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- Why don't we speak up? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gregg OliverIn my classes on Influence, we learn to identify 1) key behaviors that are at the heart of creating change and 2) “recovery behaviors” that represent what to do when things aren’t working as expected. Two generic recovery behaviors are 1) speaking up, and 2) training. It sounds easy; when a ...
Views: 1042 - Cooking Brown Rice Methods – Which do you choose? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrWhen you’re cooking brown rice, does it come out mushy or lumpy? When you follow the brown rice instructions, do you get inconsistent results? Despite what everyone on the internet says, there is more than one way to achieve firm but fluffy results when cooking brown rice. All the brown ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - 7 Ways to Avoid Foreclosure - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Kate O'Toole1. Bring You Loan Current: The majority of foreclosures are due to loss of income. There may be no way to catch up on the loan. If you expect a source of income in the near future, it may benefit you to ask family or friends for a short term loan. 2. Loan Modification: Most homeowners do not ...
Views: 1373(5 votes) - Celebrate Good Times: They are All You Really Have - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John GilmoreI had a friend who held up an object and asked me to concentrate on the object and try to move it. I looked at it, furrowed my brows, and took a beep breath focusing all of my energy on it. He asked, "Why do you have to do that to concentrate? Why not just stay relaxed. Everybody seems to ...
Views: 1939(1 vote) - Online Success Starts with Organizational Skills - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from TJ PhilpottFor anybody looking for success working online, your best bet is to 'beef' up your organizational skills. Marketing on the internet involves a variety of tasks that are quite necessary and ongoing and if you are not organize both your efforts and the results will reflect this. Quite literally ...
Views: 2772(2 votes) - 5 Distinct Advantages of a Home Business Blog - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from TJ PhilpottA home business blog offers many advantages beside the obvious that there is no physical commute involved. Marketing on the internet offers tremendous financial opportunity for anyone driven enough to operate their own business. The only apparent drawback would be mastering a few simple ...
Views: 1701(2 votes) - How to Use Twitter for More Than Making Friends - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to use twitter for more than making friends starts with actually making friends first! Being the fastest growing online social networking site has made this community a 'target' for traffic generation by many online businesses. This movement has also launched many a instructional ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - Why Using Twitter for Business Makes Cents - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from TJ PhilpottUsing twitter as a base of business operations makes perfect sense considering the growing popularity of online social networking. Much like a business after hours or chamber of commerce function, this social networking community gives you access to many key potential customers and contacts. Now ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Can Exercise Cure Depression? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Astrid WhitingYou'd be surprised how many people around you are clinically depressed. During my career as a Medical Exercise Specialist, I've trained many people who suffered from depression. My hunch is you probably know someone right now who is struggling with depression. The Good News Duke ...
Views: 4013(2 votes) - How Exercise Makes Osteoarthritic Joints Feel Better - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Astrid WhitingDo you know someone who is suffering from osteoarthritis? There's no doubt about it, osteoarthritis hurts. It can stop you from doing activities you used to do with ease. The bad news is there isn't currently a cure for osteoarthritis, and It will get progressively worse over time. The good news ...
Views: 2879(2 votes) - Boost Your Fitness and Performance with Army Core Values - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredWhen we think of Army training we usually think of physical activity, push-ups, sit-ups and lots of running. The underlying and most important driving force behind the United States Army are the seven Army Core Values. The Army Values are loyalty, duty, respect, selfless-service, honor, ...
Views: 3027 - What Am I Doing Wrong With Guys? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Bob GrantWhy is it so hard to find a nice guy for a serious relationship? Why is it that all the good ones are married? What am I doing wrong??? These questions can drive you crazy and keep you awake at night. There are many mistakes that women make in their search for the perfect relationship. ...
Views: 6772(4 votes) - How to Be Understanding in a Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Bob GrantLack of understanding is often cited as a reason to end a relationship. A classic “line” from cheating husbands is “my wife doesn’t understand me.” There may be many specific examples of lack of understanding, but most are rooted in insecurity, fueled by jealousy. The first step in becoming ...
