facing, I’ll sometimes, "plant" it ...
Views: 2358 - One No-Cost Step to Employee Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from Amy Potavin(c) Copyright 2006 by Amy M. Potavin How many times have you been asked "What are you going to do to motivate your employees?" If you are like most people, you immediately start spouting off ideas about incentive programs, raises in compensation, or other actions that YOU intend to take. ...
Views: 1070 - How Does Being Fit Change Your Life? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from Alice GreeneWho doesn’t want to be fit and healthy? Probably everyone wants this, but most people I talk to feel it is too hard to achieve or something they just don’t have time to do. They think they have to start out exercising five to six days a week for an hour or more and maintain a rigid diet that ...
Views: 4323 - The thREefold RE of expREssion - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from mahalene louisIt keeps on amazing me first how one’s expREssion gives potent hints on the consciousness that is lived in and second how English and Hebrew are connected in meaning… Here is what I mean: consider Gertrude (just a name!) who punctuates every other sentence with the words “I guess…” Well, dearest ...
Views: 813 - No Fuss… - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from mahalene louisYou know how there are days when you wake up totally connected, the heART blooming in gratitude, and plainly happy to be alive? And you probably know how there are the other days, the bad hair days, when there seems to be a weight in your heART, and things do not feel as bright and appealing… ...
Views: 737 - The Biggest Mistake Men Make in Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from Helene RothschildHELENE ROTHSCHILD, MS, MA, MFT, is a Marriage, Family Therapist, intuitive counselor, author, teacher, workshop facilitator, and speaker. Visit http://www.lovetopeace.com for more free articles, free newsletter, and a Personal Success online course. “I don’t understand,” said ...
Views: 1661 - Am I a Part of the Converation? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from Samuel LarteyOne core management skill in project management process has to do with Project Communication Management. It is believed that successful project management lies in project communication planning, information distribution and performance reporting. I have managed many projects teams successfully; ...
Views: 887 - Feedback: A Technique for Developing Project Teams? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from Samuel LarteyFeedback: A Tool in Developing Project Teams? By Samuel Lartey, Project Manager. It is always my delight to inspire my project teams. In all my hard work I had come to realization that one important means of inspiring teams is through giving feedback and be receptive in receiving of feedback ...
Views: 834 - The Nine Laws of Persuasion - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2006 from Tristan LooThere are nine distinct laws of persuasion that govern the human decision-making process. While these laws of persuasion do not universally apply to everyone, they do apply to the greater majority of people that you will encounter. To become a great persuader and to influence people with your ...
Views: 16601(2 votes) - The Power of Asking - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2006 from Tristan LooIf I could only give one piece of negotiating advice to someone then undoubtedly that piece of advice would be a simple three letter word: "Ask." This simple word is the most powerful negotiating tool you will ever have and it is the most powerful persuasion tool that you will ever have. Why ...
Views: 3234 - Seven Success Secrets for 2006 - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2006 from charlie pageI think we have all asked the same question at one time or another. That question is ... "What does it really take to succeed online?" If we listen to the emails and websites we read, we hear many strong opinions. * "Create your own product" they say. * "Do joint ventures" says another. * ...
Views: 750 - You Are What You Love - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2006 from vaisahliYou are what you love, and you love whatever you are giving your attention to. Eastern Spiritual psychologies profess that whatever you give your attention to, is what you are making your God. If, for example, you spend all your time thinking about that next cigarette, then you have just made ...
Views: 781 - Panic Attacks: This Truth Will Set You Free - by Unlike too many people on the Internet, I don’t claim to have discovered THE CURE for panic attacks and other anxiety states. I do offer you a beautifully simple insight into panic which will change your reaction to it. Immediately you’ll start you on the path to calm. The insight?
“Accept ...
Views: 958 - Biology of Love - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Janis EricsonIn light of current biological research, it seems that the phrase "madly in love" is not merely a metaphor. There is ample evidence to suggest that falling in love is physiologically similar to mental illness. Disorders like OCD are associated with an imbalance of serotonin, and when studied, ...
Views: 9614(2 votes) - Hypnosis - The Simple Truth Revealed - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2006 from Alan B. DenskyTHE DEFINITION OF HYPNOSIS Hypnosis is a state of hyper-suggestibility where the conscious and subconscious (unconscious) minds dissociate. It is a state of mind where the subject is more likely to accept the operator's suggestions. You have been in hypnosis many times without even realizing ...
Views: 2041 - Reading Fiction Enhances Brain Functioning - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshThe human brain seems to hum along quite nicely, without effort or complaint, motivated by varying established patterns and routine. New research however, suggests that the brain can build neuronal connections, and easily performs much better, by adding novelty and random activity. In school we ...
Views: 4995 - SPEED READING: Top 10 Ways to Improve Reading Speed and Reading Comprehension - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2006 from Richard Feldman10. Skim Before Your Read - Speed read for main ideas in nonfiction works and textbooks. Scan the table of contents and first and last sentences of each paragraph. You'll improve your reading speed and comprehension if you understand a book's main ideas first. After you've skimmed the material, ...
