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- How To Make Breakfast Work For You - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Alison FadoulIt is a little known fact that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That being said, a surprising number of people choose to skip this vital meal. The word breakfast literally means to break the fast that your body has been subjected to during your night's rest. The benefits of ...
Views: 1101 - Improve Your Health By Improving Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Linda BinnsYour kitchen is one of the most important areas of your home to consider for promoting optimal health for you and your family. The kitchen is the center of nourishment in your home – if the energy in this area is not positive, your entire house will make you feel drained. This can lead to poor ...
Views: 1030 - Dealing with Change, Both Good and Bad - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Irina KerzhnermanFor those who have seen me recently, you know that there's a lot of that going on in my work life. The new office came with a beautiful view and a few surprises. The building has been under construction and has looked more like a "war zone" than an office building. But still, despite all the ...
Views: 1210 - Why "I Won't Do That Anymore" Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Irina KerzhnermanI recently had a conversation with someone that began, "I'm not going to do that anymore." Being the action-oriented person that I am, I asked, "That's great! How are you going to pull that off?" The person on the receiving end of the question took a moment and said, "I don't really ...
Views: 1540 - Vitamin D Good For The Heart - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Kathy Shattlerhttp://www.chipsnetwork.com/newsstoryf.asp?article=6237 Vitamin D has been in the news a lot lately – studies promoting the positive effects of the “sunshine vitamin” on the immune system, cancer, bone strength, depression. This study, published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, ...
Views: 1488 - Infection Control And Complementary Therapies - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Maureen Spencer, RN, M .Ed.Introduction Complementary therapies are now popular in mainstream America. Some involve direct contact, such as acupuncture, others may transmit organisms by indirect contact when touching a client. Droplet and airborne transmission may occur during transformational breathwork and other ...
Views: 1777 - Five Ways To Add More Joy To Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Carol MartzinekStart the day by listening to music that makes your heart and soul sing. I find that when I do this, it puts me in a much better place the rest of the day. Some days, it may be Strauss waltzes and polkas, and some days, it's the soundtrack to "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", but it works. If ...
Views: 1019 - Will The Cost Of Eldercare Bankrupt The U.S.? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Robert O'TooleIt sometimes seems that the general public isn’t paying attention to the growing crisis in long-term care for the elderly but we can’t blame the press for not trying to get the message out. It seems that almost very daily newspaper and other national and local media outlet has published articles ...
Views: 1641 - Putting Someone "On Ice" - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Carol MartzinekI was reading a book by Patricia Cornwell yesterday, and in the book, the main character’s grandmother puts negative, harmful and cruel people “in the freezer”. The main character observes that her freezer is probably chock full of nothing but people who’ve done somebody ...
Views: 16558 - Five Tips to Help You Improve Your Social Skills - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Laurie WilhelmThere are many different social skills and the impact they have on other people varies. Acting on two or three "easy" skills isn't enough. The best results are achieved when several skills are used in combination with one another. The expression "the total is greater than the sum of its parts" ...
Views: 3144(2 votes) - Using Facial Exercise Means No Cutting or Injecting - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Cynthia RowlandIn the quest for youthfulness John Q. Public has been the proverbial guinea pig. It is true. For the past ten years or more injections that plump and paralyze have become the mainstay of many physicians including plastic surgeons, derms and now even OB/GYN's, dentists and proctologists have ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - Get A Raise - Five Steps - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Steve GillmanYou think it's time that you get a raise from your employer, but how do you go about it? Do it wrong and you may make things even worse. How do you do it right? Try the following five-step process. 1. Make sure you deserve the raise. It may seem too obvious to say that you should do a good job ...
Views: 772 - Celebrate Freedom! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Marlene BuffaRecorded history focuses on government and spans time by ticking the meter of war. From as early as the Bronze Age, one of the first recorded conflicts arose in Greece, popularly known as the Trojan War. As we study world history, we notice that most wars arose from either greed or ...
Views: 967 - Start Your First Business In An Incubator! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Andrew Van ValerEntrepreneurialism is alive and well and most likely happening in all around you right were you live, or if you are lucky it’s happening on your own kitchen table! Proof of this, is the 79 Million Americans who plan to start their OWN businesses in the next 3 years according to Forbes ...
Views: 1471 - Achieving your Law of Attraction Goals with Ease - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Beth and Lee McCainYou watch your every thought and you watch your every feeling. You have become a robotron. You watch every word you say and every word everyone else says. You are deconstructing your repetitive mental patterns every night and you visualize three times a day because more is better, right? ...
Views: 725 - The Benefits of Finding Inner Stillness - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Beth and Lee McCainWhen using the Law of Attraction to create the life that you want, it isn't just about visualizing and focusing on your desires. There is much more to it than that and finding your inner stillness, or your Core Being as we call it, will literally change your life. You are a physical being on ...
Views: 1134 - What is Buzz Marketing? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Jessica BuckHow interesting or cool or unique or important or hip or useful or portentous or transitory or courageous or ball busting is your product? Let’s be honest here. It just doesn’t work to simply come up with some slogan that’s supposed to translate all of that into selling a ...
