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- LIVE YOUR OWN LIFE - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2003 from hifzur rehmanAre you living your life, the way you want to live? If your reply is in affirmative then you must be a very successful and powerful person in full command of your life and the circumstances. However, if your reply is in negative, then I am sorry to say that you are like millions of other ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Seven Simple Steps for Choosing the Right Practitioner - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2003 from Laura ScottEvery day, countless people around the globe seek out guidance and information from professional psychics, mediums and the intuitive arts. And why not? It's a great way to gain additional support and confidence in your life journey. Today's internet and phone technology afford us an ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - Declare Independence from Fear - by The belief that we can think and act in such a way that fear will be banished from our lives is a dangerous fairy tale, a fiction that contaminates personal responsibility and leads to reckless reactivity or paralysis. As long as we cling to the need to send our fears into exile, as long as we ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - Are You Digging Your Grave With Your Mouth? - by It was 25 years ago when I first heard that question. Bob Proctor stood on a stage, I was eagerly sitting in the audience and he asked the question: Are you digging your grave with your mouth?
I must admit, the first time I heard that question I thought "how morbid!" and "what kind of a ...
Views: 1697(1 vote) - Taking Your Sales Performance Up-a-Notch - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2003 from Dave Kahle"Selling is more difficult now that it was just a couple of years ago." Most of the participants in my sales seminars nod solemnly when I make that statement. And then they begin to fidget in their seats when I follow that up with this: "And it will be more difficult next year than it is today." ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - SCHOOL SHOPPING: Less is better for your wallet and your kids - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2003 from Pauline WallinYou have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included and the article is published in its entirety. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. Send it to mailto:drwallin@drwallin.com SCHOOL SHOPPING: Less is ...
Views: 1682(1 vote) - Living in the Question: What is the Bottom-Line and How Do You Manage It? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2003 from Mark WardThe bottom-line is not necessarily limited to finances or even business. ◘ Why are you doing what you're doing? ◘ Is your work and life as effective as you would like it to be? Why are you here? No, I don't mean, "why are you here on the planet?" That is a valid question, ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Influence: How and Why People Agree to Things - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2003 from Hal WarfieldHave you ever wished you could get others to agree with you? Do you ever find yourself agreeing with someone that you wish you hadn’t? Like maybe a telemarketer or other annoying individual? This is a brief summary of some of the reasons we agree. Perhaps you want to become more persuasive ...
Views: 2939(2 votes) - Remembering Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2003 from Susan StewartWe all dream every night. Some people don't remember dreaming and would swear that they never dream. But dreaming is essential for sorting out and releasing the emotional buildup from our day so we can start the new day with a clean slate. If you stop people from dreaming, they become disturbed, ...
Views: 6471(3 votes) - Tai Chi & Qigong: Going With the Flow to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Bill GallagherStress plays a dominant role in human disease. The effects of mental stress are insidious and affect structure and function of the entire brain and body. As we age, we have a harder time coping with stress. In fact, aging may be defined as the progressive decrease in the ability to adapt to ...
Views: 2864(2 votes) - Life Fundas 1 - Alter your Attitudes - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2003 from Anurag Chopra__________________________________________________ Welcome to "Life Fundas"......""Fundamentals in short "" This ezine is a collection of "pearls of wisdom", of Great Authors,Spiritual Savants,Saints,Scriptures,Age Old Proverbs, Leading Industrialists and General Living Experiences. ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Moving Beyond the One Size Fits All Diet - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2003 from Nancy KushnerAs a physician who has treated overweight patients for twenty-one years, I learned long ago that no two people require the exact same weight management approach. And yet each year, “one size fits all” diet books fly off the shelves faster than a World Series pitch enters the strike zone. Whether ...
