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- If You’re Underweight and Would Like To gain Weight, You Have To Incorporate It Into a Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from GARTH DELIKANThe essence of weight gain requires that the body be in overall energy surplus for a sufficient period of time to activate the adipose tissues (fat storage sites) to promote the uptake of excess energy (dietary calories) and convert it into stored energy as body fat. Additional body fat may ...
Views: 2003(3 votes) - Broken Promises - A Five-Step Plan to Get Your Husband to Keep His Agreements - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Laurie WeissAre you a woman who has moments when you sometimes want to murder your loving husband because he agrees to do everything you ask him to do and then somehow never seems to get it done? It's even more frustrating when you gather your courage to talk to him once more, and he promises he'll ...
Views: 9204(1 vote) - Bipolar 101 What to do after diagnosis - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Marcy RubinYou hear it all the time, a person is given a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, the doctor writes a prescription, tells them to book a follow up appointment and that person leaves the doctors office with a lot of unanswered questions. Often their first reaction is denial, confusion, frustration and ...
Views: 4961(3 votes) - Relationships Without Negativity? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Laurie WeissWhat if you allowed no negativity into your relationship? My husband and I recently heard the creator of Imago Relationship Therapy, Harville Hendrix, speak at a professional conference. In his speech he equated any negativity in relationship to verbal or psychological abuse and recommended ...
Views: 1708(1 vote) - Cure Your Acne Overnight with Ease - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Rod CollinsMillions of people suffer from skin acne that simply will not vanish and these same people are usually sick of buying numerous products of acne relief that never work anyway. Thankfully, there are several cheap home acne remedies in today's day and age that can be put to use to eliminate this ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - The Anatomy of a Narcissist - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from James LeGrandSelf-absorbed. Self-centered. Selfish. Narcissist. These are a few of the terms that we normally attribute to a person with an overwhelming sense of entitlement, a belief that they are the center of the universe, and to a person who doesn’t consider how their actions affect anyone else. ...
Views: 7449(4 votes) - Marriage Tips - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Michael Fehlauer1. Spend time together – One of the marriage tips I want to initially suggest requires the importance of spending time together. Even though this point seems too obvious to mention, it is still surprising how this simple truth can get away from us. Recently Reader’s Digest reported about ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - Trust in Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Michael FehlauerThe fundamental importance of trust in relationships, and the destruction that happens when that trust is violated became a reality to me several years ago. It’s still a vivid memory; ugly and detailed accusations, followed by denials from me. I lied, got caught and our world crashed. At ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - ***Are You Scaring Away Your Chance At Love? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzAre You Scaring Away Your Chance At Love? By America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Several months ago we penned an article entitled, “Great Love Is Best Not Rushed.” Our principle theme was this – in the beginning of a budding love relationship, don’t get in a hurry in your quest for ...
Views: 3675(38 votes) - Hair Loss In Men And Women - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Stacy Wishner“I’m worried my hair is falling out! My hairdresser told me that my hair is much thinner than it used to be and I’ve noticed a change in thickness myself. I thought only men lost their hair when they got older.” As a dermatologist I frequently hear this complaint from women. Although men ...
Views: 701(2 votes) - Making It As an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Mary Ellen HalloranBeing an entrepreneur has its ups and downs. Until a business gets off the ground and clients or customers are streaming in regularly, an entrepreneur -- especially a sole entrepreneur -- can seem to have more "downs" than "ups." So, how does a new business owner stay motivated and on task ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - Get Rich or Die Trying? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jeremiah CarstarphenWhen I had a mini-stroke that made it difficult for me to speak, and when I got hit by an 18-wheeler on the interstate making it the 5th accident that I had walked away from where my car was totally destroyed, I thought that I might actually die trying to get rich. It will defeat the ...
Views: 841(1 vote) - Why I Don't Want Balance! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jo Della PennaBalancing your life is not an easy task, is it? We are super busy with growing and managing our business. We have our personal lives to attend to, as well. If you have growing kids, like I do, you know it takes creative time management to fit in all the extracurricular activities on top of ...
