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- The Joys of Being a First Time Mom - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Jessica RectorIt still doesn't seem real. I can't believe it. It's taken me this long to get into a routine of things. Don't get me wrong, I had what I thought were routines. Then a week or two passed, and I would tweak them trying to see if something worked better. Sometimes routines put you in a rut, but as ...
Views: 1245(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Get Unstuck and Improve Your Quality of Life Right Now - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Adrienne Fikes1. Think about What ‘Quality’ Means for You It does not matter what everyone else wants for you. Right now, if you are going to get unstuck, you must be willing to explore what you want from life. Yes, I know you want to make others happy. What about you? What would make you happy? What would ...
Views: 1244 - Productive…or not… it’s your choice - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2015 from Kathleen GageSeems lots of people are “doing it differently” in 2015. No resolutions, no goals, no pen to paper with “this is what I am going to do.” There’s a trend underfoot of simply going with the flow. Not that there is anything wrong with going with the flow… people have been doing this since the ...
Views: 1244 - Vision to Transformation - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Nadine LoveA radical inner transformation and rise to a new level of consciousness might be the only real hope we have in the current global crisis brought on by the dominance of the Western mechanistic paradigm. ~ Stanislav Grof A brisk walk on the beach and luminous meditation, perched on a giant ...
Views: 1244 - Why do some people talk to themselves? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2018 from Kranti GauravWhy do people talk to themselves? It's not what you think.. How many people talk to themselves? As you’re reading this, you might even be saying to yourself, “Who me? I don’t talk to myself.” There are those who think people who talk to themselves are crazy, but nothing could be ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - 3 Strategies to Avoid Vacation Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Joey Faucette“Dr. Joey,” she asked. “Why is it to be gone on vacation for one week, I have to do two extra weeks of work? One before I leave, and the other when I get back?” Have you ever wondered that? Sure seems that way, doesn’t it? Here are 3 Strategies to Avoid Vacation Anxiety: Describe ...
Views: 1243 - Family tax planning: did you know...? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Peter LashmarIf you are part of a family business, you may be interested to learn that there are many tax dynamics that are specific to your situation. This means that family business tax planning often needs to be treated in a different way to non family business tax planning. For example, many family ...
Views: 1243 - Health Is the Fertilizer; Wealth Is the Fruit - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Roberta MittmanThe most well-adjusted, happiest, healthiest individuals are those who carry good habits through their work and personal lives alike--and the habit of self-care is among the most important. Guess what? Those same individuals are also more likely to be comfortable financially. It wasn't ...
Views: 1240 - Spanish Holiday Rentals in Fuertaventura - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Porsche KlingerSPANISH HOLIDAY RENTALS in Fuerteventura can be booked directly are ideal for tourists who do not want an organized holiday. Package holidays and hotels are not for everyone; some people prefer to live in private apartments or villas for rent so they can relax. Did you know that it is easy using ...
Views: 1240 - Reinvent Balance to Improve Employee Well-being - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from Pat HeydlauffDoes the concept of work/life balance make you cringe? Do you envision the scales of justice meeting out the exact amount of minutes you should perform work duties, spend time on social media and engage in personal life activities? Is there is a solution? Nobody seems to get the fact that it ...
Views: 1237 - Who is Draining Your Emotional Energy? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonWe all have people in our lives that have a tendency to drain our emotional energy. It may be a family member, a child, our boss or a friend. What I have come to understand is that everyone wants to be loved. People do not come into our lives purposefully to drain us emotionally. We allow ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - 3 Quick Tips To Stop Feeling Stressed and Overwhelmed Immediately - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Adrienne FikesIt happens to the best of us. Things happen. People say things. Stuff breaks. Suddenly you look up and you are in the midst of a terrible situation. The buck stops with you and everyone is impatiently waiting for you to fix it. The good news is you are a highly responsible person so they have ...