Views: 1151(3 votes) - Solving the "I Get Tons of Traffic But No Sales" Mystery - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I’ve heard the statement, “I get tons of traffic, but no sales.” It’s normally followed by comments like: “My site is highly optimized for the engines and my rankings are great. I don’t understand why no one ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - The Query - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2003 from Anne WaymanA query is a sales letter you send to a potential publisher offering an article or other work. Properly crafted, the query can increase your income and save you oodles of time. Although most often used for magazine articles, queries can also be sent regarding books, web content and other ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - The Golden Rule - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2003 from Steve SmithIn my work as a development specialist, I'm constantly surprised by the ability of individuals to surprise me. That, in itself, shouldn't surprise me! After all, I've been working with people and development for a number of years and I understand - with my head at least - that individuals are ...
Views: 1144(3 votes) - Life Is Thought - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Grampa KenLife is thought, and when we cease to think, we are not living. How we think, is the kind of life we live. Since we are able to control our thoughts, we can determine the course of our life and the way we feel during our time here. "We are what we think." - Buddha (BC) It is very important ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Developing Will Power and Self-Discipline - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2003 from Remez SassonMost people admire and respect strong individuals who have won great success by manifesting will power and self-discipline. People in all walks of life, who with sheer will power, self-discipline and ambition have improved their life, learned new skills, overcame difficulties and hardships, ...
Views: 3421(1 vote) - eweightloss tips and tricks - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2003 from Rajesh ShettyHow Can I Reduce My Abdominal Fat ? There are many factors responsible for abdominal fat like processed food,refined sugar,lack of exercise etc. But the following two factors are mainly responsible for abdominal ...
Views: 1791(1 vote) - Building a Better Body...One Brick at a Time - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2003 from Tom VenutoThe quest to develop a stunningly fit, lean and attractive body is a long, slow journey. It's never something you achieve overnight by popping a few pills or strapping an electric gizmo to your belly. Which reminds me, bravo to the FTC for finally blowing the whistle on this scam, which has ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - Keep your marriage alive and well with humor - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2003 from Pauline WallinCopyright Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. 2003. All rights reserved Marriage is relatively easy. It's the staying together afterward that's hard. But don't say you weren't warned. Most traditional wedding vows list problems that are bound to come up: "To have and to hold, from this day forward, for ...
Views: 2522(1 vote) - Learning From Life - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2003 from Charlie BadenhopDo you ever find yourself thinking, "Life has taught me some tough lessons, and the scars do not heal easily."? This article can help you learn valuable lessons from the past, instead of allowing the past to determine your future. The quality of the life we live, is based upon the learning ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - How Can I Stop Getting Spam? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2003 from Sean ProskeAre you getting too much spam? We all are, but if you're a webmaster the word spam takes on a whole new meaning. It's not uncommon for the luckiest of email users to receive a dozen or so spam messages each day, while those of us who aren't so fortunate receive hundreds. The casual home user ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Do You Procrastinate? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2003 from Thelma MarianoYou’re about to begin an important project --- and suddenly all the chores you’ve been ignoring demand immediate attention. This happens whenever I head towards my computer for some serious writing. Dishes, laundry, plants that need repotting – anything and everything keeps me from my ...
Views: 1842(1 vote) - How to Profit From Networking - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2003 from Kelley RobertsonSales are frequently developed through the relationships we have created with other people. Networking functions provide the opportunity to expand our contact list, particularly when we create and nurture quality relationships. It is not enough to visit a networking group, talk to dozens of ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Dealing with pink elephants: Confronting another person - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2003 from Judy TsoAha Solutions Unlimited There is a pink elephant between you and another person. You know what I mean. There is something left unsaid. There is some issue hanging in the air. It is like there's a big pink elephant hanging in the space between you and the other person. Perhaps the other person ...
Views: 7877(2 votes) - Commitment Heals and Strengthens - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2003 from Ron PetitGoethe said it best when he indicated, "Whatever you think you can do or dream you can do, begin it. Commitment has boldness, power and magic in it. That the moment one commits oneself, then providence moves also." This wisdom is as fitting today as when first proclaimed. The truth of the ...