Views: 1041(2 votes) - First Time Home Buyers: Beware of Home Office Hidden Tax Obligations - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Christopher ShawWorking from home definitely has its advantages. There is no commute, the dress attire is comfortable, and you set your own hours. Wonderful! However, just like everything else in life, it also has its draw backs or consequences. Filing taxes for most is already a real pain and for those who ...
Views: 1792(2 votes) - Internet Market Research And Affiliate Marketing - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Gerald LaceyInternet Market Research And Affiliate Marketing Now that many people’s financial woes are becoming larger due to the economy, the idea of making money online is becoming one of the hottest business topics, and one of the first things many people hear about is something called “affiliate ...
Views: 2358(2 votes) - How to Calm Down - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Terry DixonWhen we panic (or have anxiety attacks) a number of things happen to us. And we should know that in panic and high anxiety the symptoms that we experience are the same. The difference lies in the build up: anxiety usually builds up slowly, getting stronger and stronger until it becomes a ...
Views: 1145(3 votes) - People Need What I Got! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Eric MulfordYou were put here on this earth for a purpose. You have chosen to fill that role as a Sales Professional. That's what you are a Sales Professional. You are the key to the American economy! You hold in your hand the power to change the world. Because nothing happens until a sale is made. Nothing. ...
Views: 1705(2 votes) - Clear Expectations - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from William Diedrich“Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are a good person is a little like expecting the bull not to attack you because you are a vegetarian.” Dennis Wholey Everyone has expectations. We expect people to treat us a certain way. As leaders we expect people to perform well and ...
Views: 2476(1 vote) - ***Don’t Ignore Vocal Abuse – It Won’t Go Away on Its Own! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Nancy DanielsA surprising number of people suffer vocal abuse and are unaware that it is a problem which will not go away on its own. There are no drugs or medicines a doctor can prescribe that will end your suffering because the abuse is being caused by misplacement and/or overuse of your speaking voice. ...
Views: 2995(4 votes) - ***If You are a Whisperer, You are Doing Great Harm to Your Voice! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Nancy DanielsI met a website designer named Donna at a business expo who had a wonderful, eye-catching display that was drawing large crowds of visitors. Unfortunately for Donna, she lost her voice after having spoken to perspective clients for only 1 hour. It was 10 o’clock in the morning and the expo was ...
Views: 3037(2 votes) - ***The #1 Injury Super Bowl Fans Will Experience This Sunday - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Nancy DanielsDefinitely the biggest day of the year when it comes to sporting events in America, Sunday’s Super Bowl game will result in thousands of injuries for fans that most will not take seriously. No, it is not overeating, gastric reflux, or drunken stupors. It does not involve your legs, your arms ...
Views: 2375(2 votes) - ***To Roth or Not to Roth? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Bill LoseyThat is the question being contemplated by millions of American’s and their tax preparers. In case you haven’t heard, beginning January 1, 2010, any investor may convert their traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Unlike prior years where where there were income limitations, no IRS income limits will ...
Views: 2204(3 votes) - How To Keep Your Executive Professional Brand Strong - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Heather EagarWhen you’re in the middle of an executive-level job search, the last thing you want to do along the way is destroy what you’ve work so hard to build. The things you have built include confidence in your abilities, your networking base, and your professional brand. Of the three, the latter is ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - ***2012 - The New Energy Bridging Science and Spirituality - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jo Anne Bishop PhD MPAAs the last decade ends and the new one begins, we find the world around us has changed dramatically. From social networking to energy conservation, every area of our lives is in transition. Economic challenges, global warming, food shortages and weather changes have generated dismay, protest ...
Views: 3112(4 votes) - ***THE TRANSFORMATIONTAL ENERGY OF 2012 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jo Anne Bishop PhD MPAFor many years, in spiritual and metaphysical circles, there has been talk of the ending of the Mayan Calendar in 2012, Nostradamus' Prophecies, the numerical implications of the Torah and Kabbala, as well as, the American Hopi Indian Prophecies that speak of the return of Bahana, an elder white ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - ***Attendance Discipline - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Liz CoslineThis is probably the most cut and dry aspect of a business. An employee is present or not. Employees are very important and need to be at work. But how is this done fairly when there are full time employees, part time employees, and some places have per diem (as needed) employees. What should ...
