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- Combat Cellulite With Aromatherapy - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from George KeyAs you may know, Aromatherapy is the use of volatile liquid parts of plants, which are called essential oils, for various natural treatments. It is a holistic alternative therapy that has been used since antiquity from all major civilizations and its popularity has been increasing recently. ...
Views: 2742 - Relieve Stress Naturally With Aromatherapy Tips - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from George KeyNowadays, almost everybody experience stress in his life. Stress term describes any mental, emotional or physical reaction that is abnormal. Stress is a natural part of our life. Sometimes it is beneficial because it keep us focused and persistent on our goal (work, study, etc.), but generally ...
Views: 988 - Risks of Breast Implants - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSince they were introduced in the 1960s, breast implants have become the instant solution for many women who aren't satisfied with their breasts. Fueled by the glowing testimonials of movie stars, fashion icons, and other celebrities who have had breast implants, the industry grew by leaps and ...
Views: 1388 - Does God Care For the Under Dogs As Well As the Celebrity Heavyweight? Learn - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Simeon JohnsonCelebrity Heavyweights VS. The Unsung Heroes Of The Day... Simeon Johnson ... Author of: You're a Worthwhile Person in More Ways Than a Million! Week In Review... In Honor of the Unsung Heroes' of The Day... African American Literature Book Club The Most Popular Web Site Dedicated to Black ...
Views: 1261 - For the 21st Century, We need intuition - by In the aftermath of September 11th, many people claim we face a new world. Yet what I see is not a new world, but a need to become aware of what the world has become. The nineteenth century brought the Industrial Revolution, which changed the way we did things. The twentieth century introduced ...
Views: 1213 - Your sacred space - by Many of us have a place in our lives where we feel especially free and creative. They are places we retreat when we want to recover from a bad day, celebrate a good day, think through a knotty problem, or write the first draft of our next chapter.
Some people head for the hills and the parks, ...
Views: 1116 - Ten Tips for Non-Traditional University Students - by If you are attending college or university after a lapse of several years, take heart! I did it, and I survived. Being older than your fellow students can offer advantages, but also pose stresses and challenges Here are some tips to help you.
(1) To get in the right spirit, check out a ...
Views: 2890 - TEN THINGS TO DO IF YOU REALLY, REALLY HATE YOUR JOB - by 1. Begin focusing on what you want instead of how much you want to escape. When you find yourself sharing the latest horror story, stop in mid-sentence and say, "What I want to have is..."
2. Create an image that describes you in your job. Are you on a riverbank with no way to get to the other ...
Views: 977 - Sticking To It vs. Sinking Into It - by Drama #1: Sticking
Scene I: X calls a coach. "I need to get moving. I'm not comfortable here."
Scene II: Two weeks later. X emails coach: "Could we postpone the call? I'm a little tired today. And I'm SO busy…"
Scene III: Three months later. X emails coach: "What's going on? I'm not getting ...
Views: 894 - Talk your way to financial freedom - by Feeling trapped by lack of funds? We can learn from those who live comfortably and retire early. They speak a different language from those who are stuck in a scarcity process.
1. Banish the word "expensive" from your vocabulary. Replace with, "That's not a priority for me."
"Expensive" is ...
Views: 896 - Three tips talk yourself to financial freedom - by Feeling trapped by lack of funds? We can learn from those who live comfortably and retire early. They speak a different language from those who are stuck in a scarcity process.
1. Banish the word "expensive" from your vocabulary. Replace with, "That's not a priority for me."
"Expensive" is ...
Views: 2991 - When Coaching is working - by Ten ways to tell coaching is working:
© Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. www.movinglady.com
1. You find yourself saying, "I can't wait to share this [book, story, experience] with my coach."
2. You feel more energized.
3. You feel as though you're listening to your own intuition, not following ...
Views: 806 - Read the fine print of your dream - by "In the factory we make lipstick; in the drugstore we sell hope." That's what Charles Revson, Revlon's founder, supposedly said.
