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- SAY ‘NO’ TO FEAR. - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Joyce K ReynoldsWebster characterizes fear as ‘an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger’ which puts this powerful emotion at the very core of desire for self-preservation. Sometimes this means we feel a need to protect our physical beings. Sometimes it expresses our ...
Views: 1323(2 votes) - How Moderation and Harm Reduction Can Support Abstinence - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Alida SchuylerSeattle Counseling Services, a nonprofit agency dedicated to the lesbian, gay, and transgender community runs a weekly group called “Meth Madness.” Meth Madness is a support group open to users even if high or tweaking. Attendees talk in safe surroundings with current and former meth users. ...
Views: 1832 - FOCUS - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Adrienne MarksF O C U S I had to share this with you I had a meeting this morning with a guy who was very passionate about what he does; He told me all he wants is to help people – move from where they are to where they want to be . As you can imagine we were totally in sync! He’s very into NLP – ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - Consistently Produce Your Desired Results - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Anne BachrachWhat is the difference between effectiveness and efficiency? There are a variety of subtle differences as well as some basic ideas to consider. The definition of effective reads “producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect.” The word efficient is defined as “productive of desired effects ...
Views: 1039 - 4 Ways to Increase Your Financial IQ - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Cindy Parran BrochuDo you know what your financial IQ is? You have your IQ, or intelligence quotient, that assesses your overall intelligence level, and an emotional IQ, which measures your ability to control your emotions. Your financial IQ is a measure of your financial intelligence - how well you do with money! ...
Views: 3860 - Money Plan: 5 Ways Why Spending Less Leads to Living More - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Cindy Parran BrochuDoes spending less lead to living more? Is that really true? Well, it depends who you ask. I'm wondering what having less really means to you. What it means for me is that I'll have less clutter and stuff to worry or think about, which really translates to greater focus on what really ...
Views: 1200 - Vacation Budget: 4 Strategies to Avoid Overspending While on Vacation - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Cindy Parran BrochuSummer is such a great time of year, and that normally means you begin to think about your vacation budget. Summer months seem to take away any of the blues and fill you up with sunshine, watermelon and loads of fun; people are more active, full of life and smiles, and generally feeling ...
Views: 1416 - 4 Most Important Members of Your Financial Team - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Cindy Parran BrochuWere you ever a part of a team sport? If so, do you remember what it felt like to be a team player? It was, no doubt, exciting to work toward a common goal. When it comes to your financial success, there are certain professionals who should definitely be on your financial team. They include ...
Views: 1271 - Financial Fitness: 4 Steps to Reducing Your Money Sress - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Cindy Parran BrochuOver-spending, avoidance, excuses, poor planning, no planning -- what is your money stress costing you in terms of your finacial fitness? Besides the obvious - money - it also could be costing you your health, a happy relationship with your partner, peace, fun and overall happiness. Worrying ...
Views: 1190 - Money Management: 4 Ways to Begin Mastering Your Money Today! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Cindy Parran BrochuWebster's definition of master is "a person who has dominance or control of something," and this plays a large role in money management. Dominating or controlling something or someone can sound negative but when we're talking money, it's a very good thing. If you aren't in control of your ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - Aim and Your Essential Nature - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from David SamuelMuch has been said about the importance of having an aim to give direction to your life for you to progress with your work. If you do not have an aim, nothing in your life can progress. Your aim is the engine which drives the entire vehicle. It is not only having any aim, it is having a ...
Views: 1287 - Play Roulette Online for Free - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from hank hiltonThere are many sites on the internet that will allow you to play roulette online for free. If you’ve never played, it’s fun, easy, and with some online sites you can even win money. Yet, if you never played before, here are some tips on how to begin. Roulette is Fun First, you may want a ...
Views: 1658(1 vote) - What Are The Reasons It's Difficult For People To Sell Timeshares - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Joshua RodriguezA lot of people have found themselves sitting in a timeshare sales presentation while enjoying their holiday annually. This is because, timeshare corporations promise gift cards, free event tickets and even free Disney World tickets to consumers who are willing to sit through the presentation. ...
