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- ***Feeling Overwhelmed? Four Tips for Women to Find Peace of Mind - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorYesterday I had lunch with a dear friend, a marketing manager for a real estate company. Judy travels on business and has a one-year old daughter. In 2 minutes, she quickly shared the following: her nanny unexpectedly quit, she's negotiating complex business deals, she's building a house, ...
Views: 5784 - How to Talk to Your Friend in Pain-Part 1 - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Jennifer BrostKimberly was 24 years-old and scared. She had been recently diagnosed with Lupus, a serious and potentially life-threatening illness that could rob her of a bright future. Doctors had already warned her against having children. She felt she should stop dating her new boyfriend because she ...
Views: 947 - Walking and Weight Loss: Tips for Creating Your own Walking Weight Loss Program - by Of all the exercise programs, walking is perhaps the simplest and cheapest. Walking can also be one of the most effective exercise programs because walking is an exercise that many of us enjoy and will actually take time out of our busy days to do.
Walking results in the same benefits of many ...
Views: 824 - Home Remedies for Dark Circles Under the Eyes - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou just woke up after attending a wild party the night before. The hangover is gone and so is the bad taste in your mouth after all the food and drinks you’ve consumed. Now you’re ready to face the world again as you get ready for the office. But as you stare in the mirror, ...
Views: 757 - The Truth About Money & Wealth - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Mike BrownIt has been said that "money makes the world go around." Is this really true? Lets examine this saying a little bit further. The truth about money is this. Money has absolutely no value what so ever and I can prove it. Money or the numbers that you see on your account balance are ...
Views: 1149 - From Destruction To Harmony - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Michelle MorovatyDear Loved Ones, Welcome to Spirituality Inside and Out. Great day to you all as you are Marvelous. I love you. I love you. I love you. FOR WE ARE ALL ONE. Please take a few moments out of your precious day RIGHT NOW to pray and bless the whole world with Love, Peace and Unity. Thank you for ...
Views: 680 - A Six-step system to live a much more successful life, everyday! - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiTo live a more successful life, you need to live a more balanced life. The areas where you need to focus your attention are: your personal development, family, business or career, health, relationships, financial independence and the kind of service you can give to your community or church. ...
Views: 1033 - Never Ever Belittle The Power of Visualization - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Dan T.People from all walks of life have been practicing the visualization technique for centuries. In fact, many have used it at different stages of their lives or even everyday of their lives. It is only in recent years that visualization technique has been widely taught in our society – from the ...
Views: 1012 - Herbal Remedies For Acid Reflux - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Evelyn LimDo you know that it is possible to use herbal remedies for acid reflux as a cure and treatment? You may not since the conventional method of treating acid reflux is with the use of antacids. However, naturopathic doctors say that herbal remedies can be used to help strengthen your digestive ...
Views: 2051 - Creating an Ethical Plan - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Kathryn AlexanderNeed for an Ethical Plan Companies think nothing about having a business plan and a strategic plan. These are necessary to any organization that expects to be successful. What is lacking is an ethical plan. An ethical plan ensures that the organization’s leadership knows and understands ...
Views: 9204(1 vote) - Communication - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Marshall NorthcottIn life there are skills that would be advantageous to have, skills that you should have and skills that you will never achieve greatness without. The ability to communicate effectively isn’t something you can rely on others to do for you in a leadership role. It isn’t a task that you can ...
Views: 1448 - Guidelines for Seller Representation - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Roselind HejlAs Realtors, our fiduciary relationship with our clients requires a high level of good faith, loyalty and confidentiality. We have a duty to protect our clients' best interests. Here are some tips to improve the representation of your seller clients. Please note that these are only based on my ...
Views: 1110 - Why Visualization Is So Powerful - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThe mind is an incredibly complex and powerful thing. Even today with all of the technology and understanding that we have, we have barely scratched the surface of the full potential of what the mind can do. Regardless of how it works or what it can do, there have been people for centuries ...