Views: 12175(3 votes) - Can this Relationship Be Saved? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Bob GrantThere are three basic steps in saving a troubled relationship. These steps are based upon the answers to three important questions. Is the relationship worth saving? What will it take to save the relationship and keep the problem from reoccurring? Are both parties willing to make those ...
Views: 1321 - Can I Get Him Back? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Bob GrantIn the wake of a breakup, you do a lot of thinking. When you’re lonely, you remember the good times the two of you had. You may decide the bad times weren’t that bad after all. You decide you want to try to restore the relationship. One of the fundamental questions is what caused the ...
Views: 1400 - Law Of Attraction Coach: Allowing Equals Manifesting - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Nanette GeigerIf I could show you a really easy way to become aligned with your desire, would you take it into practice? As soon as you accept your life circumstances, PRECISELY as they appear with nothing needing to change for you to experience peace, then you're in the mode of ...
Views: 2807(6 votes) - Signs - a Man is interested in you - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Bob GrantLife was so much simpler in the past. Grandpa may have shown his interest in Grandma by dipping her pigtails in the inkwell, or clobbering her with the dodgeball at recess, or even chasing her around the playground with a frog. Dad and Mom were baby boomers; he may have raced his loud muscle ...
Views: 2402(3 votes) - What Are the Signs He’s Interested in Me? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Bob GrantSome women consistently misread or miss the signs that a man is interested. Failing to respond may cause him to lose interest. Responding too quickly or too intensely can scare him away. Even if he’s seen you before, “interested” seeing is different. You may notice him looking at you, but ...
Views: 7517(3 votes) - Absorption Rate and Why It Matters to Your Investment - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from David LindahlChances are if you are new to property investment you may be a little overwhelmed with all of the terminology that you are being faced with. After all when you were making your initial investment in your residence you don't recall hearing terms such as absorption rates. Maybe you are thinking ...
Views: 1994(9 votes) - Do You Know How To Transform Selling Into Serving? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Sharon WilsonPeople are often very negative about selling. They picture the sleazy salesman pushing things that no one wants or needs just to make a quick buck. In your business you may feel that you’re being pushy, you may feel like you’re not good at selling. A lot of people don’t like to refer to ...
Views: 2303 - Make It About THEM: Sales Meetings That Engage - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Nancy BleekeWant to increase the value of your sales meetings? Make it about THEM by including your sellers. When you include your sellers and make it about them, they will pay closer attention, participate at higher levels, see a higher perceived value and will be recharged to go out and sell more! Many ...
Views: 1811 - Do You Delegate To Attract Into Your Life What You Desire? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Sharon WilsonDo you delegate or try to do everything yourself? I find that many business owners think they have to do it all themselves or that only they can do it right so they can’t give it away. I often teach my clients the importance of delegating. You don’t have to do everything yourself. You ...
Views: 1530 - Back to School Already? How to Set Your Child Up For Success - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtEven though children may be enjoying their summer, parents are already thinking about “back-to-school” and everything that needs to get organized. What’s the stress-free solution to setting your child up for a truly successful year? Routines and organization. Every household benefits from ...
Views: 3272(7 votes) - Be willing to explore all opportunities. - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gwen Thibeaux"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." – Thomas Edison What a great quote. It certainly explains why so many opportunities get overlooked, right? It is easier to avoid new opportunities than to explore new ones, especially if a lot of ...
Views: 1830(2 votes) - Your Inner Summer - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Nicola BuntingIt's that time of year again... That time of year when we take time out, time away, time to enjoy nature and all of the beauty around us and within us. Whether we spend summer in the city or in Tuscany, we experience time differently. The summer gives us an inner summer experience of immersing ...
