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- Teenage Substance Abuse: Part 1 - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Connie LimonTeenagers experiment with alcohol and other drugs so frequently that it is often considered the norm of their generation and environment. There have been numerous studies focusing on understanding the factors that influence teenager’s patterns of drug use (Steinberg and Fletcher, June ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - Time Management Tips: Does Technology Give You More Time? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Connie LimonA survey commissioned by the Franklin Covey Company reveals that 83 percent of Americans want to be more organized and nearly half of the respondents say they feel guilty about taking time off from work. Sixty-two percent often eat lunch and work at the same time. There are many people ...
Views: 2333 - Tips To Help Manage Job Burnout - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Connie LimonThere are no two people who react to stress and job burnout just alike. Some common warning signs that you may be or are about to experience job burn out include: • Resistance to going to work • Anger and resentment • Discouragement • A sense of failure • Guilt and ...
Views: 1309 - How To Choose The Best Logo Design Service For Your Company? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from John PetrucciA high quality logo design can often be an integral factor in the success of a company. By using the best logo design service a company can get exceptional, innovative corporate logos at affordable rates. The best logo design company often hires skilled and seasoned logo designers capture the ...
Views: 818 - Term Insurance - What It Can Do For You - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Donald LusanWhat is term insurance? This is one of the questions I get from time to time. People want to know how it works. What are the advantages to owning a term policy? What are the disadvantages? Term insurance is simply a policy designed to take care of a specific need, or a number of needs, for a ...
Views: 1005 - Manifestation Meditation, A Practical Guide To The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Constantine GeorgeLeave aside the marketing hype, The Secret and The Law of Attraction bear some truth: our thoughts create reality. Let me elaborate. Universe is energy. This was demonstrated by science. Quantum Physics showed that there is no hard matter inside the atom: just various forms of energy. These ...
Views: 1094 - What’s The World Coming To! - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Gloria ArensonOne of the most common reasons people come to see me for psychotherapy is to eliminate fears. Fear of flying is one of the most widespread. Fear of needles keeps many people from going to the doctor or dentist, and many women avoid mammograms. Nevertheless, ever since 9/11 I have been ...
Views: 1237 - The Four Level Plan To Stop Compulsive Behavior - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Gloria ArensonWhen you can’t control when you start or when you stop a behavior or substance you are suffering from a compulsion. We are all familiar with compulsive eating, drinking, and spending. Compulsive behavior begins as a solution to another problem, a way of using pleasure to mask pain. Sadly, over ...
Views: 4215(1 vote) - Cash Flow Club Will Be A Four Level Program - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Prakash SinghYou may have heard of Passport To Wealth, a successful home based business opportunity. Well whether or not you have, let me give you a quick overview about their history. Passport To Wealth also known as 'PTW' is a software selling company. This program has been one of the most popular picks ...
Views: 742 - Throwing Out The Supercape - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Shoshana BennettIt’s my job to take care of everyone else. I shouldn’t need help. I should be able to take care of my baby by myself. If I say “no,” that’s selfish. They’ll be disappointed in me if I refuse. If there’s time leftover for me, then I’ll take it. Even if only one of these statements rings a bell ...
Views: 1842 - Lose Weight - 5 Tips For Healthy Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Sally ZaneIt doesn't have to be a struggle! Sure, there will be a sacrifice, but won't the results be worth it? I've put together my top 5 tips for healthy weight loss. Here we go: 1. Eat Sensibly Sounds obvious right? I can't tell you how many people I've met over the years who want to lose weight, but ...
Views: 618 - Simple, Easy and Effective Detox - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Darlene SiddonsIonic Detox Foot Bath is a detox water bath that cleanses, balance and enhance the bio-energy (the vital energy force) present in the body. The foot spa offers a detoxification method that is comparable with instructional detox programs at a fraction of the price. A gentle and effective way to ...
