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- A Beginner’s Guide To Be More Creative - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe are all been given the ability to be creative in any which way we could be even if we realize it or not. There are five easy guides in how to get these imaginative ideas flow freely and effortlessly like the wind. 1.) Get creative even in your intentions. Simply tell yourself, “Starting ...
Views: 1003 - Make Your Imagination Work At Your Advantage - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIn Napoleon Hill’s classic book Think and Grow Rich, it explains that there are two proficiencies of imagination namely, creative imagination and synthetic imagination. Also, as outlined by Denis Waitley in his Seeds of Greatness, it becomes significant and essential to learn precisely how every ...
Views: 1557 - Drink Milk When You're Lactose Intolerant? What the Research Says - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Sandy MalekIt may be logical to assume that if you are lactose intolerant you should avoid dairy products. Lactose, the main sugar in milk and dairy products, can cause digestive discomfort in people who lack the enzyme needed to process lactose. If drinking a glass of milk or eating a slice of cheese ...
Views: 911 - Practical Skills of a Psychic Tarot Reader - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Mary Lee LaBayYou may discover Tarot to be one of the most accessible tools that can be learned by anyone and used in nearly any situation. In developing the skills of reading the Tarot cards, clearly your other extra-sensory sensitivities will also be enhanced. The use of Tarot cards is an integral part ...
Views: 1485 - How To Get Rid Of Gossip In Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhy do people gossip? It's maybe because of boredom, they're being mean, they've got nothing to do, or maybe because they do it out of envy--yes, they're torn between admiration and envy, that's why they simply gossip away since they can't do anything about it anyway. From our neighbors outside, ...
Views: 4152 - Take a Walk for More Energy - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from nine secretsEvery day, millions of Americans leave work wishing they had enough energy to work out. They head home from their workplace and go straight to the couch to relax. Some people have many responsibilities outside of work as well such as taking care of the children or housework. However, most people ...
Views: 1528 - Personal Development - Get Out of Your Trance State! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Willie HortonThe normal mind is anaesthetized. I’ve come across people who do things they know they shouldn’t be doing but they appear not to be able to help it. I know people who insist on reading every single email the moment it arrives even though they’re supposed to be in the middle of something ...
Views: 5911(6 votes) - Empowering Youth: Help Your Child Learn Time Management - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Linette DanielsThese days, everyone is busy. This is true even for kids. You complain about juggling work, household tasks, school activities and family time. You feel out of control with so much to do and too little time to get things done. You get frantic about picking the kids up on time, getting ...
Views: 2357(1 vote) - All You Need To Know About Marriage Counseling - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen talking about marriage counseling, people usually have a negative understanding of it. It has an overtone of failure because “you cannot solve your own marital problems”. But the fact is, acknowledging you’re willing to work toward self improvement for the greater good of your relationship ...
Views: 828 - Revolving Door Syndrome-Tips on Retaining Your Employees - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Dianne ShaddockThere are those jobs that are meant to be short lived; weigh stations of sorts. Employees go back to school, outgrow their roles, or just burn out. It’s natural that you’d want to do everything possible to retain employees. Given the amount of time spent finding, hiring and training a new ...
Views: 886(6 votes) - More Than Skin Deep: Touch Of Love- We Can’t Get Enough Of It - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraTouch of love we can’t get enough of it. It’s a need. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs- men have five basic needs. One of these need are the physical needs like food, water, clothing and shelter, the safety needs like security and protection, the social needs which is the need of the ...
Views: 1355(1 vote) - Natural Way To Keep Your Man Interested - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraHave you ever wondered why some women are as dispensable as a candy wrapper for some men and some women are able to keep their men like a puppy on a leash. Does it frustrate you that you are taken for granted by your man now? You are desperate to keep your man interested. You long for what ...
Views: 1311(6 votes) - The Golden Key to Success - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Sue PapadoulisThere's a lot to learn when you're starting your own business. But what if I told you there was one golden key you needed to ensure success from the outset? It's not only a lesson to learn, it's a lesson to live by - and that is to create the best mindset for success. This is perhaps the ...
