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- What is Adult Dating? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Tamara WilkinsAdult dating involves consenting adults meeting either personally or else interconnecting on the internet for a common purpose (usually sexual). There are various purposes or else styles that adult dating entails. Some examples are those who seek interracial dating, others swinging, dogging, ...
Views: 1813(4 votes) - Love Yourself & Change the World - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Debra HardingLove Yourself and Change the World Even though there is a deep knowing inside of me that the world is changing for the better in a big way. I have moments of frustration and despair, when they pass, the next moment I am reminded, sometimes gently sometimes not so gently, I am human and when ...
Views: 865(2 votes) - ***Six Ways To Make People Like You - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Ty BennettWhen it comes to books about networking, building relationships or dealing with people, the undisputed classic is How To Win Friends and Influence People. Dale Carnegie wrote the book in 1936 and it has been read by millions of people since. One of the great realizations in the book is that ...
Views: 5172(4 votes) - Ten Things to Do in February If You're Single - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Meghan GehanValentine’s Day. Here it comes again. Last year we ran a list of things you can do if you’re single in February, and got a great response. So this year, we’re updating the list with some new ideas for how to spend this highly commercialized ‘holiday’. Because even though you may not want to ...
Views: 2231(4 votes) - Failing Forward…..Towards Success - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Gary RecchionI recently heard an interview with leadership expert, best selling author and speaker, John Maxwell, and was intrigued by the discussion on the topic of “Failing Forward”, a book that he had written several years back. So why are some individuals able to fight off handicaps and hardships, ...
Views: 2243(3 votes) - INSPIRATION IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Gary RecchionMuch of my coaching and training work over the years can be summarized in a couple of words: “psychology” and “relationships”….I’m over simplifying it, but I’ve seen lives change and careers skyrocket based on one’s predominant thoughts (i.e. psychology…confidence/inspiration) and the strength ...
Views: 2091(3 votes) - Smart Women Give Their Clients an Experience - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffLast week, my husband Greg and I went mobile phone shopping. I had one of those flip phones that allows you to make phone calls and that’s about it. I couldn’t email anyone or look up anything on the web. I really needed a better way to stay connected! I’ve been with the same mobile phone ...
Views: 1177(2 votes) - Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Esmeralda CooperThe electromagnetic field is produced by electrically charged objects. Is it harmful or disruptive to humans and animals? The sun’s rays provide the main source of earth’s energy. Naturally occurring EMFs are woven throughout virtually all life on earth. Humans and animals have their own ...
Views: 940(3 votes) - What Are the Different Forms of Arthritis Pain Relievers and Treatment Options? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Tamer ElsafyAccording to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), treatments for rheumatic diseases include rest and relaxation, exercise, proper diet, medication, and instruction about the proper use of joints and ways to conserve energy. Other treatments include the use of pain relief methods and ...
Views: 1436(2 votes) - Resume Objective Statements - Tell the Hiring Manager Why He Should Read the Rest of Your Resume - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Peggy McKeeDon't be fooled by people who tell you that resume objective statements are optional, or that you shouldn't have one at all. Their reasoning is usually that they fence you in and limit your job-seeking focus. I'm here to tell you that you need an objective statement on your resume. Why? * ...
Views: 1875(3 votes) - ***If Used Right, Job Boards Can Actually Help Boomers Find A Job - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comA large percentage of individuals, including Boomers, who are unemployed spend countless hours searching job boards such as Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com, Theladders.com and Craigslist. Many people will send out 2-3 resumes per day and never get a response. Unfortunately for these individuals, ...
Views: 1811(2 votes) - ***Get 2010 Off to a Great Financial Start - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comMade any resolutions about money for this year? There’s still time. Look at some of the suggestions coming from the Financial Planning Association of Washington, D.C. Write down your goals Money buys freedom — to travel, to retire early, to start a business or to change careers. Putting ...
Views: 1745(2 votes) - ***Half Full or Half Empty - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Neal Dranoff In early Spring 2009, I read an on-line article published on MSN.com written by John W. Schoen, entitled “Boomers Face Stark Choices in Bleak Economy.” I felt the piece was so acutely on-point in terms of clarity and my personal situation at the time that I composed a ...
