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- 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: 758 - 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 ...
Views: 1125 - 5 Essential Steps Toward Creating a Life You Love - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2006 from Angel HaleDo you ever find yourself wishing your life was different than it is? Do you wish you could be handed instructions for creating and living a life that you can truly delight in living? If so, this article is written just for you! Read on to discover the recipe for creating a life you can truly ...
Views: 756 - Ponderings at Powell’s- Life Lessons In a Bookstore? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2006 from Angel HaleA couple weeks ago my husband and I slipped away to Portland, Oregon. This beautiful city is one of our favorite miniature vacation spots and it is practically right in our backyard. As ever, we had an amazing time. We walked for hours, perused the many wonderful shops, dined on incredible ...
Views: 621 - Influencing and Communication - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2006 from Duncan GotobedIf you have an interest in moving up in the company, having your projects approved, or simply enjoying a more pleasant working environment, consider taking a few minutes to learn how communication techniques, such as projecting an air of friendliness at work, can work to your advantage. The ...
Views: 713 - Uncover True Joy - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2006 from Diane HelbigWhat is ‘Joy’? Is ‘Joy’ attainable? Webster’s defines ‘joy’ as “the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires.” Based on that, joy is definitely attainable. You see, each of us has our own definition of ‘well-being’, ‘success’, ...
Views: 1203 - Stand Up – and Stand Out: 12 Ways To Get Your Prospects to Call You Back - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2006 from Casey FitzGeraldNo matter how persuasive, compelling or brilliant you may be, it’s difficult to build a relationship with a prospect if you can’t get them to call you back. Most sales people use boring, outdated voice and email methods, which leave them sounding just like every other sales person in the world. ...
Views: 1400 - 5 Tips to Manage Your Child's Anger - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2006 from Jamie SullivanChildren, even at a very young age can feel and express anger. It is the overall development process of the child. As they grow older,their understanding towards people and things around them starts to advance,therefore their expression of anger will also change, gradually. Things that can ...
Views: 1801 - Challenged by your relationships? Good! - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2006 from John RobsonWhy 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 look at the light and experience the shadows. If we deny ...
Views: 1199(2 votes) - The Power of Thought - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2006 from Roger EllertonLook around you. Perhaps you see a chair. This chair is real and exists in time and space. Yet before it came into being, it first existed as a thought. In fact, everything in the room existed as a thought at some point in someone’s mind. Who you are today and the reality you have created are a ...
Views: 3273(1 vote) - The Great Balancing Act - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2006 from Shann Vander LeekThe Great Balancing Act Working Women in the 21st Century By Shann Vander Leek For more than 40 years, more and more women are working full time jobs and raising families. We are mothers, wives, sisters, daughters and friends. We do our best to have “it” all. But at what cost? Now, more than ...
Views: 1230 - The Man's Way to Finding True Love - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2006 from Lance OngEvery one of us is looking for an ideal partner, the person who fulfils our need to love and be loved. The problem is there are so many people who can pass the first-glance test that you can be looking your whole life and not know who to select. So how can you end up with an ideal partner ...
Views: 1036 - Be Better at Business - And Lose Weight, Too! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2006 from Virginia SmithIn business, individuals often secure the services of a success coach to “fix” certain areas of their professional life, such as securing a desired promotion or salary increase, or enhancing performance and productivity in their business lives. However, it’s noteworthy that many of the issues ...
Views: 802 - What Does it Mean to “Self Improve?” - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2006 from Margaret PaulSelf Improvement has become mainstream. In the last few years, since I have been writing articles and submitting them to article sites, I’ve noticed that the category of “Self Improvement” has been showing up lately when it was never there before. To me, this is very good news. But what does it ...
Views: 3517(2 votes) - Are you living an authentic life? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2006 from Craig NathansonHave you ever asked yourself if you are living the life you were meant to live? Have you ever asked yourself, as you pondered your life, is this all there is? These are great questions to ask when you reach forty and beyond. Who Needs an authentic life? If you are satisfied with the status quo ...
Views: 1090 - A Guide to Personal Resilience - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2006 from Deborah MooreA GUIDE TO PERSONAL RESILIENCE “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” -Chinese Proverb Applying resilience-building strategies in our daily life requires commitment and dedication. Resilience is not something we are born with; it is a set of learned behaviors, and takes ...
Views: 4920 - Back to Boot Camp - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from Chris WidenerBack to Boot Camp You know, whenever you are going to make a major change and begin to undergo a different lifestyle, it is probably good to make a massive move in that direction. Think about it. As the old saying goes, “If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you ...
Views: 834 - 7 Keys for Joyful Living! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from Chris WidenerHere are some thoughts for finding and experiencing joy in your life. If there were one thing I could wish upon my family, friends and the readers of this Ezine, it would be joy in everything the do! Know your purpose. Nothing will bring you joy more than knowing what it is that you are about ...
