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- Is Shyness Confused with Arogance? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Timothy ArendsThe late author Isaac Bashevis Singer once wrote, "I don't think that people should get over being shy. It is a blessing in disguise. The shy person is the opposite of the aggressive person. Shy people are rarely the great sinners. They allow society to remain in peace." But is shyness ...
Views: 5167(2 votes) - Small Business Advertising - Spend Those Dollars Wisely - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2010 from Rolando ValdesAdvertising and marketing is a vital, yet often challenging undertaking for many small-business owners. Making best use of the advertising budget is often very subjective and what may work for one business, may fail miserably for another. Some small business owners might find themselves ...
Views: 902 - Do Guys Notice Shy Girls? Yes, If They Follow These Four Simple Tips - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Timothy ArendsDo guys notice shy girls? Unfortunately, not as often as they notice the outgoing ones. Why is this? Perhaps a talkative girl gets the attention from guys for the same reason that the squeaky wheel gets the grease -- -- she draws more attention to herself. Of course the attention should be ...
Views: 4653(3 votes) - How Is Assertiveness Different From Aggression? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Timothy ArendsWe hear a lot about assertiveness, but how is assertiveness different from aggression? The two behaviors are really almost polar opposites. Aggressiveness may make people dislike you, but assertiveness often makes people like and respect you more! In fact, assertiveness is really about ...
Views: 3649 - Steps Dealing with Difficult People - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Timothy ArendsDealing effectively with other people is one of the most critical abilities of daily living. It affects one's level of success at home, in school, and on-the-job. Yet many of us are woefully inadequate when it comes to knowing the correct steps dealing with difficult people. Because of the lack ...
Views: 2934 - The Cash Gifting Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Frank PorrettaFrank Poretta, Leading The Wise To Wealth The Law Of Attraction is a universal law that cannot be denied or ignored. Many amazing people understand the Law Of Attraction such as Albert Einstein, Napoleon Hill and many others. The difference between you and Bill Gates is not his IQ or Luck; ...
Views: 2008(1 vote) - The Cash Gifting Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Frank PorrettaFrank Poretta, Leading The Wise To Wealth The Law Of Attraction is a universal law that cannot be denied or ignored. Many amazing people understand the Law Of Attraction such as Albert Einstein, Napoleon Hill and many others. The difference between you and Bill Gates is not his IQ or Luck; ...
Views: 2008(1 vote) - How Can The Angels Help Us? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleAngels are messengers from the celestial realms and they bring their messages of joy, peace, comfort, love and Divine guidance to us when we need them most. Angels can be found everywhere. In some religions they are very highly respected. They are depicted in churches, works of art, landscape ...
Views: 2287 - Understanding That Change Begins With Me - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline Nettle"Be the change that you wish to see in the world". Ghandi. There is much talk in the spiritual communities about how the world that I see outside of myself is a reflection of the world that is inside me. Part of the journey to peace, love, and happiness, is understanding that I am not always ...
Views: 8495 - How Do You Feel? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleFeelings seem to be becoming more fashionable than they were in earlier this century. Those of us who were born in the sixties and seventies still remember for the most part that children were to be seen and not heard. Little girls were not supposed to get angry, and little boys were not ...
Views: 2133 - Book Review: "Breath" by Tim Winton - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Marco Gustafsson“Breathless” might be a more appropriate title for this very different coming-of-age tale. It’s different not because it deals with growing up in a unique way, but because it’s about much more than young boys becoming young men. One persistent theme that permeates the narrative is danger. All ...
Views: 1927 - Inflammation - What Triggers This Chronic and Deadly Problem - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Donna AppelInflammation is a common factor in most every disease that afflicts us. Yes, cancer is considered inflammatory as well as allergies, arthritis, alzheimer’s, diabetes, colitis, heart disease, infections, vaginitis, etc, etc, etc. Problems really begin to surface when the inflammation becomes ...
