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- Become Wealthy - One House at a Time - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Patrick EspositoBy now, most people know not to depend on the get rich quick schemes. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary. If it is so easy, why isn’t everyone doing it? These are all valid statements. The more we want ...
Views: 1702(5 votes) - Yes, You can Still Retire Comfortably - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Patrick EspositoAbout five years ago, many people had dreams of retiring comfortably. If you were a real estate investor, you probably had dreams of retiring very comfortably. When that day came, and you were ready to reap the fruits of your labor, it was just of matter of selling off your investment ...
Views: 1012(4 votes) - The Real Story on Short Sales - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Patrick EspositoIn today’s real estate market, many homeowners, as well as investors, are going down roads and using various tools that they would not have considered previously. When things are going well and the real estate market is hot, most people would believe that the good times are here to stay. ...
Views: 1075(4 votes) - How Brightly Do You Shine? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Annika EkThe sun is the center of our solar system, and our home planet circles the sun each calendar year. The sun makes life possible here on Earth and we ingest its energy indirectly from the plant and animal foods we eat. We need sunlight on our skin to produce vitamin D for strong bones and ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Why now is the best time to purchase real estate - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Patrick EspositoMany people are asking the age old question, “Should I buy now, or wait for the market to bottom out?” In most parts of the country, prices have fallen over the past 4 years. Real estate goes in cycles. We have had a big run up in prices from the early 2,000’s to 2005. It hit a peak, and ...
Views: 963(3 votes) - The 7 Pillars of Your Life Purpose Foundation – Part I - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Annika EkJust like you can’t build a house on a beach, you can’t create a life purpose inspired business, without a proper foundation. Building on a weak, unstable or shifting surface means that it ‘s only a matter of time before the whole thing comes crashing down… A business is something very real, ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Meditation for Beginners - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Cathy TaylorMeditation happens when you are able to transcend the mind and connect with your source or what some call spirit or God. To get there requires much discipline because one needs to know how to relax the physical body and calm your mind. Therein lies the rub; it’s not easy and it requires some ...
Views: 1368(2 votes) - Do Your Part: Help Your Teen be Self-Reliant and Confident - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Julia AndrickTake a moment to reflect on your interactions with your children today. What was the general tone of the day? What emotions predominated for you? Were you calm, listening, curious, frustrated, angry, or impatient? What message do you feel your child will take to bed with them tonight? One of ...
Views: 2358(1 vote) - ***The 2 Biggest Retirement Misconceptions - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Bill LoseyWe’ve all heard about the “new retirement”, the mix of work and play that many of us assume we will have in our lives one day. We do not expect “retirement” to be all leisure. While this is becoming a cultural assumption among baby boomers, it is interesting to see that certain financial ...
Views: 2638(3 votes) - How to Easily Overcome a Fear of Wrong Decision Making - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Noelyne JonesDo you find it difficult to make decisions? After making a decision do you doubt what you have done and worry that it's not the best decision for you? Do you make a decision only to quickly change your mind? Do you regret many of the decisions that you've made and wish your life was ...
Views: 2083(5 votes) - 5 Super Simple Steps to Connect with your Inner Wisdom of Success - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Aimee YawnickIn the last issue of Core Connections we talked about the vital importance of making the connection between you and your Inner Wisdom. To clarify what your Inner Wisdom of Success is, consider this. Before you started this journey called Life, your Spirit created a “blueprint” that among other ...
Views: 1594(2 votes) - Leadership can be an unpopular business - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Wayne Kehl“Leadership can be an unpopular business. The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes.” Tony Blair (former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom) The above quote from Tony Blair led me to the theme for this week’s edition. Throughout my career in leadership ...
Views: 4189(4 votes) - What is Success (from 'The Winning Mind)? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * What is success? I am not going to try to define success. I think a precise definition is impossible! Is it winning a Gold Medal at the Olympic Games or winning Wimbledon, or being awarded a Nobel ...
