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- Time Thieves - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from Donald WetmoreYou have 24 hours in every day, seven days a week for a total of 168 hours to accomplish what needs to be done in your life. And every day, eleven time thieves gang up on you and work to take some of that precious time away from productive use. Let me introduce you to this inconsiderate ...
Views: 627(1 vote) - Growth occurs in human life - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from Charmaine SaundersGrowth occurs in human life in a variety of different ways, some pleasant and some not so! Unlike change, which is relentless and inevitable, growth has to be chosen. At certain points in life, we are faced with clear crossroads and we can accept the lessons offered or continue our lives in the ...
Views: 662(1 vote) - Constructing A Website That Earns Money Online - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from Michael KeenanI would like to share with you one simple stratergy in creating income with your own website. This is just one method out of simply millions that you could create for yourself. Remember the internet provides no limits. This is one example that does work for me, and may give you an insight into ...
Views: 423(1 vote) - Self-Care for Adults with ADD: Put On Your Oxygen Mask - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyTake a moment to think about what happens when you get on an airplane. Before the plane takes off, the flight attendants outline safety procedures and inform you that, should the oxygen masks drop down, you must put yours on before you help anyone else. This is an excellent metaphor for ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - Credit repair scam - How to avoid being a statistic? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2005 from Bill SmithCredit repair scam - How to avoid being a statistic? A good credit history is critically important for the consumer. A bad credit will prevent you from getting a business loan, owning a home, or even a job. Promises to "fix" your credit are always made by credit consolidation companies, but they ...
Views: 542(1 vote) - The Second half of My Life - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2005 from Judy Wrightwww.ArtichokePress.com Have you ever wondered where destiny would lead you? Have you ever pondered whether the road you are taking would lead to fulfillment and happiness? Unlike so many of my friends and family, I have always had the sure knowledge of what was expected of me. It was under a ...
Views: 670(3 votes) - The End of the Road - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2005 from Patrick MathieuThe End of the Road Last week I was driving along one of the major highways around Toronto. I had some good music playing on my stereo and the weather was wonderful. I am always a careful driver, so my attention was focused on my driving, but my thoughts were elsewhere. Suddenly, I noticed ...
Views: 534(1 vote) - YOUR LIFE INVESTMENT - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2005 from Mark ThompsonI am fascinated by investments. Did you know that there are mutual funds out there that can consistently give you a return on your investment between 12 - 18 percent? I don't know how much you know about financial returns on investments, but that's a really good rate of return! Think about just ...
Views: 545(1 vote) - Antidepressants: Cure or Control? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2005 from Chris GreenThey’re the plagues of the modern world. Stress, depression and anxiety are on the increase, year in, year out and they show no signs of ending their relentless onslaught. In the United States alone, over 40 million people are affected by these illnesses annually, and for the majority of ...
Views: 537(1 vote) - 5 Top Tips To Increase Your Personal Power - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2005 from Chris GreenHave you ever started a new project full to the brim withenthusiasm only to have your enthusiasm and motivation waneas the months go by? When we're pursuing something of worthin our lives, enthusiasm and motivation are two veryimportant factors. They act as driving forces for us andkeep us on ...
Views: 616(1 vote) - 4 Steps to Assertive Communication - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2005 from Dr. Tony Fiore“Dr. Fiore,” my 42 year old married patient (Mary) began, “once again my family expects me to host Christmas dinner and I am simply too exhausted; what should I do?” “Why not tell them how you feel?” I asked. “Because I don’t want to hurt their feelings – I always feel guilty if I don’t do ...
Views: 10313(1 vote) - Surviving Perfection – confessions of a desperate housewife - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2005 from Alvah ParkerRecently I read an article about an attorney who took paternity leave so his wife (also an attorney) could go back to work. He was a stay-at-home Dad from the time his son was 3 months until his son was 9 months. The article detailed how the attorney initially was sure he would have time ...