Views: 1705 - When Opportunity Knocks- 5 Things to Know When you Get Stuck - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Sherri HatchHave you ever played the game “slug bug”? It’s not until you’re playing the game that you realize “slug bugs” have always been around you. Before the game you’re stuck…begin to play and the opportunities (slug bugs) present themselves. Sometimes we get stuck and feel that we are going to stay ...
Views: 1166(4 votes) - What is Creative Writing - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: What is Creative Writing Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course, Writing Course, Online Writing Course (enough there for now, craig!) Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/course/index.html and ...
Views: 1230 - High Blood Pressure and Stroke Risk - How Dangerous Are They? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHigh blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious problem by which people must give proper attention and prompt treatment. It is a condition that interrupts with the proper flow and distribution of blood to the organs of the body. In hypertension there is too much pressure within the ...
Views: 1549 - Erasing Environmental Negativity - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Sally MarksI enjoy traveling, seeing new sights and soaking up the culture of other places. I recently had the opportunity to live and work in the Pacific Northwest for six weeks. The Washington coast could not be more different than the Arizona desert I’ve known and lived for most of my life. Yet, when ...
Views: 1893(4 votes) - Eat More and Weigh Less - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from John PhillipMany people beginning a new weight loss program believe they need to dramatically restrict calories to lose weight, a big mistake which will ultimately result in failure. The body is very sensitive to the amount of food and calories you eat on a daily basis, and will kick into survival mode if ...
Views: 1288 - Busting the Top Fitness Myths - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from John PhillipFitness myths are as common as old wives tales, and can have a detrimental effect on your workout routine and overall health. We listen to things others tell us about our health and fitness, and after hearing the same advise long enough, we begin to believe it, correct or not. Some of the ...
Views: 1433(2 votes) - The Dreaded Interview Question: “What Are Your Weaknesses?” - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Michael TrustOh, you don’t have any? Hmmm. You probably won’t be hired. Everyone has some and to overcome this, it’s all about how you position your answer. Most people assume that the following answers will usually do the trick: • I’m a perfectionist • I’m reliable/dependable to a fault, even when I’m ...
Views: 1224 - Job Interview Advice: Why You Need a Career Coach - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Peggy McKeeCareer coaching is sometimes thought of as a counseling session for “what do you want to be when you grow up?” That has its place, for sure, but career counseling is not career coaching. Career coaching works a lot like athletic coaching—it’s an experienced trainer standing behind you, helping ...
Views: 1878 - Grieving the Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Donna HunterGrief, as defined by Dictionary.com is “keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful regret.” How often in early recovery are the feelings of grief expressed? “I can’t function without it.” “I can’t stand feeling this way.” Taking away the additive ...
Views: 2589 - Job Search Advice for the Unemployed and Over 40 - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you’re unemployed and over 40, it can feel like a “double whammy” of trouble for you in the job search, but it doesn’t have to be a negative. First of all, unemployment is a temporary status that you are going to change. Don’t be ashamed of that. Many people (especially right now) face ...
Views: 3193 - Job Interview Follow-Up Tips - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Peggy McKeeSo what happens when you have a really great interview, you send your follow-up email in a timely manner, but then you hear nothing? What do you do? Do you send another note? Do you contact HR? Or the hiring manager you spoke to in the interview? It’s a tricky situation, and a lot of people ...
Views: 1998 - Job Search Advice: Are You Applying Online, But Getting No Interviews? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHere’s a common scenario (and complaint) for job seekers: “I spend all day long applying to jobs online through Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, or niche job boards—and I never get a response. Have I lost the understanding of how this job search works?” If this is happening to you, you’ve ...
Views: 1974 - Job Interview Advice: Talking About Salary - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMoney is a big item on a job seeker’s mind, for sure. You know you’re interested in the job, or you wouldn’t be there, and the top of the list for you is finding out the mystery of what you could get paid. But one of the cardinal rules of interviewing for job seekers is: Never bring up ...
Views: 2414(1 vote) - HOW TO CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT YOUR WAY - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Barbara MillerThe following are excerpts taken from my new book, You Lost Your Marriage Not Your Life. I survived crushing change through divorce and found the strength to create a new life—my way, and so can you! My story begins with returning home from visiting my ill mother to find a near empty house and ...
