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- Applying Time Management to Your Network Marketing Internet Business - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Mark PhelpsHave you got what it takes to run a network marketing internet business? Working from home is the ideal scenario for many people who simply hate the commute to work, working for an uncompromising boss and for pennies on the dollar. Money making opportunities fill our in boxes everyday with ...
Views: 1734(1 vote) - Weight Loss and Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Mark PhelpsIn the United States there are 23.6 million children and adults who have diabetes about 7.8% of the population. Here is a fact about diabetes, if a person has a two hour blood glucose level between 140 and 199 they are classified as pre-diabetic, if their levels are higher than 200 they are ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - *** Could Therapy Have Helped Michael Jackson? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Kathy SeifertMichael Jackson must have been under tremendous emotional stress in recent years. He went through a difficult trial. He had a strained relationship with his father. Additionally, being in the spotlight 24/7 can put tension on your emotional state. News reports imply that Michael may have had ...
Views: 3783(1 vote) - Pay Now, Fly Later with Time Frame: Why Your Long Term Business Success is Hidden in Your Organization Chart - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from John KuypersPay Now, Fly Later with “Time Frame” Why your long term business success is hidden in your organization chart By John Kuypers, Performance Shift Organization Builders General Motors is in dire straights. The world’s largest industrial corporation was officially one hundred years old in ...
Views: 1652(2 votes) - Secrets Revealed By a Master Attraction Practitioner on How You Can Change Your Daily Results - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Catherine FranzYou already know the laws of attraction can bring in your desires. When you are expanding your universal energy to attract more of your desires, it is important to live in the law in all your waking moments. You can learn to practice living using the laws 24/7. To shift to invite more into ...
Views: 1913(3 votes) - Kindergarten Planning Works and Works Extraordinarily Well - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Catherine FranzHave you ever returned to your office after time away to find where you left off and what priorities you are working had escaped your memory? I have. Too many times before I learned this... Before I share the answer, come and experience my journey to the answer. A year or so ago, I was ...
Views: 1752(6 votes) - Who's The Driver?: How to Stop Fighting and Start Communicating - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from John KuypersWho's The Driver? is an innovative communication method for solving power struggles for couples. Near and Far define two opposite styles of "driving" decisions in your marriage by using or NOT using your personal power and authority. Once understood, either person in the relationship can ...
Views: 2113(3 votes) - Being Sued For Debt and Advice on How You Can Avoid It - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Keith GarrowCredit card companies and collection agencies are quite within their rights to take legal action against you if you have failed to pay a debt that you legitimately owe. Taking out credit is a legal agreement, so if you fail to keep up with your end of the bargain by not paying the money back ...
Views: 977(2 votes) - Astonish Your Customers with These Customer Service Tips - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Catherine FranzCustomer service today is getting worse. Win customers over and you build your business for life. Proven by the leader in the industry -- Nordstrom's. Nordstrom's customer service keeps improving and they continue to drive others out of business because of it. Here are six ways you can thrill ...
Views: 1998(5 votes) - Seventeen Ways to Get Faster Answers and Save Clicks - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Catherine FranzYou have already been using the Google search field, or maybe it’s Yahoo’s search field, for years now. And generally you probably have it open ready to go while using other programs. Here are ways you can reduce your number of clicks, and of course, save you time in the process just by using ...
Views: 1780(1 vote) - Ride the Waves! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Cynthia Christianson,There is a couple I know who I really like being with. Their deep commitment to each other's well- being is very clear as they interact with each other. I feel calm, safe and relaxed with them. I like to ride that wave with them. I have a friend that brings out my quirky sense of humor. We ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - Whole Foods vs. Antioxidant Supplements for Optimal Health - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Roy VartabedianHundreds of studies done over the last few decades have shown the benefits of eating whole fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Scientists have studied these foods to determine what is in them that provides these positive results in lower cancer rates, less heart ...
Views: 1637(2 votes) - Money is My Heart - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Cynthia Christianson,This message came to me after my morning body sensation contemplation and it’s just getting better and more clear in its power since that moment a few days ago. I have been musing over the concept of what money means to me and how I felt about it for a long time. Finally though, I really “get” ...