Views: 827 - ProBiotic Scrubber for Septic Systems Saves and Restores Septic Systems for Pennies Per Day - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from linda shubertProBiotic Scrubber for Septic Tanks is a super concentrated blend (billions of bacteria count per gram) of bacteria and grease digesting enzymes. Septic Scrubber has the same ingredients that industrial wastewater operator’s use in their systems. The pro-biotic enzymes break down the ...
Views: 1198 - Treat Depression - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Rebecca RengoIf you are so depressed your sadness is clouding your life, get help. If you are being treated for the physical pain but not the psychological issues, it is not enough. If you are on an anti-depressant talk to the doctor who prescribed it. Sometimes anti-depressants or related medications are ...
Views: 1047 - Powerful Leadership - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Jay BlockLEADERSHIP By Jay Block, IJCTC, CPRW “There are three types of leaders: Those who make things happen; those who watch things happen; and those who wonder what happened.” - Anonymous “Leadership is understanding people and involving them to help you do a job. That takes all ...
Views: 1705 - Website Design For A Professional Website - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Rob BertholfWebsite design and website development don't just involve building websites for the client's or for your business. Web design calls for something broader and greater. For a professional website there must be a certain degree of professionalism visible on the web pages. This is possible through ...
Views: 1141 - Interviewing In The Zone - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Jay BlockExcerpts from a presentation to Students at the University of South Florida) “Now on to one of my favorite topics, interviewing. Truth be known, effective interviewing is nothing more than effective communications. And it’s as much about delivery style as it is about content. Here’s a key ...
Views: 905 - Getting Well: Is Your Health Foundation In Place? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Cindy KirchhoffHave you bought the latest book, program or pill trying to find a way to feel healthier? Problem is, if that's the isolated event, it’s not enough help. You may not spend a lot, but you usually don’t gain what you need either. You’ve wasted just a little money, sure, but what’s worse is that you ...
Views: 860 - Market Yourself, Achieve Your Dreams!! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Jay Block1) Is Your Resume a Powerful Marketing Tool or a Chronological Obituary? Abridged: 101 Best Resumes to Sell Yourself, by Jay Block, CPCC; McGraw-Hill Publishing WEST PALM BEACH, FL ¡V In order to attract outstanding jobs you need an outstanding marketing tool that communicates your value. ...
Views: 859 - Dealing With Conflict: How Struggles Can Make You - And Your Relationships - Stronger - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Richard MagidConflict is inevitable. It is proof that we are all unique individuals with distinctive values, opinions and perceptions. Conflict can be both a positive driver and a counterproductive force in the workplace. Unresolved conflicts can sabotage the effective functioning of any organization, and ...
Views: 1630 - The Universl Truths Of Tai Chi - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Matthew RochfordIn recent years there has been increasing interest in the ancient art of Tai Chi, which, for centuries, has been a closely guarded secret in China. All across China, in the early mornings from five o’clock onwards, you can see people of all ages practicing Tai Chi in the parks or at the ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - Communication: Intent versus Impact - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Richard MagidHave you ever experienced a misunderstanding over what you thought was something clearly communicated without any emotional component? Did you ever have an unexpected impact on a person to whom you were communicating and had no understanding as to why? People refer to Communication as a ...
Views: 15479 - Flattening Your Abs After Childbirth - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from David GrisaffiBeing a new mother is not an easy job. Besides being on call 24x7 for the baby, your self-image takes a beating as you look at yourself in the mirror- the svelte pre-pregnancy figure has disappeared and worse, its showing no signs of returning! Do not fret and do not be too hard on yourself. ...
Views: 1637 - Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Richard Magid“Where do you believe you are limiting yourself?” This is a question we continuously ask our clients. The reflection of the question will lead to the discovery and exploration of your “Limiting Beliefs” and can serve you whether to: overcome the fear of making a decision, recapture the ...
Views: 1047 - Want to Excel? Create A Culture Of Leadership - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Richard MagidThe legendary football coach Vince Lombardi called the notion of a ‘born leader’ a myth. To Lombardi, success was a matter of passion, commitment, and sacrifice — not genetics. So does this mean that anyone can become a leader? While it is theoretically possible that many people have the ...
Views: 1521 - My Most Successful Students! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Larenzo ReidIf you've been to our website, then you've seen our testimonies or the before and after video on the home page (www.ucfitness.biz). So who is my most successful student? Everyone in that video and many more (I don't have their permission to use their image)! The difference in those students ...
Views: 734 - SIDS Prevention -- Thirteen Tips - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Helen BurroughsSIDS is NOT just something that happens to other people, and to a large extent it is preventable. Informing yourself about the causes of SIDS, and recognized safe sleeping practices, can go a long way towards preventing a tragedy... What is SIDS? SIDS (or sudden infant death syndrome) is the ...
Views: 966 - Fat Loss 4 Idiots - Easy Calorie Shifting - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Mo SimpsonFat Loss 4 Idiots is a proven calorie shifting diet plan with proven results. It is an online bestseller that continues to gain in popularity each year and it makes sense, since on this fat loss plan, you eat proper food, four times a day and you are never hungry. The claim, which I have found ...
