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- How To Choose and Use Healing Stones - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2004 from Linda FoltynI want to show you just how easy this is. Without knowing what the healing stone is, click on one of the stones that you are attracted to below, read the description of the stone and its healing properties. Most of the time the description will match issues that you have right now and may be ...
Views: 5874 - 4 People You Need To Stay Away From - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2004 from Mark ThompsonOutrageous lifestyles of successful living are envied by most of the world. Are you part of the envied? Or are you part of the envying? If you are living a successful life by your own standards, congratulations. If you haven’t quite reached that level yet, then this article is for you. There ...
Views: 774 - How to Have a Happy Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2004 from Debbie MandelMany of us are a bit wistful during the Thanksgiving holiday. Perhaps, it is because we are bullied into feeling grateful and happy. Perhaps, some of us feel alone and do not quite fit into the picture-perfect mold consisting of cherubic children and warm, loving family members seated around a ...
Views: 872 - Media Training 101: Mastering the TV Interview - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Thomas A.C. MurrellAre you winning the media game? Is your message getting across through the media? Discover how to be better at dealing with the media, especially doing TV interviews. A good reason to do media training to master TV interviews is because it can save time, money and stress by updating your skills ...
Views: 850 - Assumptions – The Hidden Sales Killer - by Assumptions can kill a sale. In my sales training workshops, I frequently discuss the importance of not making assumptions about a person before, during, or after the sales process. Participants frequently nod and tell me that they NEVER make assumptions. One person (Doug Maquire, ...
Views: 701 - A Four-Letter Word That Gets EVERYBODY'S Attention - by "I saw the word 'free' used effectively in an ad recently," ETR's editor Charlie Byrne told me.
"Jimmy Buffett is coming to town, and there are MANY tickets for his concert being offered on eBay. If you look at the listings, you'll see 'Buffett Tickets for Sale!' . . . 'Jimmy Buffett -- Good ...
Views: 856 - How to Start a Profitable Microbusiness - by Last month, I sold yet another small business -- my third "flip" in the past 12 months -- for a nice profit. I'm currently in the process of starting up another, and I've got more planned for after that. Life is pretty good.
But things weren't always this way for me.
In was May of 1987 and I'd ...
Views: 2926 - Charlie's Personal Productivity Problem - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Joe De PalmaAnn, the executive who runs most of my businesses as well as my personal schedule, has so far refused all of my pleas to follow the Early To Rise (ETR) personal planning and productivity systems. She is very happy, she tells me, with her pad of lined paper and her scribbled notes (which even a ...
Views: 584 - Voice Mail That Sells - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Kelley RobertsonAs a business owner, I receive my share of sales calls in a given month. More often than not, I’m away from my desk or out of the office which means I end up listening to the messages instead of speaking directly with the sales person. Here are a few of the common mistakes I notice and how you ...
Views: 576 - Top Ten Strategies for Becoming Uncommonly Successful - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Stacey MayoYou can shorten your learning curve by learning from the best. To help you do just that, here are 10 of 26 proven strategies gleaned from interviews with highly successful people who have overcome obstacles to accomplish such feats at climbing Mt. Everest, winning a Grammy, becoming an ...
Views: 1241 - The Canter and the Can - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Selby EvansScene: the Head Office. The Vulcan and the Engineer sit at small desks. The Canter and the Shudoff sit properly erect in straight-backed chairs. Others lounge in comfortable chairs. Networker: We were talking about people with options. Vulcan: And about people making choices. Canter: ...
Views: 940 - Drop-shipping – a great way of making money online - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Nowshade KabirUsing the Internet to sell products and services to ever increasing number of net users is a good way to start your own business. If you are not taking advantage of this great opportunity you are just missing the boat! Consider this: e-commerce, contrary to popular believe, is thriving and ...
Views: 802 - [Anger Management] Are you able to say both 'Yes!' and 'No!'? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Charlie Badenhop1. Experience I think most people will agree that they see more and more harmful expressions of anger in their everyday life, and thus I feel this is an important topic for all of us to take a closer look at. Recently I had a client who came to me because he was feeling a lot of anger ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - So You Think You're Hopeless With Figures? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2004 from Kenneth Williams"It's no good! I'm just *hopeless* with figures!" If you've ever said that to yourself then don't worry - you're not alone. Many people believe themselves to be math phobic or "numerically challenged". However the fact is they are probably not hopeless at all... Most likely they had an ...
