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- Peter Fogel's "Self-Introductions or 'How to Plan for the Unexpected When You Speak!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelI always say when it comes to speaking or performing, you must adhere to Murphy's Law. What can wrong … will. I don't know who this Murphy was, but perhaps he should get in touch with Montezuma (and his revenge.) Please note, dear reader, I am not a fatalist. I am more of a realist. Yes, you ...
Views: 3123(3 votes) - STILL IN THE CLOSET? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Catherine PerryAre you having psychic experiences? Are you questioning whether your metaphysical experiences are real? Do you see or hear dead people? Are you sensing that angels, God, or other spirit entities are giving you messages? Are you in the closet, so to speak, about your spiritual abilities? ...
Views: 2905(1 vote) - How to Take Proper Action - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThe Success Attitude formula makes achieving your Core Desires simple. The Success Attitude formula shows you how to unlock and open the door of opportunity. Success Attitude = (Core Desires + Direction) X Proper Action + Persistence Without proper action, you can't obtain your Core ...
Views: 2593(2 votes) - How to Use Print Promotional Tools - Postcards Are Mini-Billboards - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Aletta de Wal"I know that there are a lot of artists who would do well with a postcard campaign as it suits our business so well, having our own image as the front of the card. I was wondering if you could help us all by making it a point of your next tip - what a successful artist postcard campaign would ...
Views: 3184 - How to Know You’ve Got It - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltHow can you know when you are-or are not-tapping into the Conquering Force in your life? When You Don't Have It When you are not tapping into the Conquering Force, you'll feel as if you're drifting like a stick in a river. Life will take you wherever it wants instead of you controlling where ...
Views: 2395(1 vote) - That Pain in Your Left Knee Might Be Caused By Your Right Shoulder - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Stephanie PowersThe amazement and wonder of the human body has been the single most analyzed and scrutinized topic since the inception of thought. How do we work? How do we break? What were humans like 10,000 years ago and what will we be like 10,000 years from now? These questions have promoted amazing ...
Views: 9038(3 votes) - How to Use Print Promotional Tools - Start With Your Promotional Identity - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Aletta de WalArtists often ask: "What do I need to think about before I start a print promotional campaign?" "How do I decide which promotional tools to use? Do I have to use all of them?" Start with Your Promotional Identity. Your audience sees your promotional pieces one at a time, in different ...
Views: 1748 - I Love You! The Impact and the Numerology - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kathleen LamoureuxI Love You! Do you say these words enough? Do you say them too much? Do you say them at all? According to marriage expert, Alisa Bowman, a sincere verbal expression of love at key times of the day can really have a positive impact on your "love connection." Couples who say "I Love You" on ...
Views: 4804(2 votes) - Fun in the Sun at Work - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Ginger BurrIt’s a familiar nightmare. You arrive at a party and the host greets you. It’s then that you realize you are wearing your pajamas or, worse, only a bath towel. There’s no place to hide, and everyone is looking at you. Thankfully, at that moment, you awaken to realize it was all a bad ...
Views: 2196 - Hope is a Four Letter Word! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kathleen Lamoureux“Practice hope. As hopefulness becomes a habit, you can achieve a permanently happy spirit.” – Norman Vincent Peale What is it about hope that inspires us to keep on forging ahead? To keep trying – even when we feel like we are falling down? Hope is powerful. Hope is sometimes all that is ...
Views: 3125(1 vote) - INTUITION, ENERGY, AND MANIFESTING - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Catherine PerryThe more open we are to our intuitive-creative flow, the easier it is to manifest positive change in our lives. Most of us on the spiritual growth path are aware of this fact; however, all too often, we find ourselves busy and in autopilot mode. The next thing we know: we are in a rut and ...
Views: 3270(4 votes) - Binge Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from April TaylorWe all eat too much from time to time. Let’s take the Thanksgiving holiday as an example; the turkey, sides, all of those pies, the stress of preparing the meal or seeing your family, and oh the sweet relief of that delicious pumpkin pie! Millions of Americans nationwide consider it a day where ...
