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- Want Happy Kids? - Teach them to take their time! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Shaya KassI just read an astonishing article. It gives us one of the keys to happiness. And we all want our kids to be happy! What makes people happy? What leads people to say they are satisfied with their lives? Is it money? - NO! It's time. Having time leads to happiness. We all have heard that more ...
Views: 2019(6 votes) - On page SEO mistakes that you should never make - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Steve SahaOn page SEO is an intelligent way to bring traffic on your website. Almost all webmasters do SEO for their website, but still they don’t get enough site visitors. Why? They make on page SEO mistakes which are very crucial for web page optimization. If you are interested about doing on page ...
Views: 1053(4 votes) - Focusing On Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Laura NashThe first step to enjoying a more successful life is to understand your current behavioral patterns, and determine if you're living up to your maximum potential in the areas of life that are important to you. In other words: what do you really want in life? “Your Life Focus” is a tool that ...
Views: 1557(2 votes) - I Wanna Be a Kid Again - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Peter NichollsGee I loved being a kid. Living for the moment, laughing for the sheer joy of doing so, letting my imagination run wild, not trying to be someone I wasn't, saying "yes I can do that" to everything I wanted to try, even if I wasn’t any good at it. I didn’t have to worry about getting a job, a ...
Views: 3521(1 vote) - What Are You Reading? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Pat MussieuxI’m sure you’ve heard the commercial: “What’s in your wallet?” My question to you, today, is what’s on your bookshelf? I love to read and I have many, many books. In fact, my promise to myself this year was to actually read each of the books I do have before buying any new ones. “Reading ...
Views: 1468(2 votes) - Does Volume Make Up for Low Price? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Mark HunterThe phone rings and the sales manager hears on the other end the all-too-familiar plea of a salesperson. The salesperson tries to convince the sales manager that it makes so much sense to offer the prospect a discount to get them to finally become a customer. Of course, the salesperson has the ...
Views: 1385 - Should Social Media Replace Cold-Calling? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Mark HunterPeople continue to say how cold-calling is dead and how in today's environment, it no longer can be cost justified. The answer in my book is both "yes" and "no." Let me deal with the "no" first. In the past few months, I've watched numerous salespeople shift all of their prospecting efforts ...
Views: 1331 - Choosing Stocks To Trade - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Katie McMasterWhen thinking about which stocks to trade the investor has to answer an important question - is she after income or capital growth? Investing for Income Some shares are classified as income stocks. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, they provide a steady, predictable dividend ...
Views: 1209 - Formulating Your Savings Plan - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Katie McMasterMost people who have savings have a plan for these savings. By that, I do not mean that everybody has a particular desire to spend the money in this way or that after it has accumulated over time but rather they have decided how to 'park' the money before they need it. The more ...
Views: 1904 - Using Stop Losses to Boost Your Stock Investing Returns - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Katie McMasterIt is every investor's hope to buy at the bottom of the market and sell at the top. If this happened all the time, we would all be very happy investors. Sadly, nobody is right all the time. However, with the right investment strategy, you can still come out on top when you take losses with ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - Why should you comply with international trade compliance? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from James AnzaloneAlthough international trade compliance has been around since the passage of the Export Control Act in 1940, it has increasingly become a hot issue since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Security concerns over commodity and technology exports are greater than ever, and now, so are ...
Views: 1450 - Easiest Meditation Technique for Enlightenment - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Kip Mazuy"The mind is simply the action of identifying with thoughts. Thoughts arise and you take on the thoughts as your identity. You place all importance on them. The thought arises, 'this is not the way it is supposed to be' and you claim ownership of that thought. You take that thought ...
Views: 1479(3 votes) - How to Overcome Tragedy and Loss - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffHas the loss of a loved one, a major physical or financial tragedy or a global disaster brought your world to a screeching halt? Are you finding it hard to deal with the emotional rollercoaster, blaming yourself and feeling anger and helplessness all at the same time? Loss from a major ...
Views: 8346 - Spiritual Growth - To Understand, Meditation On It - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from GS VirkSpiritual growth takes us away from the physical world of thought and things. Spiritual growth leads to internal autonomy beyond this physical life and connects to the conscience and the Lord, the unity of God. Many researchers consider the growth of our wisdom of thought is our spiritual ...
Views: 1226 - The Vanishing Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonMy presentation was so good in the bathroom…what happened? It’s an old actor’s comment after flubbing an audition, “I was so good in the bathroom at home…” Has that happened to you? You felt prepared, your research was done, your key points were solid in your brain, and you did your ...
Views: 2226(1 vote) - Choose Specific Marketing Strategies for Specific Results - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Sydni Craig-HartMarketing your business is not a one-time event that you participate in when you need to attract new clients or increase your revenue. To create long-term success in your business, you need to market consistently – each day, each week and each month to grow your business and attract a steady ...
Views: 822 - Dump The Slump :) - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Dilani DivaThe difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from the old ones.? - John Maynard Kynes I am empowered by how many of us today constantly try to change our habitual patterns. For better new and ...