Views: 1248(8 votes) - Get Clear About Your Clients: 3 Influential Factors Every Small Business Owner Must Know - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Lisa MininniOne of the biggest challenges for today’s small business owner is that there is a volume of information that’s out there and your prospective clients are bombarded with that information every day. Today’s small business owner needs to be more laser focused than ever to target their market ...
Views: 1779(7 votes) - Focus on Prosperity - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniWhy is it that when you need money the most, it seems the hardest to get your hands on it? The answer is because, most likely, you’ve got most of your attention on the fact that you don’t have enough money. It’s an instant log jam in the money-attraction process and it’ll make anyone a nervous ...
Views: 852(1 vote) - Kids Swearing - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kathy SlattengrenWhen children swear, it certainly catches our attention! How should we respond when this happens? There are a number of ways to handle it depending on the situation. Trying Out Swearing Young children often try swearing at some point. One day our daughter was coming home from preschool ...
Views: 1511 - How To Coach Soccer: Who Else Want To Learn Soccer - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Andre BotelhoWhat if I ask you how to coach soccer, or for that matter youth soccer? Although the question looks simple and easy but you’ll find it difficult to answer even if your try your best. One of the soccer skills that’s required for a player and a coach to learn is communication. A coach needs ...
Views: 2404(2 votes) - Make Bathtime Easier and More Fun for the Child with Sensory Issues - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Nancy PeskeSome kids love bath time and enjoy splashing in the tub and playing with their favorite floating toys. But other children dread bathing. For these sensitive kids, the water is always either too hot or too cold, or frighteningly intense as it sprays out of the showerhead. They may be agitated by ...
Views: 5076(2 votes) - Helping a Child with Sensory Issues - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Nancy PeskeThere's something up with a child you know. He's clumsy, picky, always on the move, or flopped in a chair like a wet noodle. He's impulsive, intense, and quirky. Maybe he has a learning disability, ADHD, or autism, or maybe not, but his behavior and responses to everyday sensations are puzzling. ...
Views: 2183(1 vote) - Make Haircuts More Tolerable for Kids with Sensory Issues - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Nancy PeskeHow often do you think about the weight of your hair? Probably never, but for children with sensory issues, the feel, weight, and movement of their own hair can be extremely distracting. If his hair is trimmed just a bit he may notice how different his head feels for days afterward! A haircut ...
Views: 4114(2 votes) - Help Your Child with Sensory Processing Disorder Learn to Ride a Bike - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Nancy PeskeBike riding is a great form of exercise and transportation, offering kids a sense of independence. Families can have a lot of fun together biking, too. but children with sensory issues often need extra help in learning to be comfortable bicycling. Part of their struggle with riding a two-wheeler ...
Views: 3478(2 votes) - How to Get Motivated! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Terry DrakeWhat is procrastination? It is the avoidance of action towards the start of or completion of a task and/or project. The reason that you procrastinate is not important, because it has become habitual and an automatic response for you. What is motivation? It is the focus or energy necessary to ...
Views: 1854(2 votes) - How to Fuel Your Spirit So You Can Be Your Best Self - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryWhether you are nurturing a business or career, a family, an intimate relationship, or a secret dream, your time and energy are the most valuable commodities you possess. No matter how wisely you spend them, the truth is that they are limited in supply and extremely precious. Another truth: ...
Views: 2515(2 votes) - Acupuncture - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kim LevesqueAcupuncture and back pain Lower back pain is one of the most common areas for someone to have pain; this is because most of your body’s weight is carried by the lumbar vertebrae in your back. Also it is estimated that anywhere from 80-95% of people in the world will at some point in their ...
Views: 878(2 votes) - Creating Abundance – By Letting Go Of Unwanted Bad Thoughts Or Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from David NesmithSo you feel like you are depriving yourself of a much needed reward for working so hard everyday. You feel like all depressed and sad by not being able to get what you want at the end of your paydays. Life nowadays is hard for almost all of us. With this plummeting economic crisis, saving ...
