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- What To Do If Your Boss Asks You To Do Something Unethical or Illegal - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2002 from Susan DunnYou're the new secretary and your boss asks you to become a Notary Public. He then walks back into his office and you can hear him on the phone talking about a contract he wants out of, and the fact that he's going to falsify a date and signature -- "No problem, my secretary will do it." It ...
Views: 6604(1 vote) - Discovering Opportunity in Times of Challenge - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2002 from Dan BrittYou may be facing a type of disappointment, frustration, loss, or general sadness. It is in these times you can immediately begin to search for the counterbalancing positive to it. This is a flawless universal law: an opposite condition must emerge to offset the initial condition. ...
Views: 2207(1 vote) - Thriving Tips for Introverts - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2002 from Susan DunnIntroverts make up about 10-30% of the population, but they're highly represented on the Internet! However much of the world is designed for extraverts, who predominate. Being an Introvert can be like being left-handed and living in a right-handed world. Sometimes it can feel like the ...
Views: 8445(1 vote) - Case In Point: Get A Full-Page Magazine Ad Free - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2002 from Karon Thackstonhttp://www.ktamarketing.com As you know, I am continually on the look out for innovative marketing ideas that bring a high return on investment. This one is truly creative! Thanks to Roosevelt Best of UK-based Naturally First and Astrology First for sharing his ingenuity – and his results – ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - Pop-Up Windows: A Nuisance or a Gold Mine? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2002 from Karon Thackstonhttp://www.ktamarketing.com How many times a day do you see them as you surf the Web? Pop-up and pop-under windows have become a widely used marketing tool. But do they work? Are they just a nuisance, or are they really the gold mine that all the “gurus” claim? After doing a good deal of ...
Views: 1700(1 vote) - Could Things Have Been Different? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2002 from Sergei HeurlinHappy people never concern themselves with past events, and never question whether they or anyone else could have done something other than what they did. But unhappy people think that they or someone else could have done something differently, or could have spoken, or thought, or felt ...
Views: 1808 - Finding Your Love: Evaluating The Men You Date - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Lawrence DanksHere are seven important things to notice about the men you date to assist in determining if a man is the right one for you: 1.Honesty and Truthfulness This should be at the top of the list. If a man isn't honest,the rest of it doesn't matter much. Love can't survive without trust. You need ...
Views: 2060(1 vote) - The Top Ten Optimistic Attributions to Holiday Happenings - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2002 from Susan DunnRemember your Optimism rules: Attribute bad things to something that isn't permanent, pervasive, or personal. Attribute good events to things that ARE permanent, pervasive, and personal. Learned Optimism is the emotionally intelligent way to reduce stress, live longer, be healthier, recover ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - How to Have a Holiday Catered to People - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2002 from Susan DunnWhen we apply our knowledge from the DISC, the StrengthsFinder(tm) profile, the Keirsey, and the EQ-Map, we can eliminate a lot of the stress in the holidays. How does this work? Well, if you're going shopping for the tree with someone who is ambitious, forceful, decisive, strong-willed, ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - The Introvert's Holiday Survival Plan - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2002 from Susan DunnIf you're an introvert (about 10% of the population), the holidays can be a stressful time. Here are some things to keep in mind to make it more enjoyable for yourself. 1. Be sure and plan plenty of time for extra rest and time alone for recharging your batteries. 2. Don't accept every party ...
Views: 1602 - A Laypersons View of Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2002 from Robyn SpeedThere are many theories about self-esteem, but, really, the only one that matters is: yours. What makes you feel great? Because that is your route to finding your own self esteem. Sometimes all it takes is one success to make us believe in ourselves. What if you don’t have that success? Find ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - Create More Wealth in 2003 with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2002 from Kathryn WeberWhether you want to go on a luxurious vacation or you need to buy braces for your daughter, everyone simply wants more money. Here are some fast, easy ways to help you get a financial foot-hold in the New Year ahead! First, find the southeast portion of your house; this is the wealth sector of ...