Views: 832(1 vote) - As a Job Seeker, Is it Possible to Ever Get What You Really Want? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Norine DaglianoRecently I met with a job seeker whose career passion was to be an EMT; however, she was willing to take a job as an administrative assistant or warehouse worker. Her résumé reflected this disconnect. The next day I received a call from a woman who was passionate about making a career ...
Views: 952 - 5 Secrets To A Younger You - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinNowadays, everyone is so preoccupied with becoming more beautiful and desirable on the outside, but not so much on the inside. In order to look young, people are willing to undergo surgeries and enhancement procedures that can cost a lot of time and money. Although it is but natural to take ...
Views: 837 - How To Manage Osteoarthritis Effectively And Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinPain from osteoarthritis is something that even the toughest person could not bear. People suffering from this disease would agree that there are a lot of things they have to give up because of this condition. In fact, even ordinary things, such as walking, washing the dishes, running and even ...
Views: 768 - Common Factors That Make Men Gain Unwanted Pounds - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany experts are alarmed with the rising number of people suffering from obesity, not only in the US, but also in many parts of the world. According to 2004 survey figures from the Journal of American Medical Association, about 71% of men in their 20's are overweight, while about 31% are ...Many ...
Views: 623 - Five Simple Tricks To Look Younger - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAppearance seems to play a vital role in society today. The rise of cosmetic surgeries and procedures are testaments to the growing premium that people put into their outside appearance. But since not all of us can afford botox injections, liposuctions, and facelifts, it is time to be more ...
Views: 963 - The Many Ways To Effectively Fight Cellulite - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinLooking for a product that is effective in banishing the appearance of cellulite can be quite difficult. Although there are many procedures and products that claim to be useful in making the cottage-cheese appearance in many areas of the skin disappear, most of them are just hype and rarely ...
Views: 720 - Steps To Reach Your Goal! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Michael BeckThis is the time of year when insurance professionals are focused on finishing the year strong and reaching all those goals their company has set for them. It’s also the time we begin to think about next year. We think about what goals we’d like to attain, how we’re going to do things ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - First vs. Third Person Resumes - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Anne Follis“I swear, English teachers are the most annoying people on the planet!” proclaimed my college-bound son. “Don’t swear,” I admonished. “You must learn to eliminate unnecessary verbiage and make clean, declarative statements.” He rolled his eyes, muttered something unintelligible, and walked ...
Views: 24212(2 votes) - Physiology Of Being On Purpose - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Ruth EvelynThere is air in my body this morning. Or, at least it feels like it. My project with the deadline is complete. I finished it last night and deliver it today. This morning I welcomed back an energy I hadn’t felt for several days…perhaps weeks, really. The entire cavity of my body is ...
Views: 1312 - ***Tips for Recovering from Being Suddenly Single - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish***Tips for Recovering from Being Suddenly Single*** Women, Loss, Grief and Loneliness: If I’m so great, how come it hurts so much to be alone? ...
Views: 4004 - Drive Using Water and Laugh At Soaring Gas Prices - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Jo MarkHave you seen them on the Internet? With gasoline prices soaring sky high, it seem that the systems that show you how to drive using water are being promoted everywhere. New programs are popping up almost every day. Well, I finally succumbed to the hype and bought one of those systems. How do ...
Views: 1093 - How To Attract Network Marketing Leads - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Mark PhelpsAttracting network marketing leads to your business has become a lot easier since the introduction of the internet. The old methods of approaching family and friends as well as occasional acquaintances to take a look at your offer have been the downfall of many distributors who simply "hit a ...
Views: 1519 - How To Transform Apathy Into Motivation - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Peter MurphyIn today’s modern world apathy is becoming increasingly prevalent. We are constantly and consistently bombarded with all sorts of bad news, leaving many of us with a feeling of indifference and the thinking, “I can’t make a difference” or “I can’t change ...
Views: 2001 - Sick As Your Secrets?/Transparency - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Keith BrayWhat a great reminder tonight, and it tied in to closing off my personal inventory. I, like many others, had secrets buried deep inside of me that I honestly thought I die with. No one ever had to know. Today I am aware that these secrets caused guilt and shame daily, and some I had buried so ...
Views: 1203 - 8 Strategies To Guarantee Success In Cold Calling - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Wendy Weiss1. Make telephone calls No one will buy from you if they do not know of you, your company/products/services. Every sale has its own cycle. Depending on what you are selling, it could be a short cycle of a day or two, or it could be a long cycle of a year or two. Your call is your introduction ...
Views: 791 - Avoid your next Asthma attack! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Atanu BanerjeeJust imagine that it's the middle of the night and you suddenly wake up feeling uneasy. You are unable to catch your breath and getting suffocated. The whole world seems to be closing in around your throat and chest. The urgency to breathe is making you panic. Do you realize what is happening to ...
Views: 1636(1 vote) - Long Term Relationships vs. Sexual Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from David DeAngeloHere’s a common problem: A man tries to impress a woman by doing things that show that he’s a good LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP kind of guy, but the woman responds by being stand-offish. I have read some interesting research that shows that women have a few main categories in their minds ...
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