Views: 681(1 vote) - The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2005 from Adrian CooperQuantum physics describes the energetic characteristics of the Universe and therefore the fundamentals of the Law of Attraction. We know from even the most fundamental basis of quantum physics that everything in the entire Universe is pure Energy, differing only in characteristics such as rate ...
Views: 485(1 vote) - New Beginnings: How to Start Over in Life! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2005 from Carol MorganAre you ready for a new beginning in your life? No really, are you? I know you probably think you are, but are you really? Are you ready to take action? Are you ready to live your dreams? I certainly hope so. If you are, Attraction-U can help you. What does starting over mean? And can ...
Views: 34434(4 votes) - What to Do When an Audience Member Disagrees with You - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2005 from Mike MooreSome people enjoy drawing attention to themselves by trying to trip you up on a fact or statistic during your presentation. A few will find something you say threatening to their secure view of the universe and want you to know that “ You are dead wrong!!” When this happens it is important to ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - New Product Launch Checklist - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2005 from Robert (Bob) CannonLaunching a new product or service is an exciting time and it is possible to overlook something in the rush to get that product or service to market. I developed the following checklist to make certain that I didn¡¦t make the same mistake twice. Hopefully it will keep you from making a mistake ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - The perfect weight loss solution! - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2005 from Lynda LockThe main contributing factors to failure on a weight loss program are hunger and energy loss. The majority of foods today, even “good foods” such as fruit and vegetables, are nutritionally deficient due to over processing, chemical spraying, early harvesting and, in the case of meats, use of ...
Views: 747 - Metaphysically Understanding Pain - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2005 from Athene Raefielwww.atheneraefiel.com Chronic pain is something that is hard to explain to someone who does not experience it. Chronic pain may be physical, emotional, mental, or all of these. When we have pain, and we cannot stop it no matter what we do, it is chronic. All chronic pain is similar to a ...
Views: 792 - Importing Products to sell on eBay - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2005 from Nowshade KabirThe interesting thing about online buyers is they are extremely price sensitive. A survey done by Forrester Research shows that 73 percent of surveyed online buyers expect prices on the Internet to be cheaper than in stores. No wonder auction marketplaces are thriving. Among the most popular ...
Views: 821 - Five Tips To get kids to eat healthier - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2005 from Mubarakah IbrahimDealing with an overweight child can be a very delicate situation. We do not want to damage their self esteem by telling them they are fat or lazy, yet at the same time they must be conscious that they have to be more aware of their weight and eating habits for them to be healthy. Parents have ...
Views: 461 - Maintaining a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2005 from Kim SnyderThinking about it, a positive attitude comes from a life dedicated to self-improvement and service to others. Do you have a personal commitment to do your best today? Your best is just that, your best not what someone thinks is best. By doing your best you cause yourself to become more ...
Views: 2326 - How To Memorize Anything. Part 1) Napoleon’s Secret Method For Memorizing Names - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2005 from Sten AndersenWhat was the name of that beautiful girl? Her soft lips spoke the name only hours ago; today, you are totally clueless. Bummer. The Most Importan Word In The Language Do you know what the most important word in the language is to most people? Yup, their name. Their brains are highly tuned to ...
Views: 3420 - The Power of Notes - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2005 from Roger CarrNotes are very powerful. They express your thanks, encouragement, sympathy, apology, congratulations, feelings, and requests to others. Many people create notes on a computer and print them or send them through the Internet. However, I believe the most effective notes are handwritten. A ...
Views: 601 - 10 tips for selecting the perfect Costa Rica vacation rental - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2005 from paul orrPlanning a Tropical vacation full of lush jungles, secluded beaches, and friendly people but not too expensive? Costa Rica is the place to go! But where do you stay, a resort or a private villa? Do you want long lines, crowded pools, kids running up and down the corridors? I think ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ENERGY VAMPIRES AT WORK - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2005 from Judith OrloffThe quality of our relationships effect our health. Our relationships are governed by a give and take of energy. Some coworkers and colleagues make us more electric or at ease. Yet others suck the life right out of us. As a physician and energy specialist I want to verify that energy vampires ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - Can EQ Help You Win at Negotiating? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2005 from Susan Dunn“Don’t ask your father the minute he walks in the door,” my Mom used to tell me. “Wait till he’s in a good mood. Let him unwind a little.” Then some time later, she would alert me that “the good mood” had arrived, and it was time to ask him. It was a mystery to me, but gradually I began to ...
