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- I'm Not Crazy. I'm Just Not You! - by Has anyone ever told you that you were crazy for trying something or thinking something, or even doing something? What they are really saying is that what you are doing is something they would never do, therefore it must be crazy. Not true. It simply doesn't work for them. They are merely ...
Views: 763 - A Painful Reminder - by "Black Thursday" was the headline that splashed across my province's newspapers recently. It was the day the government announced major job cuts in the public sector. My little city was one of the hardest hit.
Many people who were certain they had "job security" experienced a major jolt of ...
Views: 745 - Sekhmet Rising: The Restlessness of Women's Genius - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2007 from Louise LeBrunIn a quiet moment - nestled somewhere between phone calls, emails, family feuds and general, all’round distractions from my own inner landscape - I found myself wandering through an e-zine website. There I found articles on a variety of topics in areas of interest to women. As I browsed, ...
Views: 1419 - Assertiveness: 5 tips to saying “NO” with confidence - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from Denise FfitzpatrickIf you’re tired of feeling like a doormat, taken advantage of, giving and not getting in return, it’s time to take control of your life. Learn how to give less to others and feel better about yourself. 1. When someone invites you to do something or asks you to do something for them don’t ...
Views: 808 - How To Stay Safe - Self Defense Techniques for You and Your Daughter - by As your daughter walks alone across a mall parking lot, she has the uneasy feeling she is being followed. She glances behind only to see an unassuming middle-aged man walking toward her. She walks faster, but within seconds he grabs her from behind and pushes her between two cars. Does she know ...
Views: 966 - Do You Have A Helpful Honey? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2007 from Jamee TenzerI coach women who are busy, high-powered, over-committed and exhausted. Most of them are married with children and holding down part or full-time jobs. Their husbands are busy too - they are not just sitting around watching football and drinking beer. These guys are involved with the kids, the ...
Views: 942 - We Can Do It!...Again - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Mary Foley“We Can Do It!” is the banner across one of the most well-known posters during World War II encouraging women to join the workforce for the war effort. You probably remember it - the image of a woman with a red bandana on her head, rolling up her blue shirt sleeve as she makes a ...
Views: 905 - Rock the Boat - by Is there any area in your life that has stayed the same for so long that you are no longer challenged or experiencing joy or fun with it anymore? If so, what are you doing to make the situation better or different for yourself?
I ask this because I have observed the need to remain safe and ...
Views: 822 - A Letter From The Mistress - by Dear Wife:
This letter is long overdue! There's a few things we need to get out in the open so we both know where we both stand!
You see, I've known your husband for some time now. We met some time after high school and have been fond of each other ever since. I wasn't the only love of his ...
Views: 19044(1 vote) - Three Simple Steps toward Breast Cancer Prevention - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Connie LimonThree main lifestyle habits lay the foundation for breast cancer prevention. They include: • Staying physically active • Limiting alcohol • Eating right The evidence so far tells us healthy eating and regular exercise really does contribute to breast cancer prevention. Plus, if you limit ...
Views: 717 - Women's Empowerment Tools - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Susan WestIf you've ever felt undervalued in the workplace as a woman, you shouldn't. Women are becoming more and more prominent in work environments and even have special skills that can help them succeed even in a male-dominated career. Recognizing the natural self empowering tools for women, that women ...
Views: 3263 - A Call to Power: The Grandmothers Speak - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Christan HummelLittle did I know one September day in 1996 while walking my dog beside the beach near my home, that my life would be forever changed. Appearing to me literally from out of the blue, was a group of women of all cultures and dress, regal, loving, wise, and NOT like anything I’d ever before ...
Views: 2193 - Endometriosis - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Sara PowellWhat is Endometriosis? Endometriosis, a health problem in women, is also found to be a cause of infertility. The endometrium is the tissue that lines the uterus (womb) and when this tissue finds itself outside on other areas, the resulting condition is called endometriosis. Endometriosis can be ...
Views: 822 - What You Don't Own, Owns You - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Glenda GibbsHappy New Year! How are you? Have you declared your New Year’s resolution? Are you going to be one of the majorities who decide after three months your New Year’s resolution isn’t working for you? Or are you the exception? If you are, chances are you are aware of the benefits of selecting a ...
Views: 2121 - Surfing Tomboy Learns to Cook with Love - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from JoAnn SkyWatcherI grew up labeled a “tomboy” because I loved to play kickball, dodgeball, and four-square really hard. I played with boys because there weren’t any girls who were interested in playing the way that I liked to play. When I turned sixteen, I got a driver’s license, a car ...
Views: 958 - Celebrating Women's History - by "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead made this statement after a lifetime of observing diverse cultures throughout the world. It is difficult to imagine a time when half of the population ...
Views: 819 - Fibrocystic Breast Disease and Diet - by Diet is not the sole contributing factor of Fibrocystic Breast Disease (FBD), but a diet which includes high amounts of refined carbohydrates, hydrogenated fats and oils, as well as tobacco use, alcohol use, and caffeine containing foods (cola, chocolate, tea, and coffee) has been clearly shown ...