Views: 1083 - What Do You Want to Prove? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Rachel Grant"One fact of nature is that people have a 'negativity bias': we react to the bad more strongly and persistently than to the comparable good ... One consequence of the negativity bias is that when people's minds are unoccupied, they tend to drift to anxious or angry thoughts. And rumination - ...
Views: 1127 - Debt Wake Up Calls - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Beth DargisThis week in the Money Class we have been talking about Debt Reduction. It’s easy to slip into too much debt. But, there are some signs you are too far in debt and need to fix things fast before you get into the debt hole you can climb out of. * Using Cash Advances on your credit card. ...
Views: 1111 - Home as Sanctuary - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Beth DargisHow do you want to feel when you walk into your home? Soothed? Relaxed? Comforted? At the moment how to you feel when you walk into your home? Most of us want a place we can relax in and be renewed. This will be different for different families. Some like a little clutter and homeyness. ...
Views: 1240 - Working For Your Against Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Beth DargisI’ve been talking about mindset with some of my clients this week. Most of us don’t realize how important it is for success in whatever endeavor you are doing. If you are trying to declutter and organize, if you begin your session feeling overwhelmed you only lose energy. You quit faster. And ...
Views: 1190 - How to Get Things Done When You Are An Emotional Wreck - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Beth DargisEven though I am still reeling from my son’s death, things still must get done – taxes, money stuff, work, prosecution stuff… Here’s what’s been working for me: 1. Have grief sessions every morning and/or evening. Just a time to let whatever you are feeling out – through music, ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - Tackling Books - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Beth DargisSome people collect knick-knacks. Some people buy an abundance of clothes or shoes. My vice is books. As a kid I would ride my bike for miles to get to the library. I always asked for books for holidays. When I finally made an income my first purchases were horse novels. Being a coach and ...
Views: 1277 - Are Limiting Beliefs Impacting Your Success? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Anne BachrachLimiting beliefs refers to a belief system that is self-inhibiting. This system discourages exploration of what we understand as a “wider cognitive space.” The beliefs created and perpetuated in this type of system are strongly held, often due to heavy emotional attachment. (For example, a ...
Views: 1289 - Making Training Events Memorable - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonOne of the secrets to creating memorable events is to create a training plan in advance of the session. When developing this type of plan, instructors can consider nine techniques: Eliciting input about what learners hope will be covered and excluded. Establishing training goals at the ...
Views: 1698 - Finding My Money Room: A Hilarious Wake-Up Call From the Universe - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasDoes money elude you? Does it slip through your fingers like fine sand? Do you visualise yourself being rich and successful and the universe is not providing quickly enough (or at all)? The way we handle money and abundance can show up in almost every part of our life. Let me tell you a ...
Views: 1121(2 votes) - Part 3: How I Manifested 6 Months PAID Luxury Travel Using the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasHere are just four of the many Law of Attraction techniques I used to win the Ultimate Job competition. They are really easy and practical things that you can do for your own audacious goal. Build your network before you need them I'm an excellent networker, so I already had a good sized ...
Views: 1324(2 votes) - Part 2: How I Manifested 6 Months PAID Luxury Travel Using the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasIt was time to get serious about my goals. Two months before I even found out about the competition, I found myself increasingly frustrated with my life and desperate for change. I was itching to go travelling and was dreaming constantly about taking off to explore the world like many of our ...
Views: 1294(2 votes) - Happiness: Cut Out the Middleman - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Paul Dalton"Happiness is a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which, if you sit down quietly, may alight upon you." - Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1804-1864 A concept I often hear from people who are struggling to connect to a greater sense of happiness in their lives, is that they ...
