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- Women and Money – The Economy of Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI run a business that teaches women to manage their personal finances. It’s not solely for women; everyone benefits from the techniques. But I find that it’s women who most often use my services. Why? We are the multi-taskers. We care for our families, ourselves, our jobs, our environments, our ...
Views: 1340 - Mastering Money and Managing Debt: Being True to Your Own Action Style - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations. …You can hear other people’s wisdom, but you’ve got to re-evaluate the world for yourself.” --Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to travel space If you are hoping to grow in the area of personal finance and organization, ...
Views: 644 - Sending a Clear and Assertive Intention - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThose are the first words I have written down from last weekend’s horse seminar with Koelle Simpson and Martha Beck in Scottsdale, Arizona: “Do you mean it?” Our first exercise was designed to reveal the energy we each flowed as reflected by the horses. Koelle asked us to perform a “join up” ...
Views: 824(2 votes) - The Life Force Salad - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDon’t let the strong-flavoured ingredients fool you; this salad is amazing! It’s my favorite. Even if I’m not in the mood for salad, I can eat Life Force Salad. It earns the name because it is full of life force ingredients including greens, sprouts, garlic, ginger, citrus fruit juice, and more. ...
Views: 1294(3 votes) - Hiking: A Sport for the Times - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe time-honored virtues of hiking have never been more apparent than during these challenging economic and social times. This activity delivers a targeted stimulus to each department of life: Commerce. Hiking is affordable in that it can be practiced close to home, saving thousands of ...
Views: 945 - When the Wheels Come Off - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI grew up in the 70's and 80's when parents still told their kids to go outside and play. My friends and I would spend all day in the yard and when we got hot and sweaty enough we'd run to the back patio, open the water spigot on the side of the house and get down on our hands and knees so we ...
Views: 1075 - Retirement Investment Challenges -- How to Make Smart Investment Decisions in Difficult Times - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Steven FloydWhere should your money be today? If you're wondering when the economic tide will finally turn, you're not alone. But one thing is certain. Eventually, things will turn around. In the meantime, the question remains where to put your money (and where not to put it) to keep it safe, until the ...
Views: 1373 - How Can a Soulmate Cause So Much Pain? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDear Arielle and Brian: Three years ago I met someone who I strongly believe in my heart is my soulmate. We are engaged and have lived together for the past three years. I discovered he cheated on me and I told him to leave the house. He has groveled, begged for me to take him back and ...
Views: 1175 - How To Waste Time And Lose Money Networking - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Lorraine PirihiNetworking is a very important marketing component for most businesses, yet so many people just don't seem to understand that to make it work there is a crucial step that must be done right...the follow-up. At a recent event I attended I went up to the presenter afterwards and said that I was ...
Views: 1309 - How to Create a Father's Day Vision Board - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZThis article will show you how to create in 5 easy steps a Father's Day Vision Board that really enhances your relationship with your father no matter what is happening in his or your life or even if he has passed on! Father's Day is coming up and for many fathers and sons it is a time of ...
Views: 2943(8 votes) - How to Get Your Rear into Gear for the End of the Financial Year - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Lorraine PirihiWith the end of the tax year fast approaching, it's With the end of the financial year fast approaching, now is an ideal time to focus on your personal affairs. I'm always amazed that so many business owners and entrepreneurs spend most of their time consumed by their business and totally ...
Views: 1041 - How to Raise Self-esteem in 7 Quick Steps - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Greg FrostThe first thing that you should do is to take a quick step back and appraise your life. For too long you have been looking from the inside out of your life, and you may not be able to spot the mistakes that you have been making, so you need to get yourself out of this perspective and look at the ...
Views: 1636(4 votes) - Children and self esteem – what is the correlation? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Greg FrostMany mind experts actually will attest to you that self esteem is one of the most important things when talking about the development of a child. What they are talking about is the developmental years of a child, which would be somewhere within the range from when they were born to somewhere ...
Views: 871 - Healing Our Shadow Elements - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I am in need of some clarification regarding the dark-side/shadow aspect of human beings. I am confused as to whether a person's shadow side is a permanent fixture of their awareness—to be accepted and integrated—or whether it is something that is to be eventually transcended and/or ...
Views: 951 - Remembering Ron Brown and Crafting an Agenda of Sustainable Commerce - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhile most of us might not pause today on April 3, it is a date that should resonate with every American. It is the anniversary of the death of Commerce Secretary Ronald H. Brown. Secretary Brown and 34 other people, including more than a dozen dedicated public servants, lost their lives 13 ...
Views: 749 - GRABS: This Vision Board Creation Formula Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZIn the movie and the book THE SECRET, the basic formula for creation is a three-fold sequence of:Ask Believe & Receive. According to that source, your role is to ask the universe for what, and then to believe you will get it (or in some cases believe you already have it) and then be open to ...
Views: 2992(4 votes) - How to Control Food Cravings with Mindfulness - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDon't Just Wing It on Will-Power - Develop Craving Control Skill-Power Instead Staying away from foods that trigger you to crave and overeat is called stimulus control (or trigger control). This age-old "people, places and things" avoidance strategy has limited utility. Let's face it: food ...
