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- Dealing With the Stubborn and Argumentative Teen - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Christina BottoYou might be surprised to hear that very few teenagers actually like to argue with their parents. It makes your teen feel unimportant and misunderstood. Some teens will walk away from an argument throwing "You just don't understand!" your way, while others stubbornly keep trying to get you to ...
Views: 9710 - How to Use the Peak-End Rule in Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Larina KaseIn 2002 psychologist Daniel Kahneman won the Noble prize in economics for his Prospect Theory. I admire how he has applied psychology principles to business, and would like to share one theory with you: The peak-end rule. What’s the Peak-End Rule? According to research by Kahneman and ...
Views: 3054 - Natural Healing With Acupuncture - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Linda CullensFor decades the Chinese culture has used acupuncture as a way to promote natural healing. It is believed that when we are not feeling well our Qi is out of balance and acupuncture helps balance the flow of the energy so our bodies can heal itself. Sticking small hair like needles into the skin ...
Views: 1432 - Can You Confess? And Why? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Keith BrayCan You Confess? And Why? One day this week, I had a response to a blog about being honest with yourself in taking a personal inventory. It was great to get a response; it’s nice to know someone actually reads what I write. The response was about being a former Catholic and the real ...
Views: 829 - Book Review: The Art of Being in the Flow (Qi Dao - Tibetan Shamanic Qigong) - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of QiGong. Qigong is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that involves the coordination of different breathing patterns with various physical postures and motions of the body. Lama Tantrapa is the Official Guide to QiGong. The Art of ...
Views: 1987(1 vote) - Definition: QiGong - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Laura MonzoQigong (or ch'i kung) refers to a wide variety of traditional “cultivation” practices that involve movement and/or regulated breathing designed to be therapeutic. Qigong is practiced for health maintenance purposes, as a therapeutic intervention, as a medical profession, a spiritual ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Slender Toned Arms - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Victoria JohnsonI love training my arms. Whenever I am having a fat day, I like to put on some comfortable slacks and then immediately do some arm toning exercises. It makes me feel sleek and firm. I train them with multiple different exercises. I keep the exercises close together and I use short rest periods, ...
Views: 1370 - Like Yourself More and Others will Like You Even More - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Peter MurphyA fact of interpersonal relationships is: before others will like you, or even begin to like you, you must like yourself. We can actually call this fact the “Golden Rule” of interpersonal relationships. If you don’t like yourself it becomes difficult for others to like you and, ...
Views: 1188 - The Custom Of Exchanging Wedding Rings - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Naval SharmaThe custom of exchanging links is being practiced since ages. The binding of relationships with these small round structures has an eternal importance. Lets read this article to find more about the ring exchanging custom that everybody experiences at least once in life. Exchanging Rings ...
Views: 1382 - Relaxing into Meditation - A Key for Beginners - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Julian PollockSo you would like to meditate. It sounds great doesn’t it – sitting quietly, letting go and straight into meditation. In fact, most people trying meditation for the first time – or even the hundredth time - feel anything but peaceful – the mind starts racing away – ...
Views: 857 - 5 Car Maintenance Tips To Avoid Road Accident - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Christy MyerApart from safety in driving, the other important factor is to maintenance of the car properly. You must have to follow the rules of the maintenance to keep the car according to the owner’s manual given with the booklet incase you are buying new car. Here are the tips to keep your car in ...
Views: 1778 - The Best Time To Hire A Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from C PunchThere are many benefits to working with a reliable Virtual Assistant. Not only can you outsource those repetitive administrative tasks that eat up your valuable time, but you can obtain a Virtual Assistant to carry out a diverse range of highly skilled tasks according to their areas of ...
Views: 676 - Adolescent Narcissist - A Case Study - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Sam VakninDonovan, 16 years old, is incapable of loving and, therefore, has never loved you, his mother (or, for that matter, anyone else, himself included) in his entire life. His natural capacity to love and to return love was all but eliminated by his horrid childhood. We practice loving first and ...
Views: 1724 - Neuro Linguistic Programming: A Revolution or Bunk? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Alfred BellantiIs it possible to reprogram the brain? Can reprogramming the brain change our behaviour? Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a combination of Linguistics, Semantics, Hypnosis, Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology. It’s about how we interpret the world we experience via the input through ...
Views: 2244(2 votes) - Is One Law of Attraction Teacher A Good Thing? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Gary EvansThere are two different types of people when it comes to learning about the Law of Attraction. There are those who will love to read anything on the Law of Attraction, regardless of who the material is written by. And then there are those who find a specific teacher who they resonate with and ...
Views: 978 - How to Get Started On Making A Successful Change - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Mary RaduThe one thing in life we can all count on is change. Some changes come about because of unexpected life circumstances that we'd rather not be going through, like a job layoff or an unexpected health limitation. Other changes may be welcomed and happen through personal design, such as choosing ...
Views: 970 - Getting Back on the Horse - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Mark Holland“If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down, but the staying down.” - Mary Pickford Beyond childhood, you may have experienced setbacks or letdowns for which you clearly recall the reasoning. ...