Views: 1612 - How I Manifested 6 Months PAID Luxury Travel Using the Law of Attraction (Part 1) - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasIt was advertised as the Ultimate Job in the World. Six months travelling the globe testing out the most romantic and luxurious honeymoon destinations. Irish travel company Runaway Bride and Groom knew it was an amazing competition but they were unprepared for the interest it would attract ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Body Brushing for Gorgeous Glowing Skin - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasBody brushing is one of the simplest and most under-rated beauty routines. It's one of those really obvious beauty tips that you probably already know about - but how often do you actually do it? I recently did a 7 day experiment body brushing every morning and my skin has never felt softer. ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - Part 2: What I Learnt From Failing Four Years of University - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasAfter a devastating four years of failing almost every subject at university, there are four important lessons I've learnt from the experience. Experiencing your own "failure"? Here's my advice: 1. When you're in deep trouble, stop digging After my first disastrous year, I should ...
Views: 1023(1 vote) - What I Learnt From Failing Four Years of University - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasNot many people know this about me, but I completely failed my first undergraduate degree. I didn't just fail one class or one semester. I didn't even just fail one year of university. I spent four years failing my three year degree, racked up student debts of $20,000 and left without any kind ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - Weight Loss and Beauty Secrets of A-List Celebrities - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasI love watching the Academy Awards. Even though I'm usually in the wrong timezone, I always stay up to marvel at the beautiful dresses and the tanned gorgeous bodies of the celebrities. I know a lot of work goes into the big day for them, and probably thousands of dollars too. It would be like ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Easy, Natural Ways to Deal with Food Cravings - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasWe've all been there - you think you're doing well on your new healthy eating plan and then BAM - you find yourself eating something that leaves you feeling guilty, frustrated and despondent. What happened? You've been hit by the evil cravings monster. Why else would you eat something ...
Views: 1094(1 vote) - My Embarrassing Meeting with a Billionaire (and the Business Lessons I Learnt From It) - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasHave you never blown a chance to impress someone? Are you willing to hear harsh feedback? Sometimes the mistakes we make can spur us on to bigger and better things. My embarrassing mistake happened in one of the craziest cities in the world, where dreams are made and broken - Las Vegas! I ...
Views: 1130(2 votes) - How To Make An Inspiring Dream Board To Create Magic In Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasDream boards are one of the most powerful and fun success tools you'll ever find. I can't recommend them highly enough to put you in the right frame of mind, to inspire and motivate you to achieve your goals and to activate the Law of Attraction to draw your desires into your life. I use them ...
Views: 1396(2 votes) - What Is The Highest Credit Score? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Kunnawat SaengmeneeRegardless of if quite possibly in no way a number of us getting this done, here at some time located in opportunity quite possibly an alternate, our staff members already have wondered just about the things is without a doubt most of the highest credit rating score virtually anyone have the ...
Views: 893 - ***How Important Are Presentation Skills in Your Career Advancement? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Nancy DanielsDo you think the ability to speak effectively is important in your career? Whatever your job, be it working for someone else or starting your own company, presentation skills today are at the top of the ladder when it comes to business. And, you have the internet to thank for ...
Views: 3782(2 votes) - ***Voice Training Can Transform a Childlike Voice Faster Than You Think - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most common complaints I hear from women is that they sound like a child; and, they are tired of answering the phone and having the caller ask to speak to their mother. Does that sound familiar? If my first statement resonated with you, there is good news and even better news. ...
Views: 3574(1 vote) - ***Do You Cringe When You Hear Yourself on Your Answering Machine or Voicemail? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThe first time I heard myself on a recording was many years ago when I was in college. I had a small portable Sony tape recorder and I was with my friends when we recorded ourselves. I was horrified when I heard my own speaking voice. What is fascinating about that experience is that ...
Views: 3154(2 votes) - Did you hear about Alice’s Bucket List? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Travis BellIt trended like crazy on Twitter. Alice is 15 & has terminal cancer. After e-mailing her, I got this e-mail back from her mum: “Alice thanks you for your kind message. She is now well on her way to achieving many of the items on her bucket list, thanks to the generosity of people around the ...