Views: 2317(3 votes) - Daily Spending: How Sasquatch Can Help You Track Spending and Maintain a Tight Budget - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Barnsley BrownIf you're like me, you were fascinated by Sasquatch as a child. The idea of some hairy, hulking Neanderthal creature prowling alone in the hills was one of life's great mysteries. Sightings of Big Foot were common and some folks even found footprints, but somehow, he always got away. The ...
Views: 1522(2 votes) - Paying Debt Off: How Neapolitan Ice Cream Can Help You Control Spending - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Barnsley BrownI've recommended people track their expenses in hundreds of seminars and coaching sessions and I can tell you that I have NEVER met a person who overestimated what they were spending. But I have met plenty of people who overestimate or never really know what they are making, a dangerous ...
Views: 1437(3 votes) - Financial Debt Freedom: Why There's No Excuse For Poverty When You Claim Your Greatest Asset - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Barnsley BrownI remember recently hearing someone complain about how she lost her house because her 7-year Adjustable Rate Mortgage expired and the payment went up. The way this woman was talking, I figured the payment increased at least a thousand dollars. Curious, I asked, "Wow, how much did it go up?" ...
Views: 2494(4 votes) - ***Seven Tips for Finding a Job in a Recession - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from David CouperWhether we are mired in a deep recession, in the “green shoots” stage or rapidly rebounding out of a recession all depends on who you ask. But as I talk to clients around the country, things are not so great and the feeling is still recessionary. So, number one priority? Keep your job, ...
Views: 1512(2 votes) - How to Prosper--Get Off Your Asset and Get Moving! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Barnsley BrownBe honest. Have you been obsessing about all the reasons why you're not prosperous? Maybe you're thinking over how you just lost your job, your stock retirement savings plummeted, you contracted a life threatening illness, or your bipolar ex-spouse spent your last dime and left you in the ...
Views: 1391(5 votes) - Your One and Only Precious Life - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from M.J. RyanThe first step to create a life of meaning is to truly see your life as the precious, limited time opportunity it actually is. You can make it a beautiful mansion. Here’s how Philip Adams puts it, “Most people can do extraordinary things if they have the confidence or take the risks. Yet most ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - ***Powerful Ideas for Keeping Positive in a Recessionary Job Market - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from David CouperEveryone knows that it's a tough time in the job market. The news is full of gloom and doom. Stores are closing. Friends and co-workers are losing their jobs or their homes. So how do you keep positive, motivated and on track? Here are some ideas which are simple but powerful. Give up ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - The Fifth Agreement - A Powerful New Agreement from don Miguel Ruiz - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Kristopher RaphaelThe Fifth Agreement – What is it? Miguel Ruiz, bestselling author of The Four Agreements has not come out with another Agreement, perhaps the most powerful agreement of all, The Fifth Agreement I first met don Miguel, in the late ninety’s. I had been walking the Toltec Path and studying ...
Views: 3204(4 votes) - ***Why Do You Want to Meditate? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Steven SashenThere are a lot of different reasons people want to learn meditation. Maybe you think meditation will help you relax and better handle stress. Perhaps you play a sport and your coach recommended meditation to improve your performance. Maybe you are focused on spiritual growth and believe that if ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - ***Who Cares about Buddhist Monks? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Steven SashenMore than ever before, meditation is being researched by science. Because of advances in imaging technology, such as fMRI, or functional magnetic resonance imaging, we can now see much more than we used to about the inner workings of our brains. Since many scientists are baby boomers who grew ...
Views: 1355(2 votes) - ***Finding Meditation Techniques That Are Right For You - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Steven SashenWhen you are searching for meditation techniques or want meditation instruction, whether you are looking for relaxation meditation or spiritual meditation techniques, if you are an advanced student or a beginner, if you are searching for anxiety relief or anything else...whatever reason you may ...