Views: 896(5 votes) - What Does The Phrase Ask And It Is Given Mean To You? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from David Nesmith‘Ask and it is given’ – it’s a familiar phrase to most of us, isn’t it? It is also the cornerstone of the Law of Attraction, which tells us that if we focus on something we can bring it into our lives. If you are unsure about this law, consider some of the people around you carefully. ...
Views: 1003(4 votes) - The Homeless Graduation; On Compensatory Dreams - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Deborah DeNicolaSometimes a dream may appear negative when you first express what you’ve experienced such as:" I am in a gymnasium with homeless people . . . "exactly the words I spoke into my recorder the other morning. But as I continued to listen to the recording I was able to accept the dream ...
Views: 1655(2 votes) - Are You Stuffing Your Closets as a Compulsive Shopper? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite'Fess up. If you're reading this blog you may be a shopping addict. There's a world of difference between someone who shops for necessities (even luxuries) or social enjoyment and the person who shops to deaden emotional pain. Which one are you? Like a drug addict you use shopping to get ...
Views: 2589(2 votes) - Better Health Beyond A Reasonable Doubt [Part 1] - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Kathleen LamoureuxIf you have been suffering with any type of chronic pain or disease, are emotionally drained, physically worn out, can’t give any more type of feeling [for example] then help is on the way. If you truly desire to tap in to your full health potential – there are a number of things you can do to ...
Views: 1467(3 votes) - Are You Truly Hungry, Or Do You Just Want to Eat? - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from James HallmarkBack when I used to work in one of the largest supplement retailers in the world, I used to get all kinds of people who would come in for appetite suppressants. Usually, it was the ladies who would come in for them, but there were plenty of men who would wish to take them as well. "I don't ...
Views: 1925(3 votes) - More Sleep and Better Nutrition For Young Athletes - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Denzale MontgomeryI have two kids in soccer. They love the sport and are always outside playing in the field kicking the ball back and forth. Even though they are barely six and seven already they act as if they are professional soccer players. Whenever they do sit down long enough to watch what is on television ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - How to Prepare a Safe and Clean House for Your New Baby - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Yelena GertsenovaPreparing for a new addition to your family is a process both necessary and intensive. You must install child locks on the cabinet doors, put hazardous materials out of reach, paint and furnish the nursery, all the while with an ever-expanding waistline for mom! Cleaning your home from top to ...
Views: 1679(2 votes) - Best parenting with Boot camp for your troubled teens - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from anna hBoot Camp for kids: So many parents who have kids (Troubled youth) suffering from mental health troubles such as natural depression, low mood and other physical issues, along with learning disabilities often have the troubles duplicated when the kid or the teen gets older. In a recent survey a ...
Views: 1809(1 vote) - How to Get your Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kingsley ModozieLet us say you separated from your ex boyfriend and you are here because you need a solution to get them to want you again. Even if the breakup was a fault you made leading to them dumping you, there is still a way to get around things. Your ex may not remain for a long time without you once she ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - 5 Rules for Designing Your Website - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Claudia WinifredYou can understand the importance of your website by realizing that your target market will perceive your ability to provide quality products or services by analyzing the professionalism of your website. As it is capable of turning visitors into customers, your website must give your business a ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - The Reason Why You Need a Quality Logo Design to Compete in Today’s Competition - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Claudia Winifred“I own a small business. Do I need a logo design?” This is a question you are likely to hear from an entrepreneur who hasn’t yet realized the importance of a quality logo. Tell me something: How do people (family and friends) recognize you? They, of course, look at your face and know who you ...
Views: 688(1 vote) - Enjoying Personal Car With A Car Finance Loan - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Brayden CoxBuying a car is a big decision one must understand. Nowadays, a lot of people especially those who belong in the average life status couldn't able to afford to buy a certain car in cash. That's why, the need of a car finance loan is very evident in the market. There are lots of car finance ...