Views: 3673(6 votes) - COPD: Beating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term health problem that develops because of damage to the lungs. This acronym is utilized to identify three illnesses classified as COPD. These include emphysema, asthma, and chronic bronchitis. Asthma occurs when the body perceives ...
Views: 6557(5 votes) - Learning From Heartbreak - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Brett DupreeRecently, I was in a relationship with a woman who I thought was everything I wanted in a woman. I was the luckiest person to be able to attract the amazing woman. All my work on myself was actually paying off. She was almost exactly like the description I wrote down for my perfect relationship. ...
Views: 2032 - Garage Storage and Today’s Economy - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Ryan SheaWhat do garage storage and the current state of today’s economy have in common? They both appear to be completely different topics and for the most part they are. However the state of today’s economy has had a huge influence on homeowners as well as on the businesses that provide products and ...
Views: 2261(1 vote) - Improving Self Confidence and Overcoming Shyness - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinSelf confidence is mainly destroyed by personal doubt and disbelief in oneself. If, for instance, your inner critic tells you are not good looking, then obviously you won’t love and accept yourself and may consequently lose self confidence. As this happens over and over again, with lots of ...
Views: 2426 - Committing to your Goals - How to Keep Your Motivation High - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinHave you ever set a goal and not achieved it? Most people have. In fact, it’s common for people to get stuck in an endless cycle of setting goals, being very motivated, then losing that motivation after a couple of days, weeks, or even months and giving up or losing momentum. Why does this ...
Views: 2462(1 vote) - The 7 Top Notch Professions to Connect With to Grow Your Network - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoFolks, people is everything. The people you are connected to, the organizations and meetings you attend, all that matters when you have a burning desire to grow your network. In this world of challenge, competition, employment crisis, and unsecured job, it’s more than ever important for ...
Views: 1489 - Boosting Confidence the Easy Way - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinTo boost your self confidence you need to work on some of your personal weaknesses first. It is essential you know who you are, what you like or dislike, your tastes and preferences. This may sound straight forward, but if you look at things closely, do you do, say or participate in things to ...
Views: 2287 - Bone Health Can Help Prevent Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Byron RichardsA unique strain of mouse was bred to have no insulin receptors on its bone-building osteoblasts, although it had insulin receptors every place else. The mouse became fat. As it aged it grew even fatter and its blood sugar levels shot up and it developed severe insulin resistance. The mouse ...
Views: 1470 - Making Wise Decisions - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinHave you ever felt apprehensive about making an important decision which could affect the rest of your life? Does making even minor decisions can send you into a state of anxiety when you begin thinking of all the options and things that could go wrong? Making wise decisions can be ...
Views: 2489 - Letting go of Guilt - Improve confidence and self esteem - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinFeeling guilty can have a huge negative impact on your self confidence, self esteem and happiness. It has a draining effect and in reality, serves no useful purpose. Furthermore, these feelings can start a vicious circle - feelings of guilt are a sign of low confidence and self esteem, ...
Views: 5732 - The GROW Model for Setting and Achieving Goals. - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinThe GROW model is a widely used tool for setting and achieving goals. I certainly have found it invaluable and whether or not you have used it, or even heard of it, this article will help you to use it in the future. The GROW model can have a huge impact on your achievements in every area of ...
Views: 2826 - Increasing Self Esteem with Affirmations - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinLow self-esteem is often the result of negative messages being absorbed by the subconscious, so supplying your mind with more positive messages can make a powerful difference! So how do we write and use affirmations to change those messages? Below you’ll find some simple tips to help you ...
Views: 2426 - An Energy Tool To Bring You Closer To Alignment - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Nanette GeigerEverything is energy. Even medical science measures the electrical impulses in our cells with EKGs. Stress is energy. Albeit negative energy. Stress is the experience we encounter when the brain sends out electrical signals that lead to an emotion (perhaps anxiety, depression, or anger), a ...
Views: 1465(5 votes) - How Not to Choose a Professional Consultant - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Geoff FickeSeveral years ago I wrote an article entitled “How Do You Choose the Best Marketing Consultant”. The article was posted on my website - www.DuquesaMarketing.com - and on numerous print and internet links. The content was written to advise layman of the many options and obstacles that should be ...