Views: 1594 - Are Detox Diets A Fad? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Zara BuckleyAre detox diets a fad? The main ideas behind detoxification are based on halting the digestive process to aid the elimination of toxins. So if detoxing interests you, choosing a fasting program will be the next step. Of course this means you will be leaving your comfort zone for parts unknown. ...
Views: 796 - Transcending the Stories of Our Life - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Sherry O'BrianThroughout history humans have walked this journey called life using myths and stories for direction or guidance along the way. From the Petroglyphs of caves, to more modern times, stories have guided us along our journey. As a culture there is an agreed upon meaning of what is important, and ...
Views: 2440(1 vote) - Individuality is... - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Ken Fields…in division and duality; in-division-duality: individuality. Although individuality has many redeeming qualities, and is, in fact, one of our major developmental tasks throughout the lifespan, it is as well loaded with problems. Individuality is the source of feeling alone, isolated and ...
Views: 1238 - Breaking Patterns - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Ligia HoubenIn life, we develop habits that shape the quality of life. These habits can be good or bad and may create behavioral patterns. How do we know which these habits are? We just need to take a look into our responses to situations regarding our relationships, transitions, goals, or life in general. ...
Views: 1745(1 vote) - Allowing Yourself to Grieve - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Ligia HoubenBe strong, time heals, move on, are phrases that we may hear when we suffer a loss and may hinder our grieving process. Because grief is the normal expression of a loss, but it is not easily recognized in society, we may internalize some of these messages which could interfere with our healing ...
Views: 3664(1 vote) - Taking a Part-Time Vacation - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Jane CranstonAre you envious of people who can go on vacation and not give work, home, or other obligations a thought? I use to be but then decided it really wasn’t the right mindset for me. As many of you know, I am an advocate of “the blended life” (to read more take a look at my past article on the ...
Views: 2593 - Are You a Renter or an Owner of Your Career? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Jane CranstonAre you a renter or an owner? The question is generally asked about living space or maybe an office. Today, I ‘m asking about it with regards to your job and/or career. Think about it. A renter generally has a defined time commitment, a lease. They may have an exit plan from the get go “we’ll ...
Views: 1208 - Love My Work Hate My Job - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Jane Cranston“Love my work, hate my job” is the lament of too many people. Since layoffs appear to have reduced in numbers and the workplace seems to be settling into the new normal, people have the luxury of contemplating whether they're happy in the workplace. Being out of work, or even the threat of ...
Views: 5969 - How to Compose Credible Blog Comments - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from TJ PhilpottBlog comments are a great source of feedback for the site owner and an indication of the blogs popularity to site visitors. Accumulating remarks from your readers is an integral component of the blog building process since they do lend 'social proof' to your site but all comments are not equal! ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - Creating Content Out of the Efforts of Others - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from TJ PhilpottCreating content if you are working online is critical in terms of increasing your exposure and building credibility. Although this particular online marketing strategy can be labor intensive the results you get from publishing content are unparalleled. Quality content can circulate on the ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - Helping Your Creative Intelligence to Blossom - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from TJ PhilpottEach and every one of us possesses creative intelligence most of which is likely untapped and therefore unused. Whether it is a preoccupation with our busy lives or sheer laziness thinking outside the box is something most of us do not do enough of. Nonetheless these creative resources still ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - Solve any problem in less than 15 minutes - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Dia ThabetSolve any problem in less than 15 minutes Do you have a hard time finding solutions for your problems? Do you usually dwell on your problems instead of looking for a solution? Megan loves shopping and spends most of her money on buying expensive clothes. At the end of the month, she finds ...
Views: 1208(2 votes) - Is Your Business Message Working? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Anthony MoraThere are myriad ways to get your marketing message out there. You can try traditional advertising, direct mail, traditional PR, develop a dynamite website, email marketing, social media, blogging; Pay per Click, the list goes on. If you’re in business, chances are good you’ve tried some or ...
Views: 766(7 votes) - How To Make Use of Too Much or Too Little Time - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Kimberley CohenWe are generally either consumed with too much to do and too little time, or too much time and not enough to do. Where are you? Are you the type of person that is rushing around with a million and one things to do and get done, or are you walking around aimlessly wondering what to do first ...
Views: 1721(5 votes) - Deciphering Dreams – The Realms of Inner Wisdom. - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Seraphia PrestonI am a simple soul, who had a multitude of problems while growing up and still has them as an adult, but facing them with a smile. Dreams came and went, reoccurred but never taken to understand. Now, I realize the opportunities I have missed by not listening to them or heeding to their ...
Views: 1868 - Use Mid-year Goal Setting to Succeed - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Kay DouglasSetting goals has its own special magic. When we transform desires and fantasies into tangible ideas and goals and commit them to paper we are taking a powerful step toward attaining what we want in our life. New Year is the traditional time for setting goals. As we anticipate the year, in ...
Views: 1651(5 votes) - High Self Esteem And Achieving Success - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Robert DarbyThe Sources Of Self Esteem Our self esteem is determined by our basic self image and that image of ourselves is created by many sources of influence. Although that image is usually a done deal in the early years of our lives, it is by no means set in stone. Once we mature beyond the ...
