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- Life Roller Coaster - How to Slow Down in Fast Times - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Michelle PrinceI don't know about you, but I have a lot on my plate and it keeps getting fuller and fuller. Being a wife, mother, entrepreneur, friend, sister, daughter, etc. brings on a whole laundry list of responsibilities and obligations that need to be fulfilled. I can easily fill my day with tasks and ...
Views: 2045 - Winning in Life Secrets - How to Start Winning in Life Now - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Michelle PrinceThroughout my life, I have read inspirational books, listened to motivational CDs and attended many personal development seminars. If not for the encouragement, as well as the treasure trove of power-tips and techniques these materials provided, I would probably still be asking myself what a ...
Views: 1370 - What’s Love Got To Do With It? Not Everything! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Joseph CuencoWhat’s Love Got To Do With It? Not Everything! Not many of us aren’t familiar with Tina Turner’s immortal words questioning, “What’s love got to do with it?” Her notion that risking love may ultimately risk a broken heart still rings true today. However, when I consider the question, ...
Views: 1842 - Getting Out Of The Lethal Stress Trap - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Leah FriedmanFor 30 years stress has been one of the nation’s biggest health problems with 75% of the general population suffer from stress at least once a fortnight – a cause for high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes and even a trigger for suicide. What was the ‘epidemic of the 80’s is now the ...
Views: 1241 - The True Art of Forgivenesss - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Giselle BuonomoForgiveness is the most misunderstood and difficult “act” for so many people because forgiveness “creates” change and most would rather “suffer in quiet desperation” than find the courage to face the “unknown” and experience change. Let me, first, “bring to light” the common misconception of ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - What’s Your Greatest Weakness? How to Answer the Most Irritating Job Interview Question—And Still Get It Right - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Peggy McKee“What’s your greatest weakness?” is one of those typical but tough job interview questions. We all hate this question, but it comes up all the time, and your answer is critical. You know you’re going to get asked, so be prepared. It’s trickier than it seems on the surface, and there’s an art ...
Views: 5088 - Tips For Raising Self Esteem And Self Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Robert DarbyThe Negative Programming A condition of low self esteem is like a corrosive acid that eats away at our self image until we are paralyzed to act affectively and achieve success or self confidence of any kind. We find ourselves caught in a downward spiral of negative thoughts and perceptions ...
Views: 1670 - How to Handle Unusual Interview Situations - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Peggy McKeeOccasionally, candidates will get to the final interview and discover that the company has hired a third party to conduct the interview. Understandably, these interview situations make candidates a little more nervous….but I have a job interview strategy for you to handle this situation. To ...
Views: 1892 - Ten Surefire Ways to Fail at Visualization (PART 2) - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Linda BoertjensWelcome back! In part 1, you will have learned the first 5 reasons why your visualization may not be effective and how to turn this around so your Vision Board will indeed coming to fruition in incredible ways you never thought possible. Let me explain the other 5 important reasons ...
Views: 3226 - Don’t Send a Thank You Note After Your Interview –Send an Email! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe era of the thank you note after a job interview is over. Well, not the actual “thank you,” just the delivery system. It’s critically important that you thank the interviewer for the opportunity, but it’s also critically important that you get it to him within 24 hours. And a ...
Views: 2248 - How to Create a Happy & Authentic Life: Get Clear - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Shannon Short, The SPARK! Coach -"Getting Real is a very real thing and a very vital part of being successful and happy in our life and in our work." The above quote is from my article "7 Steps to Creating a Happy & Authentic Life," where we talked about what it means to Get Real and introduced the 7 Simple Truths for ...
Views: 1190 - Ten Surefire Ways to Fail at Visualization (PART 1) - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Linda BoertjensSo here you are; you have created your very own Vision Board with fantastic goals and dreams on it. You are excited about it, however it’s been a while since you put it together and none of your goals have actually made it into your reality yet. You may be feeling like you are doing everything ...
