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Have you tried advertising as a marketing strategy to grow your business? Did it work? If not, you may have missed one, or all, of the following components of effective advertising. You must advertise in the right places, place ads the right number of times, and have the right ad. It is key ...

1. Do you spend your day putting out fires? 2. Do you have any conce s about your business running at maximum profitability? 3. Do you run your business on the edge? 4. Do the same problems continually resurface? 5. Do you have difficulty finding someone you trust who can give you an ...

Come DancingnnnnHave you been tripping yourself up lately? You know - falling over your own feet? Were your going in the wrong direction, blinded by a lack of self-awareness? Or trying too hard for all the wrong reasons? nnnThen you stumbled - maybe it was your health or someone you let down or just an important part your life that fell away when you weren’t looking. Maybe you missed an opportunity when your head was down? nnnnWhat do you need to do to start enjoying life?

Always good to read something from Norman Vincent Peale, the king of positive thinkers! I know a ton of people in my life who can find a negative in almost anything, they are the "king" of BUTS. Yes, But. Heard the phrase? I've been in that space also. Normal (what's "normie"-seperate ...

Have you had a conversation with yourself recently? One whereby two different voices where speaking inside of you—probably expressing very different views? I’m sure you have! And, no, it doesn’t mean that you’re mad! We all have voices inside our heads, an inner dialogue, which is expressed by different parts of our psyche. It’s perfectly normal, but when one or more of our voices dominates our inner conversations, they can hinder self development, so today Tips will delve in

CHANGE THROUGH COACHING What I said never changed anybody; what they understood did.rn--Paul. P. To often in my role as a life coach, potential sponsor or mentor, I run across people who think I can change them. Craziness as the above quote states. The only person I can change is I, and this is a journey that has been work in progress for many years, and continues. For those who are looking for the answers they have within in nearly all aspects of their life, a coach or mentor can have them find it within. Many really do need a guide.

You’re having a good day. Your child comes home from school and whines about the bad day they had. Then your spouse comes home from work and complains about the day they had at work. Everyone is in a bad mood, and pretty soon so are you. Does this sound like a situation you have quite often? ...

We see many people talking about home contractors working unethically and eating up money from customers. Homeowners have to deal with a lot of fraud while hiring contractors or builders. They need contractors for building or renovating homes. But a fraud contractor can be challenging for homeowners to recoup their losses. rnHundreds of homeowners need help from contractors to tackle the complex problems of home building and maintenance. However, with the current situations o

Life insurance is for everybody, not just parents. But many people however consult, “Why do I need to buy life insurance if We have no kids?” You will find numerous explanations why buying life insurance is known as a smart transfer, regardless if you might have no young children. The secret's to determine simply how much coverage you require then do comparison-shopping and acquire as numerous quotes as you can to uncover the best policy for the ideal price. The easiest o

Choosing Hope Over Fear What a great topic for the times we're in. I received a piece of this blog from the head hunting business and as you can see, received it earlier in 2009. When I got the courage to do what I had felt was my life purpose, I picked a company name that reflected what I had ...

FOOTHILLS CHRONICLE March 12, 2003 We have forgotten how to pray Dr.BESS S. PERMUT Guest Columnistnn At this time in our history, we truly need to pray to the Father for Peace¨ as Thy will be done.¨ The following is an excerpt from “How to find your way back home.¨ Life Everlasting- We ...

There is a life that is meant for you. A life that is filled with all the good that you want for yourself and for others. That life is your dream come true, it is your best life. So many people are not living their best life. They live lives of quiet desperation. They believe that they don't ...

As a business owner I know you are working very hard in your business, serving clients and staying on top over everything else that needs to be managed. But what if all the hard work you are currently doing is not necessarily the most effective way to grow your business? A solid business is ...

A friend and I had a conversation recently, in which she remarked that, when confronted with three side-by-side doors, she would always choose one of the side doors. And I thought about that, because we introverts often slide along the edges of life, skulking. I suspect many of us make these kinds of choices – to be unobtrusive.

1. Realize you are stuck in habits. Become aware of what you have tried in the past that has not worked. Become willing to let go of what hasn’t worked while honoring previous attempts. nn2. Become open to other perspectives. Focus on the solution not the problem. n3. Examine your beliefs and how they have and have not served you. Realize there is a choice of which path or action to take. n4. Evaluate your next steps; am I doing them out of choice, habit or fear? Check them

Nothing else makes somebody's life less complicated more than technology. One particular things which modern technology has surely made easier is acquiring a relationship with a person by way of internet dating. As you get yourself into the realm of online dating for initially, you're going to be amazed regarding how many single people are on the market looking for somebody to fall in love with. Finding someone to date the traditional way, nothing is wrong with this, however

This post comes with a warning. NEVER make resolutions or set goals that you don’t intend on committing yourself to. It’s challenging enough to hold true to your authentically set goals with the hurdles that life throws at us. Adding Fake Commitment, only cements your fate. So commit fully to your resolutions. Give them a date, decide how you will measure your progress, and get excited about your commitment, so that you are able to sustain your motivation and stay inspired to follow through with your resolutions. Now, with all that out of the way, let’s get to the goods!