Views: 3536 - Dealing With Your Paperwork - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2006 from Clare EvansWe're constantly being overwhelmed by paperwork despite the fact that this is the electronic age and supposedly the need for paper disappeared with the introduction of the personal computer! Whether at home or work, in reality, we still like to read things in 'hard copy' so paper is never going ...
Views: 864 - ***Networking: The Core Of Your Career - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Ford MyersAfter you’ve created all your “self-marketing documents” and verbal presentations, you’re ready to take your job search “to the street” and begin networking. The goal is to contact people who can help you reach the hiring managers inside your target companies. Networking can be done on the ...
Views: 1172 - RELATIONSHIP ADVICE: Honey or Vinegar - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2006 from Karen JonesI would guess you’ve heard the old saying, “you’ll catch more bees with honey than with vinegar”. Of course that makes sense, and you’d never DREAM of trying to attract a bee with vinegar, would you? So why is it that so many of us behave as though nagging, ...
Views: 1717 - How to Launch a New Website and Quickly Attract Traffic and Generate Sales - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2006 from Matt HockinSo… you’ve got a great product (or service) and your website is now optimized to be a sales conversion machine. Now it’s time for the next piece of the puzzle… getting targeted visitors to your website so they’ll buy. This article covers the most effective methods for getting a quick surge of ...
Views: 927 - What is Hypnotherapy? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2006 from Gemma ZinkanModern hypnosis has been used for hundreds of years to build self-confidence, change habits, lose weight with weight loss programs, stop smoking, improve memory, end behavior problems in children and eliminate anxiety, fear and phobias. The question is, WHAT IS HYPNOSIS? Hypnosis is a state of ...
Views: 1004 - Vision and the Three Building Blocks of Success - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2006 from Kyle VarnerWhen I sit down to think about what I want from my life, grand ideas begin flowing. I want to have a career as a successful physician, I want to own a large estate, breed horses, and travel around the world. All of these goals are lofty, and I contend that I will achieve each and every one of ...
Views: 1048 - Speaking Our Heart's Truth - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2006 from Kim LoftisWe've all experienced situations in which we've been nervous to speak our own personal truth. Perhaps it's a conversation about politics, and we are shy about giving our opinion, feeling it somehow insignificant or trivial. Or maybe we're involved in a discussion of religion or spirituality, and ...
Views: 1038 - Learning to Meditate - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2006 from Jamie LynnIn today’s hectic world, learning to meditate can bring a sense of calm and inner satisfaction. The practice of meditation is a gateway into your inner consciousness, resulting in an enhanced awareness of your own existence and your overall relationship to the cosmos. Whether you are looking to ...
Views: 925 - Befriending Your Creativity - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenDo you secretly hold an “ascetic self-flagellant, it-must-be-hard-to-be-good, that’s for other people” attitude about your creativity? (Don't waste your time telling me you aren't creative--life is the ultimate creative act and you are alive, or else you wouldn't be reading this). Self-care ...
Views: 1207 - When Your Chicks Leave the Nest - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2006 from Jennifer StewartWhen my son was 18 (and had finished school), he moved into a flat with two of his mates. They were boys we'd known throughout his high school years and the flat was only ten minutes from home - but I cried for two weeks! It just seemed to me that a major part of my life was over. When your ...
Views: 1364 - Keeping the Clutter Away - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2006 from Christan HummelWhile professional organizers and clutter busters are the rage these days, with even Oprah and Donald Trump singing the praises of these clutter gurus, few of us realize how to keep that clutter from reappearing once we've moved it out. Do we ever really ask the question, Why does the clutter ...
Views: 1140 - Yoga for the Home - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2006 from Christan HummelWhat do the beating of a shaman's drum, the labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral, stone monuments in Ireland, a Hopi medicine wheel, the ancient art of feng shui have in common? Each in their own way are methods developed by different cultures to create harmony between themselves and their ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Power of an Hour - by Change
Whether you own a business or just want to be the best person you can, you must subject yourself to change. Every day in my business I talk to business owners and corporate leaders who are working diligently to find the time to create the change needed in their businesses. Many also feel ...
Views: 833 - A tale of two songs - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2006 from Peter PhillipsPretty much any self help book you can buy will stress the importance of having a positive mental attitude to life if you wish you achieve ultimate success. Think of the grand-daddy of them all, “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale, still selling well today, despite being ...
Views: 849 - 5 Ways to Make a Cracking Career Move - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2006 from Steve ErreySomething that comes up time and time again when people come to me for help is ‘What’s my next career move?’ There are so many choices out there (which is part of the problem) and it can be tougher than a bag of hammers to figure out what to do and where to go next. That’s why I want to share ...
Views: 1164 - Reflections on Healing a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2006 from elizabeth spring“You seem to have led a charmed life,” her words echoed uncomfortably in my ears. Yes, after twenty years of marriage all the visible markers of a charmed and successful life were in place: a healthy child, a thriving business, and a beautiful home. But something was wrong, and I knew that ...
Views: 4606 - Talk is Cheap – Learn to Do It Right! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDear Dr. Neder, I saw your articles on the Internet and was hoping that you would give me some advice. My ex-boyfriend broke up with me almost five months ago. He and I were friends for a few years before we dated, and we dated for about 11 months. What bothered him most (as far as he would ...