Views: 1997(1 vote) - The Success Process - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from James Bird GuessLooking back at those turbulent times in my life, I learned that success is a process in which a person must go through and complete a series of actions, changes and phases to produce success and the results wanted in life. It reminds me of a story about a man who one day found a cocoon for ...
Views: 1856(5 votes) - Go The Distance - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Dirk ZellerHow do you know when a prospect or client is going to waste your time or go the distance? That is something new Agents and some experienced Agents struggle with regularly. Having a step-by-step pre-qualifying process helps dramatically. It will help you evaluate each person the same. When ...
Views: 1887(7 votes) - Don’t Let The "Evil Eye" Wreck Your Marriage! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Noelle NelsonYou’ve been together – oh, it seems like forever. Anywhere from six months to umpteen years. And somewhere along the line you’ve developed the Evil Eye. You know the one. That critical look you cast on your Sweetheart, that has little sweet in it and even less heart, the look that says “How ...
Views: 4201(1 vote) - Law Of Attraction Coach: Important Questions On Keeping Cool Concerning Money - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Nanette GeigerWhat's the most efficient method to manifest wealth when I do not have enough? How do I become aligned with my desires for enough money when I do not make the money I need presently? What do I do to get an increased amount of money to manifest when I get anxious and even sometimes ...
Views: 1933(6 votes) - 5 Steps To A Loan Modification On Your Own - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Krista ScruggsThere are typically five steps you will have to go through during a loan modification. There are a lot of details involved and you will have to work hard. Follow each of these steps in order. 1. Explain your situation. This is typically done through what's called a hardship letter. ...
Views: 1228(7 votes) - Is Self Image Sabotaging Your Success? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Ellen MartinGoing through your day at a hundred miles an hour doesn't leave much time for thought. When you are not thinking you are simply reacting to what happens around you. This anxiety causing cycle will cause you to lose your mind. When you feel yourself spiraling out of control, you must stop. Stop, ...
Views: 1911(2 votes) - Search Engines, Love Them or Hate Them All Businesses Need Them - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Resource NationOne of the trickiest things to master, or even just get a lose grasp on, for small business owners and web designers is the art of SEO. Search engine optimization (SEO) is the practice of making your company’s website a favorite of the search engines, most specifically Google. Conducting ...
Views: 929(1 vote) - Dear God - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Michelle MorovatyMind, Body, Soul by Intuitive Spiritual Healer, Guide and Teacher Michelle Morovaty Dear God, I love you. Thank you for all of your blessings! Dear God, what ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - Unusual Allergens for Pets - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Tara MarlowePets suffer from food allergies but did you know that many have inhaled allergies too? More times than not this fact is over looked as we sometimes think that dogs and cats that rummage around outside all day long couldn't possibly have allergies. Here are a few of the symptoms of inhaled ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - How Much Do You Know About Life? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Jimm YimThe more I learn about life’s connection with the universe, I am starting to appreciate and love the way it is designed. Life is a wide issue that if I were to compare my understanding with God or Buddha, I will be a laughing stock. Nevertheless, Life is always simple. It is just that we tend ...
Views: 2131 - Why Must We Be Thankful and Grateful For Everyday? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jimm YimLet me give you a strong reason why we should be grateful for everyday. Because the moment you open your eyes each day. It is a gift from god to you. You are still alive and that it is a given. Everybody is given a brand new day. Everybody is given another day to love. Everybody is given ...
Views: 8727(4 votes) - Technology Aided Infidelity - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Miho AdkinsAt 5:00 pm he called his wife to tell her he will have supper with co workers and then go to a client meeting. Her innocent response is "Have a great night, see you later". At 5:15 he left his office and is headed to a small city some thirty miles from his office. He checked his text messages ...
Views: 1947 - Dusting Off - The Old Résumé - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Lisa Parker, CPRW, CEIPIn May 2010, the Georgia Department of Labor reported that over 57,000 initial unemployment claims were filed with Atlanta leading other state regions in claims; reporting just over 28,000. If you are a statistic of the 10.2% unemployed citizens in the state of Georgia, you know ...
Views: 1793 - Have You Found Your Passion? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Jimm YimWhat is Passion? Passion is any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling or desire, as love or hate. One of Anthony Robbins motto is Living with Passion. Passion can be developed with time from a liking of something you are doing. To excel in anything you are doing, firstly, you need to ...
Views: 1655(1 vote) - Do You Have Talents or Skills? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Jimm YimTalents and Skills do you know what are the differences in the two? An illustration of talent is. You may be born with talent in drawing, you can draw the most beautiful drawing since young. However, if you do not put in effort to continue drawing and focusing your time and energy to nurture ...
Views: 1696(2 votes) - Discover Your Unlimited Potentials. - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Jimm YimThis is one of my favourite topics I love to write about. It is along the same topic as another article I have written some time ago called, “You are the Magician of Your Life.” As the title speaks, how do you discover your unlimited potentials? I have always believe that, we can do ...
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