Stress is a natural part of life. We all experience it at some time another from various types of situations. The working moms can find themselves at the very top of the stress ladder. They experience more than one type of stress. They have the stress of their own personal lives, stress from ...

THE MASK OF SORROWnnI always wanted to be somebody. I should have been more specific. - Lily TomlinnnnnAre you wearing a mask today? The Legend of Zorro is now available on dvd. As you might imagine, with three sons in our house, and a dad who doesn’t mind a bit of swashbuckling himself, we’ve been glued to the heroic antics of Antonio Banderas and his shapely co-star, Ms. Catherine Zorro-Jones. nnBut it would appear that Zorro isn’t the only one who goes to work with a

Do You Have Any Idea Where You’re Going??/Life Directio The above question can be found as part of a collage of questions on a bill board in Dallas. They are questions from God. Upon seeing this, it made me reflect. There was a time that I had no idea of where I was going. Then as they ...

The path to change How to make successful changes in any area of your life is a subject close to my heart as a life coach. I encounter many people looking to change areas of their life from their overall health and fitness to challenging their negative thinking and overcoming phobias. So how ...

Tuning-in to IntuitionnnnIntuition is knowledge or perception which comes from the heart and is not filtered by the head. English journalist and author, Holbrook Jackson (1874-1948) once described intuition as ‘reason in a hurry.’ Intuitive decisions are often correct and you may already employ your intuition without realizing or valuing it. nnnYou can tell when your intuition strikes because you will feel inspired, and obvious answer may suddenly present itself, there wi

Who’s watching you? We often don’t pay any attention to who is watching us, but we all get watched. Children watch us to learn how to behave in the world. They watch what you do, how you speak, the way you treat people. Friends watch us to see how we are, how we are following our dreams, how we strive. Toxic friends was us to see how bad it is, how we are suffering so they can support us in following our negativity. ( I apologize to all my friends from the olden days whom

What we believe to be true, actually may not be true. But what we believe, we make our reality. So for this Tip, I’d like to look again at this idea, because if we want to make changes, and if our life is governed by what we believe, then to make changes, our beliefs need to change too. And your beliefs are not as fixed as you think… HOW BELIEFS COME INTO BEING Our beliefs are woven together observations of others, teachings and our own experiences in life. As a baby, you ha

I'd be willing to bet we all know people who can recite Biblical scriptures as fluidly as they can say their names. Many times these people are also able to eloquently explain their interpretations of those scriptures. The ability to accurately quote scripture is held in high regard by many, as it is the expectation of those who choose to live according to this text to fervently study it daily, with the assumption they will be able to communicate what they’ve learned to others.

I had an interesting conversation the other night with a man I met at an event. We were talking about an uncomfortable truth—the fact that, no matter how inspired and motivated you may feel about what you do for a living, after a while it tends to start feeling like, well, work. That is, you ...

Technology has advanced enormously over the years, and children now have many different devices at their fingertips to keep them entertained. It is no secret that technology now plays a prevalent role in children’s lives, with both positive and negative effects. Too much of anything is bad for you, and the number of hours children spend staring at a screen is no different. Time spent on children’s favourite digital devices differs depending on age and what they are being

The last couple of weeks, being knocked flat by an infection bug, have certainly given me time to reflect on some real core issues. One great reminder has been the importance of the moment and keeping my mind open to the “potential” of NOW. Within now are answers. "Why not concentrate on the ...

There’s a saying in recovery/treatment/12-step programs that goes: “TREAT THE DISEASE, not the symptoms.” What are the diseases causing your stress? The current economic “crisis”? The political race? The politics in your office? Your son’s report card? Making your next credit card payment? You ...

"Your past cannot be changed, but you can change tomorrow by your actions today." - David McNally

Stress makes you stupid. It sooner or later makes all of us stupid. I can prove it. So can you. Think back to the last time you rushed get to the post office before it closed to mail a package, only to discover when you got there that the package was back on your desk; or rushing to an appointment, you parked your car, and then came back later to discover you couldn’t remember where you had parked it. Be honest – how many times has this happened to you?

Consider the following questions: Are you living the life of your dreams? Do you know how to balance work and play? Do you have all the energy you need to take you through your days? Do you have best friends who support you but don't empower you? Do you ever suffer from feelings of not being ...