Views: 2810 - Women Only Health Clubs: The Reason & Need - by by Rande LaDue
In a recent article, John McCarthy, the Executive Director of IHRSA addressed the issue of Women-Only Clubs. IHRSA estimates that there are approximately 2,000 women-only fitness centers in the US serving approximately 2 million women. McCarthy sited research done for IHRSA by ...
Views: 2277 - Women-Only Clubs: The Reason & Need - by In an article last year in CBI (Club Business International) Magazine, John McCarthy, the Executive Director of IHRSA (International Health & Racquet Sports Association) addressed the issue of Women-Only Clubs. IHRSA estimates that there are approximately 2,000 women-only fitness centers in the ...
Views: 980 - Do’s and Don’ts for Starting a Virtual Assisting Business - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2007 from Diana EnnenVirtual Assistants (VAs) are highly skilled professionals who provide administrative support and specialized services to businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, and others who have more work to do than time to do it. Examples of services a VA can do include web design and maintenance, word ...
Views: 1032 - I'm Whispering! IBS An Unpleasant Subject - by What is IBS? It is known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and also has a variety of names such as: Mucus colitis, Nervous Colitis, Spastic colon, Nervous colon, Irritated colon, Unstable colon. It is actually one of the most common intestinal problems and often responsible for work absenteeism. ...
Views: 1109 - Help Me Remember -an Easy Way to Mind Map - by LOL and RSVP these are familiar terms that stand for something we don't take the time to spell out. We have taught ourselves to remember what they mean and the meaning is not lost .
I often use an alphabet letter to help me remember a list of things when I’m on the go. It’s for a simple short ...
Views: 870 - Bizarre Breast Facts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWomen may think of their breasts as nothing more than a body part that excites men. And who can blame them? The male fascination with female breasts is as old as the stars themselves. However, there's a lot more to discover and learn about them. Breasts have their own colorful history and their ...
Views: 16039(2 votes) - Are You in an Abusive Situation? - by An abusive relationship is a non-consensual relationship where you are forced against your will to comply with another's demands and expectations, to the detriment of your health, happiness, confidence and well-being. You may comply because you are afraid of the consequences of refusing to ...
Views: 1459 - New Pelvic Toner for Women Helps Prevent Urinary Incontinence and Enhances Sexuality - by Venice, FL-Dec.16--Urinary incontinence is one of the major problems today for millions of women. The condition is embarrassing enough to drive women to try secret, even dangerous, remedies that may or may not help. Childbirth, obesity, menopause, hysterectomy and a number of medical conditions ...
Views: 1149 - Balancing Your Life to Your Personality - by Given that I produce an ezine called "The Balanced Woman" I probably spend more time than most thinking about how to create a life of balance. I have searched and searched for that one magic formula that will work for everybody all the time. What I have found instead is that the basic core of a ...
Views: 1390 - Independence Day: A Woman's Issue - by In reflecting upon our country's Independence Day it occurred to me that we could all probably use our own, personal Independence Day. Not an Independence Day from our countries, our politics or our economics. One that has more to do with our independence from the roles we play every day for ...
Views: 1082 - A Balanced Woman - by "What is a Balanced Woman?" I've asked myself over and over again. I have searched for answers. I have asked others. I have surfed the web. But the answers I've come up with have more to do with what a Balanced Woman is not. And then it occurred to me that perhaps through exploring what it is ...
Views: 954 - Getting Organized With Index Cards - by Index cards are wonderful for helping you get organized in so many different areas of your life. And the best thing is, they're so inexpensive! Here are just a few ideas:
1. GOAL SETTING:
Perhaps you've always wanted to take a cruise, or learn a new language, or plant a garden. Goal setting ...
Views: 1070 - A Very Close Call - by Steve is a stock broker, working on Wall Street. He catches the subway at 7:00a each morning and works a full and stressful day, trading for his clients.
After the stock market closes for the day, he goes to his office and continues working . . . researching, handling paperwork, catching up on ...
Views: 822 - Getting Organized: 5 Secrets To Help You Get Started - by One of the most common questions I get on the subject of getting organized is, 'Where do I start?' This is an excellent question because if you just dive in without taking some time to plan, there's a good chance that you're going to get overwhelmed, and the job is not going to get done. Here ...
Views: 888 - Holy Grail of Happiness - by Submitted on May 18, 2007 from Alice GreeneThe promise of happiness and contentment can feel very allusive, yet it can be found in the one thing that many people resist: regular exercise and healthy habits. Think about it, of all the people you know who is the most upbeat, energetic and content? I have found they are primarily the ...
Views: 1769 - Risks of Breast Implants - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSince they were introduced in the 1960s, breast implants have become the instant solution for many women who aren't satisfied with their breasts. Fueled by the glowing testimonials of movie stars, fashion icons, and other celebrities who have had breast implants, the industry grew by leaps and ...
Views: 1303 - 6 Roadblocks to Women's Prosperity and Success - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Maria MarIf you are a woman, your road to prosperity and success may not be paved with gold, but with guilt. As a girl, you absorbed hidden beliefs that now work underground to sabotage your adult capacity to manifest yours dreams. These Inner Enemies are the opposite of the elves who helped the ...