Views: 3629 - "I'm Thinking! But I'm not Growing Rich!" - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2002 from Bob DoyleSo you've read "Think and Grow Rich", and you've got an intellectual understanding that you "become what you think about". You have a list of affirmations about wealth, and you recite them every day. But you still have no money. Wealth doesn't seem to be anywhere around. What's the deal here? ...
Views: 2241 - YOUnique Speaking - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2002 from Paul EvansYOU are the ONE ************************** The #1 excuse or fear I hear the most from speakers is, "Who am I to speak to this group of people? I'm nobody special." Ok, I know email is not the easiest way to pump you up and give you a motivational shot in the arm, but I'm going to give it my ...
Views: 1711 - Wiggle Room - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2002 from Deborah MartinI was paddling a new river a couple of weekends ago and came up behind a beaver. He didn't know I was there. I spoke up, trying to give him fair warning, but by the time I saw him, I was on top of the poor fellow. We were both pretty surprised. As we went down river together at about the same ...
Views: 1673 - 7 Ways to Boost Your Self Esteem Quickly - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2002 from Roger ElliottIf you’re tired of feeling bad about yourself, or just want some tips for those down days, these 7 practical strategies will help you take action to lift your self esteem. 1) Think back to when you did something new for the first time. Learning something new is often accompanied by feelings of ...
Views: 5605 - Focusing on Being Present ... - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2002 from Susie and Otto CollinsWe have discovered that one of the most important things you can do to create a great relationship is to be fully present with your partner. To illustrate what we mean by "being present" we want to share part of a conversation Otto had with a business associate recently. The person Otto ...
Views: 2428(1 vote) - The Importance of Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2002 from David LeonhardtThanksgiving is the most important holiday of the year. Oh, sure, Christmas is grand, and I know it has many, many fans. I'm not knocking Christmas, but Thanksgiving is more important. And Easter has its fans, too. Rebirth is a wonderful thing, but I still say Thanksgiving is more important. ...
Views: 1975 - Want to move faster? Create your own ritual - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2002 from Cathy GoodwinHave you ever noticed that authors of "how-to" best-sellers created their own rituals? They design their own form of visualization, affirmation, or just walking outdoors. Creating a ritual adds energy and purpose to your goals far more powerfully than following someone else's. What are ...
Views: 2528 - What Do You Want Written On "Your" Ezines Tombstone? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2002 from john staffordWhat Do You Want Written On "Your" Ezines Tombstone? By John Stafford So you run an ezine and you don't want it to die, that's a good sign. Today I'm going to tell you 3 ways to keep your ezine from becoming an unread, unmarked grave in the newest internet graveyard. Personalize, You must ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - How old are you? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2002 from Joseph GhabiHow old are you? Some of us might hear from time to time that we are “Old Souls”. I remember when I was told this for the first time. It sounded great, even without understanding the deep essence and meaning of it. That expression did not feel strange to me for one reason, I always felt old, ...
Views: 3944 - The Centre of Our Existence! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2002 from Joseph GhabiThe Centre of Our Existence! Most of us have heard talk or have read something about the seven centers of energies that we refer to as Chakras. I do believe these are very important centres of our being in terms of our energy field, our aura, and most of all our own balance that can manifest ...
Views: 1970 - Breaking Your Relationship Pattern, Part 4 - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2002 from Love Coach RinattaFinally, after all of the hard work you have done completing your past, here is a way to break your relationship pattern. Relationship choices are often based on patterns created in our childhood. These patterns are automatic and subliminal. We believe ours is the way relationships ought to be. ...
Views: 5370(1 vote) - Traits of People with Good Intuition - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnIntuition is a great emotional intelligence competency to have. It expedites decisions and is a very sure way of knowing. It also helps us stay safe. From an extensive study of intuitive people, these are the traits they're most likely to have. 1. A woman over 40 with an advanced degree in ...