Views: 871 - My Magic 8-Ball - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from Chris WidenerDo you remember that little toy many of us had when we were little that supposedly “answered” questions? It was a black eight ball like one you would play pool with that had a window in it that, when turned upside down, would display a floating unit inside with pre-scripted answers to your ...
Views: 930 - KEEP THOSE GOALS IN PERSPECTIVE - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from Terry L. SumerlinDo you want to build a business, change a relationship, improve your health or quit a bad habit? Do you want to earn a million dollars or be debt free? I can’t promise you any of these things, but I can promise this: You stand a better opportunity for achievement in these areas if you set ...
Views: 1023 - Observing Successful People - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from Bryan HeathmanI thought about my subscribers on Saturday night and realized that you can learn a lot from observation. Simple, right? Let me explain. A good friend of mine bought, virtually on a whim, a new, nearly $3,000,000 home. I didn’t even know he had purchased it. They were “keeping it a secret.” Then ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Twice as Much - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from Donald WetmoreTWICE AS MUCH By Dr. Donald E. Wetmore I take Time Management very seriously. I have conducted over 2,000 presentations as a professional speaker on Time Management over the last twenty years to over 100, 000 people. But a good laugh now and then is as important as our serious side. So, I ...
Views: 907 - Communicate to Succeed - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from Kelley RobertsonDuring a recent visit to a local electronics retailer the sales person I usually dealt with was engaged with another customer so someone else helped me and answered my questions. I wasn’t ready to make the purchase that day but when I returned almost two weeks later my regular “sales guy”, had ...
Views: 899 - Ordinary is the New Extraordinary - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenPart 1 "We have become burdened with the idea that everything must be special, or exceptional, or the very best for our children...Indeed, we do our children a disservice by trying to make life extraordinary instead of ordinary. 'Inherited potential will be realized when the environmental ...
Views: 1253 - Stuck IN your life? Work ON it instead! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from John Robson“I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives.” -- Jim Rohn Are you stuck in your life? Here’s how you can tell: When we only work IN our lives: - We know what we have to do right now. - We do things as we have always done ...
Views: 1170(2 votes) - Manage Appointments & Scheduled Events - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from Donald WetmoreManage Appointments & Scheduled Events By: Dr. Donald E. Wetmore All of your time management requirements fall within one of two categories. You have appointments and scheduled events, time specific commitments you have made to be somewhere at a particular time. All other obligations are ...
Views: 878 - Why Meditate - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from Vishal RaoThe side effects of meditation are positive and countless. Studies have demonstrated that those who meditate on a regular basis have reduced illness, stress, and need for rest. But one of the most compelling reasons to meditate is that the process of meditation itself is sublime. Meditation is ...
Views: 1235 - Say no without the guilt - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2006 from Leslie GailOne of the shortest and simplest words causes even the most confident people stress. Most people say "no" because they would rather sacrifice their time and energy, than cause conflict or experience feelings of guilt. It takes practice to step outside your comfort zone, but the sacrifice will be ...
Views: 1050 - Raise your standards and believe in yourself - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2006 from Leslie GailAre you fairly confident in your shoes? Do you believe in your abilities and what you have to offer? Or, do you constantly question who you are as a person? Are you your worst critic, judging every move you make? I was very lucky in that my parents raised myself and my siblings to be very ...
Views: 1378 - Suggestions for Better Sleep - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2006 from michael kirtleyThe following suggestions can help you achieve better sleep and the benefits it provides. If you have trouble falling asleep, maintaining sleep, awaken earlier than you wish, feel tired after sleep, you may want to consult your physician. Be sure to tell him/her if you have already tried these ...
Views: 3038 - Spring Fever - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2006 from Donald WetmoreSPRING FEVER By: Dr. Donald E. Wetmore You develop your jam packed “to do” list the night before. You awake to the new day ready to conquer the world. But the sun is shining after a long winter. It warms your soul. The birds are singing and the fresh scent of new flowers breaking ground is all ...
Views: 911 - Know Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2006 from Noelle NelsonYou went on another job interview today. It went OK, you guess. Nothing really dramatic happened. Your qualifications were right for the job, you'd brushed up on the latest "What to say when they ask you what your greatest strength/weakness is" and you felt you answered appropriately. But you ...
Views: 981 - So, was he a Hero or a Traitor? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2006 from Roger Rogers - JesianWe build our reality on our beliefs. And although we don’t admit that they are only our beliefswe do set our lives by them. They become us – our reality -and woe to anyone who tries to ridicule or challenge ourfaith. Through the recent discovery of certain biblical-likedocuments, scholars ...
Views: 893 - I've Learned - by I've learned --
that you cannot make someone love you.
All you can do is be someone who can be loved.
The rest is up to them.
I've learned --
that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back.
I've learned --
that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy ...
Views: 1114 - World Cup: Azzurri, Materazzi, Zidane and EQ - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2006 from Susan DunnBravi Azurri! The Italians deserved to win. They outplayed and outmaneuvered the opponents, including using what they call “furbo.” It means being wily, cunning, or tricky. It’s an integral life skill as well as football skill. It works and it’s part of emotional intelligence. As you ...
