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- 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 ...
Views: 15301(5 votes) - Things To Prepare When Starting An Online Store - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIn this day and age we are what you may call people on the go. A better description would be people who have so much to do with so little time. We prefer everything to be at our fingertips—we have drive through banking and drive through laundry. At the same time most of us do our business ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Are Sponsorships Right For You? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Michele PW Pariza WacekAlthough the whole notion of sponsorships has been around for years, it's only recently been gaining popularity in the online entrepreneurial community. Which leads me to 2 very important questions -- 1. Should you as a business become a sponsor? 2. Should you offer sponsorship ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - Some Home Made Shampoo and Conditioners - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from amaris brownIf we had to go back centuries before our era, he would realize two things: one, there were so many chemicals used safe, then, secondly, people usually do not wash their hair. Of course, we are talking about the masses, not the aristocrats. In order to remove excess grease from the scalp, an ...
Views: 1151(2 votes) - Control Your Obesity Naturally with Simple Techniques - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from amaris brownObesity is a chronic state of excess weight. It is a life threatening condition and current research has shown that obesity is the main cause for increased health threats that people face in the developed world. Obesity increases a person's risk of developing diabetes, stroke, heart ...
Views: 1921(2 votes) - 4 Time Management Tips - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Paul BurtonTime itself cannot be managed. It ticks inexorably forward. However, we can manage our behavior to make the most of the time we have. All behaviors employed to best utilize time should target one thing: sharpening focus. The more you focus on the task(s) at hand, the more productive you will be, ...
Views: 2012(3 votes) - Pet Portraits – Tips For An Elegant Shot - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Azalea WrightHaving a good photograph of a certain pet will generally lead to a more elegant and naturalistic appearance of your personal pet portraits. Actually, getting an excellent image of your pets particularly dogs and cats are frustrating for they are not human that could be given an instruction to ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - The Most Important Non-Renewable Resource: Keeping Your Eye on the Prize - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Paul BurtonWe spend every day in the trenches. Putting out today’s fire. Rising to the next occasion. We focus on moving the proverbial ball down the field. Little thought is given to what it means to cross the goal line. I recently had occasion to enjoy a cup of coffee with a client towards the end ...
Views: 2622(2 votes) - Life done right, some fun things to do - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Ray TerrisLife done right, some fun things to do Life should be fun and exciting. It does not have to cost money to have fun. When you learn to experience and love the wonder of the world your life will be rich. Find an open space, park or countryside and go for a walk. Find a tree and say hello to ...
Views: 828(2 votes) - Who and What is a "True" Champion? - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from Craig LockWHO AND WHAT IS A CHAMPION? A champion is more than a mere title. Rather, it is a set, a collection of personal qualities. What are some of these qualities that make a champion? Firstly, * Ability = Talent * Belief in ones abilities ("believe it to achieve it") Champions have the ...
Views: 3312(2 votes) - Nutrition Tips For People On A Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Fred AndersonPeople on weight loss programs often focus so much on losing weight that they forget an important aspect of staying healthy that is, providing nutrition to the body. If you are on a weight loss program, you should follow the important diet tips given here. Include A Lot Of Vegetables And ...
Views: 732(2 votes) - Address Clutter in Your Space! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Jackie PaulsonPeople who have difficulty purging stuff often manufacture reasons why it is not a good idea to get rid of things. To get an organized lifestyle techniques are done quickly and without emotion. The purpose is to reduce rather than control clutter and these extreme clutter control techniques ...
Views: 5790(9 votes) - Importance Of BER Certification For Energy Conservation - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Fred AndersonBER certification indicates the energy efficiency of a building. It came into effect in Ireland in January 2007 and is being implemented in a phased manner. It covers all the constructed, sold, or rented buildings. The BER certificate and report need to be submitted for non-residential ...
Views: 702(1 vote) - Make Money While Others Vote Online - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Chapman LeeYou must have participated in one or more online polling contests. They can be seen everywhere. It is interesting to note that while you vote online, it helps other people make money. You must be wondering how that is possible. In point of fact, it is quite simple. Today, most of the businesses ...
Views: 728(1 vote) - Muscles in the Human Body - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kunnawat SaengmeneeA human body is made up of various types of muscles and bones that help us to perform various kinds of activities. Though, bones form the foundation of our structure, they are equally important because we cannot imagine of making a single move without them. There are around 640 skeletal in a ...
Views: 1719(2 votes) - What Are The Functions Of An Intelligence Agency - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Charles LeeEvery country has a national intelligence agency; more often than not, they have more than one. The term intelligence here refers to the process of gathering crucial and relevant information critical for a country's domestic or international interests. This is primarily done for the sake of the ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - We Create Our Culture - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Aurelia FloresCan I brag a bit? Right now, I'm at Georgetown University in Washington, DC waiting for my son to graduate from college this weekend. As you can imagine, I'm an exceedingly proud mama right now! And at the same time, I think about how much I've worked to create what I hope will be a solid ...
Views: 957(3 votes) - Making Your First Website - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Hope HarrellMaking your first website is not as hard as you might think, but for beginners and newcomers to the internet, it may seem like a lot to learn and can be very intimidating at first. I know it was for me. I didn't know where to start, and it was a ton of information online that made it even ...
