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- Make Time Count (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from Duncan GotobedCommunicating to Save Time You may be tired of hearing rhetoric about how everyone needs to improve communication skills. However, are you aware that how you communicate can have a direct impact on your time? Clear communication is often the first step in ensuring that activities are finished ...
Views: 909 - Invisible Killers - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from pierre colemanWe are surrounded by environmental toxins. Substances that may cause distress or disease to our bodies can be found in everything that we eat, in everything that we drink and even in the air we breathe. Our bodies have a variety of mechanisms for dealing with this toxicity, but the current ...
Views: 936 - The secret to achieving your goals - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from Jack ZavadaHave you been frustrated at achieving your goals? Have too many defeats and disappointments caused you to give up? Then you should know that a very simple secret can make the difference between success and failure. This proven method has worked for thousands of years. It's so simple it ...
Views: 1014 - Sneaky, Sneaky, Sneaky… - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsI don’t know what else you’d call it. “Sneaky” is the only word I can think of that best describes the actions of the frequently devious little part of our mind that is commonly referred to as our “subconscious”. “Sneaky”. Just plain, out and out sneaky. Oh, that’s not to say that our ...
Views: 1334 - Your Fat Cells Are Listening - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Carol Tuttle Carol Tuttle is a Master Energy Therapist and the author of the best-selling book, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century. At a quantum level, we are all just big bundles of energy. Our thoughts are energy, our words are energy, and our ...
Views: 1614 - Who is managing your life? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from Leslie GailTake a close look at your life. Who would you say is managing your life, calling all the shots? When you were younger, your parents made both the simple and grand decisions affecting your life. You were OK with this until about the age of 5 when you decided it was time to call the shots. Your ...
Views: 1041 - The 3 Steps to Healing - Awareness, Expression, Resolution - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from Robert VibertI recently realized what was missing in many emotional healing techniques - a systematic and comprehensive approach that would ensure that the three key aspects of the emotional healing process would be properly handled. Since early 2001, I have engaged in a dedicated and intense research ...
Views: 1697(2 votes) - Media related stress - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from Jahiel KamhiMedia related stress For many years I have been thinking of the connection between stress and the headlines in the media. As a person who wants to be stress free, anxiety free and positive, I have written this article for people who feel the same way. I have done some research and here's what ...
Views: 5715 - Are You Searching For Something? You Are Not Alone! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from JudyLynn KoonsOne Way To Make Life Better is To Look Within. I have yet to meet someone that wasn’t working on something about themselves. In the thousands of individuals I’ve worked with, met and connected with I have been able to recognize and connect with them because I see parts of myself in them. ...
Views: 814 - Four Memory Slips That Can Cost You Sales - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Roger SeipYour palms begin to sweat and you avoid eye contact with someone you know is a client, but you just can't remember his name. Your heart sinks as you hang up the phone after a phone call with a furious prospect; you forgot you'd made an appointment with her. You pound your forehead in ...
Views: 2174(3 votes) - DATING ADVICE: The Allure of the Unavailable Man - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from Karen JonesYou’ve heard this story a bunch of times, right? Of perhaps lived it yourself? The irresistible man who sends mixed signals; one minute he’s crazy about you – calling and showering you with all kinds of attention. Then, when you find yourself succumbing to his charms, and let yourself ...
Views: 2467 - Bully Busting - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from Yolanda Carden"He that respects himself is safe from others, he wears a coat of armor that none can pierce." --Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Bullies are, without a doubt, the bane of the social world of childhood. Alas, they're everywhere, and not always where you would expect. They may be the stereotypical ...
Views: 2682 - Everything You've Been Told About Exercise Might be Wrong - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Ryan Lee Ok, you've probably heard by now exercise is good for you. I'm not going to spend time going over all of the benefits-- I want to cut to the chase. (Update! Dr. Mercola recently mentioned exercise can slash your risk of cancer.) So if exercise is so good for you, why isn't everyone ...