Views: 3161 - 7 Steps to Creating a Happy & Authentic Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Shannon Short, The SPARK! Coach -Getting Real is a very real thing and a very vital part of being successful and happy in our life and our work. If you want to create a happy and authentic life, you are going to have to get real. What does it mean to Get Real? It means to: * Live in the whole truth, recognizing that your ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - A 30/60/90-Day Plan Is The KEY to Winning the Job! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAs a recruiter, I’ve always recommended to my candidates that they bring a 30/60/90-day sales plan to the job interview and it never fails to impress hiring managers. Although most candidates who use this plan are in sales, job seekers who are not in sales roles often ask if they should use ...
Views: 3131 - The Secret to a Spectacular Life - As IF - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteOne of the phrases that helped define the 1990s is "As if!" Immortalized by actor Alicia Silverstone's character, Cher Horowitz, in the movie "Clueless", the term connotes a derisive assertion that whatever is being talked about is impossible or very unlikely. It is another way of ...
Views: 2454 - How Your Body Gets Out Of Whack - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Bette DowdellCarve this in stone: Your body will balance itself no matter what you think, do or say. This is one of the many things they don’t teach us in school. And I’ve never seen a headline about it on a magazine cover, either. It seems to be somebody’s secret, but we need to let that cat out ...
Views: 2605 - Picking Yourself Up When You're Feeling Down - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Pamela TurnerWhen I'm down, down in the dumps, everything feels bad. I'm not interested in anything, don't feel like connecting with others or even going outside, don't even try to move me. Pass the ice cream. It seems that I want anything that will actually make me feel even worse! The last thing I want is ...
Views: 3640(2 votes) - ***Keys to Letting Go of Procrastination - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Laura YoungWhen we procrastinate, we put our dreams, our hopes and our yearnings on hold. We put things off under the illusion that we will get to them someday, when there is more of time. We deny fears and postpone action while covering ourselves up with layers of excuses, like an onion. We deny the ...
Views: 10372(8 votes) - You Angels Want to Help You! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Mary SolielYou probably know that you have at least one angel with you at all times, your guardian angel, right? And there are also many angels and guides that come in and go out of your life at various times, there to help you and comfort you? They can give you nudges, little whispers, send ...
Views: 2947(2 votes) - Signs to "Just Breathe" - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Mary SolielSometimes synchronicities (or meaningful coincidences) that are related show up in rapid succession. This usually calls for you to amp up your awareness because an important message awaits. Such is what happened when I experienced a number of "just breathe" signs, one right after another. For ...
Views: 2311(2 votes) - Our Passed Loved Ones Send Us Messages - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Mary SolielDid you know that we can, and probably are, receiving messages from our passed loved ones? After Death Communications, or ADCs, are various types of communications relayed from relatives and friends that have departed this life. These ADCs serve as ways to show us, truly prove to us, that the ...
Views: 3316(1 vote) - 2012 is Nothing to Fear - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Mary SolielThere is so much hype about 2012, and it’s only going to increase as we move closer to this time. Fear is a big money maker, and there are those who are taking full advantage of this most negative emotion to make big profits, whether it’s through movies, books, the news, etc., and trying to make ...
Views: 2716(2 votes) - The Purpose of Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Lynn Robinson"I discovered that people are not really afraid of dying; they're afraid of not ever having lived, not ever having deeply considered their life's higher purpose, and not ever having stepped into that purpose and at least tried to make a difference in this world." — Joseph Jaworski You come to ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - Grief and the Myth of Closure - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Ashley Davis BushWhen faced with grief we often ask, “When will I begin to feel better? When will I return to normal? When will I be able to breathe again? When will I achieve some closure?” The idea of closure in our culture is one of tidy endings, a sense of completion. The reason we long for closure, of ...
Views: 3545 - Overcoming Buyers Reluctance to Increase Your Sales - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIn order to increase your sales online it is important to overcome any resistance a customer may have towards making a purchase. Being it is impractical to address these concerns on an individual basis it seems targeting the most common factors is the best approach. It appears the typical buying ...