Views: 2338(1 vote) - 4 Secrets to A Flat Stomach - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2003 from Jesse CannoneDo you want a flat stomach? I don't know a person who doesn't! People spend millions, if not billions of dollars, each year in the quest for a flat stomach. Right now there are about 200 or more ab exercise devices out there. There's the ab do-it, the ab rock-it, the ab roller, the ab ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - Take Control of Your Metabolism: Quick Tips for Increased Muscle Tone, Faster Fat Burning, and Energy Levels Like a 9 Year Old! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2003 from Jesse CannoneSo many people are talking about how slow their metabolism is and why they need to start taking the latest diet supplement scam yet they don’t even understand how the human metabolism works. So before I even go into how to speed yours up, I want to first go over some of the basics. What is ...
Views: 3336(1 vote) - Using Art to Contact Your Internal Critic - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2003 from Martha GreenwaldSeveral years ago I was driving home to Minnesota through central Wisconsin after a visit to my parents, a four-hour drive. My mother had criticized me for a minor matter that morning, and I responded with wounded intensity, feeling the injustice of her criticism. Somehow, a lot of the ...
Views: 2274(1 vote) - The Secret to Great Presentations - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2003 from Doug StaneartIf you take only one piece of advice about public speaking, make sure that it is this pearl of wisdom. If you focus on this one simple thing, the number of times you say “uhm” won’t matter. If you focus on this one thing, your gestures and not knowing what to do with your hands won’t matter. If ...
Views: 2860(1 vote) - Tools For Enforcing Personal Boundaries - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2003 from Julie DonleyHas anyone ever spoken to you in an inappropriate manner? Often people are caught off guard and are not prepared to handle these challenging situations. But, as a leader, whenever you are in a situation that’s uncomfortable, it’s imperative that you speak up; the person needs to know that the ...
Views: 7464(3 votes) - How to Plan a *Super* Family Reunion - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2003 from Susan DunnMy years in public relations taught me a lot about setting up successful events – and that’s what you family reunion can be. Here are some tips. 1. You take the lead. Maybe your family’s never had a family reunion. Probably they’d all like it, but someone has to get the ball rolling. It ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Loved Real - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2003 from Nancy Fenn“There was once a velveteen rabbit, and in the beginning he was really splendid.” There is a classic children’s book called “The Velveteen Rabbit” that beautifully describes the rich inner world of introverted children. The velveteen rabbit wants to become real but he doesn’t know how. ...
Views: 2447(1 vote) - Paranoia Truths - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2003 from Paul HannigThe first step towards healing paranoia is to overcome (eliminate) the denial. If this is not accomplished you may be condemned to a lifetime of conflict, alienation and addiction to struggle. Everyone has paranoia to some degree. Acknowledging it puts you in a better position to conquer ...
Views: 12914(2 votes) - Please Put Me Back Where You Found Me - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2003 from Nancy FennParents who have introverted children wonder how to help them build a positive self image. We understand today that Introversion is a legitimate personality type. But not too long ago, introverts were labeled as “neurotic” or “loners”. Introverted children can be misunderstood at school and ...
Views: 1846(1 vote) - Book Review - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2003 from Jason MercheyValues of the Wise: Profound & Witty Words of Wisdom from the Greatest Minds, by Jason Merchey Description: Words to live by Imagine being in a room with the greatest leaders in the world. You want to capture the most knowledge, but you only have 2 minutes to spend with each of them. Since ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - Things to Do Before Your Granddaughter Comes to Visit - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2003 from Susan Dunn1. Get caught up on all details requiring thoughtful attention so you can devote your attention to her and to the moment. 2. Check to see what movies and attractions are in town, and schedules for amusement parks, skating rinks, library, Sunday School, etc. Check newspaper and with friends for ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - Body-Mind Tuning with WingTsun - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Keith SonnenbergThe study of many subjects can be achieved through reading books. The coordination of mind and body can be achieved through the practice of athletics and sports. Both of these pursuits have limitations, however, compared to martial arts training. In this article, I will explain how an ...The ...