Views: 1236(3 votes) - Did You Play Today? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Sheeba RiyasBefore you begin to wonder if I am talking to a bunch of kids, let me explain that I am talking to you, whoever you are. We all need to play every day. Play will make you feel alive and in good cheer. Play makes life worthwhile. Let me define play. Play is any activity that one enjoys doing. ...
Views: 1236 - Finding Work-Life Balance in the New Year - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Phil MonteroAt this time of year I often find myself thinking that I didn't spend as much time with my family and friends as I would have liked. It's just so easy to get caught up in the day to day hustle of things that need to be done. You may be feeling the same way: you were so busy with meetings, email, ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - Life Work Balance - Change Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2010 from Bruno GrezzoLet's face it, your life is one big mess. You just can't get life work balance in order that you wish, one more fact is - there is no one to blame but yourself! I know how it may sound to you, but you need to accept this as a fact if you really want to make cardinal changes in life, something ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - A Hidden Reason You May Not be Generating Revenues Online - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Kathleen Gage“I’m not making any money!” comes the frustrated battle cry. “It’s easy for you, but I have not figured out how to make this thing work!” Recently, lots of people who have been trying to make money online are likely chanting these statements. Yet others are chanting, “Great times! Great times! ...
Views: 1235 - Are you unbalanced? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Nigel LewisWhen was the last time you checked the air in the tyres on your car? You may have found one to be lacking or perhaps even a little flat. What prompted you to check them? Many accidents are caused due to underinflated tyres, unfortunately my son can vouch for that. So what has tyres got to do ...
Views: 1235 - Executive Challenge #11: "I Get No Real Holiday Time Because I'm Always In Contact With the Office." - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Brenda BenceIn this article, I want to address the issue of executives and their planned holidays that simply turn into “working somewhere other than the office.” Do any of these scenarios sound familiar to you? - You choose your hotel or resort because it has a wireless connection that will allow ...
Views: 1235 - How to Get the Kids out the Door in the Morning - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtAsk most parents about when their family experiences stress and getting out the door in the morning comes in among the top answers. With the right routine and words, mornings can flow and be one of the happiest times in your family’s day. As with any major parenting issue I always look at ...
Views: 1235(4 votes) - How To Get In Shape - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from John GilmoreThere are many branches of Yoga. We, in the West, have become familiar with Hatha Yoga. Aside from Hatha Yoga there are several types of Yoga because yoga means to link one with the Divine outside of oneself and inside oneself. I have been studying several types of Yoga. Before Qigong took ...
Views: 1233 - Steps to Overcoming Adrenal Fatigue - by Submitted on May 13, 2015 from Julie DohertySo you are tired all of the time no matter how much sleep you get, not able the think clearly, feel irritable and grumpy. Welcome to Adrenal Fatigue two of the main elements responsible for Adrenal Fatigue is a diet that is not fuelling our body with its nutritional needs as well working long ...
Views: 1233 - Unplugging Your Circuits - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI woke up this morning thinking about the many unfinished projects I needed to do, emails I wanted to send, and the seemingly endless pile of papers that needed to be filed. Not always the best way to wake up. I immediately felt tired and overwhelmed. But then I remembered a wonderful cd ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - Home Based Income Opportunity - Ways to Build a Residual Income Business - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Lena MorrishFor those that are looking for a home based income opportunity which can generate you residual income, there are many different methods that can be used to accomplish this. There are also many benefits to having residual income. Do you know what these are, or are you looking for them? Read on ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - How to Get Exactly What You Need, Want & Desire - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2016 from Julia KingHow to Get Exactly What You Need, Want & Desire What if I told you, you could change your daily experiences by adding just 3 things to your routine? Better yet, they are free and almost effortless. This is what I call, "No risk, high reward living." These are things that I practice ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - The Power of New Beginnings - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Jayne MorrisWhether it is the start of a new year, the change of a season, a move from one house to another, becoming a parent or changing careers, there is much power in new beginnings. A chance to reinvent ourselves and step into a more expanded version of who we really want to be, what we want to do and ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - A Printer For Every Job - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from michael blancoWhether you're a single person, a small business, a photography enthusiast or a corporation, one thing is for certain… you need a printer. Regardless of what you need the printer for, you still need a reliable device that produces high quality printouts. If you're interested in one of the ...