Views: 1093 - ***6 Actions To Get You Prepared For Networking - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Sam ManferWhen prospecting or getting to higher-level people, most sellers suffer the rejection and futility of cold calling because they hate to ask people they know for help. Resulting Problem People lose motivation and waste time making cold calls. They get nowhere slowly. Even worse, the ... ...
Views: 1510 - ***Simple Things Matter In Love And Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzSimple Things Matter In Love and Relationships By Dr. Charles D. Schmitz and Dr. Elizabeth A. Schmitz "the marriage doctors" Authors of the INDIE Book Awards Gold Medal Winner for Best Relationship Book of 2008 Golden Anniversaries: The Seven Secrets of Successful Marriage Available at ...
Views: 4417(25 votes) - Why Internet Marketing Is A Great Way To Achieve Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Aiden WangsaIn most cases there's more than one way to reach a destination. Some take much longer than others, some are more arduous. It's the same with reaching your goal of financial independnce. There are several ways you can achieve that. For example, you can get a job and try to climb the corporate ...
Views: 487 - Choose Positive People - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Rebecca RengoBe very particular about who you spend time with. Surround yourself with loving, supportive, positive people. People who are negative, demanding or just plain mean are toxic. They are toxic not only to your physical health, but also to your mental health and to your soul. This is easier than ...
Views: 1214 - Gas Prices Keep Going Up - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Efza RayOn the Internet there are many free cooking games for kids, but are they as fun as the real thing It doesn’t matter if you have children that are fussy eaters or if your children will eat just about anything that is in front of them, cooking is something most children like On the Internet ...
Views: 527 - *** Robert Muller, Prophet of Hope - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Ed RunciAnyone ever hear of Robert Muller? I hadn't until I just happened to catch him on a "Great Conversations" show. Muller used to be a Deputy to the Secretary General of the UN. He's been nominated 19 times for the Nobel Peace Prize. Now that's quite an honor. There have been a lot of NPP ...
Views: 1943(2 votes) - Liquidate Unwanted Weight - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Dale AndersonThe average person gains seven to ten pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. As if that weren’t bad enough, according to a report in The New England Journal of Medicine, most people don’t ever lose the weight they put on during the holidays. Repeat this cycle over a few year time period, and ...
Views: 662 - Three Tips For Finding Quick Weight Loss Diets - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Terje EllingsenYou will discover that there are numerous amounts of ineffective diets for losing weight when searching for a rapid weight loss diet that actually does work. If you are want to ensure successful weight loss results you are going to discover that there are some secrets that should be kept in mind ...
Views: 1074 - Sales Big Picture - Top Salespeople Know Their Personal Best Time And How to Energize - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Patricia WeberThe salesperson’s strategy for sales results goes beyond a passion to “get the sale.” The heart of effective and easier selling is filled with a desire to be of help to the customer. The sales attraction strategy hinges on dissipating and minimizing limiting beliefs. Once those are out of the ...
Views: 1136 - Sales Big Picture - Top Salespeople Combine The Art And The Skill - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Patricia WeberWhen a salesperson steps back to take in the big picture of selling, often their main focus is to get a prospect or ask for a referral. These are pieces to puzzle of sales attraction. But this is only one strategy in the process. There are at least three strategic pieces: sales attraction, ...
Views: 1251 - Sales Big Picture - Top Salespeople Sell Attractively on Purpose - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Patricia WeberSome salespeople focus intently on just getting the sale. After all, in the end a prospect’s decision to buy from you is the goal! What happens when you focus on “getting the sale” to the extent of being blind that there are other pieces to the process? Sometimes you lose focus of what selling ...
Views: 1317 - Treadmill Workout Tips For Weight Loss - by Treadmills are great tools to maintain a consistent and challenging exercise regimen. Treadmill workouts are safe and convenient, and you can do them any time of the day and any time of the year.
The more consistently you are able to complete your exercise program, the more successful you are ...
Views: 718 - ***How Can Families Cope With The Loss Of Their Home? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishLosing your home for any reason is heart-wrenching. Many families describe the feeling as “the rug being pulled out from under you” or “losing your moorings.” Money issues are one of the top sources of stress for families these days, and the number of families who have ...