Views: 1881 - You are the author, producer, director and star performer in your own life production. - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2006 from Malcolm MilliganWhich sort of Life Production have you chosen for yourself? Is it a thriller? Is it a romance? Is it a horror? Is it science fiction? Is it an adventure? Is it comedy? Or maybe something else? What role do you fulfil in your Life Production? Is it a starring ...
Views: 1946 - Every beginning has an ending has a beginning - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2006 from Paul KeetchAll things come to and end. Whether you see this truth as a good or bad thing, is entirely up to you, but there is simply no denying it. Everything that is currently going on for you in your life ~ your relationship (or lack of), your job (or lack of), your financial abundance (or lack of), ...
Views: 1267 - Don’t sit on the fence (or the bench) - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2006 from Paul KeetchGreatness simply will not be a reality for you unless you get off the fence and the bench. Fence-sitters say, "Well, I'd like to do that, but what if I do and this happens?" or "Well, I believe this, except when this happens, in which case, I believe this." And from their place high atop the ...
Views: 843 - Am I Fat? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldAm I Fat? Most husbands would agree that to hear that question from their wife is akin to being asked to boil oneself in oil. However, what about when a child asks or needs to be informed? As recently reported (July 2006), the American Medical Association and the Center for Disease Control ...
Views: 1024 - We Are All "The Medium" - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2006 from Rochelle SparrowWe are all 'The Medium' by Rochelle Sparrow, Psychic Trance Channel, MSW, LCSW When I was a child, I often went down the street and sat overlooking the bay as a way to escape my parents who were mentally ill and abusive. Sitting there I would feel the calm of the water rush over me and take in ...
Views: 1057 - Public Speaking Dilemma: What To Do When You Don't Have Enough Time - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2006 from Lisa BraithwaiteDo you have a standard hour-length presentation, but your host can only spare a half hour? Are you in the middle of a presentation when you realize that, due to a late start or abundant questions, you are running out of time? No matter what your topic, always be flexible and ready to cut short ...
Views: 1120 - Inner Journey - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2006 from John RobsonStuck IN your life? Work ON it instead! 'I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives.' -- Jim Rohn Are you stuck in your life? Here’s how you can tell: When we only work IN our lives: - We know what we have to do right now. - We do ...
Views: 2610(3 votes) - Isn’t It Interesting That You Are Never Bored When Your Head Is In The Refrigerator? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2006 from Helen RobinsonAt the age of 70 I retired. Happy days were ahead. I could do what I want, when I want and if I want to do nothing that’s okay too. I watched daytime TV, did the crossword puzzles, read the newspapers, and kept in touch with friends and family through email. I played some games on the computer ...
Views: 994 - What Is a 2,000 Percent Solution? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2006 from Donald MitchellAn emergency room (ER) nurse kept hearing complaints from patients who had been waiting for hours to see a doctor. After reading The 2,000 Percent Solution (Reissue Edition, Authors Choice Press, 2003), she put in measurements to see how long it took various kinds of patients to get the ...
Views: 2196(2 votes) - Got Tedium? How To Enjoy The Job You Have Until You Have The Job You Want - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2006 from Renita KalhornVisit a bookseller and you can find any number of books telling you how to find your dream job (a “dream job” search on Amazon returns 513 results), from using the Internet to using the rules of dating. Clearly, there is a large number of people who do not have their dream job and want help ...
Views: 878 - Recipe for First Draft: ¼ cup structure, ¾ cup imagination - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2006 from Yolanda CardenImagination is more important than knowledge. Albert Einstein I’ll tell you something that you already know: writing is work. It is work that requires structure and rules: subjects, verbs, semi-colons, question marks, diagrammed sentences, outline plots, character dossiers, synopses and query ...
Views: 1349 - Top Ten Social Steps To See You By Opening The "I" Of Mind - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2006 from mahalene louisEvery true genius, every creative mind has known the dark night of searching for a truth one could sense yet not quite grasp nor express, has felt the compelling desire to birth into full view the challenging inkling that something more is there, and has sat in the disheartening unease that ...
Views: 945 - Top Ten Why's to Enhance Your Worthiness - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2006 from mahalene louisShould you be dedicated to explore consciousness, you will sooner or later uncover a belief in your inadequacy. Maybe it will touch your finances, maybe it will express itself in a series of unsuccessful relationships, maybe you will experience some resistance in marketing your services ...
Views: 813 - Learning to Trust Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2006 from Lori RadunI’m sure there have been times you struggled to make a decision or enter into a commitment because you weren’t sure you would make the right choice. Maybe you’ve gotten a feeling in the pit of your stomach that something was not right, but you ignored it. If deep in our core, we know what is ...
Views: 2102 - Debt Of The Future - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2006 from Nicola BullimoreWhen we look at the statistics of debt in the UK do we consider the effect this has on our everyday lives and country as a whole? Britain’s personal debt is increasing by £1 million every four minutes. The total credit card debt in April 2006 was £56 billion! 39% of Brits overspend on their ...
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