Views: 1230 - Reflections for the New Year. - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sherrie VitelloWell it's the New Year, 2011. We all have to get use to writing the correct year now....like every new year. So looking back on 2010, how was it for you? Do you think it was a good year? Did you accomplish things you've planned to do? Were you able to achieve all of last years new years ...
Views: 1229 - Executive Challenge #1: “I Have No Work/Life Balance!” - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Brenda BenceWhat are the biggest challenges facing successful business people today? In my work as a certified executive coach for C-Suite Executives, Directors, Managers, and Entrepreneurs, there are many recurring themes that seem to surface. One at a time, I’ll be sharing with you 12 of those top ...
Views: 1228 - How to Create the Life You Want - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyIt really isn't such a big mystery. When my family and I moved back to South Florida from Texas, people wanted to know "why?". Everyone thought there was a big juicy story to be told. But, the bottom line was that it was simple. We did not enjoy living in Texas. Now don't get me wrong; ...
Views: 1228 - Letting Go - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.There is really no such thing as time management. We all have the same 24 hours a day. What you can manage is where you put your attention. Where you spend your energy and time. And for many of you, you may not be spending your precious time doing things you love or being in environments ...
Views: 1226 - February is Heart Health Month - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeFebruary is heart health month. Here are a few tips to take care of your heart. MOVE It's important to move and exercise our heart and cardiovascular system. The heart is a muscle and needs to be kept in condition. It keeps us alive so it's not much to ask to give it a little love. It ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - The Art of Influencing and Empowering Yourself and Others - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2015 from Pamela SchulteWould you like to affect a change – big or small, in your own life or in the life of another – it is essential to master the art of influence and empowerment. So, how do you do this? It begins with the act of listening. The single most important gift we can offer anyone is the gift of ...
Views: 1224 - THE NEW FISSION REACTION:LATENESS - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Shakti PradhanThere's only one key to effective time management: Practice prioritizing and scheduling in your daily life,adopt them in your soul,make a ritual and follow it regardless of any problems. But it seems too difficult for many people, its not because they don't value time,but they're habitual of ...
Views: 1224 - Women And Stress - How to Deal With It - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Charlotte HowardNo one in their right mind would try to convince you that we live in a world that is free of stress. While it is true that both men and women experience stress, it seems that people tend to have a more difficult time dealing with it. In some cases, women are at a disadvantage when it comes to ...
Views: 1224 - 5 Habits that Put the "I" Back in Business (and might fatten your wallet, too) - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Roberta Mittman"Health is wealth." You've heard the saying, but do you believe it? I absolutely do! Over and over again, I've seen my patients and coaching clients reap professional and financial benefits after adopting wise self-care practices. It makes perfect sense when you think about it. Those who ...
Views: 1223 - Custom Singlet in Clothing and Your Personality - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Sumbla AyazHave you ever thought that which is exactly the thing that best represent your personality? Without any doubt, it is your wardrobe and choice of outfit that you wear. Clothes reveal your moods, personality, upbringing, and aptitude towards life before you utter a single word. People later come ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - We Can’t Manage Time, But we Can say NO! - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Diana FletcherWe can’t really manage time. We can work within its boundaries, though, in a manageable way. Key to getting things done and accomplishing what we want to accomplish, is to create the space in your life to let those things happen. To get the results you want, you have to create space for good ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Resolve Not To Resolve! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Marsha EganWhy do so many resolutions not make it past the first week of January? As we rush headlong towards the start of a New Year, isn’t it amazing how time flies? Where did 2012 go to? Mind you, a new year often brings a lot of new things as people prepare for a ‘fresh start’, and promise to deal ...