Views: 2125(1 vote) - Composing Blog Comments That Build Credibility - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLeaving well placed blog comments is a great way to accelerate the flow of traffic to your site. An important aspect of the blog building process is establishing links with other sites and when you post comments at other blogs you can do just that. The more incoming links your site has the more ...
Views: 1422(2 votes) - Common Needs to Target When Composing Sales Copy - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from TJ PhilpottGood sales copy reaches out and touches the needs of the reader. The ability of a copywriter to address what it is a person is looking for helps them establish a connection with their readers. In doing so it makes their copy writing efforts all the more effective since the person is now more ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - Raising Twins: Tips to Prepare Yourself Meet -Your New Dynamic Duo - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Rachelle SalingerFinding out that you have a baby on the way is joyous news. Finding out that you are expecting twins—that’s really something to prepare for! You might wonder: how do I raise twins? Raising one child is challenging enough; what should I expect with twins? Thankfully, you are not alone. ...
Views: 1486(5 votes) - Gaining an Edge When Marketing on the Internet - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen marketing on the internet it is natural as in any business to strive for a competitive edge. Equally natural is for online marketers to try and improve upon or be better than their competitors at doing or promoting the same thing. It seems that the best approach would be to instead ...
Views: 1357(2 votes) - Vaccinations: Make an Informed Choice - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Dr. Alicia ArmitsteadWhat is in a vaccine? In addition to live and killed bacteria, viri and their toxins, children are injected with some of the most lethal poisons known: formaldehyde, mercury, aluminum, phenol (carbolic acid), borax (ant killer), ethylene glycol (antifreeze), dye, acetone (nail polish remover), ...
Views: 3210(1 vote) - Tennis...A Lesson in Life - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Barry RobertsI play tennis about four times a week. One of the guys I play with, always starts the day by tossing the ball to make his serve and announcing, “Enjoy, gentlemen!” I usually reply with, “Thanks Jon. I’m rooting for you to come in second.” (Unless, of course, Jon is my doubles partner.) Our ...
Views: 1657(3 votes) - Happiness - The New Frontier - by You see it everywhere you turn, happiness as a lifestyle choice, a new frontier. Most of us navigate our lives from day to day with circumstances dictating what priorities move up and down the list. When it comes to simple priorities of our lives that can make a difference, that can make us ...
Views: 2298(2 votes) - ***See it, and then Do it - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become. Your Vision is the promise of what you shall one day be. Your Ideal (vision) is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil.” -James Allen . We had a cool vision exercise as the final intervention of my masters program. Our ...
Views: 2132(8 votes) - Importance of social media in online marketing - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Christian WilsonSocial Media is very important in online marketing. Well, if you are out to earn money through your online web store, you do need to promote and market your brand, products, and services in a suitable manner. Just as businesses have developed marketing strategies over the years, you do need ...
Views: 783(5 votes) - 5 Steps To Make Money Online Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Stavros GeorgiadisMake money online marketing is simple. In reality there is no need to turn to complex or unknown ideas to make money online but instead focus on what really works in internet marketing and seo. Internet is a big marketplace where opportunities to make money online are more realistic if you just ...
Views: 2294(2 votes) - How To Get Your Life Back Through Detoxing - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Barbara FrankHOW TO GET YOUR LIFE BACK THROUGH DETOXING by Barbara Frank Does it feel like something is slowly stealing away your energy and vitality? Are you exhausted when you come home from work or after minor activities? Do you have minor or major aches and pains, skin problems, thinning ...
Views: 8202(1 vote) - Relationships and Your Love Life--3 Dreadful, yet Very Common Reasons for Staying Together - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAlmost everyone hopes and strives for a long-term relationship, but few are ever able to find and cement a mutually satisfying, compatible bond that lasts the rest of their lives. Those who place great importance on the fantasy of permanent, romantic bliss may see this as a tragedy, but we ...
Views: 1340(2 votes) - ***Making Money by Staying Home On Your Vacation - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Margaret GoodIt’s the summer here in the Northern Hemisphere and most of us are looking for some time off. With the economic crunch and the goal of living debt-free some will be paying off previous debts with very little or no funds available to go on a cruise, road trip or even to the local spa. Can a ...