Views: 1229 - Building Traffic with Effective Website Construction - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from John MahoneyWebsite construction is a very important job that demands understanding of the human psychology and knowledge about the needs and demands of the target audience of the website that s/he is designing. The designer, in charge of website construction must have a clear idea about the various ...
Views: 608 - What Are Generic Drugs...Here Is The Answer. - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from kate smithGeneric drugs are mainly known as a drug sold or prescribed under the nonproprietary name of its active ingredients or under a generally descriptive name rather than under a brand or trade name. All inactive ingredients used in generic drugs are previously approved by the FDA. So two-third of ...
Views: 889 - The Secrets to Generate Income Online by Teaching Your Own Expertise - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from David KirbyWhat can you do about the hyper inflation going on? There is more and more data shows that inflation condition is going worse. Do you know the hidden message? It means your purchase ability is going down! You can not have the same quality life as today in the future, if you don't have methods to ...
Views: 562 - Say Yes to Your Dreams in 7 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Gladys AndersonHow often have you lost your focus, allowed others and circumstances to erode your confidence, lost your authentic voice in the midst of pleasing others, delayed pursuing your passion, and feel stuck in less that joyful lives? As women, we tend to push our dreams aside risking frustration, anger ...
Views: 2413(1 vote) - RIGHTMOVE Questions Prices Rices - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Mildred ParkerU.K homeowners have raised the prices of their properties this month because they are not “realistic” enough about the housing market, Rightmove plc said. According to Rightmove, the average asking price rose 1.2% from April to £242,500 or ($473,000 May 14, a new poll ...
Views: 817 - Work/Life Balance - 1-Minute Practice - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Sylvia WarrenHave We Created a Monster?...Welcome to the Information Revolution! "The glut of information no longer adds to our quality of life, but instead begins to cultivate stress, confusion, and even ignorance." --David Shenk (award-winning, best-selling author) When the overwhelming pressures of ...
Views: 1099 - Rejuvenate Your Energy and Focus - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Sylvia WarrenAre Your Reserves Depleted? When busy executives and professionals say they need to get more focused, our coaching conversations often reveal that they are not sleeping well or enough. While they know they're tired, they do not realize how depleted their mental and physical energy is. This is ...
Views: 1107 - The Marketing Power of Blogs - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Jeremy Long Chia TeikBlogging! This word is a phenomenon by itself. It has conquered the landscape of the internet. It has actually matured to the extent that I am sure you are aware of its marketing power. Blogs are being driven to its present status through the application of effective and proven systems. You may ...
Views: 628 - ***Love By Dancing - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzLove By Dancing 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 GoldenAnniversaries.com, ...
Views: 1926(22 votes) - Your Business...Your Baby - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Jennifer Murray“When you love something, you should let it go, and it will come back to you better and improved.” This quote not only applies to loved ones and relationships but also to your business. Entrepreneurs and small business owners wear a multitude of hats – no doubt about it. And ...
Views: 691 - New Ways to Open Your Cold Calls - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Ari GalperMost of us design our cold calling around scripts and strategies. Isn’t that how we’ve been taught by the sales gurus? Scripts are linear and step-by-step so you can move calls in the direction you want them to go. And sales strategies do the same thing. But that’s why as ...
Views: 750 - Recognize And Diffuse Hidden Pressures In Cold Calling - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Ari GalperWouldn’t it be great if you could make cold calling pleasant for both you and the other person? Well, it’s very possible, if you’re willing to remove sales pressure from the interaction.. Why? Because sales pressure is the underlying cause of all tension in cold calling. You’re pressuring ...
Views: 724 - 4 Forms Of Sales Pressure That Sabotage Cold Calls - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Ari GalperIf you’ve been trained in the old traditional sales approach, your cold calling strategy is probably one of persuasion. That is, you use a variety of way to try to persuade another person to buy your product or service. You point out the benefits and features of what you have to offer, and use ...
Views: 1456 - How To Avoid Hitting The Cold Calling Wall - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Ari GalperLet's say you're at your office and you're working away. Your phone rings and someone says, “Hello, my name's Mark. I'm with Financial Solutions. We offer a broad array of financial solutions. Do you have a few minutes?” What would go through your mind when you hear this pitch? Probably ...
Views: 890 - How To Cold Call Without A Script - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Ari GalperLear step-by-step sales scripts have done a lot to give selling a bad name. Not because they don’t “work.” Some people who use cold calling scripts actually do make some sales. The problem is, even if you’re a good-hearted businessperson, scripts make it almost impossible for you to avoid ...
Views: 1473 - The Ultimate Commitment - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from NANCY BARRY-JANSSONWhen we think about important commitments in our lives, we usually think of things like marriage, children, career, family, and so forth. No doubt, all of those are important, but what is the value of these commitments when one isn’t living well, not eating healthy or exercising, have no ...
Views: 3111 - How To Write A Job Transfer Request - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Michael LeeYour spouse just got a job and he/she needs to leave for another part of the country. Fortunately, your company has an office there. Now all you need to do is to know how to write a job transfer request. A job transfer request could be written for a relocation or if you want to go out for a ...