Views: 1722(2 votes) - Remembering First Love - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy first love recently found me on Facebook. When I saw her friend request I left the present and went back to 1979. 30 years ago, I was a junior in high school driving my ’69 Volkswagen Beatle while listening to the Bee Gees on the AM-only band radio and not realizing the power love would have ...
Views: 952 - All About Cats - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Robert BufordWhen I was growing up, I almost always had a cat. Back then, a cat was just a replaceable "thing" to most people, and if one got run over, killed by the neighbor's dog, poisoned, or just disappeared, there was always another cat to be found. Fortunately, attitudes have changed over time. These ...
Views: 1259 - Spiritual Vision - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"The smallest leaf becomes a thing of wonder, and a blade of grass a sign of God's perfection." — A Course in Miracles I remember a moment twenty years ago that sparked quite a reaction in me. I was sitting in one of my high school classes, and my teacher made a curious comment. "Only the ...
Views: 989 - What are the Best Weight Loss foods for a low GI reading? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauEating foods that have a low glycemic index is not only better for your health, but it can be pretty tasty too. For those uninitiated, the glycemic index is a chart the rates foods based on how much they affect your blood glucose level after consuming them. Those with a high GI number have a ...
Views: 651 - Ancient Egypt and Cosmetics Today - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Aryana HudsonStudy of ancient papyrus, tablets and the depiction of beauty had some of the same mystery as advertisements that have beautifully painted eyes with one difference; the families painted were great pharaohs and their families who revered the body as sacred servants of propagation of genetics ...
Views: 4293(3 votes) - Feeling Overwhelmed: Breathing into Order - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSometimes we may feel like there is just too much we need to do. Feeling overwhelmed may make it seem like the universe is picking on us, but the opposite is true: we are only given what we can handle. Difficult situations are opportunities to be our best selves, hone our skills and rise to the ...
Views: 1088 - Effective Communication Skills: Sending Your Message - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Barbara Small“I know you think you understand what I said. But I don’t think you understand that what I said is not what I meant.” Effective communication is key to getting our messages across to others both at work and in our personal relationships. It maximizes the impact of our message while minimizing ...
Views: 4143(1 vote) - Effective Communication Skills: Active Listening - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Barbara Small“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” Active listening is the ability to capture and understand the messages that others are communicating whether these messages are transmitted verbally or nonverbally, clearly or vaguely. It is not simply the ability to repeat the other person's ...
Views: 3807(2 votes) - 10 Tips to Raise Your Energy By Being Thankful - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." Dr Wayne W Dyer Recently, I have been looking at the magnificence of the human spirit that lives within each one of us. I do not think we fully appreciate this precious resource that we each carry. If we did, we would ...
Views: 2472 - Smart Food Shopping Strategies for Singles - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I find it difficult to save money at the grocery store. Everything seems to be geared toward families. And what is oriented towards singles, such as individual servings, etc., is more expensive than the bulky items. I know there is less cost involved in packaging and overhead with ...
Views: 970 - Communicating Effectively: 30 Quick Tips - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Barbara Small1. Begin to notice your self-talk and how it impacts your communication. 2. Follow the 6 steps to changing your negative self-talk described earlier in the book. They are: • Increase awareness of your self-talk • Ask yourself, “Whose voice is this?” • Challenge or dispute these beliefs or ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Rachel Getting Married - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Cindy KludtI have touched on the complexities of grief issues before, but the movie "Rachel Getting Married" shows it so well. For those of you who have not seen the movie, I will give a short synopsis. Kym is a twenty plus woman who is leaving her rehab residential care unit to come home for her ...
Views: 3068 - Breathing New Dreams into Our Space - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“God answers all prayers so be careful what you ask for” is what my oldest friend would tell us when my sisters and I would say such things as “go away” to each other or, “I’m fat”. It took till I was older to realize this old saying has some truth to it. Observing all of us move into the story ...
Views: 668 - The Weight Loss Haiku Challenge - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHaiku, a traditional form of Japanese poetry, is a 17-syllable verse form consisting of three metrical units of 5, 7, and 5 syllables. In Japanese, this convention is a must, but in English, which has variation in the length of syllables, this can sometimes be difficult. In other words, do your ...
Views: 1079 - *** Effective Marketing Tips – Stay Focused on the Marketing Activities That Work Best - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Paul KeetchDo you, like many entrepreneurs, get caught up too easily in all the "latest and greatest" marketing tactics... but somehow fail to get the results promised? Keep reading to find out how to stay focused on what works! It seems the very things that make you a successful entrepreneur – ...
Views: 2001 - Applying Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory of Motivation to Training - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Robert (Bob) LucasDr. Abraham Maslow studied workplace motivation of employees in the years following World War II. His research has been referenced and adapted many times over the years. From a training or educational perspective, you can use the five levels of motivation that Maslow identified to focus your ...
Views: 17089(4 votes) - Going Green: What is “LEEDs?” - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Craig Higdon“An Overview of LEED Compliance” Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to designate buildings which are notable for stewardship of our resources and for sensitivity to the ...