Views: 1924(2 votes) - 7 Keys to Choosing the Best Supplements - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Roy VartabedianWith thousands of nutritional supplements on the market today, how do you choose the best ones for you? With each new "got to have it" product that comes out, how do we sort through the maze of facts vs. fiction? Every day I receive emails or phone calls asking me what I think about a new ...
Views: 2273(3 votes) - Staff Your Seminars for Pennies: How to Secure Volunteers to Support Your Events - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Jenny HambyA content-rich presentation is the core of a successful seminar. But to ensure that your attendees have a pleasant -- if not knock-their-socks-off -- experience, it's important to ensure that your event runs smoothly. But if you are the only one working your event -- a common scenario for new ...
Views: 2727(1 vote) - 5 Diet Red Flags to Avoid - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Roy VartabedianA short time ago, I received a promotional booklet in the mail from a very well-known and "credible" company (they have an extensive scientific advisory board) that publishes a monthly magazine on health and prevention, as well as many books on various health topics. It was shocking to read ...
Views: 1286(3 votes) - Fueling Your Body for Peak Performance and Optimal Health - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Roy VartabedianPeak physical performance is the goal of every athlete. Proper training is of vital importance to achieve this goal. But keep in mind that while exercise moves the body, food not only fuels the body but actually makes the body. We've all heard the analogy about needing to eat good food for ...
Views: 2988(2 votes) - 10 Tips for Managing Stress - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Roy VartabedianThere are 3 main ways to deal with stress: (1) eliminate, decrease, or spread out the stressors (causes of stress) in your life (2) change your attitudes and perceptions of stressful events or situations in your life (3) use healthy coping mechanisms to deal with the inevitable stress in your ...
Views: 1399(3 votes) - White Papers: Interactivity in PowerPoint - Key to Effective Sales Presentations - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Seema ChaudharySome of the well-known key pointers for a successful presentation are: - Understand needs and interests of the audience through meaningful conversation - Gain attention, channel it to build engagement and get the audience actively involved - Render complex information in a simple ...
Views: 1012(2 votes) - Wallace Wattles: Story of Success - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Nancy StremmelWallace Wattles, (1860-1911) author of The Science of Getting Rich was originally living a life of failure, defeat and poverty. He credits his studies with the change in his life. The theory he espouses, now known as New Thought, was founded in the Hindu monistic theory of the Universe, that ...
Views: 3308(1 vote) - Choking Hazards: Six Ways to Safeguard Your Child! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Michael PietrafesaSmall parts from toys are an ever present choking hazard to children under 3, because children put everything in their mouths. Despite the measures in place to protect children, 15 die annually from choking (CPSC#04-216). We don’t know how many parents/caregivers find and remove small parts ...
Views: 924(1 vote) - How I Learned Transcendental Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Kevin BlairIt was the year of the Partridge Family, eight cent postage stamps and blue jeans with bell bottoms. That was 1971 and I was an under achieving senior in a middle American High School when I saw a funny looking poster on the way to my American History class. It had a large black and white ...
Views: 1672(6 votes) - 7 Self Improvement Secrets of the World's Most Successful People - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Gregg GilliesDo Success Secrets Really Exist? Absolutely! Here's a short list of traits or "secrets" that successful people use to reach their goals. No one principle here will catapult you to amazing achievements, but when combined, you'll be unstoppable. 1) Can you really think and grow ...
Views: 940(3 votes) - Solving The Wellness Challenge - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Jill PrinceDo you know how stress is destroying your life and what to do about it? You’ve all heard of stress but most people think of stress as the emotional kind and are not aware of another kind of stress – oxidative stress. Let's talk about emotional stress first. Hans Selye is known as the ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - Real Growth in Unreal Times - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Shawn DriscollThere’s no doubt about it. These are crazy times. In fact, at times it may seem unreal. But that doesn’t mean you can’t create real success and real business growth. I’ve been working with many of my clients to create solid foundations and focused business strategies that allow them to ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - Million Dollar Tips On Managing Your Time - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Kendall SummerHawkHave you ever noticed that entrepreneurs will scrimp and save every dollar they can but then fritter away hours of their time on unproductive (and often un-fun) activities that add nothing to their 1ncome? Why IS that?! The reasons are twofold. First, most business owners don’t truly know ...
