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- HOW TO OVERCOME SOCIAL ANXIETY - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2006 from Piercarla GarusiI worked with a client who had suffered from social anxiety for most of her life. She grew up in a dysfunctional family who emotionally abused her, and she arrived at the point of believing that there was something wrong with being her. And this is a key to social anxiety: believing that there ...
Views: 7253(1 vote) - What's Stopping You? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2006 from Paula GregorowiczAs I sat down to write this article, I found myself struggling. I was partaking in one of those monkey mind games activities that tend to leave me feeling overwhelmed, self-defeated, and tortured. I found that what I wanted - to write an article that supports you, the reader in living a great ...
Views: 838 - A Weight Loss Success Formula: 12 Quick Tips - by Follow these twelve simple tips to kickstart (or reinvigorate) your weight loss program.
1. Write down your weight loss goals. Make sure each goal is realistic, and that you have included a time line. Break down larger long-term goals into monthly or weekly goals so you can stay on track ...
Views: 1004 - 3 Keys to Living Well - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2006 from Cari VollmerIn your mind, what does Living Well mean to you? Does it mean you have plenty of money to do whatever you want? Does it mean you get to spend your time as you wish? Does living well conjure up the image of beautiful cars and homes and luxurious vacations? As they say, if you can dream it you ...
Views: 883 - The Biggest Mistake Women Make in Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 05, 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. Jan loved her husband and three children, and ...
Views: 1761 - Ten Tips For a "Breathe Easy" Holiday - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Rosemary ChieppoAh, the holidays. Time off to spend with family and friends, food and drink, comforting surroundings, warmth, joy and goodwill. So why are so many of us stressed, depressed and exhausted? It really doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some ideas to help you have a more relaxed holiday ...
Views: 1374 - Being Organized Can Get Your Kids An "A" - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Rosemary ChieppoIn a 25-year study, University of Michigan researchers found that kids who grew up in homes where common areas were rated “clean” or “very clean” stayed in school longer and then earned more money than those raised in dirty homes. It’s not cleanliness per se, but ...
Views: 3375 - Revive Yourself and Celebrate Your Strength - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Pat BrillHow to maintain your self-identity during your transformation into Motherhood is a struggle for Busy Moms. Here are 9 great steps to revive your spirit, boost self-esteem and remind you why you are a wonderful, beautiful, intelligent person that deserves recognition. 1. Stop Comparing Yourself ...
Views: 1782 - Put your best foot forward! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Leslie GailWhy is it typically easier to focus on our insecurities and flaws than to highlight our strengths and positive attributes? Do you feel uncomfortable tooting your horn every now and then? Why? It is far easier to compliment others than to turn the table on yourself. We all have natural abilities ...
Views: 1074 - Three Strategies to Create an Abundant Life - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Laura SandhamEach of us has many things to be grateful for in our lives. But sometimes we take them for granted or, even worse, we forget them in the midst of our crowded daily schedules. Working moms tell me that when they are really busy they find themselves focusing on what they don't have instead of ...
Views: 902 - Ready for Some Summer Fun? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Laura SandhamChildren naturally love to play. My son spends most of his waking hours just having fun. Remember how that used to feel? Playing for the joy of it... for pure pleasure. When you have so many demands on your time, it is easy to forget about finding joy in everyday life. It's easy to get too ...
Views: 883 - Ready, Set, September! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Laura SandhamLanguid, less scheduled August has given way to September. Ah, September. It is a time for new beginnings and making plans. In addition to organizing your children¡¦s school and extra-curricular activities, many of you are sketching out and loading up on things you want to accomplish in the ...
Views: 898 - No One Gets to Be Wrong - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Julie DonleyNo One Gets to Be Wrong By Julie Fuimano, Executive Coach Have you ever been told you were wrong for feeling a certain way or for expressing an opinion that was contrary to the beliefs of others? How did it feel? It’s happened to each of us at some point, and no, it never feels good to be made ...
Views: 1049 - Staying Positive in a Negative Environment - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Julie DonleyStaying Positive in a Negative Environment By Julie Fuimano, Executive Coach Probably one of the hardest things we must do as leaders is to stay positive when everyone else around us is negative. It’s not easy to maintain a positive attitude and not be drained or consumed by the negativity that ...
Views: 11484(2 votes) - Living On "The Death Ground" - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from JK Ellis"When you survive if you fight quickly and perish if you do not, this is called death ground... Put them in a spot where they have no place to go, and they will die before fleeing. If they are to die there what can they do? Warriors exert their full strength When warriors are in great danger, ...
Views: 2083 - Living On "The Death Ground" - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from JK EllisWhen you survive if you fight quickly and perish if you do not, this is called death ground... Put them in a spot where they have no place to go, and they will die before fleeing. If they are to die there what can they do? Warriors exert their full strength When warriors are in great danger, ...
Views: 1140 - 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: 2991 - 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: 821 - 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: 1079 - 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: 1126(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: 1934 - 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: 1423 - 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: 926 - 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: 1055 - 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: 874 - 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: 1210 - 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: 1108 - 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: 2879 - 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: 883 - 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: 1189 - 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: 1109 - 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: 1114 - 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: 1342 - 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: 1986(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: 1487 - 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: 1536 - 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: 989 - 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: 1139 - 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: 8846 - 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: 2176(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: 1217 - 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: 1047 - 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: 881 - 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: 1275 - 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: 1272 - 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: 1818 - 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: 813 - 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: 3105 - 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: 4193 - 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 ...
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