Views: 913 - Indigestion – It May be More Than a Pain in the Stomach - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2006 from Anne WolskiMost of us never even notice the internal workings of our digestive system. Occasionally, we may have a bit of a tummy rumble or belch but nothing more. Indigestion is a common disorder and is characterized by pain and a nauseous and full feeling in the stomach. It often occurs after we have ...
Views: 4642 - Creating Lasting Love - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2006 from Lance OngMany people are able to get into relationships. And many are able to attract partners who are suitable for them, physically and mentally. But for many people, their relationships do not last much more than 3 months! This is a shocking truth of the dating world. Why does this happen? Why ...
Views: 926 - HOW TO REBUILT TRUST IN A MARRIAGE - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2006 from Mort FertelIf a marriage has problems, the chances are good that trust has been broken. And yet, trust is a central component for a successful marriage. So how do you restore broken trust? And how do you do it without spending months in marriage counseling? Trust can be broken in so many ways. The most ...
Views: 9346 - Miscarriage – Dealing With the Emotional Impact - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2006 from Anne WolskiMiscarriage is the term given to the loss of a baby before it reaches full term. Often, people regard this as bad luck, particularly if it happens in the early weeks of pregnancy. It is difficult for many to fully comprehend the power of a woman’s grief upon this loss as few can understand that ...
Views: 3650 - Emergency Plan for a Bikini Butt - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2006 from Victoria JohnsonQuestion: Victoria, I am going on a summer vacation with my husband in two weeks and I need help getting my a** in a swimsuit without wearing one of those old lady ones like my grandmother has. You know the one with the built in skirt. Help Victoria! What can I do? - J. McMurphy Hello Ms ...
Views: 1117 - Begin at the Beginning: Secrets for Success - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2006 from Susan FriedmannYou never get a second chance to make a first impression. It's a saying so true that it has become cliché -- a phrase used by suit salesmen and purveyors of shampoo -- but it's a saying that should serve as a motto for your booth staff. A trade show is a non-stop series of beginnings. Every ...
Views: 1164 - Anger Can Kill - Kill Your Anger Using "The 3 Step Method" - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2006 from Abe KassAnger is a pervasive poison. It will ruin you, turning safety to fear, confidence to hopelessness, happiness to depression, and optimism to anxiety. It will ruin your relationships, turning peacefulness to hostility, comfort to animosity, love, and friendship to hatred, cooperation to rebellion, ...
Views: 3816 - 48 Things to Remember About Living Your Dream - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2006 from Cari VollmerYou have one, don't you? A dream? Of course you do. We all do. Whether your dream is big or small here’s some advice on Living Your Dream. 1. You can be sure it's a dream and not a fantasy if your dream involves serving others in some way. 2. You're never too old to start living your dream. ...
Views: 847 - Muscle Building Mindset Makes Mass - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorDo you want to build muscle as quickly as possible? If so, are you training with the proper muscle mindset? For optimal success, prior to entering the gym, you must be willing to train like a warrior. The muscle building mindset doesn't start once you begin training, but prior to setting ...
Views: 1602 - The NEW Secrets to Copywriting That Sells - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2006 from Mike PavlishAnyone who has worked with me over the past 25 years knows that my mantra has always been “benefits, benefits, benefits.” Benefit headlines … benefit copy … benefit subheads … benefit captions … anything to hammer home the customer benefits. Benefits are still a vital key, but today, ...
Views: 968 - The Curse of Perfectionism - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2006 from Donald WetmoreTHE CURSE OF PERFECTIONISM By Dr. Donald E. Wetmore There’s a rule known as the Pareto Principle. It teaches us that 20% of our efforts produce 80% of our results. The additional 80% of our efforts will only yield an additional 20% of results. The first thrust of effort then is the most ...
Views: 796 - Aromatherapy for Your Future - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2006 from Laura DavimesAROMATHERAPY Our 5 senses give us the means to know the world around us. And although some of us make do with less than all 5, our very survival is linked to the use of our senses. We share this trait of being sensate beings with every other moving creature on the planet, all of us ...
Views: 1646 - Lust for Life - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2006 from Laura DavimesLUST FOR LIFE – HOW TO BENEFIT FROM HERBAL ENERGIZERS & APHRODISIACS “Lust for Life” is a term I use to describe what happens when you perceive your life as being an exciting “event” in which you are involved. Having the “lust” is partly a question of perspective. It’s also a question ...
Views: 4594(3 votes) - Running a Home Business: What You Need To Do - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2006 from Thomas See Meun HwaRunning a business from your home is no joke. There are a lot of details that you will need to keep track of if you aspire to be successful. Keep in mind that a home business is in essence not much different from traditional ones. The aim of your business is to make money, remember that. It has ...
Views: 752 - How to Feel Better Fast! - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2006 from Keith VarnumWould you like to spend as much time as possible feeling good? Happy? Contented? The ancient shamans have a secret practice that can help you maximize your pleasure in life—and minimize your pain. Interested? The shamans advise: “Welcome discomfort!” They’ve got to be kidding! No, they’re ...
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