Views: 6540 - The Best Customer Service - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Hillel PorathFor any business to survive it’s not enough just to have great leadership, a shiny website and excellent products. It’s also got to have excellent customer service. The basic concept of customer service is all about getting your customers to come back to you – creating repeat business. When ...
Views: 540 - Learn To Thrive In Any Economy Using The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Leanna FredrichUnless you live under a rock you have heard the moaning and seen the hand wringing over the economy. Perhaps you too have spent more time then you choose to admit worrying about what might happen. You are surrounded with negative messages and fear. It is easy to allow that worry to fill not ...
Views: 1014 - 2006 - Your Year Of Fulfillment - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Warren RedmanI wish you all the fulfillment that you desire in this new year of 2006. Before we get into too much of this year, and perhaps even before any resolutions have already been washed away in the tide of duties and responsibilities and all the flotsam of life, I invite you to take a moment and think ...
Views: 895 - Random Acts Of Peace - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Warren RedmanThe forces of nature have caused immense destruction over the past twelve months. A tsunami devastated huge parts of S.E. Asia; hurricanes and subsequent floods inundated New Orleans, and most recently an earthquake wrecked people’s lives in Pakistan. We may look for meaning in such events or ...
Views: 873 - Catch A Falling Leaf - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Warren RedmanHave you ever tried catching an autumn leaf as it falls from the tree? It’s something I like to do each year. Imagine – a 65 year old man, a serious author, psychotherapist and coach, running around like a five-year-old trying to catch one elusive, capricious leaf as it sails unpredictably ...
Views: 4579 - Data Entry From Home: Are Data Entry Jobs Risky? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Sanjay MaharjanData entry jobs at home are one of the income generating sources for some people in the online world. After all, there are many advantages to be considered. You will be your own boss; as a home-based worker you can manage your own working time. The benefit is not only working from home but the ...
Views: 1049 - Some Retirement! - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Warren RedmanAs you read this I will be miles away from home, enjoying a reunion with my daughter and family and friends in England, after which Nicole and I will be flying to Rome and spending twelve days cruising in the Mediterranean. This is not meant to make you envious. The trip is my retirement. After ...
Views: 839 - The Acorn And The Oak Tree - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Warren RedmanNow that summer – in the Northern hemisphere anyway – is truly here, it’s harder to stick to writing at my computer. With a new book in the works I content myself with gazing wistfully out of the window and, when the urge takes me, simply stop mid-sentence and wander out into the garden for ...
Views: 2049 - Coping With Identity Theft And Credit Card Companies. - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Chuck wrightAt some point in time, we all have to deal with an credit agency or a company on a credit related issue. Identity theft is a very serious matter and is devastating for it's victims. The time and effort of the individual and agencies handling these issues are tremendous. Often times, little ...
Views: 1236 - ***The Five People You Hange Out With - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Jacquie HaleWho are the five adults you spend time with? (You might want to grab a piece of paper for this one.) These may be people you work with or people you play with and definitely people you live with. • What are their positive characteristics? • What do they do that makes you a little (or a lot) ...
Views: 1678 - ***Look At What's Right*** - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Larry CraneGo ahead, admit it. You like to look at what’s wrong, don’t you? It’s okay. Admit it. Self honesty is a good thing and helps you get on track. Actually, it’s not you that likes to look at what’s wrong. It’s your mind that likes to look at what’s ...
Views: 966 - Getting The Biggest Family Involvement - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from MUNISH SHARMAThere are many ways that you can make your home business stronger and more apt to last a long time. One of these ways is to get as much family involvement as you can. Think about businesses that are not home businesses. Often, the business that is a family run business is the most successful. ...
Views: 676 - Emotional Intelligence - An Inside-Out Job - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Byron StockEmotional intelligence is your ability, either innate or learned, to acquire and apply knowledge from your emotions and the emotions of others. Using this information, you can make better decisions about what to say or do (or not say or do) in any given situation. The Emotional Intelligence ...