Views: 1451(2 votes) - ***Untangle Your Jewelry with These Organizers - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Get OrganizedAnyone with even the most modest jewelry collection is familiar with the sparkly tangles and brilliant knots that often accompany it. If your jewelry box looks more like an impossible to manage, jumbled treasure chest, these fabulous jewelry organizers are just the thing to get your best bits of ...
Views: 2971(2 votes) - ***Save Space with Helpful Bathroom Organizers - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Get OrganizedYour bathroom should be one of the most relaxing rooms in the house: a simple, clean haven from the increasingly jumbled, overcrowded and public world outside. If your water closet offers somewhat cramped quarters, keeping all your essential toiletries and linens organized can be a bit of a ...
Views: 2436(1 vote) - 4 Questions to Ask Before You Try to Lose Weight—Again - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryIf you are an emotional eater, an overeater, a compulsive eater or a constant snacker, you’re probably also an expert dieter. Most women don’t just struggle to lose weight once. We struggle to lose weight, to keep it off, to maintain hard-earned healthy habits, and—too often—we struggle to lose ...
Views: 1661(5 votes) - Top Seven Tips for Reducing Workplace Negativity - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismNegativity is the number one productivity problem in the workplace. Signs of negativity include backstabbing, gossiping, power struggles and lack of teamwork. The end result is absenteeism, low morale and turnover. Here are seven tips for improving workplace relationships and reducing ...
Views: 4724(1 vote) - Become a Love Magnet - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Candace CzarnyThe odds are good that you have seen those people who seem to magically draw people to them. They always seem to have a date or someone who wants to date them. You're not alone. Many people feel like everyone else is more successful in love than they are. It has less to do with physical ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Yes We CAN - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Ron BroussardWow! It's the beginning of February... one month already behind us... It sure does seem like time is flying... but if you're working toward any particular goals you may think that things aren't changing fast enough... Let's face it... we all would love to have accomplished our goals ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - Creating Greater Harmony in Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Candace CzarnyPaying specific attention to the order, aesthetics, and positive sentiments integral to decorating any area according to Feng Shui principles, makes every day special. The purpose of Feng Shui, an ancient art of creating harmony in your environment, is to help you live a balanced and pleasant ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Erotic Talk: Overcoming Fear and Shyness - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Bonnie GabrielIn the many classes and workshops I've given over the years on the art of erotic communication, the most common question I'm asked is: "Can you give me some ideas on how I can get over my self-consciousness about using erotic talk with my partner?" My answer is an emphatic yes! There ...
Views: 5822(6 votes) - Healing Your Family - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Candace CzarnyHopefully when a person thinks about family, they feel warm and loved unconditionally. We all know that unfortunately that isn’t always the case. If you feel like your family and home could stand to be more accommodating to the goals you have in mind for your family, it may be time to consider ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Build a Love Nest for Two - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Candace CzarnyWho can forget that rush of budding love? Everything is perfect. He or she is perfect. The freckles on their nose are perfect. In the first flushes of love, you even feel like you are perfect. There is absolutely no feeling like it in the world. Then life sets in and perfection seems to be a ...
Views: 1805(1 vote) - Lighting Your Home for Health - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Candace CzarnyPartly as a result due of how it is represented in the media, Feng Shui is frequently considered a somewhat mystical or mysterious idea difficult to study or to substantiate. Laboratory research, however, indicates that some aspects of Feng Shui actually do have a proven positive effect on ...
Views: 1116(3 votes) - Yes to Little Spirits in Heaven – No to Little Spirits on Earth - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Rev Michael BrescianiOver four decades ago I had a dream vision of many of the details of the second coming of Christ. It sent me on a lifetime quest to find out all I could about this great coming event. Today I am far from alone as more people than ever are having visions, dreams and revelations about this ...
Views: 1107(3 votes) - How To Not Only Survive But Thrive This Economic Crisis - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Daniel HerznerThis is the story of Dick. Dick’s story is one that millions of American’s are facing today. With a down economy, a tight job market and many people in survival mode, the tale of Dick is one you may be able to relate to. Dick was a good guy, a hard working guy and he always played the game ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - Show Me The Best Way To Start An Online Business - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from David AlichIf you are interested in starting an online business, you be asking “what’s the best way to get started?” The answer really isn’t all that hard to figure out. It’s marketing informational products…e-books, a digital report or white paper, a piece of software, a website, a newsletter, etc. Any ...