Views: 918 - Irritable bowel syndrome - simple self-help tips - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2004 from Sophie LeeIf you have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you will know how difficult it is to treat. Doctors can be dismissive of IBS symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation and bloating, and when treatment is offered it may only help for a short while before the distressing symptoms ...
Views: 630 - How to Select a Divorce Lawyer - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2004 from Scott MorganSelecting a divorce lawyer to handle your family law case is a very important decision. The following are a few important criteria to help in finding the right divorce lawyer. Experience and Focus Any divorce lawyer you consider should have substantial experience in handling divorce cases in ...
Views: 2467 - When You’re the New Employee or Temporary - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2004 from Susan DunnIt’s amazing what people don’t think to tell you when you’re new to their place of business. Everyone should be required to work somewhere new for a “first day” about once a year to remember what it’s like. Someone who’s worked in the same office for months of years forgets, so you’ll have to ...
Views: 613 - The Price of Bliss - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2004 from Stuart RosenBliss is freeing, but it is never free. There is a lot we have to pay, and even more we have to give up, if we're ever truly going to achieve our bliss.. Give up Complacency When we’re young, we only care about our passions. We have nothing to lose, so we constantly take risks. Yet as we get ...
Views: 699 - Exploring the "Should's": Is it Necessity, Desire, or Guilt? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskyHow many times a day do you find yourself using the word "should"? ADDers are full of "should's": I should do the dishes, I should clean out the fridge, I should see that movie, I should call my friend, etc. The word "should" can be very dangerous to an adult with ADD, because it often results ...
Views: 926 - How to Save Yourself from Negative Influences - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2004 from Michael LeeWatching the news can be hazardous to your health. It's a fact, especially when you're watching events related to terrorism, kidnapping, murder, accidents, or calamities.These incidents make you worry and will leave you feeling weakand insecure. Imagine the uncomfortable feeling of becoming a ...
Views: 650 - From Neediness to Needing Less - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2004 from Julie DonleyHave you ever felt like no matter what you do you don’t quite get the results you want? Or perhaps you’re achieving the results you want but you don’t feel as good about your success as you thought you would. It seems that you keep doing things right but there’s still something missing. For ...
Views: 783 - What's Self-Esteem Got To Do With It? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2004 from Julie Donley“I don’t think I can do that,” says Shirley. “Does it matter what you think or does it matter what you do?” I replied. “I never thought of it like that. I know I should do this; I guess I just don’t think I’m good enough.” Shirley confessed. To which I replied, “Who asked you what you ...
Views: 804 - Is Working Good for Your Health? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2004 from Nina HamIS WORKING GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH? Nina Ham, LCSW, CPCC It’s fall in the mid-west, and the crisp chill in the air means it’s time for a taffy-pulling party. For the uninitiated, here’s what happens. Groups of kids wait impatiently while a parent stirs a pan of sugar, butter and ...
Views: 846 - My Path to Financial Independence - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2004 from John BarkerYou and I may share a dream; complete freedom from the morning commute, answering to a boss and spending our days doing things other people want us to do instead of what we want to do. Tired of this way of life, I quit my job and decided to become a personal coach. I enjoyed it and it’s ...
Views: 676 - No More Headaches - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2004 from Sophie MelansonImagine never having to have a headache the rest of your life! Well, it's true. Millions are living headache free. As hard as it seems to believe in today's high stressed times, you too can learn how to eliminate headaches forever. Approximately 90% of all headaches are stress related and can ...
Views: 684(1 vote) - So What is Success Anyway? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsWell I’ll tell you what it’s not. Even though many of us like to periodically visit our own personal Fantasyland complete with its mansions, servants, fancy cars and trips to exotic places (check under the heading of “What I Would Do if I Won the Lottery”) most of us over the age of twelve with ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - All About Soul Mates - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2004 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.1. How do I know when I’ve met my Soul Mate? 2. If I’ve really met my soul mate, why is the relationship so difficult? 3. Why is it that many soul mates don’t stay together? 4. How can I turn the dynamics of this relationship around for lasting happiness? 5. Why do many soul mates ...