Views: 733 - Nice House…Check! Great Salary…Check! Beautiful Wife…Check! Personal Fulfillment…??? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Travis BellPaul is a corporate banker. Who, in his words, says: “I help rich people get even richer.” He is 35, is very well educated, takes home a very handsome paycheck that he and his wife live very comfortably off of. Life is seemingly great. But… HE FEELS UNFULFILLED! You’ve heard it before ...
Views: 617 - Do You Suffer From T.M.I? A Bucket List Will Help! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Travis BellIn the age of what I’ll call, T.M.I. or Too Much Information, it’s easy to get distracted and get taken off course from what you honestly want out of life. Mind you, some of these ‘distractions’ can distract us for years, can’t they? In my opinion, T.M.I. is giving us all A.D.D (Attention ...
Views: 679 - The Day I Met Richard Branson. - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Travis BellYes, meeting Richard Brandon was on my Bucket List! To meet him was an absolute mission, I must say. Richard Branson is well, Richard Branson. To us entrepreneurs, he is a ‘business rockstar’…or is that just me? Actually no, it couldn’t be me, because (like me) everyone who I was at the event ...
Views: 631 - Computer security support scales new standards with PCCare247 - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from James LangerComputer security when applied to the world of PC’s is better known as information security. Extensive in its orientation, its objective is protection of information and property from theft, corruption or any sort of natural calamity, while at the same time also ensuring the information remains ...
Views: 643 - Harmful Food-Drug Interactions - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Robert FogartyLicensed vocational nurses (LVNs) are responsible for teaching patients about the proper use and side effects of the medications their prescribed. A good understanding of the medication allows patients to receive the desired effect of the drug. However, what some LVNs do not include in their ...
Views: 1031 - Qualities Of A Successful Student Nurse At American College Of Nursing - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Robert FogartyThere are certain ideal qualities that a person should possess in order to be a successful student nurse. American College of Nursing (ACN) expects their students to be honest, ethical and hardworking among others. There are five significant qualities that each American College of Nursing (ACN) ...
Views: 1657 - Find Government Jobs of Your Choice Online - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Bijesh P VSecuring government jobs has many benefits to offer you because of its flexible administrative system that ensures quality standard of living to the people who work under them. But not all qualified candidates acquire jobs in government sectors. The actual fact is not that they lack the ability, ...
Views: 498 - Surprising Signs That Your Heart Is Unhealthy - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Robert FogartyMany licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) are familiar with the commonly known signs of a heart attack. However, not all LVNs know to observe their patients for early signs that may indicate the beginning of various heart problems. When the heart and its many vessels begin to weaken, it can cause ...
Views: 885 - FREE Paleo Diet Recipe Cooking With Herbs - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Gail ColePaleo diet includes are plants. Herbs are above ground plants parts. Herbs have been used for centuries for food and medicine. Cavemen ate fresh herbs and I also imagine herbs were used for medicinal purposes. Herbs are plants used for food and medicine. Paleo diet recipes includes nutritious ...
Views: 1327 - Recognizing Delirium - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Robert FogartyA patient who suffers from delirium will go from being relatively sane to suddenly becoming agitated, disoriented, paranoid, and hallucinatory. The patient may also have wild mood swings and begin to exhibit bizarre speech. Although many may mistake this abrupt behavioral shift as mental ...
Views: 980 - Vitamin D - What You Need To Know - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Robert FogartyResearch shows that one third of Americans aren't getting enough vitamin D, a nutrient that has been linked to lower risk for heart disease and colon cancer. The most effective way to get vitamin D is direct sun exposure because the production of vitamin D in the skin is triggered by UVB rays. ...
Views: 879 - Ways To Get A Better Night's Sleep - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Robert FogartyChronic sleep deprivation can increase a patients risk for disease and compromise the immune system. Because it affects almost two out of three Americans it is important for licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) to address this issue with their patients and suggest certain practices that may improve ...
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