Views: 1883 - Are You Disempowered at Work? 10 Strategies to Gain Rock-Solid Confidence - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Kathy Caprino“Professional women have made tremendous strides in terms of drawing on our strengths, abilities, and confidence in the workplace in recent years, but it’s clear that we have a long way to go before we are using our female power with self-assurance and ease,” says Kathy Caprino, MA, personal and ...
Views: 5106 - Go From Overwhelmed to Overjoyed - by All work and no play makes Jane a woman of the nineties, so say two recent surveys.
According to the Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor, stress ranks as the number-one problem of working women in America, especially for professionals in their thirties and forties and for single, ...
Views: 1106 - SEX AND THE SOLITARY PERSON: Alternatives for Those Alone - by I feel like Ken Kesey's Nurse Ratched each time I say it, but my dog Buddy is much easier to live with since his operation, the one that makes men cross their legs in painful commiseration. He’s still ninety pounds of rough-and-tumble Australian Shepherd, but the primordial drive to become Alpha ...
Views: 1712(1 vote) - Premenstrual tension - by This feature will deal with the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone, how they affect the monthly cycle and mood, how imbalances can occur resulting in premenstrual tension or syndrome (PMT or PMS), and how essential oils and other natural products can help.
To most people, the term ...
Views: 3198 - Nothing is Childproof - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Carolyn JonesYou expect to find food in the kitchen, but dangerous chemicals?You probably already have natural products in your home to replace them. If you have children or pets, you know how inquisitive they are, and how easy it would be for them to get into your cupboards.Rather than get a false sense of ...
Views: 891 - Organize Your Spring Planting - by Spring is finally here. This means we can go to the nurseries and buy all of the beautiful flowers we want. Right? Well you might want to take the time to plan your garden this year, before making costly some mistakes. I have listed here for you a few things you might want to consider before ...
Views: 842 - How to Find the Work You Were Meant To Do - by Charles M. Schultz, ("Peanuts") wrote: "I have always been grateful for the tolerance my parents showed for the ambition I showed for a strange profession. They never tried to discourage me, or point me in a different direction."
We're all born with innate talents, but we lose touch with them. ...
Views: 922 - Women And Trust Issues - by Submitted on May 06, 2007 from dale mazurekIn any relationship trust is such a huge factor for all involved usually. In this article I will try and bring women’s trust issues to light a bit and see why they have so much trouble with trust. Men and women look at trust in a different light. For the most part a man could not care about ...
Views: 16764(3 votes) - Magnificent Women: A Mother’s Day Tribute - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Angel Hale“But I don’t want to grow any more,” I sobbed, “I’ve grown enough and I just want a break from growing for a little while…I’m tired! I’m so tired!” My Mom sobbed to as she held my trembling, thirteen year old body. We had just learned that although doctors had tried to salvage my vision, ...
Views: 2905 - My Hot Tub Got Me Through Perimenopause! - by Submitted on May 01, 2007 from Ellen Besso"Menopause is a metamorphosis, like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly…One of the most important things you can do during menopause is to take time for you. Go into your cave, go into your cocoon, go into your room and shut the door." Susun ...
Views: 1197 - The Heart of a Mom - by Submitted on May 01, 2007 from Dee Dee RaapMother’s Day is about heart. When I was a child, I loved the heart shown at the end of the “I Love Lucy Show.” Mom had a heart-shaped brass mirror that was like a large locket. Pushing a little side button released the cover, exposing the mirror. I loved to play with it because it reminded ...
Views: 690 - IMMEDIATE RELIEF FROM HOT FLASHES - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2007 from Julie CalligaroIf you’re plagued with hot flashes, you’re desperate for relief. Here’s a natural and safe alternative (to taking hormones) to reduce hot flashes. This safe, natural alternative is “paced breathing”. Professor Robert Freedman of Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit has been ...
Views: 2616 - Shabby Chic Furniture and Décor – How to Integrate Shabby Chic into an Interior Decorating Idea - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2007 from Lynn CressyShabby chic décor is a technique of decorating that balances well-designed and beautiful objects with old, worn out and sometimes tattered items. Top on this list is shabby chic furniture. Shabby chic decorating includes soft delicate colors with creamy white being predominate in many simply ...
Views: 926 - Say Bye-Bye to Burnout: Special Tips for Moms - by I'm about to tell you a fundamental secret to preventing and treating mommy burnout.
Ask yourself: When was the last time you were "in the zone"?
When was the last time you experienced that hypnotic feeling of being so utterly concentrated that you lost track of the rest of the world?
When ...
Views: 862 - The Essence of Peace lies within your HEART - by We all sit in a circle and suppose while the secret sits in the center and Knows" Robert Frost.
The Heart is an infinite source of Intelligence. Many people think that the mind is the most powerful source within us. We've been led to believe that the mind is responsible for most of our ...
Views: 1715 - Pepper spray versus a stun gun: Which is best for you? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Fred CheneyPepper spray and stun guns are two popular self defense products for women that are available today. They are great tools for making sure that you are prepared for anything, but we don't live in a one-size-fits-all world. These weapons defense capabilities are very different from each other. We ...
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