Views: 1478(2 votes) - Price of a Worry-Free Life - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnOne difficult aspect of life is mastering our emotions. The concept of remaining calm in spite of what happens is easy … to agree with. Doing it is a much different thing. What happens when we allow ourselves to panic? We instantly lose sight of the obvious, forget everything we have learned, ...
Views: 1547(3 votes) - Women – Change and Starting Over - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Deborah HayesCould you do it? Have you ever thought or fantasized about it? Tell the truth have you ever sat and imagined what your life would be like if you sold all your belongings and moved to a brand new life? Where would you go; to live near a beach, to the desert, to a small quiet town from the city or ...
Views: 5096(3 votes) - Planning on Booking Your Own TV Publicity? There's More to It than Just Sending Out a Press Release - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Marsha FriedmanIf you are planning to go out and get your own media coverage, here are some crucial elements with regard to orchestrating a PR campaign and more specifically with regard to landing TV appearances. Radio and print publicity definitely require attention to details - but the number of logistical ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - When is a Good Time To Start Your PR Campaign? How About NOW? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Marsha Friedman"What may be done at any time will be done at no time." -- Scottish Proverb Okay, don't ask what the Jewish grandmother from New York is doing with a Scottish proverb. My chief strategist found it for me, and it fit the tone of my message today. In my time counseling clients, I have found ...
Views: 1914(1 vote) - Want to Get on TV? Follow a Daily News Routine to Increase Your Chances - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Marsha FriedmanOver the years, I've always advised my clients that if you want to get in the news, you have to watch and read the news. I know it sounds a little like "bumper sticker" advice, but it's really not meant as a sound bite. In fact, we use a practical application of that advice every single morning ...
Views: 1619(1 vote) - 6 Tips for Getting Booked as a Talk Radio Guest - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Marsha FriedmanYou may have heard me say this over and over - but it's a fact: Talk radio is a great avenue for getting your message in front of a wide audience. With such an abundance of shows airing on terrestrial stations, online stations and satellite radio, and covering such a wide range of topics, ...
Views: 1698(2 votes) - Dealing with Negativity in the Workplace - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Bradley Ann MorganIt’s a rare workplace environment that hasn’t experienced the corrosive effects of chronic negativity. Like a bad mood, negative behavior can spread among departments, even wide spread enough to infect company divisions or regions. It can be practiced by one individual or groups of individuals ...
Views: 3966(8 votes) - It Works! Why You Should Try Neurofeedback - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickIn 1999 I added Neurofeedback Training to my psychotherapy practice and have been using it ever since to help clients improve how their brain regulates itself so they feel better, think better, and perform at their peak. I have helped my clients improve: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, ...
Views: 3419(1 vote) - Tips for the 1st Time Manager - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Ken SundheimWhen I was leaving college, just like many, I thought that managing people meant that you made it in your career. Instead, now I think that managing people is one more step towards another career goal. My job consists of dealing with managers and executives at companies both big and small, ...
Views: 1415(8 votes) - A New Surefire Technique To Help With Stress & Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Chris GreenThere are many symptoms that sufferers experience when they are dealing with stress, too many to go into detail here. One symptom common among many sufferers is the continual replaying of events from the past. Today, let's look at a new stress relief technique I have created that will really ...
Views: 2231(1 vote) - 5 Strategies for Business Owners Who Want to Make A Lasting Change - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Helaine Iris“Be the change you wish to see.” Mahatma Gandhi What seems to make the difference between those who thrive versus those who strive comes down to the willingness to identify what is and isn’t working in life; and then making the appropriate changes. Yet, studies indicate that most - over ...
Views: 2034(4 votes) - Good Enough~The New Perfect - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee BarnowImagine how much more of your brilliance you could share if you released it when it was good enough. Count the hours and the days and the months and maybe even the years that you may have held on to your wisdom because you believed it was not good enough. My background includes many years ...