Views: 1515 - Newspaper Advertisements Content Advice - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Neville PetterssonDo most people know the right way to produce totally awesome advertisements? I mean SERIOUSLY great ads designed to cause your telephones explode? There is a discipline plus craft to magazine copy writing and, dare we declare it, possibly a bit of good fortune involved. The thing is if you want ...
Views: 2271 - 7 Techniques To Build Confidence Instantly - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Matthew WatkinsonEach week, work out exactly what you want to accomplish and set goals. This will bring structure to your week and you'll have clarity and purpose about what your life is about. Include work, family, social and personal aspects and each time you achieve a goal, give yourself a little reward. The ...
Views: 1883 - Appreciation Has So Much Power - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Kate O'TooleHey Folks - most of my article content consists of my Real Estate experience... I am also a very spiritual and grounded being. A good friend of mine from high school (20 years ago) that I reconnected with recently is in a relationship with a man that is about to have a cancerous tumor ...
Views: 981 - How to define resources of human rights? Strategy to identify related resources - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Gaurav VirkDifferent countries have different kinds of human rights violations that require different resources and material resources of the court to redress violations of human rights. Many people remain confused to understand resources related to rights of man. Being student for Diploma in human rights, ...
Views: 2106(4 votes) - How to Reverse the Effects of Menopausal Weight Gain and Osteoporosis in a FUN Way! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Jerome BetheaMenopause Signs, Menopause Weight Gain, and OsteoporosisSymptoms... are words you may be getting used to seeing and hearing from your doctor, the internet, and advertisements. But ENJOYABLE SOLUTION??? How can that be??? Well, here is what is going on... Causes and ...
Views: 2083(1 vote) - Gain an Edge by Writing a Persuasive Cover Letter - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Nimish ThakkarGain an Edge by Writing a Persuasive Cover Letter Nimish Thakkar, Professional Resume Writer and Career Coach There is so much talk about writing a perfect resume, but many job seekers don’t pay much attention to the document that actually precedes it: the cover letter. A well-written cover ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - Give Your Resume a Youthful Makeover - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Nimish ThakkarGive Your Resume a Youthful Makeover By Nimish Thakkar, Professional Resume Writer & Career Coach Despite the desirability of experience as a “wish list item” on any hiring manager’s checklist, job seekers, especially those over forty, often fear losing out to their younger competitors. ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - Co-workers Who Are Troublemakers in Packs - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Timothy ArendsProblems at work are a typical topic of advice columns. Many working people have their own unhappy stories to tell, and entire books have been written on the subject of problems at work. Discussions of sexual harassment have been commonplace in recent years, but dysfunctional on-the-job ...
Views: 2830 - Co-workers who are Troublemakers - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Timothy ArendsCo-workers who are troublemakers can be a problem for anyone, but shy people may have particular trouble with difficult fellow employees. Shy people often find themselves to be judged more harshly than extroverts on the job. Dr. Jonathan Cheek has found that underemployment, uneasy work ...
Views: 1643 - How To Deal with Co-workers Who are Troublemakers - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Timothy ArendsWe all must work if we are to succeed in life. Unless we were born wealthy, we have no choice in the matter. We have many challenges in any job. To add the need to deal with coworkers who are troublemakers is one more difficulty. It is through our jobs that we get our feeling of self ...
Views: 3586 - Beta Blockers For Shyness - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Timothy ArendsBeta blockers can provide some benefits in lessening the distressing physical symptoms of social anxiety, such as pounding heart,, shaking, sweaty palms, et cetera. It is possible that medication can even reduce some of the negative thoughts felt by anxiety sufferers, although this is not ...
Views: 4307(2 votes) - Steps To Over Come Shyness - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Timothy ArendsShyness can be a very serious problem. It can keep you from making friends, finding a mate, or even getting and holding onto a good job. Fortunately, there are some definite steps that you can take to overcome shyness that will help to alleviate the problem. One of the most important steps to ...