For the last 14 plus years I have been on a journey. I had hit a wall in life, in particular the life I was living inside myself. The outside world may have thought things were OK. I had a home, 2 cars, the bills were paid and my consulting company was doing fine from a financial ...

WINNING WEIGHSnPeople never say “It’s only a game,” when they’re winning. Ivern BallnnI love playing pool with my sons. They are very competitive and they love the challenge of playing me. And I just hate myself when I win. I’ve told them that it’s best if I don’t let them win because it will make them more determined to beat me and in turn they will be more accomplished players. But deep down, I like to see the boys winning.nn nDo you always need to win? What d

Love isn’t easy. Oh, sure, falling in love is sometimes the easiest thing in the world - the catch of breath in your throat when you first see them, the infinite hours spent telling each other your stories, the whirlwind passion. It’s as relentless as the pull of gravity. But staying in love? ...

Got Any Reserves? nnnLouis Armstrong sang, “We have all the time in the world.” Are you someone or do you know someone who has all the time in the world? What makes them tick? nnMaybe they’re always punctual. Maybe they’re good at forward planning. Maybe they’ve accepted that everything can’t be done yesterday. Maybe they’re content with where they are. Crucially though, they always seem to have a reserve of time.nnnReserves take the pressure off and give us pea

Job Interview success depends on more than what you say. What you do can also determine whether you become a new employee or another candidate steps out of the unemployment line. Pay close attention to your body language, for a successful job interview. Attention to Details During the interview, the person(s) conducting the meeting will be looking, as well as listening. Sometimes, what is not said speaks louder than the actual spoken words.

It’s no secret that as a business owner, you want to attract more clients to your business. And you want to attract clients that are the best fit for your business. Of course it is easier to do this when you are very clear about the specific problems your business solves and for whom you solve ...

Self help is about individual improvement and about the manner in which you can improve yourself, your state of existence and your life. It is connected to many different categories such as health, wealth, happiness, relationships, self esteem, abundance, and the list goes on. It is a concept ...

There is no argument using the necessity within the insurance for our safety. One human being can disregard the necessity of life insurance. Nonetheless, in the event you are married there is no approach to dismiss the importance of this insurance policy. As part of your absence, this protection will assistance your family from almost any economic crisis. Having a life insurance permits you to lead for the relatives even soon after your death. Now the issue may well occur “

So what is the definition of stress? According to the dictionary it is: “a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation” Experts further define stress as the activation of the “flight or fight ...

I looked in the mirror this morning and this is what I saw; a very tired woman. Not unhappy, not yelling at the kids, but just plain tired. It’s not that I cannot do everything that needs to be done. I can, as long as I don’t sleep. But not sleeping leads to a very cranky version of myself ...

Depression is a well known problem and for good reason. It can make you lose your self-esteem, your focus, your drive, and your appetite. It can give you what can seem like endless problems in your life. In fact, it's not just another problem for a lot of people, but it's something that can keep you from being productive. So, if you're suffering from depression, what are the chances that it will eventually lead to physical health problems? Well, it can, but not for all people

san miguel de allende It was two and a half years ago that I first encountered the magic of San Miguel de Allende in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. Nestled in the temperate colonial highlands three hours north of Mexico City, it has become a haven for expatriate artists and writers for decades ...

When we live with fear and a lack of self confidence, we need to be in control. Do you see the need to control people, places and things in yourself? Daily, I use the serenity prayer, and on some days, with great frequency. In my professional life, it is easy to slip in to this mode and to be ...

Play Training This summer you may find yourself wanting to have more fun, play and just daydream. Summer is the easiest season to find time for play, relaxation and fun. The warmer weather draws you outdoors more, you connect more frequently with family and friends…. and life just seems lighter and more fun. Summer is also a great time to let go of the “work, work, and more work” mentality. Having fun, playing and relaxing can be good “training” for how to move more easily t

As a business owner, you’ve got a lot going on. Sometimes it’s hard to know what your top priorities are and where to put your focus. And since there are only so many minutes in a day, you need to find the best way to utilize your time so you can grow your business. Figuring out what your ...

If I were to ask you if you liked your job, what would your answer be? If I were to ask you if the job you have now excites or energizes you, what would your answer be? Is this the job you have always dreamed of having? Quite possibly, you may say that you like your job, but can you honestly say this job is what you planned for yourself ten years ago? Generally, I find that most people are not pursuing the career they always dreamed of having. What holds people back from chas

There is an old expression that rings true so often. “I could complicate the Lord’s Prayer”. Not withstanding that the Lord’s Prayer is a complicated document, I think we all know the intended thought behind complicating it. Often wonder how nice it would be to walk the ...