Views: 1221 - Where Getting a Degree in Teaching Can Take You - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyEveryone knows a getting a bachelor’s degree in education can get you a teaching job. But you may have just graduated and realized that being in the classroom is not your dream after all. Or you could be looking for a career change after years of teaching children or teens. There are many other ...
Views: 1221 - 5 Ways to Get More Work-Life Balance - by Submitted on May 30, 2021 from Lukas D.As a senior copywriter by day and blogger and web entrepreneur many nights during the week I have to be careful to make sure I’m getting enough work – life balance. If not, I can really feel the stress, fatigue and all the other ill feelings that come with letting work overload my ...
Views: 1220 - 6 Tips to Maintain the Perfect Life Balance - by Submitted on May 04, 2016 from Zeeshan FWhen you are doing your best to succeed at work, it is easy to place less of a focus on your personal or home life. People are working more hours than ever, limiting the time that is left available for life outside of the office. With these increasing demands, it becomes harder for the brain ...
Views: 1220(2 votes) - How I Came to Do What I Do - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Teri GoetzFor years, little pieces of me got lost in the cracks, in between the details of everyday life. I had this feeling of uncertainty, of something being off. I just knew there was more for me. I searched everywhere for myself. And then I released something, and that's when it happened. I tried ...
Views: 1220 - How To Lose Weight and Keep It Off - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2011 from Lianda LudwigLosing weight is one problem, but keeping yourself from regaining the weight you lost, is yet another, but related problem. And they are actually completely related! When you go on a diet to lose weight, your body is responds automatically, just as nature intended, by slowing down your ...
Views: 1220 - 9 Maddeningly Common Myths about Living Your Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Christine KaneLet’s face it. Many people do not succeed as they set out to follow their purpose and build a business based in their passion. There are two primary reasons for this: The first is that too many people rely solely on themselves to figure out the HOW. They try to go it alone, thinking that ...
Views: 1219 - I Don't Trust Urgency - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Vicki LeinWhen I was in my thirties and suffering from a low grade anxiety disorder, I let the feeling of urgency steal my life. Because I was always anxious, I did not know what it felt like NOT to be anxious. I thought how I felt was normal, even though I also felt enormous shame for being so afraid all ...
Views: 1218 - Insightful Play - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Linda Radford“As we played during the ‘hide and seek’ dance, I received insights about a part of me that has been hiding a long time.” said one Playshop participant. This last weekend, Julie Blake and I busted the myth that personal growth and self-awareness comes only through hard work, struggle and ...
Views: 1218 - Motivation: Necessary in Order to Achieve - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezThese days we are all exposed to a lot. We are constantly attacked by uncertainty, negativity…fears. We find lack of motivation, stress and even depression in people we know and places we are familiar with. Therefore, staying motivated these days is not necessarily piece of cake however, I can ...
Views: 1218 - Balancing More Than Just Our Checkbooks - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Karen KleinwortThe balancing act we all strive for can so easily be put out to pasture with a flick of a pen, the sneeze of a child, or when the heavens open up with some much needed rain. How are we supposed to live in the present when the present we face continuously changes? One of the hardest transitions a ...
Views: 1217(3 votes) - Meditation and Managing Stress - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from odette worrellStress. Just the word makes us edgy. Many of us start the day with it, and too many of us are living with it as our closest companion. It peaks and valleys given what we are dealing with in our careers, our personal lives and within our lifestyles choices. When the body experiences sustained ...
Views: 1217 - Quick Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: The Power of Rituals and Rest - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Melissa McCreeryIf you are a busy woman with too much on her plate, you may also be sleep deprived. Whether you are burning the midnight oil, having a hard time shutting down your mind at the end of the day, or staying up late to grab some quiet time (this never really works well by the way), once you are short ...
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