Views: 1084 - My Biggest Challenges and How I Overcame Them - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Sue PapadoulisI’m often asked about my biggest challenges when I started out with Home Biz Chicks and working from home. So, for the first time, I’m revealing all – and you’ll probably find we share a common story. Here are my top 5 biggest challenges and what I did to overcome them: Taking that first ...
Views: 1744(2 votes) - The Magic Of Believing (from Inspirational Books - Part One) - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Craig LockWe share what we know, so that we all may grow." * THE MAGIC OF BELIEVING - THE POWER OF THOUGHT ENERGY (PART ONE) "Deep within man dwell those slumbering powers; powers that would astonish him, that he never dreamed of possessing; forces ...
Views: 2084(2 votes) - Get the Help You Need - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Sue PapadoulisIf you're running a small or home business, it's important to get organised and find a way to get the help you need. This might sound great in theory, but I know some of you will be thinking "I can't". I can't because I don't have enough time, I can't because I don't have family support, I ...
Views: 866 - How to Find New Customers - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Sue PapadoulisIf you're just starting out, or if you want to take your business to a new level, a key growth strategy is to find new customers. Sounds easy, but where do you start? Taking out an expensive advertisement in the newspaper? Spending tens of thousands of dollars on a marketing campaign? No ...
Views: 947 - Exercises That Burn Fat – Switch Your Standard Program To More Fun Activities That Promote Fat Burning - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Matthew JohnsonDespite the fact that interval and resistance training being the best exercises that burn fat, sometimes you may get bored because of the repetitive pattern. Usually, the routine is something like this: schedule three exercise sessions per week where you’ll do warm-ups and three supersets in ...
Views: 953 - Who Are We? Are We Our Bodies? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from Gwen PhillipsThe body--our container, our vehicle, our means of communication and of transportation. The majority of the time most of us think of ourselves in terms of our bodies. How could we not? It’s what we see when we look in the mirror, it’s what other people see when they look at us and talk to us. ...
Views: 2268(2 votes) - How to Manage Fear and Anger - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from Gwen PhillipsEmotions are quite literally our feelings. We feel them in our bodies. Sometimes we feel an emotion as a tingle, we can feel our bodies overheat and blood rush to our faces when we are embarrassed, we can feel muscular tension when we are angry or afraid, our hearts start to beat faster. But ...
Views: 1555(2 votes) - Best Friend- A Lifetime’s Worth Of Blessing - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraI have always been very sentimental and close to my friends. They always matter to me. I once told this best friend of mine when my time is up in this world, I want you to be the one to speak in my eulogy because you’re the one who really knows me to the core- justify me. This is not an ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - Lessons for Spiritual Growth can be found in Everything You Do - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Nigel CoatesFor those of us on a Spiritual Path, learning lessons to aid our Spiritual Growth are a daily occurrence. But in the school of life, who is the teacher? Lessons to help us interact with our environments occur continually. How we greet our neighbors, treat our work colleagues, relate to our ...
Views: 2252(1 vote) - Algae, the World's Most Unappreciated Plant - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Matt CanhamIn salt water, algae is often referred to as sea weed, while in fresh water, algae is often harshly called "pond scum." We have a collective attitude problem towards algae, but as this article will show, your life depends on it. For something that is so significant to life as we know it, the ...
Views: 987 - Wedding Planner: Key To A Perfect Wedding - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s official- you are now engaged and planning to have your marriage gala real soon. Both of you are overwhelmed with excitement of your nuptial festivity and can’t wait to look for the perfect wedding planner. Especially the bride, who can’t help but day dream about it- an evening wedding ...
Views: 805 - When You Are Faced With a Debilitating Vehicle Injury - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaGetting into a car accident can change your life. Car accidents are very serious and can result in major damage to your car as well as injuries that can affect you for the rest of your life, and end with tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills and a slow and painful recovery. However, ...