Views: 1788 - Creating Opportunities in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from Brian Carson(This is part one of a five-part series focusing on finding opportunities and creating ideas in this hectic, high tech modern age. The first four parts of this series focus on spotting opportunities and the last part concentrates on effective ways to come up with solid ideas.) Introduction In ...
Views: 795 - Hydrotherapy – Therapy in Water - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2006 from Anne WolskiHydrotherapy, as its name suggests, is a therapy that takes place in an environment where patients are immersed in warm water. This allows them to exercise painlessly, aiding recovery from a wide variety of conditions. Many large hospitals use this form of underwater therapy to assist patients ...
Views: 1455 - Exercises For Busy Moms: 4 Quick, But Effective Exercises To Keep Busy Moms Strong - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2006 from Tracey MallettWe all know how difficult it is to stay in shape and find time to exercise - but most especially for women with babies or small kids. There’s the sleep-deprivation factor, no time and priority changes. So what are the fitness options for busy Moms? The fact is, the more you can take of ...
Views: 1475 - Motivation In Perspective - Part One - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2006 from Jonathan FarringtonEveryone needs some form of motivation to get them to do anything. This really means “sufficient reason” for doing it. It can take very little to motivate someone to do something pleasurable. It can take quite extreme circumstances to get that same person to do something objectionable. The key ...
Views: 1348 - Worry Now, Cry Later - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenI remember when my daughter finished 3rd grade a few years ago. I cried. A couple days later, she pulled out two boxes of old photos, searching for ones she could paste in her journal. I came home from yoga and stood in the kitchen, eating a rice cake with almond butter, looking at photos with ...
Views: 1212 - The Prize Isn't Always in the Bottom of the Box - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2006 from Tony MasielloHow many of you can remember when you were a kid and looked for that proverbial prize in the box of cereal? I can remember when I was about 8 years old, I asked my mom to buy me a certain cereal because it sponsored Flash Gordon. It’s possible that many of you younger readers don’t have a clue ...
Views: 740 - Forget Willpower ... You Need A Plan! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2006 from REBECCA JOHNSONREADY TO MAKE SOME CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE? FORGET WILLPOWER … YOU NEED A PLAN! Lose weight and keep it off. Eat better. Eat less. Exercise more. Manage stress. Find more balance between work and family. If you’re like many Americans today, some of these things are on your mind. You know you want ...
Views: 1113 - What the Schools DON'T Teach You - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2006 from George StancliffeNobody will question that the purpose of school is to educate us and to prepare us for a successful future. But why, then, don't schools teach us some of the most important skills and lessons of life? Like what, you may ask? 1. The dangers of credit cards and other debt, for example. Think ...
Views: 1679(2 votes) - Know Thyself - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2006 from Samuel LarteyI have managed various teams in many organisations. I teach, lecture, talk and lead teams. I gain pleasure in dealing with people rather that the tools I use in my work. In this process I have identified certain characteristics of people, materials, tools and systems. What is unique is that ...
Views: 865 - How to improve communication skills - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Licia GinneHow to Improve Communication Skills One of the goals of individual and couple's psychotherapy is to improve your ability to know what you want to say and how to have it be heard and understood. If you can improve your ability to communicate success can follow in so many areas of your life. ...
Views: 1495 - 7 Top Real Estate Investing Jobs - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2006 from Steve MajorsReal Estate investing has long been proven to make tons of CA$H for the active investor and many of the real estate investing methods and techniques used to make some of the biggest (and quickest) CA$H only require a little time and a bit of knowledge (i.e., NO MONEY and NO CREDIT!) to rapidly ...
Views: 792 - Getting Past Your Past - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederDr. Neder, I came across your articles on the Internet and thought I’d write for some advice. The short story is this: I was sexually abused throughout most of my younger years. Now, as I start to cope with this as a 32 year old man, I have found a 22 year old woman with whom I share many ...