Views: 2550(2 votes) - ***Ongoing Maintenance of a Team - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Liz CoslineSometimes a team has to be trained or at least some members have to be trained. Then there are times when discipline of a team is necessary. New projects may have to be implemented or a change in a procedure may occur. There may be some problems that have to be solved. When this occurs things ...
Views: 2453(3 votes) - ***Behavior and Discipline - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Liz CoslineThere are two types of discipline happening in business or regarding teams or there should be. The is the job performance discipline which is usually done in a progression to correct a problem. In other words there is some lee-way knowing that people make mistakes. It is a corrective and ...
Views: 2526(2 votes) - The Terrible Truth About “Thank God it’s Friday” - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultWell it’s Friday again! And for some reason everybody is happy… It makes me laugh because it proves to me that everybody hates what they are doing! They are happy because for the next 2 days they won’t have to work… And for some reason that’s fun!?!? But I’ll tell you, when you do what you ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - What You Can Learn From Your Moments of Discouragement - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultBeing frustrated and discouraged will happen while you are your road to success. Nobody can avoid this. Even people who do nothing for their success will have these moments! But what’s important is how you react to those moments. It’s perfectly fine to react when something bad happens. In ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - Understanding Reactive Arthritis - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Tamer ElsafyAccording to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Reactive arthritis is a form of arthritis, or joint inflammation, which occurs as a “reaction” to an infection elsewhere in the body. Besides joint inflammation, reactive arthritis is associated with two other symptoms: redness and ...
Views: 1911(2 votes) - Kids Soccer Drills: 5 Simple Steps To Dribbling - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Andre BotelhoIn kids soccer drills, this is for sure that anyone who has played the sport will understand the importance of dribbling in the game. Dribbling refers to the skill of maneuvering the ball in the field while keeping its control. It is one of the first soccer skills taught to the kids at the ...
Views: 2636(2 votes) - The 4 Critical Mistakes Investors Make - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from P. Christopher MusicKnow the laws of investing and quit following the herd into financial destruction By Christopher Music Do you know the irrefutable laws in investing? This is not an article on different investment strategies, but rather more fundamental laws related to the subject of investing. ...
Views: 2285(3 votes) - How To Win People Over: 3 Proven Tips To Easily Make Friends And Get Liked - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Michael LeeLearning how to win people over is like learning how to swim. It might feel a little odd at first, dipping your toes into the world of flattery and pleasantry; but you’ll eventually get the hang of it. And when you do, you’ll be able to swim your way through anything! Being a necessary skill ...
Views: 2765(1 vote) - The Best Mental Health Counseling: Seven Steps to Stress-less Success - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Ken Donaldson1) Create a life vision and visit it daily What I mean by a life vision is this: Where are you going? Where are you going in life? And what are you doing all this for? What’s the target? Many people don’t have this target or vision in their lives. They’re just in motion. They don’t ...
Views: 2058(6 votes) - Letting go the fear out of marriage - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Nazeera KhanA happy marriage is the foundation of a stable family. As the culture of divorce spreads throughout the world, some sociologists even suggest that the end of family is only a question of time. The individualism and consumerism of the West is growing and taking its toll in the Asian countries ...
Views: 795(1 vote) - Do your Traditional Marketing and Search Engine Marketing Strategies Line Up? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Aaron GarciaTwenty or thirty years ago, there was no such thing as online marketing. Even as recently as 15 years ago, the idea of actually promoting or using a website to drive sales was just a crazy notion. Nowadays, the game has changed as traditional marketing is losing ground to the latest form of ...