Views: 864 - What Is A Bulging Disc, And What Does That Mean? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from David StevensWhen someone tells you that you have a bulging disk, or you read it on your MRI report, you may wonder what that means. Is that what is causing my pain? Will it go away? Do I need surgery? How can I fix it? These are all good questions that need to be answered before you decide what ...
Views: 9006 - Understanding Your Sciatica - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from David StevensWhen you think you are suffering from the pain of sciatica; learning about sciatica will allow you to decide when you need to see the doctor. Understanding your condition will help you understand the evaluation and possible treatment options. True sciatica is caused by irritation of the ...
Views: 2222(2 votes) - Starting A Home Based Business – How To Avoid The Biggest Mistake And Make Your Business Successful - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2020 from Judith ShuttleworthYou’ve decided to take the big step and you’re starting a home based business. It’s something you gave a lot of thought to and that you really want to see succeed. The good news is you have started on a path that can give you the financial freedom to choose how you live and how you work. The ...
Views: 1878(1 vote) - Could You Have Spinal Stenosis? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from David StevensAs we age, our bodies go through many changes associated with aging. We often find that we are unable to do the things that we could do even just 10 years ago. It is normal as we get older to not be as strong or agile as we used to be. We may not walk as steady as when we were younger, or we ...
Views: 3674(1 vote) - So You Want To Be A Dog Trainer - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Niki TudgeIf you are thinking of becoming a pet care professional or opening your own pet care and dog training business it is important that you have a solid theoretical background and practical experience in a variety of subjects from learning theory to business practices. You will need many hours of ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - Do You Dare to go Down the Rabbit Hole? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Virginia WildI absolutely enjoy watching movies that are filled with hidden hints about making your dreams come true. Such phrases like… “The impossible is possible if you believe”, “You can achieve anything that you set your mind to”, “If you truly believe, it will happen” or “You always have a choice”. ...
Views: 1309(7 votes) - Could Sleep Apnea be the Cause of Your Insomnia? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Paul StevensMany who think they are suffering from insomnia are actually experiencing sleep apnea. According to the Stanford University Web site, apnea is a “cessation of breath”. Sleep apnea is when a person stops breathing while asleep. Some who suffer from sleep apnea stop breathing several times every ...
Views: 1034 - 6 Symptoms of Insomnia - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Paul StevensThose suffering from insomnia are subject to a number of symptoms. Some might think that it would be quite obvious if you were suffering from insomnia because you would not be sleeping. But there is more than one kind of insomnia. One type is where the person with insomnia symptoms cannot ...
Views: 1027 - A Tsunami of Sustainable Self-Love - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Marcy NeumannWhile attending a local expo featuring “new age” products, I found myself in a reminiscing conversation…a “back in my day” rendition, while marveling at the incredible changes achieved by this alternative approach to life. Here we were, surrounded by multitudes of companies offering ...
Views: 1087 - Did He Really Say "I love you"? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Christine PembletonHave you ever been in a relationship with a guy that progressed to the “I love you” stage? That’s the stage of a relationship when things are going well; you are enjoying each other’s company, and you believe the other person feels the same way. It’s the point where your relationship can ...
Views: 5077 - Pull-Style Leadership: The Key to Getting Big Results - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Chris WilliamsIs EVERY member of your team contributing SIGIFICANTLY to your strategic goals? By EVERY member of your team, I mean EVERY member, including front-line talent that you pay by the hour. By significantly, I mean directly to your bottom-line in the form of tens of thousands to millions of dollars ...
Views: 3537(8 votes) - Financial Markets Prediction: 2016--2018 Start of Major Financial Tragedy - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloCould the U.S. and the rest of the world be headed for a dire financial crisis, one that could even dwarf the most recent economic downturn, which is considered to be the worst since the great depression? Although we mostly avoid mundane predictions such as international policy /economic ...
Views: 18142(6 votes) - Being Fearless in the Face of Adversity - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Chris WilliamsIn my last newsletter, “Five Must-Do Practices in Tough Times” I mentioned the importance of a good attitude, protecting business relationships, getting more creative, focusing on results and the importance of effective communication. I would like to continue discussion about leading in tough ...