Views: 1135(1 vote) - Relax, Breathe Consciously and Take the Attention within to Feel Good and Heal Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from George LockettWhen you are doing something – perhaps you're working on the computer and have to wait for the software to perform its tasks – take a few seconds to do a self-check on how you are feeling. Take the attention within; perhaps – if it is safe – close the eyes for a few seconds and breathe ...
Views: 1856(1 vote) - The Myth of Perfection - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Camille StrateThe search for perfection may very well be the largest obstacle to happiness. What is it that makes us want to be 'perfect'? Better asked, why do we think we aren't? Webster's dictionary defines the word 'perfect' as follows: - Lacking nothing essential to the whole: complete of its ...
Views: 2362(2 votes) - Three Bones ~ All You Need to Thrive - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Camille StrateThere are many these days who are moving into the “New Age of Consciousness”, using techniques such as meditation, affirmations, and visualizations to realize their dreams and live the lives they only once dreamed were possible. All these things are contributing to an ever-shifting mass ...
Views: 1660(1 vote) - Michael Jackson, You, and Me - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Martia NelsonWhen Michael Jackson died, I became riveted to the stories that emerged about him. Not so much about his death, but his life. It seemed that after he left us we were finally getting insight to what he was like as a man, not just an icon. Deepak Chopra, who had been a friend and spiritual ...
Views: 1357(3 votes) - Lavender and Grief - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Katherine EpsteinThis week has been full of surprising passages -- Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson and several others who are loved and revered by millions. Both those close to these individuals and people all around the world mourn. Flowers can help us in many ways to let go of grief and shift to feeling ...
Views: 3499(1 vote) - Self Confidence – Learn How to Transform Your Thoughts into Your Destiny - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Lovie HobbsWhat is your mind telling you? Is it telling you that you have the ability to achieve your heart’s desires? And do you believe in your heart (mind) that you can do it. Then, the only thing stopping you is you. If, you are looking at your circumstances and the situation you find yourself in at ...
Views: 993(1 vote) - To Train or Not to Train - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Rosanne DausilioAccording to a recent survey recently conducted by Tealeaf, a leading customer experience management company, one key element to surviving an economic downturn is excellent customer service. This is a huge opportunity for companies (like yours) willing to significantly improve their customer ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - When to Ask an Animal Communicator for Help - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Animal Communicator ~ Heidi WrightAfter years of working with animals and their people, I wanted to share some information to help animal guardians and lovers learn what an animal communicator can do to help, and when it is good to seek their advice. While I make references to horses here, these tips apply to all animals ...
Views: 2172(3 votes) - Prayer for South Africa - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Craig LockThis Prayer was originally written in 1994 (before South Africa's first "Democratic" election. I have updated it slightly (today - 4am!) and am sharing it with a view to helping (in some small way) create global awareness of the current desperate plight of South Africa's northern neighbour, ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - How to Find Meaningful Work After Relocating - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Heather MarkelOne of the common frustrations among trailing spouses and partners is the inability to find meaningful work once you relocate. Especially if you've given up a job you love, and are now confronted with days full of nothing to do, the lack of a job can become a source of great distress. If you've ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Mothering 101 - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Norma CasasWhen I look back at all the criticism and self inflicted guilt I put myself through when I had my first child at tender eighteen, all I could do is laugh and be grateful for those moments. Over the years of steep hills and unknown roads, I have discovered that one on my noblest missions in life ...
Views: 2058(1 vote) - Summer and Your Stepfamily - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Angie BlackwellStepfamilies are like snowflakes, no two are exactly the same. My stepkids live with me full time, but that isn't the case for many step-mothers. Many of you are probably spending a lot more time with your stepkids than you are used to doing. This post is dedicated to those of you that might ...