Views: 2191 - Excellence - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Michael FriesenI am reading Tom Peters’ latest book titled “The Little Big Things” and am energized by Tom’s writing on Excellence.* (Peters, 2010) You may recall Tom wrote the best selling “In Search of Excellence” several years ago and has been an important voice ever since on the idea of reaching higher. ...
Views: 1031(3 votes) - The Importance of Trust - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Michael FriesenWith your indulgence, here is an excerpt on trust from a book I wrote two years ago. “The root of all effective human relationships is trust. All relationships have trust in some form or another or else the bond will not last. Trust is so pivotal to all human interaction and is a business ...
Views: 4276(3 votes) - Focused Creativity - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Michael FriesenLast week, we looked at creativity in general and how each person naturally possesses a certain amount of this trait. This week, let’s consider how to use creativity as a business tool. Unfettered creativity and curiosity can be fun but it also can be chaotic. While businesses need to create ...
Views: 1162(3 votes) - 10 Ways to Get Rid of Your Customers - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Terri SeymourWhen you are in business, you need to remember that without your customers, you are nothing. I have been in the ebook business for 5 years (internet marketing over 10 years) and have grown to appreciate my customers immensely. It always amazes me when a fellow online business owner shows ...
Views: 1230 - 10 Easy Ways to Increase Sales - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Terri SeymourOne of the most common questions asked by internet business owners is “How can I increase sales?” Many articles, ebooks and reports have been written on this subject and trying to absorb that information just tends to make us more confused than ever! Below are some easy, innovative ideas to ...
Views: 1298 - How to Write a Successful Ad - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Terri SeymourBuying advertising slots and spreading your ad all over the net won’t do much good if the ad does not get anyone’s attention. Your ad must motivate people into following the call to action contained within the ad. Advertising is an art and we need to learn that art to write effective, ...
Views: 1133 - (How To) Manifest What You Want - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Jenenne R. MacklinTo truly manifest what you really want in your life, you want to accept this one fact, and that is that you are a creator!! You want to believe this and operate from this truth: I am a creator! I am the one who holds the paint brush in front of a blank canvas making the brush strokes and ...
Views: 2802(5 votes) - Divine Openings - Change Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Jenenne R. MacklinImagine freedom from worry, fear and doubt. Imagine a life of joy, with less mind chatter and stories running about the past or predictions about the future? Imagine being at peace in each moment and consciously manifesting what you really do want in your life? It's all possible now, through ...
Views: 1569 - I WANT TO WORK FROM HOME SUCCESSFULLY - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Chantel ClarkWho doesn’t, right? While THIS ERA proves to be one of home-based businesses becoming a revolutionized and more prominent way of creating an income, I think it’s important to point out that it takes a certain amount of dedication, drive and focus to create success. Obviously, the reasons I ...
Views: 1364(5 votes) - Can Great Listening Save a Marriage? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Claire HatchThe first thing most people say when they sit down in my marriage counseling office is: “My husband (or wife) doesn’t listen to me!” Many a relationship problem starts here. After all, if you don’t feel listened to, then it’s hard to feel important, special, and loved—all those good things that ...
Views: 1183 - Relationship Communication Secret-No Ghost Stories Allowed - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Claire HatchDid you know half your relationship communication problems are products of your imagination? It’s true! Under stress, your brain actually invents stories about how your partner’s up to no good. In our family, we call them “ghost stories.” When my stepdaughter Kristina was invited to her first ...
Views: 1319 - Men—Want Better Sex in Your Marriage? Be Seductive - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Claire HatchWhat happened to the sexual revolution, anyway? I know a lot of my male clients feel like the sexual temperature at home feels a lot more like the 50’s than the 70’s. As a marriage counselor, I a have bird’s eye view of this phenomenon, so I thought I’d offer up my observations. After all, ...
Views: 1887 - Women-Want Better Sex in Your Marriage? Stay in the Game - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Claire HatchFor too many married women, their sex life can best be described as a sad stalemate. Which is not at all what they signed up for. As one of my marriage counseling clients put it, “I did not get married to fight about sex for 40 years.” Nor did you aspire to feel like co-CEO’s of your ...
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