Views: 907(2 votes) - What Are You Holding Back? - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Zoe RouthMany of my clients share their deepest dreams that they have shelved and buried deep. I always ask, "hmmm..why?" The answers is inevitably, "because..." Because the kids need new shoes and and braces. Because my mortgage is still over $200,000. Because I need to provide a home and ...
Views: 1485(4 votes) - Housing market should motivate consumers to build up credit scores - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from KRYSTLE CHANHomeowners have a variety of different factors to consider as they weigh whether to try to refinance their mortgage in the coming months, or even try to enter the housing market for the first time. For example, only about two months remain for people to take advantage of a popular homebuyer ...
Views: 780(3 votes) - Poor credit scores one factor holding back home sales - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from KRYSTLE CHANA recent survey helps illustrate how poor credit scores and other financial problems are affecting the housing market while keeping people from meeting their long-term goals. According to the poll from the National Association of Home Builders, 39 percent of people who currently rent say they ...
Views: 733(4 votes) - How to ask the right way? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Dia ThabetDo you ask God for what you want? How do you ask? Do you ask the right way? Asking is one major component of the law of attraction. According to the law of attraction, asking is the first step that the person should do when he wants to achieve a goal. If you want to get a job, you have to ask ...
Views: 1112(4 votes) - When Seat Belts Cause Serious Injury - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Mae Sta. MariaYou have probably seen the advertisements on television extolling the virtues of seat belts, how they are required by law and save lives more than any other safety feature on your car. But how true is it that seat belts save lives and are there instances when seat belts can cause you to be more ...
Views: 2029(1 vote) - Top 3 Ways To Know Whether Your Home Loan Modification Company Is Legitimate - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Krista ScruggsLoan modification—the process of restructuring a mortgage or other loan in order to reduce the monthly repayment required of the borrower—has gained popularity in recent years due to the failure of the housing market and the spike of mortgage defaults. As the need for this service has grown, ...
Views: 1416(3 votes) - The Scary Part of Being Fierce - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Jennifer Ransaw SmithEvery time I embark on doing something big, I get sick to my stomach. My hands get sweaty and butterflies start swirling around like I'm lying in the middle of a pasture on a bright sunny day. The feeling sucks. But believe it or not, it is one that I have actually started forcing myself to ...
Views: 1966(3 votes) - Keyword Research: Free Tools to Get Your Blog Started - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Karen ScharfBefore you actually start writing at your new blog, it's important that you do your preliminary keyword research. Your keyword research is going to drive all of your current content - as well as drive all of your future traffic. Now, you can pay thousands of dollars to a search engine ...
Views: 1766(2 votes) - Can a Cup of Coffee Destroy Your Retirement Goals? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Cathy SeversonIf anyone was going to succeed at retirement it is was Al. An accomplished artist, we first met at a Christmas party of a mutual friend. He was eagerly awaiting retirement as an administrator from a large California university. He was looking forward to entering a new career as an artist. ...
Views: 2594(2 votes) - Goal Setting can make Your Dreams Come True - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Susan DanielsGoal Setting Can Make Your Dreams Come True We've all heard about goal setting and know that it is something we 'should' do. How many of us are actually doing it? Procrastination can be my worst enemy – how about you? But when it comes to goal setting, can we really afford to procrastinate? ...
Views: 2474(6 votes) - Six Reasons to Choose Brizzly as your Twitter Client - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Cory HowellThere are a many variations of Twitter software and management tools available today, whether you’re browsing through your PC, Mac, iPad or mobile device. Each has their own features, but also their limitations. Finding a tool or software to manage your Twitter experience can easily influence ...
Views: 1702(3 votes) - How To Succeed In Affiliate Marketing and What the Steps Are - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Jamian SurenjavBefore you start with affiliate marketing, you need to know that most of those who start with this business will not be able to create a full income and quit your day job. This is the reality. I'm telling you this because the faster you understand that it is a real business, the faster you ...
Views: 1603(3 votes) - 5 Things I Believe about Leadership - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Billy ArcementThere are a myriad of characteristics attributed to great leaders in the literature on leadership. I’ve chosen five that are critical for everyone seeking to lead. Not fully appreciating or understanding the ramifications of not following these ideas can lead to misery for a leader. How do you ...
Views: 2541(4 votes) - I Know Who I Am And I Know What I Want - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from David SamuelThat is the problem. You do not know who you are, and you only know what you think you want. There are many sayings that tell us to find our self, be that in religion, Shakespeare or in common conversation. ‘Know thyself’ “To thine own self be true” ‘Don’t think who you are, know who you ...
Views: 2249(3 votes) - Foresight is 20/20 - How to Sharpen the Clarity of Your Focus - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Kris CavanaughIt has been well stated that clarity accounts for 80% of success and happiness. If you’re a business owner or executive, and frustration is a big part of your day or week, it’s likely that you don’t have total clarity. If you’re not progressing as far as you should in your career or in your ...