Views: 10418(1 vote) - How to Build Your Career with Emotional Intelligence (EQ) - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnBuilding your career with emotional intelligence is one of the smartest things you can do! How do you begin? 1. EQ starts with self-awareness. Know your strengths. Take the StrengthsFinder(tm) profile and find out what your innate abilities are so you can build your career around them. This ...
Views: 2184(1 vote) - Coaches: Everyone's Got One, You Think You Might Want One, What Do They DO? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnPersonal coaching has burst upon the scene. Everyone’s got one--even Jamie Lee. You think you might want one. But what do they do? Here’s one example of what coaching is all about. Charles M. Schultz, Creator of “Peanuts,” said: “I have always been grateful for the tolerance my parents showed ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - How to Find the Work You Were Meant To Do - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnI'm using "Now, Discover Your Strengths" by Buckingham and Clifton, for career coaching for clients with marvelous results. It was published this year and based on a survey done by The Gallup Organization of over 2,000,000 people who were excellent at what they do. The usual premises in ...
Views: 5095(1 vote) - Define Yourself! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnPeople have emotions and emotions are contagious. How you conduct yourself and what values you live by define your culture, just as they do the other person's. Businesses have cultures and so do groups, committees, clubs, organizations and any situation where two or more people are together. ...
Views: 13727(2 votes) - How to Chart a Course Through Rough Waters & Reach a Safe Harbor - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnWhen the sea of life gets stormy, how can you stay shipshape and ride the waves? You’re the CAPTAIN of your ship. Being empowered means having a deep sense of confidence that you can take charge of your ship and handle whatever comes up. Use your personal power and intentionality to keep your ...
Views: 2037(1 vote) - How to Make Your Single Guest Comfortable at the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnWhether you've invited a military person, divorced friend, friend whose children are holidaying with their other parent, or a widowed or widowered parent or friend to your table for the holidays -- when everyone else is paired -- here are some things you can do to make your single guest more ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - How to Be A Good Guest - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnBeing a good guest isn't a passive affair. It means actively participating in making the party or gathering a success. There are certain people I like to invite to anything I give because I know they'll show up and leave on time, they'll be able to talk to anyone, and they'll help me with little ...
Views: 2056(1 vote) - I Want to Do an Ezine! Part 3 What is Content? - by Copyright 2002 Terri Seymour
When you publish an ezine, you most definitely want to
provide useful, and original content as well as promoting
your business. Some things you might want to include:
*Original Articles/Guest Articles - If you are not
writing your own articles, please try it. ...
Views: 1960(1 vote) - I Want to Do an Ezine! Part 2 How Do I Start? - by Copyright 2002 Terri Seymour
When starting your ezine, the first thing you want to
do is name it. I would suggest keeping the name as
close to your website/business name as possible. If
you do not have a website or business yet, use a name
you could name your business as well.
For ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - I Want to Do an Ezine! Part 1 What is an Ezine? - by Copyright 2002 Terri Seymour
I have been getting numerous emails lately from people
who want to start publishing an ezine, but really don't
know where to start. So, I am going to write this
series of articles from start to finish in the hopes of
helping some of my associates get started with ...
Views: 1660(1 vote) - 8 Steps to Oranizing Your Life & Business - by Copyright 2002 Terri Seymour
Your life is a mess!
Your business is going nowhere!
Your house looks like a tornado hit it!
Does this sound familiar? Are you overwhelmed? Do
you feel like your life and business are out of control
and going nowhere?
Well, if you do, you are not alone. ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - The Power of Personality - by Copyright 2002 Terri Seymour
Owning an online business and publishing an ezine can
be very frustrating, AND rewarding! There can be 100's
or even 1000's of websites and/or ezines that are almost
exactly like yours. What can you do to make your online
business stand out from the rest?
The ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - 10 Easy Tips to Improve Your Ezine - by Copyright 2002 Terri Seymour
Writing and publishing an ezine is a very important
part of your online business so you want to make it
the best possible ezine you can. I have made mistakes
and changed and re-changed my ezine many times to
make it the best it can be. I am still always looking ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - How Happy Are YOU At Work? - by According to a recent study, 77% of Americans enjoy the time they spend away from their jobs more than the hours they spend working. Do you experience any of these conflicts while at work?