Views: 727 - The Art of Adapting to Change - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2005 from Michael LeeOne of the main reasons that may hinder us from reaching ourinnermost goals and desires is our inability to be flexible. This fact may be hard to swallow, but it's true. We doeverything we can to eliminate any type of suffering in ourlives, yet challenges and pressures can bring out the bestin ...
Views: 444 - Toxic Workplaces / Workplace Bullies - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Gerry Duffett
Views: 411 - Honey - Natural Treatment for Wounds and Burns - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Junji TakanoHoney is a highly concentrated sugar solution produced by honeybees. It is commonly used as substitute for sugar or a flavor enhancer. But other than that, honey is also effective in treating burns and wounds and it has been used for this purpose for many centuries. Now it is known that the ...
Views: 933(1 vote) - 12 Things You Can Learn From A Two-Year Old - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Nancy HillI think if you asked any child about the adults around them, they'd probably say we're a little wacky and seem to be stressed out a lot of the time. Here are a few simple things they can teach us... 1. Nap when you're tired. 2. Eat when you're hungry. 3. Don't starve yourself, it makes you ...
Views: 399 - The Best Thing - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Tim NicholsNewspapers from my hometown said there had been a rise in suicides. Crisis centers were straining. Thousands were suddenly out of work. Factories that had given Akron its nickname, "The Rubber Capitol of the World," were shutting down. No retirement would go to those who dreamed mainly of ...
Views: 646 - Parents - Create An Emotionally Healthy Connection With Your Child - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Linda Milo“I could have helped you if I would have known, I‘m your mother. I protect you against everybody in this world. I never thought to protect you from yourself.” This was a headline in a local newspaper. Her daughter had committed suicide the night before. The mother involved must be going ...
Views: 578 - Attracting Success and Wealth - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Taylore VanceYou will be amazed at how easily you can use the universal Law of Attraction to get whatever you want in your life! Actually, this Law has been at work all along, but probably you never heard about it or learned that not having it under conscious control results in being bounced ...
Views: 808 - What is Natural? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Michael LeeIf you desire truly natural products, you will need to seek them out. It begins with learning to read and understand labels. Manufacturers and sellers of cosmetics are required to list ingredients on the label of their products in the order of their concentration, commonly referred to as the ...
Views: 511 - Excerpt: Lean Mom, Fit Family: The 6-Week Plan for a Slimmer You and a Healthier Family - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Yolanda CardenYou Are What You Drink It may seem as if it will be an uphill battle to get your family to switch from heavily advertised sodas, energy drinks, and sugary juice drinks to healthier beverages such as water and milk. Believe me, though, it's a battle worth fighting. The high intake of these ...
Views: 805 - The Great American Dream Challenge - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Marcia WiederPull Quote: “the secret to living a “dream come true” life is to believe in your dream simply because it matters to you.” Making Your Dreams Come True Years ago, people came to America in pursuit of their dreams—work hard, stay focused and you can achieve the American Dream. For many who have ...
Views: 457 - How to Develop a Good or even a Great Attitude to Life: - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Craig LockHow to Develop a Good or even a Great Attitude to Life: Is Your Attitude Right? For Success and even more importantly, for HAPPINESS in the journey of life. "You are today what you thought about yesterday You will be tomorrow what you think about today, Every attitude is positive or negative, ...
Views: 585 - The Magic of Self Discovery for Empowerment, Life and Business Success - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2005 from Jane MorrisonTHE PRINCIPALS OF SUCCESS Program OPENS UP THE WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES, brings OUT THE LEADER WITHIN. This unique program transforms you from a state of current dissatisfaction and discontent to one of fulfillment and joy, and once applied, is a tool to keep you in a state of passion, purpose ...