Views: 2700(1 vote) - Things to Think About Before You Move - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2003 from Susan DunnDECLUTTER Consider anything that might be more costly to move than to rebuy. Have a garage sale, take things to Goodwill, call Habitat to come pick up big items. When you come across something you haven’t used in a couple of years, unless it’s sentimental, get rid of it. TRANSFER ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Victim Behavior and What You Can Do About It - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2003 from David BruceOk, so what do I do about it? Here we go and lets get right down to it! Mental Chatter versus Emotions Victim Behavior is associated with many emotions, Shame is probably the most prevalent. Feeling overwhelmed is another. Feeling shame and being overwhelmed isn't particularly useful- so ...
Views: 7142(1 vote) - Over 50 and Looking for Work? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2003 from Susan DunnAs a midlife transition career coach, I often encounter clients are are initially afraid they won’t get hired because of their age. They’ve all gotten good jobs, but I decided to verify my experience with some senior HR professionals. Here’s what they told me: Q: Is age an issue? A1: "Age ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - How to Market to Introverts (you know, the ones with the money) - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2003 from Nancy FennStatistics indicate that introverts make up 10-30% of the general population but as IQ increases, the proportion of introverts rises dramatically. Since there is a correlation between intelligence and income, you target more introverts as buying power rises. The greater the price of the product ...
Views: 11508(1 vote) - 10 Principles I Learned from the Yard Guru - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2003 from Nancy FennThe great guru in my life in recent years has been by yard. No ordinary yard, I live in the foothills east of San Diego, abutting on the true wasteland between here and Mexico, where scrub brush, poison oak and rattlesnakes would scare away the most intrepid gardener. This is why I refer to ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - Becoming an Excellent Human: Five Great Ideas From Aristotle - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2003 from Maya FrostIt was Socrates who said that the purpose of philosophy is to help each of us become “an excellent human”. That seems like a respectable and reasonable big-picture goal for every person on the planet. But what about the specifics? How do we become excellent humans? How can we use philosophy ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - The Value Of An Hour - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2003 from John AssarafWhen I was 21 years old, a gentleman asked me what I thought the value of an hour was. I honestly did not know how to answer the question. He went on to teach me one of the most valuable lessons I have ever learned. He suggested that the value of an hour was priceless. This confused me some, ...
Views: 1743(1 vote) - The Naked Truth About Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2003 from margaret AltmanNancy came to work the other day in a pretty good mood. It ended when her boss suddenly threw a fit over a simple typo in the first draft of a letter that he had dictated. Red-faced and irate, her boss flung the letter on her desk and said; “What kind of stupidity is this, Nancy? Do you have any ...
Views: 4098(1 vote) - Are You (or are you with) A "Commitment-Phobe"? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2003 from Antoinette (Toni) ColemanWe hear it all the time. "He just won't make a commitment." "She just wants some space right now." "I'm not sure if I'm ready for a serious relationship." What does having a fear of commitment really mean? Actually, it means basically what it says. For SOME reason you, or someone you are ...
Views: 2371(1 vote) - You Hit the Jackpot!!! Now stop gambling your time and money away. - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2003 from Danish AhmedHave you ever heard someone say, “I don’t have the money” or “I don’t have the time.” Have YOU ever said that to other people? Here’s a bold statement: Time and money are never issues - they are only excuses. Why? Because both time and money are concepts we, as humanity, have invented. They ...
Views: 2698(3 votes) - How are you Spending your Life? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2003 from Larry RobinsonI read recently that, “Everyday you are spending your days.” Your life is like a rare treasure that has tremendous value. I believe if you knew how much your life was worth, you would use it in the best possible way to serve humanity. Beloved, no matter who you are and what your background or ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - How To Use Transitions In Your Presentations - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2003 from Paul CummingsMany people don't realize how important transitions are when speaking. They are what makes good conversation flow and what make many speakers seem eloquent. Plan your transitions and vary them so you don't put an audience to sleep or in to a pattern by always using the same transitions. Here ...
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