Views: 3182(3 votes) - ***The Valentine's Day Gift of Time - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. In these tough economic times we think it is important to again remind folks that the best things in life are free. To love, to be loved, and to give the gift of time is the best gift you can give to someone. This is an especially important message ...
Views: 4581(37 votes) - The Power of Periodization for Peak Performance - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Gregg SwansonThere is a lot to be learned from sports and especially top athletes that can be applied elsewhere in life. One of these aspects is periodization. Before I get into how periodization can be applied to non-physical/non-athletic goals I need to establish what periodization is, just hang in ...
Views: 1906(2 votes) - The Art of Having a Bad Day - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Paul DaltonA lot of personal development teachers and motivational guru’s like to drill home that the key to success is ‘State Management’, i.e. your ability to manipulate your physical and emotional being so that you are constantly aligned with success producing thoughts and actions. In fact, much of what ...
Views: 1896(2 votes) - For Life Coaches: Is Life Coaching No Longer Fun For You? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Len SoneFor Life Coaches: Is Life Coaching No Longer Fun For You? Many life coaches are terribly burned out on life coaching and afraid to admit it! Raise your hand if you’re experiencing this? Yes, you! What started off as a promising career where you thought (and perhaps occasionally did) that ...
Views: 1350(4 votes) - Using NLP and Self-Hypnosis for Habit Change (Part 2) - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Matthew FergusonWelcombe to Part 2 of Using NLP and Self-Hypnosis for Habit Change. I hope you enjoyed part 1. Having decided you really want change you have taken the essential step towards it. What attitude and behaviour would you like instead of the old habit? It is not enough just to not want the ...
Views: 1490(3 votes) - Choose The Ideal Ovens For Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Annie DeakinThe baking and cooking you do in your kitchen calls for the right oven to do the job. You can choose these by your decor and even limit your choices based on the type of cooking you do. Most of these ovens can be found in basic colors like black, white or stainless and this affords you the most ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - 7 Hairstyles for the New Year’s Eve Party - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Neelima ReddyThe New Year is right around the corner and there is a mad rush to get everything right. The perfect dress, perfect accessories and the perfect looks. The right hairstyle will complete the charm. So what is it going to be this New Year Eve? 1. Diva Pull up The perfect look for a heart ...
Views: 1521(2 votes) - How to Make Any Walk Exciting. Three Tips That Will Help You Stay On Track - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Jason StarkHave you heard of the expression "Walk in the Park"? It usually means that something was done easily, quickly. But do you sometimes feel that it also tells you that the walk in the park is just boring and not exciting at all? If that is so, how likely is it that you will keep your schedule and ...
Views: 2258(3 votes) - Financial Success Through Three NLP Principles - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Jason StarkIf you are having difficulties achieving your financial goals, you do want to read this article carefully. Ask yourself if the principles make sense for you and if yes, use them. Remind yourself frequently of them and you will be better equipped to achieve your financial goals. The principles ...
Views: 1877(2 votes) - Controlling Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Nathan TylerAn easy way in controlling panic attacks is by practicing slow and deep breathing exercises. By making slight adjustments to your composure, it can influence your wellbeing and emotions. The concentration of stress hormones and adrenaline increases as a person has an panic attack. A sufferer may ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Do You Need To Improve Your Life? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Kay PattersonAre you fed up with doing the same thing every day, feeling depressed, lethargic, usually miserable, knowing you will be doing the same thing, and feeling just as depressed tomorrow? Do you need to find ways of improving your life? If you are seemingly "stuck in a rut" and obviously not ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - Are others sabotaging your quest for abundance? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Jenni P Parker-BrownAre others sabotaging your quest for abundance? Interesting question! It appears there are many who are struggling to discover that abundance is our birthright even after a lifetime of searching. Moreover, for all the millions of brave warrior souls who are somewhere on the path to ...
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