Views: 2271(8 votes) - Hepatitis A, B, C - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Emmanuel VillarosaHepatitis is a state or condition where in hepatic cells at the liver, are inflamed or has been infected. “Hepa” is derived from hepatic or liver and “itis” means inflammation or swelling. However, there are 3 common classifications/types of hepatitis. They vary in causes, routes/ method of ...
Views: 1070(3 votes) - Should You Take a Chorionic Villus Test? - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Emmanuel VillarosaChorionic villus sampling, more commonly called CVS is a medical procedure for pregnant women. It is done to detect possible defects and abnormalities in the fetus by getting a biopsy or tissue sample found in the placenta that would give an accurate picture of its status. Chrionic villis ...
Views: 900(2 votes) - Tuning Up Muscles and Mind - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Drew GerberMy husband is a very fine musician, and as our business has grown, he has had less time to devote to practicing the violin. When he was able to start regularly practicing again recently, he soon found he had lost several pounds. How could that be? Violin is a very physical instrument. He ...
Views: 2339(2 votes) - Music Mastery and Confidence - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Drew GerberWhen students master a piece of music that seemed at first impossible, they develop confidence and persistence that can help them in academics and whatever they set out to do. I have seen this again and again teaching violin at the St. Louis School of Music. Students who apply themselves ...
Views: 2138(2 votes) - Life Skills From Music Education - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Drew GerberIn teaching young people to play violin and ocarina, I see them also learning skills that will help them in their studies, life and work. One of the amazing things about music education is how students pick up these skills through the process of learning to play an instrument. Through music ...
Views: 3715(2 votes) - Portrait Painting - A Traditional Art Of The Modern Era - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Azalea WrightYou may be asking about the facts of portrait painting . Actually, it is a kind of art or rather a painting that features the images particularly the picture of a human either taken individually or in groups. Hence, we could see a lot of portrait paintings in some traditional homes. We could ...
Views: 1070(1 vote) - The truth about investing in mutual funds - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Drew Gerber“Investors earn returns over time that are far lower than those quoted by mutual fund firms. In fact, it’s not even a close race.” This is the conclusion of DALBAR, Inc., the well-respected independent investment research firm, in the DALBAR 2010 Quantitative Analysis of Investor ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - Steer Clear Of Marital Depression - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWeddings are one of the most special and exciting events that can happen in anyone’s life. It is a very important occasion, for it is the beginning of a new chapter in a couple’s love story. But, there is one thing that goes unnoticed soon after the magical wedding and romantic honeymoon: ...
Views: 872(1 vote) - How your television affects your mind - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanYesterday i was in the gym and i had a hard time doing my regular exercises because my Ipod was out of charge and i had to listen to the romantic songs that were played there. They weren't that normal kind of romantic songs but they were the type that gives you the impression that the singer ...
Views: 2533(1 vote) - Everybody Wants True Love! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhat’s a fairytale without a prince charming, a princess in distress and true love? It’ll probably be just another old story that will somehow fade into obscurity as time goes by. But, the element of true love is what made fairy tales into all-time blockbusters. Yes, everybody wants it so bad, ...
Views: 1117(2 votes) - What is a Social Media Marketer? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Justin DavisSocial media marketing can be thought of an indirect method of marketing your business. It is an influential procedure that makes use of the principles of traditional marketing to programs with social ends that eventually endorses your business through social media channels. Social media ...
Views: 810(1 vote) - Secrets To Successful Couple Communication - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSome people have a knack for communication; for others, this form of expression can be a little difficult and challenging. Whatever it is, communication is one thing that a lot of people use every single day, on all parts of the globe. People have different ways of relating to one another—we all ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - Dream so big only God can fulfil it. - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Jackie PaulsonDreams are not merely the nightly thoughts you experience as the brain sorts out the day's events. They are the goals and visions that fire your heart and saturate your soul with joy at the very thought of them. They are those continuing visions of what you want your life to be at its highest ...
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