Views: 4548 - What Is God's Thought? How To Let God Speak To And Through You - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Mark MaxwellIf you've seen the movie, The Secret, then you are familiar with Rev. Michael Beckwith from the Agape Spiritual Community in Culver City, CA. Rev. Beckwith teaches a concept he calls visioning, wherein you ask the question (most often, I think, with a specific issue in mind), "What is God's ...
Views: 792 - Who Is Managing Your Career? - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Iris WoodI was reminded of this story by Trish, a former colleague. I hadn’t forgotten, because it was the catalyst for a new career advancement strategy I developed. In my various human resource roles I advised my clients of the benefits of taking responsibility for keeping their own company ...
Views: 891 - 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: 916 - A Life Insurance Policy - A Simple Yet Powerful Document - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Donald LusanHave you ever considered that a life insurance policy is a simple document complicated by a lot of legal jargon? Yes, the legal jargon is designed to protect the policy owner and his or her heirs but it is also designed to protect the life insurance company. That being said, a life insurance ...
Views: 991 - ***Empowering Advice for Women - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Charlene ProctorGirlphyte Magazine recently interviewed Charlene on the principles women can help women build the best life possible. Read on for female insight on confidence and empowerment! Q: Confidence and self-worth are elusive goals for so many women. You’ve achieved so much. Where did you find ...
Views: 1092 - *Be Comforted: Starting Over is an Ongoing Job - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Charlene ProctorHow often have you sent out a proposal, done something for another person, been through a terrible relationship and proclaimed, “Oh, that’s the absolute last time. I will never go through that again.” The truth is, if you live a long life, you will see those same challenges cropping up over and ...
Views: 1901 - *Be Prosperous: Set a New Mental Equivalent! - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Charlene ProctorEmmet Fox, a 1940’s new thought minister, stressed the importance of setting a mental equivalent to create an abundant life, borrowing the term from chemistry and physics. If engineers can work out the equivalent of heat in order to determine how much energy it represents in the form of another ...
Views: 1263 - *Think Positive! Set a Present Moment Agenda with Five Spiritual Steps - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Charlene ProctorThe past is important because we learn from it. The past helps us navigate through our current choices in order to evolve our soul. We’re in soul school from the minute we hit the ground until we cross over; it’s coursework made possible by the enriching and sometimes challenging conditions we ...
Views: 1087 - *Got Faith? - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Charlene ProctorBeing a social scientist, I have been trained to find comfort in numbers, although I am equally dependent upon faith. In research, if we set a certain standard and can measure whether an idea or a result exists, then we have a construct for at least a theory. In fact, we just might have the ...
Views: 926 - 10 Physiological Hindrances to Fat Loss - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Tzabia SiegelIf you struggle with weight loss despite better eating and more exercise, you will find this article of interest. This is the briefest synopsis of these complex physiological conditions. I mention here only the relationship of the particular disturbance to fat storage, not to any of the other ...
Views: 1084 - *Are There Angels Among Us? - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Charlene ProctorDuring our moments of deepest despair or danger, isn’t it true we sense a presence “looking out” for us? Somehow it makes an appearance by bringing our attention to what is important. It can show up by grace entering your mind and body during moments of self-doubt and fear. And it usually ...
Views: 1196 - Graduation Gift Ideas: 4 Unique Graduation Gift Ideas For Your Special Graduate - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Lesley MattosGraduation, whether it’s from kindergarten, high school, college, medical or law school, is a significant and memorable accomplishment and one that should receive special recognition. The challenge for friends and family members of the “honoree” is finding a graduation gift idea that is ...
Views: 1055 - How Much to Charge for Seminar Tuition - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Jenny HambyDon’t Want to Scare People Away … Or Leave Money on the Table? Discover How to Properly Price Your Seminar to Maximize Attendance and Profits By Jenny Hamby, the Seminar Marketing Pro™ Certified Guerrilla Marketer and Direct-Response Copywriter Figuring out what to charge for your seminar can ...