Views: 5412(1 vote) - The Art of Listening: Tune In or Get Tuned Out! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Chris Williams“He who guards his mouth preserves his life.” - Proverbs 13:3 Have you ever been in a one-sided conversation? The other person is talking incessantly, leaving no room for you to speak. How about this scenario: You are conversing with someone and you feel very distracted and unfocused? You ...
Views: 3008(1 vote) - 3 Key Ingredients to Effective Content Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from TJ PhilpottContent marketing is an effective online strategy since it offers 'something' to readers for 'nothing' in return! The philosophy of this online marketing strategy is based upon doing 'favors' for others which in turn compels them to regard you more favorably. The key to successfully conducting ...
Views: 894 - 3 Advantages of an Infrequent Blog Posting Schedule - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from TJ PhilpottBlog posting is critical to the development of any site and is a huge part of the blog building process. It is a common assumption that the more frequently you post new blog entries the more the traffic you will attract. Although this assumption is absolutely true what we are discussing here is ...
Views: 1856(1 vote) - How Brain Storming Leads to Online Success - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhether you are aware of it or not brain storming is a very large part of any success in business you may have online. All too often we get caught up in the day to day tasks involved in our businesses and use these accomplishments as our measure of success. Well true as it may be that there are ...
Views: 2154 - How to Write Copy to Overcome Buyer Reluctance - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from TJ PhilpottKnowing how to write copy that will motivate people into making a purchase is a talent that involves more than just your writing skills. A copywriter needs to place themselves inside the head of the people they are addressing. In the case of producing sales copy the writing has to be able to ...
Views: 1502 - Global Recession - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgHow can you find that which was never lost? Across the globe, people converse about recession and it makes me wonder what establishes the value of the Dollar or the Rand, What determines the value of gold? Can oil know its worth? Does a diamond know its own value? In my study, I found ...
Views: 2016(3 votes) - Using Technical Analysis To Manage Risk And Maintain Top Quartile Performance - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Dwayne StrocenTo manage an effective risk management solution requires more than the calculation of VaR. Ultimately a successful risk management program requires the execution of an effective hedge. Technical analysis is a vital element of this strategy. Recent market reversals brought about by the ...
Views: 1726(4 votes) - Hedging – What Is It, And It's Uses In Risk Management - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Dwayne StrocenHedging, understanding the benefits of risk management in an enterprise wide solution. Risk management and hedging is a useful tool to reduce market place liability. Here are some tips on its uses. Second of a two part article Before discussing the use of hedging to off-set risk, we need ...
Views: 1302(4 votes) - The Role Of A CTA, Commodity Trading Advisor - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Dwayne StrocenToday's Commodity Trading Advisor is no longer to be thought of only as a Portfolio Manager. His role has expanded considerably as investment products become more complex. Commodity Trading Advisor, Genuine Trading Solutions, a registered CTA with the CFTC, says the responsibility today of ...
Views: 1824(4 votes) - Student loan defaults are on the rise - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from KRYSTLE CHANMost will not dispute the value of a good education, but it's no secret that paying for college can be costly. Many students are unable to pay for their entire education out of pocket and grants or scholarships may only cover a portion of tuition, books and housing costs. Therefore, many are ...
Views: 1350 - Is Self Confidence Really A State Of Mind? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Robert DarbyThe Origins Of Self Confidence If it is true that self confidence is a state of mind, then why do some people have it and some don't? Why don't we just think it and make it so? The answers to these questions have to do partly with chance and mostly with personal creative power. We can be ...
Views: 1412 - The Six Elements of a Winning Dating Profile - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Eric LercaraFor a while now I’ve been working on finding the essential elements that you must include in an online profile. After reading hundreds of books on psychology, philosophy and attraction, I’ve come up with these six fundamentals. I strongly believe they need to be conveyed properly if you’re going ...
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