Views: 576(1 vote) - Bad Hair Day... - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jordan MolotskyHaving a bad day OR ever had one? Ok…I know…rhetorical question…but I’m here to tell you that you ABSOLUTELY can turn any potential bad day into a GOOD DAY by making a few mental tweaks. Think about “one of those days” where nothing seems to go your way. It usually starts off with one bad ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - What I REALLY Learned in College Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jordan Molotsky2) What I learned in 4 years of college impacted me more than words could ever describe…but here goes… - I’ll start out with the most basic thing that anyone who has attended ANY SCHOOL can relate to…CLASS!! What I found with many of the classes I took WASN’T that most of the things that ...
Views: 2023(3 votes) - What I REALLY Learned in College Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jordan MolotskyAlthough my degree didn’t give me what a majority of the population deem “the typical post-collegiate path,” I don’t regret going to college ONE SINGLE BIT for 2 reasons: 1) I DON’T HAVE REGRETS!! I believe that everything that happens to you in your life, good or bad, should be viewed as a ...
Views: 812(3 votes) - “Got A CRAZY IDEA...It Just Might Work!!” - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jordan MolotskyYou’ve felt this phenomenon before, right?? You’ve had a BRILLIANT idea that just popped into your head…and you did one of 3 things: 1) Completely ignored it because you subconsciously dismissed it as something you weren’t capable of doing. OR 2) You immediately TOLD SOMEONE ELSE your ...
Views: 867(1 vote) - The Right Work Requires New Action - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Craig NathansonMeet Kyle Kyle is 42 years old, married with two small children 12 and 10. Kyle has worked the last 16 years in the financial services industry. Through hard work and long hours he is now a director at his firm making $125,000 a year. He leaves his house daily at 6:15 a.m. to get to his ...
Views: 1461(1 vote) - Unfolding the Secrets of Effective Email Marketing - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Maxina BlakeEffective email marketing campaign is a beneficial technique to promote the business of an organization. The main aim of conducting an electronic mail campaign is to initiate business with the customers. A marketer aims at alluring and bringing prospective customers to the organization. It is ...
Views: 599(1 vote) - Email Marketing – To Acquire Customers and Gain Publicity - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from onlineoutbox johnEmail Marketing is the method of marketing done through mails to acquire customers, to raise funds and to increase ones popularity. As this is called the internet generation email marketing service plays a major role in the present world. Internet has become a part of many peoples lives, thus ...
Views: 589(1 vote) - Tips on Creating an Expandable Network Infrastructure - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Marcos GarzaOne thing we can be sure of – change. Businesses come, go and expand. The overall economy runs in fairly predictable cycles - some good, some damaging. With the advent of information technology, most businesses must get on board. From data creation and storage to sales transactions, an ...
Views: 2215(1 vote) - Brilliant Ways of Optimizing Your Website for Search Engines - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Anee StevenAn entrepreneur can use company website to establish online presence of the organization. A website represents the organization over the Internet. It helps in promoting the business online and attracting potential web traffic towards the website. If the site is highly optimized a large number of ...
Views: 715(1 vote) - 7 Steps to Setting and Achieving Goals - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Todd Bockman7 Steps to Setting and Achieving Goals Setting goals Perhaps one of the most important things you will do to ensure your success is goal setting. Many people, however, fail to recognize the importance of setting goals and tend to pass it over as unimportant. But nothing could be more vital ...
Views: 2318(13 votes) - MLM Marketing Strategies, Effective Facebook Marketing Without Spamming - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Jim HagemanIncluding Facebook marketing, as one of your MLM marketing strategies, can generate a steady stream of high quality, free mlm leads. Implementing it effectively can turn those leads into customers or new distributors quickly. In fact, if you're not applying it, in some way, you are missing a ...
Views: 2010(1 vote) - Smiling Your Way to Success in a Phone Job Interview - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryAdvanced technology have made mobile phones an integral part of our lives. For this reason, more hiring managers use phone interviews to cut down the list of possible job applicants for in-person interviews. A phone interview is most often considered as the initial interview and is done by most ...
Views: 839(2 votes) - Failure Is the Tuition You Pay for Success - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Bud BilanichCommitment to taking personal responsibility for your success is one of the keys to career and life success. If you want to succeed, you must commit to three things. First, you must take personal responsibility for your success. Only you can make you a success. You need to be willing to do ...
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