Views: 1702(3 votes) - 3 New Ways To Lose Fat Fast This Summer - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Sean BarkerThese maybe the dog days of summer but it doesn't mean you should be laying around the house like your favorite pooch. So here are 3 new fat loss strategies that I followed this summer that allowed me to get leaner and stronger without the effort of dieting or doing long boring ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - Flirting With a Guy - Learn the Secrets of Seductive Body Language. - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Connie LewisHave you ever wondered what the secret is to Flirting With a Guy...Learn these Three mysteries and make any man adore you! Do you know how to flirt with a guy so that he thaws like a ice cube when he is with you? What if you could apply your born talent of body language to convey to him ...
Views: 4968(1 vote) - Finding Your Treasures - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaUsually for common eyes, a treasure may be anything shiny. For a master, no treasures have to shine to be valuable. In fact, the most valuable things are immaterial. So, let me ask you... What is your treasure? Please take a brief moment to answer this question for yourself. Life is too short ...
Views: 2587(9 votes) - Synchronicity: Celebrating Non-traditional Addiction Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Helga MatzkoWho would have thought that my meanderings over “What is Addiction” in my last blog would lead me to an Ezine article by Melanie Solomon, July 11, 2010 and her amazing book AA-Not the Only Way — Your One Stop Resource Guide to 12-Step Alternatives–Second Edition? In it she cites many statistics ...
Views: 1914(2 votes) - How to Select a Hearing Aid - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Margaret WhiteWith age, it is very common to see reduced hearing ability in many people. Hearing aid is a device that can help people hear and understand better. There are mainly three different kinds of hearing aids available in the market that ranges from mild to severe. Finding the right hearing aid could ...
Views: 922(2 votes) - The Truth About Fats Carbohydrates and Protein in the American Diet - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Mark StjeanFor nearly three decades, obesity, heart disease and high cholesterol, have been linked to the fat content in the American diet. Regrettably, the low fat foods of the 80’s have not resulted in healthier weights. In fact, quite the opposite has occurred, the obesity rates for Americans have ...
Views: 1553(1 vote) - Travel Insurance- Make your voyage safe - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from James RoyTraveling is an indispensable part of everyone’s life. Can you recall any guy who has never ever traveled anywhere, anytime? In fact life itself is considered as a long journey. But it’s strange that how we forget about the travel insurance whilst in the jiffy of traveling. We get our cars ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Article Marketing For Traffic and SEO - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Patricia HedgeYou have invested a lot of time, effort, and money into your website and you are hoping that it can effectively support your home based business. The quality of the website is above reproach as it is certainly visually impressive. The issue here, however, is whether or not the website will ...
Views: 1512(5 votes) - Seven Steps to Positive Power - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Jack ZufeltAs part of your spiritual refinement, you might seek to eliminate the character flaws that affect your life most negatively and to add as many good traits as possible, since all good traits affect your life positively. Only a clear perception of the exquisite worth of your spiritual traits will ...
Views: 2909(2 votes) - Improving Your E-marketing - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Mark AbleDealers of all sizes have increasingly switched on to the value of the web as a marketing medium, others have been able to take this a stage further by embracing e-marketing through e-mail and SMS activities. The benefits are clear, low cost, potentially enhanced accountability and a saving on ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - Be More to Do More - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Jack ZufeltFar too many people are trying to do more to be happy instead of trying to be more. Those who seek more peace and happiness in their lives describe what they "do" in a normal day as feeling overwhelmed and unable to get a handle on their lives. When I write the word do on a white board for each ...
Views: 2869(3 votes) - Professionals and business people use LinkedIn for their success - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Aumkii articleLinkedIn is the largest social networking website for building professional networking. At present LinkedIn has 70 million users who exchange their ideas regularly. This site is completely different from other websites like Facebook and Twitter. Other social media sites are used for friendship ...
Views: 726(1 vote) - Do What You Love - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThe more you learn about things you're interested in, the more fresh and fun ideas you'll have to mull over in your pursuit of your Core Desires. You'll continually be looking for things to help you be a better parent, salesperson, businessperson, doctor, lawyer, accountant, or PR person. You'll ...
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