Views: 2054(1 vote) - Eating Cake - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Mike EdwardsIn a recent article by JD Dean Signs of a Cheating Boyfriend there appears a reference to a well know incorrect saying; "You can't have your cake and eat it" Why is this incorrect? Simply, you can have your cake and you can eat it, it is just that there will be no cake left. However, ...
Views: 2899(2 votes) - House repossession procedure - Court rulings The House Repossession Procedure Can Involve Many Court Rulings - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Steven MartinThe court hearing in a house repossession procedure is an important part of the entire process. It is a hearing that will be used to determine if a person will be able to stay in one’s home or if that person is going to have to move out of it through an eviction. This is a very important thing ...
Views: 1004(9 votes) - Rent back tips A Few Tips for Rent Back - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Steven MartinA sell and rent back plan can be a great thing for you to use when it comes to saving your home from repossession or to make living in a home easier to handle when looking for a new one. There are some things that you should be aware of when it comes to getting into this plan. You should think ...
Views: 866(10 votes) - Platonic Friendship- Does It Still Exist? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe answer is definitely YES! But we were made to believe that male- female friendship cannot be and will not be done. It is impossible. Well, we can’t blame them- we were made and brought up to believe that man and woman coexist in the bounds of sex and romance alone. It is written in the ...
Views: 1782(8 votes) - Stop, Look And Listen: Checklist Before Ending Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraYou wake up one morning looking at your partner and you don’t see him the way you see him before. You don’t understand- you don’t feel a thing for him. Not love, not care… not even hate.“This is bad” you thought- the love making is not as magical like it used to be and most of the time you can’t ...
Views: 3114(1 vote) - Overcoming Insecurity:stop Being Needy And Start Being Happy - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you look at the mirror, do you like what you’re seeing? How often do you smile in a day, do you even remember to smile? Is it your hobby to gossip and talk about someone else’s flaws and imperfections? Does talking about the misery of other people makes you feel better about yourself? Are ...
Views: 5580(1 vote) - The Different Experiences of Divorce - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Merlene BishopTHE DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES OF DIVORCE Copyright by Merlene Bishop Divorce is a complex process involving legal, emotional, and economic aspects as well as learning to be a collaborative co-parent. The emotional aspect of divorce often begins long before the economic and legal. It ...
Views: 2193(1 vote) - Top Weight Loss Exercises to Burn Fat - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from John PhillipLack of physical activity and poor dietary lifestyle are having a devastating effect on our health and longevity. As the number of Americans falling in the overweight or obese range approaches 3 out of every 4 children and adults, health conscious individuals understand the importance of eating ...
Views: 1352(2 votes) - Sell and rent back your home and stay long term or short term, the choice is yours - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Steven MartinIt may appear that there those times misfortunes come in their doubles and so when you find yourself financially challenged in one way or another it is important for you to be on high alert because you never know what may come to pass. This is what has been happening to distressed home owners ...
Views: 864(11 votes) - How a Seller Should Handle a Sell and Rent Back Offer Document - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Steven MartinThe written offer document that goes into a sell and rent back transaction is a valuable document in that when a person agrees to sign it the agreement will officially go into effect. With this in mind the seller in a sell and rent back agreement should take some careful considerations when it ...
Views: 1133(8 votes) - Valuation Rules in a Sell and Rent Back Plan - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Steven MartinA property that is going to be sold and rented out in a sell and rent back plan will need to work with a proper valuation system. Valuation rules should be followed in this process. These rules are used to help with making sure that a plan is one that will be fair in value to both the provider ...
Views: 1031(8 votes) - A Cooling Off Period Works for Every Sell and Rent Back Offer - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Steven MartinA cooling off period is a required part of the sell and rent back registration process in the United Kingdom. This is a period of time that works for a few weeks after a client who is interested in a sell and rent back plan gets the pre-offer document from a plan provider. It is a vital period ...
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