Views: 1298(5 votes) - Get "In The Zone" - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Raj GavurlaTo be “in the zone”, consistent high performance, our mindset must have a program readily available. Sure, each of us has specific expertise we use to create solutions for our businesses to grow. As a mindset, mood, and mental motivation expert, I want to know how you make your thought process ...
Views: 1498(2 votes) - Task List or Wish List? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Donna LindleyIs your to-do list a mile long? Do you look at the same long list of tasks every day and wonder where to start? If so, how do you choose which tasks you will work on today? Writing down your to-dos or entering them into your task list is only the first step to getting things done. You also need ...
Views: 2508(5 votes) - Introducing...You! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Jamie SmedstadHave you ever woke up in the morning, staggered over to the bathroom mirror, looked up and thought, “Who are you?” Then just as quickly, you put yourself in the normal distracted state. Teeth must be brushed, hair combed, shower, clothes, and then off to the daily grind. This pattern ...
Views: 1149(12 votes) - Deliberate Creation - The Eight Most Misleading Myths - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Magnus ThunderSince the release of "The Secret" more people than ever before, from all around the world, have started using the Law of Attraction to shape their lives. But not everyone is seeing the results they've been hoping for - largely because they believe one of the top eight misleading myths about ...
Views: 2423(15 votes) - Fear Be Gone! - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Lisa FraserWhen you think back to when you were a kid, what did you want to do? Were there limitations on these dreams? Or were they huge dreams where you ruled the world, or were a famous movie star? What is it about childhood that allows such limitless, magical dreams? Lack of FEAR!! We start off ...
Views: 858(3 votes) - Be Flexible - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Mike RobbinsHow flexible are you? For me, it depends - on my mood, how much fear or resistance I have about something, how attached I am to a particular outcome, and various other factors. However, as I look throughout my life (now and in the past), I realize that the situations, relationships, and ...
Views: 2540(2 votes) - Low Self-Love Is Halting You From Experiencing What You Want - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Nanette GeigerMost people fail to truly understand that they have limiting energy or emotion in childhood experiences. Negative emotion, whether strong or mild, feels bad and many of us simply figure out how to disregard it, live with it, or project it farther into the unconscious. People tend to not ...
Views: 1269(4 votes) - Surprising (And Not-So-Surprising) Things That Hurt a Job Search - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Heather EagarA job search can be a complicated beast, partially because technology and individual industries have evolved to an extent that we don’t know how to keep up with their changes. Unfortunately, some of those changes, whether surprising or not-so-surprising, could hurt us along the way if we aren’t ...
Views: 1474(2 votes) - Gearing up for a Walking Routine - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Dale MillerWhenever you start to ramp up your exercise program you risk injury. If you don’t take the proper precautions, you may find yourself laid up in bed rather than pumping it up at the gym. Even if you’re merely increasing the pace of your usual walking routine, you can do damage to your muscles. ...
Views: 2878(5 votes) - How To Coach Soccer:3 Sure-fire Tips - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Andre BotelhoBy the time you finish reading this, you'll agree with me on the thought that a coach will always be at the center of change. How to coach soccer is one thing that comes logically to a soccer coach and knows what it means. But, a coach still needs to learn and become accustomed to so many other ...
Views: 1866(2 votes) - The World's Oldest Performing Female Bodybuilder -- Ernestine Shepherd - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Ed MayhewBaltimore, Maryland's Ernestine "Ernie" Shepherd, at age 73, is a certified personal trainer, professional model and competitive all-natural bodybuilder. In March of 2010, on the stage of a television show in Rome, Italy, she was formally given the title of World's Oldest Performing Female ...
Views: 4844(2 votes) - ***Plan Your Family’s Summer Vacation at Bargain Rates - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten By: A.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC The U.S. economy may be recovering, but travel experts say the vacation deals available last year are still going to be around for stingy travelers this year. With that in mind, here are some ways the Financial Planning Association recommends to save on ...
Views: 2388(2 votes) - ***Sex, Lies, and Online Dating - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten By: Jim Duzak Boomers returning to the dating world after divorce or widowhood have to deal with something that probably didn’t exist the last time they were single: online dating sites. There are literally thousands of such sites, ranging from mass-market sites with millions of ...
Views: 3056(2 votes) - ***On Writing and the Business of Writing - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten By: Lynn Wiese Sneyd I was sitting on the plane, heading back to Milwaukee from Albuquerque. My husband and I had been contemplating a move to the southwest for some time and we had finally decided to take a trip to New Mexico to check it the lay of the land. Though we eventually ...
Views: 1958(1 vote) - ***Emotional Intelligence, What It Is And How To Increase Yours! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten By: Pamela Tudor Emotional intelligence is the ability to be aware of your emotions and how they affect your behavior, and being able to use this greater awareness in your relationships. Emotional intelligence (EI or sometimes referred to as EQ) differs from cognitive intelligence ...
Views: 2928(2 votes) - ***Humor in Hostage Trauma - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten By: Lew Hamburger It was Cherry Blossom time in Washington. I was on the phone in my office a few blocks from the White House when a secretary came bursting through doorway. “Lew, the painters are fighting in the hall. Do something.” I’m about 5’4’ and weigh about 145. “Do ...
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