Views: 3793(1 vote) - Being Spiritual Means Taking a Stand - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2004 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.As each of us accelerates on the spiritual path, becoming one with our Higher Self, it is of paramount importance that we take a stand, and graciously speak out whenever we see injustice in any form. Personally, I cannot stand politics and all of the games that go on within the political arena. ...
Views: 697(1 vote) - A Hypnotherapist's Casebook. - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Brian GreenThese articles were published as a column in “L. A. Health” under the title, “A Hypnotherapist’s Casebook.” No. 1. Hypnotherapy for healing. A little over six years ago I was between jobs. I had ...
Views: 1606(3 votes) - 10 Steps to a Stress Free Holiday - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Beth Tabak“The stress-free way to enjoy the holidays is to plan, take one step at a time, and have a sense of humor.” Beth Tabak Can you feel the holiday jitters beginning? Suddenly there it is right around the corner. Relax! Take time to plan well now and ease into the holidays with a big smile. Grab a ...
Views: 993(1 vote) - The First Step - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Skye ThomasToday is an anniversary of sorts for me. Three years ago today, I publicly launched Tomorrow's Edge after years of getting ready, talking about how I was someday going to do it, and researching everything but advertising! It was a huge first step in the middle of a bunch of first steps that I ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - Finding Your Inner Flame -- Part 3 of 3 Finding Passion Series - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Skye ThomasWhy is it that some goals have a fire and a passion behind them that creates an almost self-propelled drive towards completion, while other goals are left dead in the water before they've hardly even begun? What causes that level of motivation to manifest itself? Can we harness it? Can we ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - Finding Direction -- Part 2 of 3 Finding Passion Series - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Skye ThomasIn order to find the right direction for ourselves, we have to do some soul searching. What is it I want to accomplish? Why? What kind of person do I want to become? Is it so weird to be in our thirties or forties and ask ourselves, "So, what do I want to be when I grow up?" What would make ...
Views: 674(1 vote) - Finding Yourself -- Part 1 of 3 Finding Passion Series - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Skye ThomasWe have been told that the things we don't like in our children are the same things we don't like in ourselves. We are told that we project our own flaws and issues onto our perceived enemies in an attempt to work them out within ourselves. We stereotype people according to who they hang out ...
Views: 606(3 votes) - No Invitation Needed -- Part 3 of 3 Sacred Children Series - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Skye ThomasI had my first two children on either side of my twenty-third and twenty-fifth birthdays. I had always assumed that by the time I was forty, I'd have a ton of freedom to finally push forward with my dreams of becoming a motivational writer and speaker. It really looked like that was the way my ...
Views: 724(1 vote) - Jesus' Birthday -- Part 2 of 3 Sacred Children Series - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Skye ThomasI had visions of my daughter for about five years before she finally showed up. She turned out exactly like the little girl in my dreams who had haunted me all that time. I was so very glad to see that she was alive and real. I always thought she must somehow be more magical and special then ...
Views: 725(1 vote) - Reincarnation -- Part 1 of 3 Sacred Children Series - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Skye ThomasMany years ago, my children were raised on the various teachings and concepts of "magic" as I was studying different religions and spiritual beliefs. I had come across many metaphysical teachings woven throughout most of the different religions. It was very important to me that they stay ...
Views: 842(1 vote) - How To Write Little Tiny AdWords Ads That Bring Giant-Sized Profits - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.copywritingcourse.com It seems to be a phenomenon. You try Google AdWords Select, your ad gets “disapproved” by the powers that be at Google, you count your losses and give up. It doesn’t have to be that way. There are two primary factors to succeeding at Google AdWords. ...
Views: 906(1 vote) - Mike’s Story (Couch Tales) - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Devlyn SteeleMike was completely stressed when he walked into my office last week. Taking a long drink of water, he slumped onto the big couch in my office and sighed. “Coach,” he said. “I need to get out of my relationship.” Mike is 38 years old and a successful screenwriter. Mike was also perpetually ...