Views: 636 - Don't Take Risk with Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2005 from Tim OngI once had a patient in his mid-50's who came to see me for a chest pain that was aggravated when he played golf. The pain lasted for just a few minutes and was relieved when he took a rest. In the clinic, we did an electrocardiogram (E.C.G.) for him and discovered that he had some evidence of ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - Engaging in the Moment for More Effective Living. - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2005 from Adam EasonI spend lots of time working with individuals, corporations and businesses to get them engaged in the present moment. The reasons I think this is important in business as well as personally are drawn upon toward the end of this article. My centre here in Bournemouth used to sell a wide range ...
Views: 796 - Strong Families - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2005 from Robert (Bob) WhiteSTRONG FAMILIES When all is “said and done,” what REALLY matters most in all that we say, do or have? No one has ever said, at the end of their life, that they wish they had spent more time at the office … invariably they wish they had spent more time with their family and friends—those they ...
Views: 543 - Learn The Lingo Before You Go - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2005 from Ronald TichenorBefore going on your next vacation or business trip abroad, consider learning some of the language that is spoken where you're going. You can get started learning easily and relatively inexpensively. Learning the local language can enhance your travelling experience, sometimes in ways you never ...
Views: 910(1 vote) - Create Your Own Luck - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2005 from Josh HindsI find it particularly disheartening when I hear someone refer to a person’s success and achievements as simply luck. Or even worse... dumb luck. The word luck implies that the person had very little to do with the positive outcome they are currently enjoying. In fact, it even conjures up the ...
Views: 713 - Wisdom Quotes Point - Arguments Just Explain - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2005 from Steve Gillman"What does it profit a man to have gained the whole world, and to have lost his soul?" - Jesus Christ You don't need to be Christian to see wisdom in the words of Jesus. Simple quotes from men and women around the world, from present day or milleniums past, inspire and instruct us, regardless ...
Views: 1959(1 vote) - Anger and the American Family: 3 Steps to Diffuse Family Anger by Changing Your Inner Conversations - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2005 from Dr. Tony FioreCase #1: Jeanette and Tom had been married 15 years. Wanting to surprise him for his birthday, Jeanette, with her own money, bought Tom a big-screen LCD television. Tom’s reaction? He instantly blew up and berated Jeanette for spending so much money—buying more television than they needed, a ...
Views: 2248 - Web Technology in Marketing: Friend or Foe? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenEvery independent professional should have a website, an ezine, and an email marketing strategy, right? If you're not taking maximum advantage of web technology to market your professional services, you are behind the times, and missing out on huge opportunities. At least that's what most ...
Views: 726 - Secrets Of Ephedra - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2005 from Brian StewartFor those of you who aren’t familiar with ephedra let me start by saying that ephedra has been around for thousands of years. It was discovered by the Chinese and is also recognized by the name Ma-huang. Although it is known widely around the world as, “The Miracle Fat Burner”, in recent years ...
Views: 642(1 vote) - 10 Work at Home Niches You Can Use Today - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2005 from Trent Brownrigg10 Work at Home Niches You Can Use Today One of the biggest obstacles to getting started working at home, or expanding your current home based business, is finding a profitable niche to target. Well, I have done a significant portion of the hard work for you in this article. Below are ten ...
Views: 739(2 votes) - Unleash the Power of Your Mind with Affirmative Subliminal Programming - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2005 from George PapazoglouEpochs ago I defied theconventionalism and pittance that rule this mortal world. I opted to commit to awondrous new Centrum of spiritualism only to finally discover the Genesis withinme; ...
Views: 720(1 vote) - Diets: The Hidden Truth - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2005 from Hiram PerezQuick, what's the first thought that pops into your head when you hear the word "diet?" Probably that when you're on one, you feel like you're going to "d-i-e" right?! WHAT EXACTLY IS A DIET? Most people believe that a diet is something that involves pain, suffering, and giving up foods we ...
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