While working on a task do you feel mentally "pulled" in opposite directions?
For example, part of you ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - Social Manners for Children - by By all reports, adults are becoming ruder, and children aren't learning manners either. 82% of Americans polled think children's manners are worse today than when they were children, and they're concerned.
In order to respect himself or herself, a child needs to learn to respect their parents ...
Views: 4587(1 vote) - A Perspective of Eating Disorders - by A human’s perception of what are right and acceptable ways to look, act and behave are really nothing but a pile of empty, meaningless and substance less rules of which have been passed down through generation after generation of perhaps, confused and somewhat misinformed people. Whether it ...
Views: 1743(1 vote) - Power Struggle! - by The greatest asset we have in human existence is our soul growth, but somehow we have that confused with becoming powerful. Power does not bring growth unless we understand the essence of sharing that power.
The struggle for power is a main characteristic in basically all of our relationships. ...
Views: 1784(1 vote) - Learn to Do What Winners Do But Others Will Not - by If you want to be a winner you have to be prepared to develop a certain personal trait which others will not.
Are you prepared to do more to receive more? Or are you like most people who want consistently to do less and less, yet are mistakenly expecting more in return.
The notion of doing ...
Views: 1724(1 vote) - Tucson Writer Suggests Writing Letters and NOT Sending Them - by Why would you ever write a letter and not send it? Lauren B. Smith, of Tucson, tells you in her new book Unsent Letters: Writing as a Way to Resolve and Renew, Walking Stick Press. Writing letters to someone who has caused you pain, someone with whom you have a disagreement, or someone who has ...
Views: 5502(1 vote) - So, You're Going to Host a Meeting - by As a member and participant in many professional associations, I’ve experienced some great meetings and some awful ones. What’s the difference between the great and awful? Often times it’s the host of the meeting – they can be gracious and pleasant, or overbearing, boring, or ...
Views: 8229(2 votes) - Manage Your Expectations ... and raise the bar on your quality of life! - by When I was a newbie in 'the game of life,' I wanted to succeed beyond my wildest dreams. I wanted to make it big and take on the world, all at once. My expectations were so high that not even Jack could reach them on his beanstalk. However, over time, after much frustration and burn out, I ...
Views: 5612(1 vote) - My Career is in the Doldrums - by MY CAREER IS IN THE DOLDRUMS…Do I need a Coach or a Therapist?
Is Monday the worst day of your week? Can you hardly remember when you enjoyed going to work? Do friends ask why you seem so down? Maybe this has been going on awhile, and you’re realizing it’s time ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - Stay Sane: Keep Your Molehills Small - by When it came to increasing the size of everyday molehills into large mountains, I’d indeed secured the coveted titles of champion and grand prize- winner. This was not an easy victory with lackadaisical requirements. Practice demands were challenging but I took advantage of every opportunity. ...
Views: 2068(1 vote) - What is Life Balance? - by Balance could be defined as having a strong personal foundation, an appropriate level of stimulation in each life area, and knowing your limits. Each person will have an individual definition of balance; based on their life unique situation. However being balanced does imply making conscious ...
Views: 1963(1 vote) - Wheels Of Freedom - by There's a nip in the air. Thoughts are turning to the upcoming Holiday season. A chance to spend time with friends and family is on our mind. We're a "spread out" people so travel plans are usually necessary to enjoy visits.
May I make a strong personal recommendation? Try wheels. Forget ...
Views: 1729(1 vote) - Setting Your Mind for Success - by "No, I can't do that." Throughout your lifetime, how many times have you heard somebody said it to your face? Hundreds, thousands or millions of times, perhaps. Sometimes, we express such skepticism out loud too, particularly when we feel we do not have the skills or knowledge required to ...
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