Views: 1119 - *The Secret to Raising Teens: Four Quick Tips to Stay Positive - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Charlene ProctorWhat parent doesn’t occasionally agonize over the challenges that teenagers bring to a family environment? Because of raging hormones and their brain development (I hear that because their frontal lobes are not fully-developed, this accounts for the lack of empathy) there are days where we long ...
Views: 752 - Saying No to Demands - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Yolanda CardenBelow are some specific key words or phrases you can use in saying No to the other's demand in a way that flows naturally from your Yes, your power, and your respect. Remember that your tone and underlying intent need to be congruent with your words if they are to have the right impact. "No" or ...
Views: 1147 - Demystifying Health, Wealth & Happiness and Writing Your Way to a Radical New Existence - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Marilyn SchwaderI’m the queen of “Shelf-Help”, those bookcases full of material from seminars, workshops, and the Internet that guarantee your success if you just do [fill in the blank]. Oh, I’ve benefited from most of what I’ve read and listened to. However, I wouldn’t have ...
Views: 627 - 4 Tips For Anyone Who Wants To Reach Total Financial Freedom Sooner Than They EVER Dreamed! - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Marc GambleSTOP. Picture what it would be like to have TOTAL Financial Freedom; to be Rich or Wealthy and have FULL CONTROL over your life. Certainly financial freedom is something we are all striving for... right!?! I mean who wants to work for the rest of your life? Are you happy living ...
Views: 1152 - Children Joys Of Handmade Toys, Which Last A Lifetime! - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Efim NeimanThe toys you play with when you’re a child are always different from those your children will play with. Over the past few generations, the toys played with in general have changed immensely. Today’s toys are all made of plastic, with hundreds of movable parts and flashy extra pieces. They are ...
Views: 1190 - What is Missing From Almost All Weight Loss Programs? - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Tzabia SiegelIs losing weight just a matter of eating better, exercising more and getting enough rest? These are three basics that in the right combination might do the job, at least in the short-term. When it comes to dieting, despite an estimated 100 billion dollar annual weight loss industry, most ...
Views: 711 - Preparing for a Pending Paradigm Shift - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Todd SmithSince the New Deal, government programs that support our financial success have been a consistent part of our social fabric until now. With questionable social security solvency and dwindling numbers of traditional pension plans, recent public policy has shifted towards more personal ownership ...
Views: 1223 - Sleeping Well - Some Simple Tips - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterThe occasional missed night's sleep may make you feel tired the next day, but it won't harm your health. However, if you frequently miss sleep this can lead to: * Prolonged bouts of tiredness * Difficulties in concentrating and lack of productivity in daily tasks * Irritability or anxiety * ...
Views: 1631 - Seven Ways to Build Trust as a Leader - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Kevin EikenberryThere are many reasons why trust is important to us as leaders. With higher levels of trust we are able to influence change more easily and quickly. With more trust we are able to create higher levels of productivity and team cohesiveness. I could go on, but in short, being trustworthy and ...
Views: 1352 - Hiring: Communicating in the Age of Interaction - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Don BowlbyInteraction comes in two ways today: human-to-human and human-to-information. As a natural extension of the Information Age, the Interaction Age has come with messaging capabilities and real-time conferencing supplementing office productivity. With all of this technology at our fingertips, it is ...
Views: 1547 - 4 Personality Types: Who is the Most Effective? - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Don BowlbyA friend of mine recently bought a fitness center franchise and she is miserable. She learned that when the center is empty she goes stir-crazy. She likes to have people around her all of the time and can’t stand the quiet of the afternoon. On the other hand, my best friend is an engineer ...
Views: 2689 - What to do if Your Spouse Won't Go to Counseling - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Margaret Paul"What should I do if my spouse won't go to counseling?" I often hear this from my clients. What are they really saying with this question? Generally, they are saying something like: "My unhappiness is coming from my spouse's behavior," or "The problems in our marriage are my spouses' fault," ...