Views: 1728 - Service Suicide: Six Reasons That Organizations Lose Customers - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Robert (Bob) LucasIn an economy in which organizations of all types and size are struggling to stay afloat, effective service is often a crucial factor in determining whether customers stay or go. The sad fact is that many owners and managers are so distracted with bottom line issues that they forget to focus ...
Views: 4677(2 votes) - Wowing Your Customers in a Lackluster World - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Robert (Bob) LucasIf it seems to you that service providers have become more complacent recently and that the quality of service that they provide has dropped in many instances, you are probably right. In an era when fortunes have plummeted, people struggle to find or keep a job, families are stretched to the ...
Views: 2928(2 votes) - Leaders Invent Themselves - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from George TorokLook at the mess we're in. Why doesn't somebody do something? When was the last time you heard or even thought that? Look! Up in the air, it's Superman! We're saved. What a hero. If only I had his powers I could be a hero. If only I was born a leader. Wrong! The big myth is that leaders are ...
Views: 1606 - Oh, I Know That Ain’t Mine! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtHave you ever wanted someone to be different so that you could feel better? When a boss is impatient, a lover unkind or a salesperson is rude – do you find yourself retreating into a bad mood as a result of their words or attitude or can you navigate those situations and stay happy? Most of ...
Views: 1675(2 votes) - The Brilliance of Procrastination - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtI can make things happen. I’ve been doing it for a long time. My partner lovingly (and sometimes accurately) calls it stubbornness but I prefer to call it stick-to-it-iveness, perseverance, a strong work ethic or what my mother used to call good old fashioned elbow grease. The feeling of ...
Views: 1492(3 votes) - Trading on the same side as The Trend - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergTrading with the trend is the best way to make a great return in the stock market. Regardless of what your strategy is trading on the same side as the overall trend can improve your winning streak. Trend trading has 3 major advantages. 1. Trends are likely to continue for a while A trend is ...
Views: 748 - Spirit Guides, Ghosts, and Being a Medium: Psychics Offer Advice - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHow can I communicate with loved ones who have crossed over, you ask? The loss of a loved one is always difficult. It’s only natural to want to contact them and continue communication. We believe loved ones who cross over do check in with those they left behind from time to time, and they are ...
Views: 3763(4 votes) - Altered Behavior Syndrome (ABS) - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtHave you ever altered your behavior in an attempt to make someone else feel better? If you have, you may be pleased to know that you’re entirely normal. We’ve been trained since the moment we were born to put others needs ahead of our own. Perhaps our parents (or care-givers) wanted us to be ...
Views: 1599 - Par course exercise - outdoor exercise for the whole family - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from James EvansLike solitary sentinels they stand alone in parks, recreation areas, and along countless trails throughout America. Consisting of an assortment of balance beams, chinning bars, parallel bars, and stretching posts in various configurations, these individual exercise stations -- collectively known ...
Views: 6702(1 vote) - Shift Out of Normal to Experience New Possibilities - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Andrea BeaulieuDefinition of Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Do you want to create something and you just haven't been able to do it? Here's the thing: If we want to experience something differently, or create something new, we need to get out of our ...
Views: 1457 - Are You Sure the Ingredients in Your Natural Skin Care Products Are Safe? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Christine FarlowEvery day, we use soaps and body washes, creams, lotions, makeup and other products, one on top of the other, to make ourselves look prettier (or more handsome), younger, erase blemishes, smell better, feel sexier and to attract, or keep, the perfect partner. Looking well-groomed and attractive ...
Views: 1935(2 votes) - The Power of Strategic Partnerships - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Nick PfennigwerthWe live in an ever-evolving, fast pace world. Thanks to the speed and sophistication of technology, information these days are doubling every two years. The famous singer, Bob Dylan, said it himself back in the Sixties, “the times are a changing.” One of my favorite quotes about ...
Views: 1085(2 votes) - Dream More While You Are Awake - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Glenda FeilenAm I kidding? No. This is what millionaires do automatically. If it is not your automatic habit to slip into the future and see yourself already successful at something you have not yet achieved; create that habit now. You’ve probably heard that you are either consciously creating what ...
Views: 4630 - Travel Organizing Tips - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Sarah BuckwalterBe Prepared - Check the Weather You may be going to a tropical island, but is it rainy season? Check the weather a day or two in advance and pack accordingly. - Bring Comfortable Shoes So, you look like a tourist. Well, you are a tourist! And you'll be a much happier tourist if your feet ...
Views: 961(1 vote) - How To Solve Problems In Your Sleep - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Dawn AngierHow to Solve Problems in Your Sleep Employing the Science of Universal Delegation Would you like to utilize a strategy that’s been used for thousands of years by most of the world’s great minds? Inventors, writers, artists, scientists and philosophers have employed this technique to solve ...
Views: 1155(2 votes) - Going Green: Commercial Property Owners Can Cut Expenses with New Solar Film - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Craig HigdonCoupled with the economic climate and its recent effects on Commercial Real Estate, “going green” is just one of the choices available in an effort to cut costs in building and maintaining office buildings, retail stores, manufacturing facilities and malls. There can be significant savings in ...
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