Views: 2621(3 votes) - EFT Coaching Case - Extra Added Benefits - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDThere are often cases when using Energy Therapies, where a person is focusing on one issue and then other added benefits show up later. You don’t consciously know how the issues and emotional aspects are layered in your bioenergetic field. So even though you may not consciously think you have ...
Views: 4317(2 votes) - Summer Saviors - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Leah GuyThese two supplements will amp up your immune system and keep allergies, viral infections or that strange “why do I feel so yucky when I should feel great this summer” feeling at bay. Introducing: Olive Leaf and Oil of Oregano. The combo you need to feel amazing all year round! (No, this is no ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - Peaceful, Easy Feelings - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Leah GuyWhy are so many people resistant to the M word? We know it's good for us and, it only takes 10 minutes a day. So why aren’t you doing it? If you’re a self-proclaimed type-A-functional-ADD person like me, your answer to that question is probably “Uhh,” and on to the next thing you go. Meditation ...
Views: 2202(6 votes) - The Teller of Life: Will Your Dream Happen? Two Determining Factors - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Mary MorrisseyA middle-aged man walked into a bank, he approached the teller and asked, “Will you cash this check?” The teller looked at the check and said, “Well sure, I can cash the check, just put your name on the back of it, hand it to me, and I will give you the money.” The man stumbled back and ...
Views: 1954(4 votes) - Infant Massage ~ The Nurturing Touch - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Laura LaceyInfant massage is about touch. It is about touching our babies in a systematic way with a specific result in mind. Although it may seem like a relatively new phenomenon, it has long been practiced in many cultures throughout the world. In Nigeria babies are massaged from birth until they are ...
Views: 2666(5 votes) - Why Do You Need Good Graphics for a Web Site? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from rose woodHave you ever wondered about the time it takes for a customer to assess the company's authenticity by viewing its website? Have you ever wondered about the importance of having a good site with good graphics for creating a positive impression on your customer's mind of the company?According to ...
Views: 619(3 votes) - Salesperson’s Magic Bullet - 4 Ways to Smile When You Talk - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Roger SeipI was driving around last week listening to a guy named Andy Andrews in my car, and he said something that hit me right between the eyes. Mr. Andrews (author of the book The Traveler’s Gift) was saying that if he was allowed only 1 minute on stage and one thing to say that would change ...
Views: 5741(4 votes) - Skin Care At The Beach – Do You Know How? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettThe summer months are the best time to hit the beach and just rewind. However, not all is bliss at the seashore. For all the fun you have in the sand and water, your skin might have to pay toll. Skin care at the beach is serious business and requires a lot of precautions and protection. Here are ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - 5 Myths About Acne – Demystified! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettAcne is one of the most serious skin concerns among women. Women who have acne have a tough time taking care of their skin and trying to control the acne inflammations and blemishes. A wrong approach to acne skin care can make the condition worse and exaggerate the existing acne. There are many ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - 5 Top Tips to Build Muscle Quickly - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Tim RyanAll aspiring bodybuilders want to build muscles quickly. Most people however do not manage to gain weight particularly quickly and get frustrated by their lack of progress. There are a few easily implementable tips that can help you build muscle quickly. So without wasting anymore time here are ...
Views: 1569(4 votes) - Festival of Raksha Bandhan - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Rita JainRaksha Bandhan or Rakhi is one of the most popular festivals in the Indian calendar. It is on Rakhi that the precious relationship shared between a brother and a sister is celebrated and strengthened. The name itself is a giveaway; 'Raksha' implying protection and 'Bandhan' signifying the bond. ...
Views: 1527(2 votes) - *** 3 Steps to End Breathlessness in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Nancy DanielsA common complaint for those giving presentations or speeches is that they run out of air and can never seem to catch up on their air supply. The biggest problem with breathlessness is that your body is starved for oxygen because you are not allowing yourself the luxury of breathing. Instead, ...
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