Views: 900 - Who's In Charge Here? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2006 from Keith VarnumWatch your thoughts. They become words. Watch your words. They become actions. Watch your actions. They become habits. Watch your habits. They become character. Watch your character. It becomes your destiny. - Frank Outlaw Do you sometimes feel that your life is totally out of your control? ...
Views: 1091 - Don't Worry Be Tired - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2006 from Ron McCluskeyAs an emergency room physician, I've had my share of sleepless nights. Trying to get to sleep knowing you will have to get up in thirty minutes to read x-rays and interpret laboratory resorts makes it hard to relax and get to sleep. So, how do you get to sleep when you just get more and more ...
Views: 750 - Selling your Business – Step by Step Process - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2006 from Micheal HarrySo finally the time has come to sell the business. After investing years of your time and uncounted thousands of dollars, it has become successful, providing for your needs and wants, and it's time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Where do you start? A good time to start thinking about ...
Views: 813 - Wholesalers in a Nutshell - Will they Deal with You? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2006 from Micheal HarryWhat is a wholesaler? In a nutshell, it is a company that buys (usually directly) from a manufacturer in large quantities at a discount, then pieces out the product into smaller quantities that are then sold for a higher price. The usual chain of product goes: Manufacturer > Wholesaler > ...
Views: 924 - Herbal Therapies and Remedies : The New Wave? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Danna NorekWhile there are a lot of people who will naysay the virtues of alternative medicine and herbal therapies and remedies, there is also a subculture cropping of people who refuse to be swayed by the conventions of modern medicine and all the naysaying, and live a completely drug free lifestyle. And ...
Views: 1486 - What's in Your Weight Destiny? The Set Point Theory - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Danna NorekMost people notice that they feel their best, and at their peak performance, when they are at a certain weight. For me, that "magic" number is 115 lbs to 120 lbs. I notice that if I go over this weight, I start to feel lethargic, "flabby", and less able to focus. So, does this mean that the ...
Views: 10655(2 votes) - Hypnosis - Who Will It Work For, And Why? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Alan B. DenskyHypnosis was accepted by the AMA in 1958 as an effective method for treating stress, and stress related symptoms. But does it really work, and what should a person look for when seeking a therapist, or purchasing hypnosis tapes & CDs? There are many different hypnotic methods that are used ...
Views: 1331 - Can We Sort This Conflict Out? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Neil FellowesAs the old saying goes 'More people fall out over politics and religion than anything else.' And it was this prospect that brought spice to the invitation I received to go along to a discussion involving four local leaders, looking to create greater community cohesion. We don't have to look too ...
Views: 1042 - The Elements of Change - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Cate CavanaghMost of us have heard the old adage of how some people see the cup half full and others, half-empty. I have taken it a step further: some of us have to make our own cup. You see there is a way to look at life or rather how life treats you. One person can be an optimist- life has treated them ...
Views: 1562 - The Awful Truth About Television: Why kids NAG - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Katherine WestphalViewers log in 50,000 commercials per year Commercials are another significant problem with TV watching. Viewer’s pocketbooks are the primary victim. The average person who logs in 4½ hours of TV per day also tunes in to more than 50,000 commercials per year. Even if adults can resist the ...
Views: 2177 - The Nature of Soul - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Sam Oliver,It is the nature of soul to grow, to heal, and to love. As we enter into the world, we emerge as a tiny child. We are open. We do not have conditions placed on us by our parents or ourselves. We have not closed ourselves off from any possibility. It is though the world lay at our feet. We are a ...
Views: 1759 - The Psychology of Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Geary SmithThe Psychology of Goal Setting: Having Priorities in Arranging Your Daily Activities “Sometimes, I just seem so overwhelmed,” said a woman. “I mean, sometimes there is just not enough time in the day to get things done.” I often times hear these same type of statements by a great number of ...
Views: 906(1 vote) - Tapping, Refuting, and Replacing a Negative Internal Dialogue - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2006 from shaun brownIn this article you will learn to tap into your internal dialogue and acknowledge if what you are telling yourself is positive or negative, and logical or irrational. If what you are telling yourself is negative and/or irrational, you will learn to replace the cognition with a more accurate and ...