Views: 2681 - Stress Relief Gifts - Unique Gift Ideas To Give Stress Relief To Your Loved One - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Michael LeeLately, you’ve noticed your significant other snapping at you more often. You note that he’s a lot more cranky, depressed and angry. On the other hand, she seems to have an overextended PMS spell (an episode of Premenstrual Syndrome). So what could the problem be? Before your ...
Views: 2779 - Scalp Reduction For Hair Loss? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Sharon BellAnother way to treat baldness is scalp reduction. In this technique, the surgeon cuts a strip of skin from the bald area and sews the edge of the scalp together. The stretched skin moves hair on the sides of the head closer to the top, thereby reducing the bald areas to be covered by a hair ...
Views: 1241 - Hazards Of Hair Weaving - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Sharon BellThe simplest way to cover up baldness is to wear a wig. Others may opt for more sophisticated techniques like hair weaving, hair implantation, or fiber implants, but all have serious side effects. "In hair weaving, the patient's own hair is used to anchor a woven-on hair piece to the scalp. ...
Views: 1332 - Quack Cures For Baldness - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Sharon BellAmerican humorist Will Rogers once said that “the only thing that can stop falling hair is the floor." In spite of his advice, many people with falling hair continue to be misled by products that claim to grow hair. Americans spend more than $100 million yearly on phony baldness remedies. ...
Views: 2936 - Use Credit Cards To Purchase Fund Units - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Catherine MoodyFund houses have been very busy bees recently, with one expanding on the amount of other choices there are for making payments, making it easier for consumers looking to make mutual fund investments. Some of the bigger business fund houses are creating services that mean credit cards and mobile ...
Views: 740 - IBS/Fibromyalgia Relief - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Melissa RothBecause conventional medicine has made tremendous strides in infection control and trauma treatment we are now plagued with a host of chronic illnesses that rob us of the vitality of life. Although they are not life threatening they are life changing. Research has not defined the causes and ...
Views: 1608 - Using NeuroConnecting to reduce back pain - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Paul WeckleNeuroConnecting has the unique ability of "decompensating" the body. When there is an injury to the body, the brain automatically removes that specific tissue from use by what we all know and call: "Compensating". NeuroConnecting can "decompensate" the body. When Brad (a 14 year old boy) ...
Views: 1594 - The Right Way to Set Goals - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Ralph Jean-PaulThe Beginning Ok so you decided that you want to set a goal. Good for you! What is it? Do you want to get in shape? Make more money? Maybe meet someone new and start a relationship? Whatever it is the important thing is that you’ve taken a step towards your goal. Now think about your ...
Views: 748 - My animal has cancer - Now What? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Kay Aubrey-ChimeneReceiving a diagnosis of cancer in your beloved companion can be devastating. Often you are urged to make uninformed financial and treatment decisions when in an emotional state - and these decisions may not be in your animals' best interest. So what can we do? First - breathe. Ask for a full ...
Views: 1692 - The Key (A Fairytale) Blue Shadows - Chapter 8: (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThis group of men had become my family, and leaving them was difficult. I went through the motions of following the schedule for the next few days, but halfheartedly, faced with the reality of striking out on my own again with Conqueror, my solitary companion, and once more following a restless ...
Views: 853 - Recovering from Cancer by Helping Cells to Breathe - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Kay Aubrey-ChimeneAs early as the 1930's a series of brilliant, unrelated researchers understood that cancer is caused by a lack of oxygen to the cells. According to Dr. Otto Warburg “The growth of cancer cells is initiated by a relative lack of oxygen. Cancer cannot live in an oxygen-rich ...
Views: 1943 - Train Your Subconscious Mind With Subliminal Messages - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Dan BainbridgeYour mind is like an iceberg: Your conscious mind is only a tiny proportion of your minds total function, with 90% of processing done "under the surface" by your subconscious mind. We are all constantly taking in new information, processing it, and storing it every day. This is how we learn, and ...
Views: 7251 - Athletes Drop Out Rate a Crisis in the Making - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesSpringfield, Pa. According to Dr. Stephen Jones each year more than 50 percent of African American students drop out of high school and college. This has a significant impact on athletes who play sports. The drop out rate is greatly affected by poor college preparation and study skills. The ...
Views: 7360 - Obama's Education Opinion is the Right Stuff - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesSpringfield, Pa. According to Dr. Stephen Jones each year more than 50 percent of African American students drop out of high school and college. This has a significant impact on athletes who play sports. The drop out rate is greatly affected by poor college preparation and study skills. The ...
Views: 1208 - *** Small Business Starting - Getting Clutter Out of Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Dr. Mary WatersAre you still holding on to things, and if so, why? You need to get rid of things you do not need in your house and in your life. Prior to starting a small business, you need to get organized and that includes getting clutter out of your life. Give those items you do not need to a charitable ...
Views: 11697(1 vote) - *** Business Starting - Stop Complaining - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Dr. Mary WatersDid you know murmuring and complaining does not get you anywhere? If so, what plans do you have to make things better in the areas of your life where you have complaints? No one wants to be known as a chronic complainer so stop complaining about getting your business up and running. Now is ...
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