Views: 1296(6 votes) - Stop Fighting With Your Girlfriend - These Steps Show The Way! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Andrew HunterFighting isn't necessarily a bad thing in a relationship, but if most of your time together is spent fighting, you've got a problem that the two of you have to deal with. Together. You each have your own ideas and opinions. If fights develop every time the two of you disagree on something, ...
Views: 6226 - Can I Negotiate Credit Card Debt Reduction And Write Off Debt? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Keith GarrowWhen credit card debts get seriously out of hand, one of the most successful and widely used solutions is to negotiate debt reduction with the companies. A substantial industry known as debt settlement has built up to provide this specialist service on behalf of people struggling with debt, but ...
Views: 3305(2 votes) - The Five Magic Phrases to Attract What You Want - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Lynn Robinson"We are each responsible for our lives and, more important, the thoughts that create them. If you want your life to be more rewarding, you have to change the way you think." — Oprah Winfrey What you say when you talk to yourself has a huge impact on what happens in your life. You create your ...
Views: 2974(7 votes) - ***Working With Executive Recruiters - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Ford MyersLet’s make one thing clear right from the start – executive search firms, recruiters, and employment agencies are not in business to help you land a job. The recruiter is not your advocate, your friend, or your agent. Recruiters, employment agencies, and search firms are merely channels through ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - ***Networking: Your Most Important Career Activity - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Ford MyersSo, you’ve gotten totally clear on your career goals, prepared your complete “executive portfolio” of self-marketing documents, and developed a detailed strategy for your search. Now it’s time for “your feet to meet the street” – and that means NETWORKING! You’ll be spending most of your job ...
Views: 1593(2 votes) - Smart Women and the Six Feminine Energies™ - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffAre you a woman who wants to have it all? Do you have a desire to experience your life and business on your own terms? I've certainly felt that way in the past, however I've come to realize that I have to choose what's most important to me right now in my life. I know that over time, my ...
Views: 2071(6 votes) - ***Jewelry Organizers: Keep Your Favorite Accessories Safe and Tidy - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Get OrganizedObsessed with accessories? After jewelry fever strikes, collections can go from zero to overwhelming in the blink of an eye. If your collection falls in the latter category, organization is a must. Without the right jewelry organizer, you can easily lose pieces. Also, jewelry casualties can ...
Views: 5374(1 vote) - ***When You Have to Deliver Bad News: The four most important things to remember - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Sharon SaylerLocation, Location, Location, Location “Location, location, location" is a common phrase that’s used when referring to real estate. It’s repeated three times to emphasize how important location is to the resale value of a home. The fact that we repeat it four times when talking about ...
Views: 3492(3 votes) - ***The nonverbal signals we send are more powerful than the words we say: two keys to effectively using nonverbal signals. - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Sharon SaylerSo often the message your listener receives is not the message you sent…or meant to send. Why? Because we all have our own unique filters that delete, distort, and generalize what was said and heard. If the message you sent wasn’t received the way you intended, it’s time to take a look at your ...
Views: 3788(2 votes) - Vitamin K2: Bones, Cardiovascular Health, Blood Sugar Control & Cancer Prevention - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Byron RichardsVitamin K is an important antioxidant nutrient well known for its important assistance in the clotting of blood. It is also the target of the commonly over-prescribed Coumadin, adding to society-wide problems of vitamin K deficiency. Ironically, such deficiency causes hardening of the arteries ...
Views: 5018 - DHA Protects Circulation from Dietary Abuse - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Byron RichardsAmericans are progressing towards heart disease in alarming numbers, with significant signs of poor cardiovascular health occurring even in our overweight teenagers. Whether young or old, DHA from fish oil can help offset the stress of a poor diet and dietary indiscretions. While I’m all in ...
Views: 1355 - MRSA Threatens World Health - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Byron RichardsAmericans have entered into a new type of competition with the Chinese – who will produce the next bacterial superbug plague first? This is no laughing matter. Earlier this year researchers reported that 48,000 Americans are killed each year by hospital-acquired infections. This atrocity ...