Views: 1220 - How To Run Your Serious Home Business? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from MUNISH SHARMAOne of the best things that you can do as you start a serious home business, no matter what you are doing for your business, is to talk to people who are good at this, and people who already have successful businesses. This is a great way to learn about the business world, and to learn how you ...
Views: 750 - Effective Ways To Be Successful In Your Online Business - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from MUNISH SHARMAThe following pointers explain how. 1. You must have a vision and goals to achieve. You will need to have clearly stated goals to achieve with your business; otherwise you do not have anything to work towards. These goals will guide you towards the actions you must take everyday to build your ...
Views: 499 - ***Decide To Get Positive - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Larry CraneYou have a decision to make. You have been negative all your life. You decided it. You want to fight me on that. You want to tell me it was your upbringing. It was your dad, your mother, your grandmother. It was your first grade teacher. It was your companions. It was everybody but you. I ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Job Site Management - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from MUNISH SHARMAThe average profit margin on a typical construction project is 5% to 10%. That's a pretty small return on investment, especially when you take into consideration the multitude of problems that could occur on a day to day basis. Managing every job site is critical to the financial health of any ...
Views: 559 - Answering the Question - What Do You Do? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Peri EnkinThere are questions which visionaries, artists and mystics and perhaps all human beings, for that matter, face at some point during their lifetime. How do we distill our unique and very personal understanding of what is possible for human beings into words, prose, music or other forms of ...
Views: 1031 - Junk Haulers Are Having A Field Day In The Aftermath Of The Foreclosure Crisis - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Ernani UchoaAs more and more homeowners leave behind their homes in foreclosures in a hurry, junk haulers are definitely not complaining. The hurried exits mean junk and lots of it. Overgrown lawns, broken grills, picket fences, rotting food, garbage filled rooms and much else are regularly seen around in ...
Views: 713 - Change Your Viewpoint - From Ordinary Thinking to Extraordinary Living - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Peri EnkinAbout a year ago I introduced a ritual writing day at the beach into my weekly schedule. With a desire to establish balance and to blend work with play I wanted to create a very specific kind of personal replenishment. With an increase in my work commitments I knew I needed to tune out from the ...
Views: 992 - Some People Should Just Never Try To Sing… - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Margit Cathrine MollerWritten by a dear hypnotherapy colleague of mine, Denis Ridgeway: In my work as a Hypnotherapist, I have been fortunate to meet some unforgettable characters. Bill is one that stands out above all others. If ever there was a man that reminded you of Santa Claus on his off time, that was Bill. ...
Views: 1220 - Smooth And Easy Sells - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Liz WeberThis is going to sound a bit "touchy-feely", but one of the tricks in writing marketing copy and designing marketing pieces is to ensure the "subtle" side is addressed as well as the overt message. To help your prospective customers not only UNDERSTAND what you're selling, the prospects also ...
Views: 535 - Up Your Bench With These Chest Muscle Building Tips - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Tony SchwartzThe bench press is seemingly everyone’s favorite lift. Go to a gym on a Monday and you are lucky to find an open bench. Everyone wants a big bench press, so they prioritize it by doing it first in the workout and first in the week. This prioritization works for a short period of time, but ...
Views: 650 - Be Nice: Fire 'Em! - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Liz WeberWe've all had this experience at least once in our professional lives: We've held off firing an employee because we didn't want to be mean. We didn't want to hurt the person's feelings, cause more disruption in his or her personal life, or we simply didn't want to have that difficult ...
Views: 680 - Let Me Introduce Myself - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Liz WeberHmmm, this is interesting. This meeting with the executive team was supposed to start at 9AM and here it is 9:05AM and no executives are in the board room yet. Oh wait, I hear someone coming. Let me get near the door so I can introduce myself as everyone comes in. Ah, here's the first ...
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