Views: 886(1 vote) - How the Universe Works... - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Patricia CraneHow the Universe Works….. Imagine that the Universe is like a Cosmic Kitchen, ready and willing to take your orders and fulfill them. The Cosmic Menu is Infinite, so you can order anything you want. The key is knowing what you want and how to place your order effectively using affirmations ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - Vitamin A – The Glow-in-the-dark Vitamin - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from David LeonhardtThe ancient Egyptians had a cure for "night blindness". They fed the patient lots and lots of liver. Perhaps they thought they were appeasing the Gods of sight. In 1930, the first fat-soluble vitamin was discovered - vitamin A - which, it turns out, does indeed appease the Gods of ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Nicola Bullimore - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Nicola BullimorePeople who are buying online have grown dramatically over the last few years. Consumers purchase a variety of different products, and with the trend as it is; elderly people are becoming more confident to pay for their products online as they understand money can be saved in comparison to ...
Views: 855(2 votes) - Nicola Bullimore - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Nicola BullimorePeople who are buying online have grown dramatically over the last few years. Consumers purchase a variety of different products, and with the trend as it is; elderly people are becoming more confident to pay for their products online as they understand money can be saved in comparison to ...
Views: 855(2 votes) - 7 Tips For Defusing Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelKNOW THYSELF The first key to creating a peaceful holiday season is identifying those holiday traditions that you ENJOY and those that you don’t. When you spend your precious time and energy on activities that you don’t find rewarding, you are destined to become FRUSTRATED and cranky. So go ...
Views: 1242(2 votes) - Ending the Battle for Balance - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2004 from Heather MundellEveryone seems to be buzzing about balance. It’s a hot topic in many books, magazines and newspaper articles. With titles ranging from Busy But Balanced (a book by Mimi Doe) to “Balance is Bunk!” (an article from Fast Company magazine), we read mixed messages about what balance is, why we want ...
Views: 1076(1 vote) - A FRESH LOOK AT ALUMNI RELATIONS: Revolutionize your Fundraising by Turning Your Development Effort On Its Head - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2004 from Marc PitmanHave you ever thought of your alumni relations activities as the preeminent part of your school’s advancement effort? Or do your colleague have an “I-suppose-it’s-important-but-I’m-not-really-sure-what-they-do” mentality about your staff? Far too often, alumni relations is seen as a second-class ...
Views: 1002(1 vote) - In View of The Flu Vaccine Shortage, How Will You Prepare? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2004 from Tom RogersAccording to the Associated Press on August 26th, the US and Canada may have to close schools, restrict travel and ration scarce medications if a powerful new flu strain spurs a worldwide outbreak, according to the federal planners for the next pandemic. It will take months to brew a new vaccine ...
Views: 792(1 vote) - The Effects of Consumer Debt - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2004 from Nicola BullimoreConsumer Borrowing Consumer borrowing in the UK has now crashed through the £1 trillion barrier. 80% of this is due to credit card borrowing, loans and mortgages. How are people managing to handle their debt and what effect is debt having on families today? The National Consumer Council ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Freewriting: A Strategy That Will Bring Your Writing To Life - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2004 from Catherine FranzFreewriting is a release from the prison of rules. Itallows the fastest and deepest improvements to a writer’screative process. Freewriting shows writers how to overcomepast resistance challenges. Either in writing, control, orother fears. It returns the power of free thought. It alsorenews ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - What to Do When You’re Worried - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2004 from Susan DunnWorrying? Who doesn’t these days? There’s such a great choice of things to worry about – terrorism, the economy, the rising cost of health insurance – and then there’s our more personal list – the difficult teenager, an aging parent who’s not doing well, the threat of being downsized, the ...
Views: 601(1 vote) - The Worst Thing to be Addicted To - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2004 from Susan DunnShelley is worried about her financial situation. She has a home business that seems promising but is still barely producing and her credit card bills are starting to pile up. She picks up the newspaper to look at the want ads, thinks about doing some marketing for her home business, wonders ...
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