Views: 1607 - Summer Demands an Easy Baked Stuffed Clam Recipe - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrWhen I go clam digging and I am as successful as I was on this particular trip, my favorite clam recipe to cook is baked stuffed clams. Today, I’m going to share how I create this fantastic dish! Knife Skills First and foremost, all of the clams need to be cut into small, yet uniformly sized ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Redline Your Business RPMs (Revenue--Profit--Manpower) with Enhanced Competency Models - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Jason TaylorExecutive Summary Most organizations have invested extensive labor hours and considerable expense in the creation of competency models. While on-the-job skills and tasks are often the topics of competency discussions, there is another aspect of a strong competency that many HR leaders ...
Views: 1910(3 votes) - Ten Habits for More Brain Power - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Alvah ParkerA recent issue of a magazine includes a list of 10 activities to boost your brain health. The list includes many activities I would call important for overall wellness. In this competitive environment there is a tendency to forget health and focus intensely on a job search. It is important to ...
Views: 2376(2 votes) - Dealing With Unpleasant Negotiators - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Fred LinkousSelling your house yourself can be intimidating if you're doing it the first time. Here's how to deal with unpleasant negotiators. Unpleasant Negotiators Sometimes you encounter someone who is not going to be happy unless he maneuvers you into accepting less than your home is worth or ...
Views: 1264(9 votes) - ***Become a Boomer Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Melodieann Whiteley I have spent a lot of time trying this product and that system only to wind up broke and disillusioned. “Make money while you sleep!” “Start your cash machine today.” Promises, promises. And I bought into every one of them. Can you make money on the internet ...
Views: 2067(2 votes) - ***Hollywood’s Best Kept Secret : Aqua Star Spa - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Marjorie Rothstein Did you know that Hollywood is not where the beautiful and famous hang out? In fact, Malibu and Beverly Hills are the two places where they are most frequently spotted. And one place you’re sure to run into them is at the classic Beverly Hilton Hotel, located ...
Views: 2513(2 votes) - ***How Social Media VA's can be Helpful to Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Dawn PigoniDue to technology advances and the economy, today’s online and offline businesses around the world are turning towards Social Media Virtual Assistants, rather than in-house assistants. Hiring a virtual assistant provides many benefits to the employer and the assistant. Not only can it be ...
Views: 1673 - MLM Lead Generation: Article Marketing Strategy - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Rachel JacksonWould you buy weight loss products from a fat guy? No! And why is that? Because it feels better to buy from an expert. Somebody with experience, somebody that in your eyes is a bit of a guru. This is why the Article Marketing Strategy is so effective for MLM Lead Generation and building your ...
Views: 2437(1 vote) - ***How 15 Minutes Of Exercise A Day Reduces Your Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease And Dementia - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelBeing overweight can dramatically increase the risk of all types of dementia and Alzheimer’s – almost doubling your chances of suffering either condition. And, unfortunately, the news gets even worse… Research has shown that those people that measured the greatest increase in their ...
Views: 2857(3 votes) - Maybe You Shouldn’t Set Goals After All - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Richard FastSurprisingly enough, setting goals may actually hinder your chances of life-long success! Let me begin by saying that goal setting is wickedly effective. In other words, if you desire an outcome, and make it a goal, the odds are extremely likely that you’ll achieve it. And therein lies the ...
Views: 2813(4 votes) - ***Atrial Fibrillation And Alzheimer's – A Direct Link - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelAtrial fibrillation is one of the main types of cardiac arrhythmia – or abnormal heart rate or rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes a rapid and irregular heartbeat, during which the upper two chambers of the heart that receive blood (the atria) quiver or "fibrillate" instead of beating normally. ...
Views: 3075(1 vote) - ***The Mind Destroying Effects of cholesterol – and what to do about it - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelUnfortunately researchers have found that high cholesterol levels even as early as aged forty increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease by as much as one and a half times. Although the link between high cholesterol and Alzheimer's has been known for years what was unclear was the age at which ...
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