Views: 4489 - 3 Keys to Making Your Dreams Happen - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2006 from Barb ElyettAre you a dreamer? Do you have a desire to do something great with your life? Do you have unique talents and gifts that you long to share with others? If so, then take your hand right now, tap yourself on the shoulder, and shout "Tag! I’M IT!" That's right! You're it! You are responsible for ...
Views: 836 - Toxic Guilt, Healthy Guilt - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from Margaret PaulGuilt is an important feeling. It is the appropriate feeling to have when we have deliberately done something hurtful or harmful to others. People who can harm others without any feelings of guilt or remorse were formerly called sociopaths or psychopathic personalities, and are now defined as ...
Views: 8691(2 votes) - Is there Life after Life? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from James H. Jackson, Jr.Virtually everyone has an opinion about what happens when we die. Hinduism and Buddhism teach that the soul goes through a series of incarnations and reincarnations so that when the body dies, the soul eventually associates with a new body, a process called “reincarnation”. In Christianity, ...
Views: 1269 - Ten Quick Weight Loss Tips - And a Bonus - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from Frann LeachDo low carb diets work?Low carbohydrate diets have become popular in recent years, originally promoted by Dr Atkins. However, studies have shown that these only work well for about 6 months. After this time, other weight loss methods start to produce equal or better results.Dr Atkins followed ...
Views: 1067 - The Awful Truth About Television: "Heavy" TV watchers are twice as likely to be obese - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from Katherine WestphalStudies show: TV makes you fat This large amount of time spent motionlessly staring at a screen is also hazardous to your health and girth. Numerous studies show a relationship between TV watching and obesity. The most striking were several studies published in The American Journal of Public ...
Views: 1426 - Body Massage for Relaxation, Health Improvement and Sensual Pleasure - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from Knut HoltBy massaging your friend or living partner and let him or her do the same to you, you will both get emotionally closer to each other, and both get several health benefits. Massaging will benefit the mental state of the person you work on, the muscular condition, the blood circulation and the ...
Views: 2972 - 7 Easy Steps to Empowering Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from Christoph Schertler1. Ask Yourself: What Do I Want? To know what you want is the first step for you to get it. If you don’t know what you want, how are you supposed to get it? Many people know what they don’t want, but that does not help them to get what they do want. Walking through life with a clear ...
Views: 2267 - Eliminate the 7 Deadly Mistakes Small Business Owners Make - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Donald MitchellChances are that any small business either won’t still be operating or will have been sold to someone else within five years. Why? The reason for both results is the same. The business results have failed to satisfy its owners’ needs and objectives . . . or have exhausted the owners’ ...
Views: 1313(7 votes) - The 15 Winning Characteristics of the Happiest, Most Successful People - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Cari VollmerSome people make living their best life and creating success look so easy, don’t they? And yet, many successful people will tell you it’s not actually easy for them, they just rely on their strengths to pull them forward and over the rough spots. Below are 15 characteristics of the happiest, ...
Views: 5644 - Positive Thinking and Effective Marketing Go Hand in Hand - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Joel SussmanSuccessful sales and marketing requires persistence, continuous improvement, and the expectation of a positive outcome. If one doesn’t approach every aspect of marketing with enthusiasm, creativity, and a positive mental attitude, then it’s like embarking on schooner race with no wind in your ...
Views: 1143 - Starting a Business – What is a Business Plan? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Micheal HarrySo you've decided to start your own business - congratulations! It's a huge leap from letting someone else take care of taxes, accounting, payroll, inventory, and/or a myriad of other activities necessary to run a business. However, running your own business has its advantages, too. You get ...
Views: 847 - Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – An Overview - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Micheal HarryRun a search on any of the 200 major search engines, and the results will come up in similar orders on quite a few of them. How a website owner/operator gets their website to the top of a list is called Search Engine Optimization, or SEO. Optimizing a website involves many of the same ...
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