Views: 4474 - What is Magnetic Water (Part 1) - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Debbie ShimadryMagnetic water is an ancient way of relieving inflammation within the body. Find out how you can do so effectively by reading this three parts report. All water coming out of our taps has a source from a river or a reservoir, whether man made or natural. All water that comes from a natural ...
Views: 1580 - Distilling Thoughts - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorPart of my ritual is to write the same I Am statement 20 times in order to focus on what’s intended, claim it, and do so until it’s the result that’s lived. Rather than doing this by rote, I allow my mind to engage with what’s taking place. I listen to what’s happening at the inner level as I ...
Views: 878 - War of the Mind. - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Craig HarperIf you're like many, then some days your mind is a war zone. Complete with the good guys (Mr glass-half-full) and the bad guys (Mr stay-in-bed-you-loser) fighting for your attention; your thoughts. Competing for valuable territory on your cerebral landscape. Fear, self doubt, anxiety, apathy; ...
Views: 1007 - Career Transition: You No Longer Have A Label, But You Do Have A Ticket - by Submitted on May 07, 2007 from Tama KievesExcerpted from THIS TIME I DANCE! Creating the Work You Love (How One Harvard Lawyer Left It All to Have It All!) (Tarcher/Penguin) by Tama J. Kieves by permission of the author. When I first dropped out of my lawyer life, I sometimes walked downtown on weekdays like some wayward ghost ...
Views: 1051 - Bring Your Kids One Step Higher! - by Submitted on May 07, 2007 from Efim NeimanGive your kids feeling 'I can do it myself' with richly decorated wooden step stools. A step stool is basically one of those practical items that you must have in your house, especially if you have children. It makes a good gift for children, besides helping them to reach areas that they ...
Views: 893 - Understanding Multiple Chemical Sensitivity - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongMultiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is a condition that develops due to an exposure to synthetic chemicals. The sufferer experiences various chronic symptoms such as itchy and irritated skin thereafter. These symptoms will appear even when the person is exposed to low levels of these chemicals ...
Views: 901 - The Best Paid Position In The World - by Submitted on May 07, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThere is one job in the world that pays a thousand times more than any other position. There is one thing you can do that will give you a bigger return on your investment than any other ten jobs combined. With the proper study and application of the skills necessary to do this job you will have ...
Views: 1082 - Learning Happiness: Everyday Activities to Increase Your Happiness - by Submitted on May 07, 2007 from Sara HealyWhile cleaning my bookshelf the other day, I found a book, 14,000 things to be happy about. It looked brand new, but the date inside was from years ago. This book sat beside my collection of self-help books, which in contrast were dog-eared, highlighted and clearly used. Holding the happiness ...
Views: 1089 - How the Power of Attraction Can Help You Get what You Want? - by Submitted on May 07, 2007 from Emmanuel Segui"Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person we become" said Jim Rohn, one of the world's leading motivational speaker, philosopher and entrepreneur.Every great achiever knows that certain mental laws exist by which you can turn all your dreams intoreality. The law of ...
Views: 932 - Decision Making: Using Personal Values to Make Better Decisions - by Submitted on May 07, 2007 from Sara HealyThere are some decisions we make in which the disadvantages may seem to outweigh the advantages. And yet, we still make the decision. Why do we do this? Let me tell about a friend of mine. A lawyer with a very successful and lucrative practice, she dreamed of helping people solve problems in a ...
Views: 1895 - Get in Shape for Under $30! - by Submitted on May 07, 2007 from Melissa AllenWhile you can find plenty of expensive fitness equipment to spend your money on, it may surprise you to know that you can get started with a few choice items, each for under $30. Many people think that you need to spend a lot of money on equipment in order to get in shape, but in reality, you ...
Views: 1170 - What's the Difference Between a Small Business Coach and a Consultant? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Karyn GreenstreetLike a sports coach, a small business coach works on bringing out the best that's already inside you. In small business coaching, we focus on the "bigger picture" of what it is you want to create for your business (and your lifestyle), and talk about what will keep you motivated to move forward ...
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