Self-help guides work the same way. They promise a new life, easily and effortlessly, starting tomorrow.
Take Marsha Sinetar's best-seller, Do What You Love -- The ...
Views: 926 - Learn the Language of Financial Freedom - by Feeling trapped by lack of funds? We can learn from those who live comfortably and retire early. They speak a different language from those who are stuck in a scarcity process.
1. Banish the word "expensive" from your vocabulary. Replace with, "That's not a priority for me."
"Expensive" is ...
Views: 838 - Tough Decision? Ask the Power Question - by We've all had the experience of pulling the right string and watching a knotty tangle unravel all at once.
When you're standing at a fork in the road -- or wondering where to turn off a traffic circle -- asking the right question can be equivalent to puling he right thread.
Let's say you're ...
Views: 1037 - Losing your biggest customer - by Q: I was moving to my dream with my own business when -- wham! I lost my largest customer. I'm hurting, both emotionally and financially. What now?
A. I'm convinced that every dream includes a certain amount of nightmare. Owning a business gives you freedom but you have to spend time ...
Views: 1567 - Customers Want To Take Your Money! - by Many years ago, I ran a part-time resume service out of my New York apartment. My client showed up on time for her first appointment, nervously clutching her old resume.
"Can we just talk for awhile?" she asked.
"No," I said firmly, amazing myself. "If you want me to work on your resume, ...
Views: 1322 - Does God Care For the Under Dogs As Well As the Celebrity Heavyweight? Learn More... - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Simeon JohnsonCelebrity Heavyweights VS. The Unsung Heroes Of The Day... Simeon W. Johnson ... Author of: You're a Worthwhile Person in More Ways Than a Million! Week In Review... In Honor of the Unsung Heroes' of The Day... African American Literature Book Club The Most Popular Web Site Dedicated to ...
Views: 723 - The Nanny Diaries: Lessons for the Small Business Owner - by Nanny Diaries has achieved the dazzling height of Number One in book sales on amazon.com. The authors serve up delicious pseudo-gossipy scenes of a dysfunctional Park Avenue family, "Mr. and Mrs. X."
From the perspective of a career coach, Nanny is an independent contractor -- a very small ...
Views: 1476 - Jobs vs. Business: Risk Revisited - by Many people start a business to "be my own boss" or "find meaning in my work." Yet increasingly I talk to clients who realize they have few choices in the workplace.
Let's say you join a company, degree in hand, at entry level. You move up the ladder for fifteen, twenty, even twenty-five ...
Views: 850 - Transform Wet Blankets Into Comfort Quilts - by You've embarked on a major transition and your enthusiasm is growing. Just when you get a small fire going, someone comes along with a heavy wet blanket.
"You'll hate it."
"I turned down that job two years ago, but it's perfect for you."
"Nobody makes a living that way."
Strategies to ...
Views: 891 - When you're really, truly stuck - by When you are really, truly stuck
Every so often I get an email like this: "Cathy, I will be calling to book an appointment. I am miserable. I hate my job. I hate where I'm living." Signed:
"Gloria".
I send what I hope is a gracious response, attaching my "get ready" worksheet and a list of ...
Views: 946 - Critcs Killing Your Dreams? Turn Wet Blankets Into Comfort Quilts - by You've embarked on a major transition and your enthusiasm is growing. Just when you get a small fire going, someone comes along with a heavy wet blanket.
"You'll hate it."
"I turned down that job two years ago, but it's perfect for you."
"Nobody makes a living that way."
Strategies to ...
Views: 863 - Your sacred space - by Many of us have a place in our lives where we feel especially free and creative. They are places we retreat when we want to recover from a bad day, celebrate a good day, think through a knotty problem, or write the first draft of our next chapter. Some people head for the hills and the parks, ...
Views: 1120 - Am I lucky? You bet! - by Q: I get so angry when people tell me how lucky I am. Don't they realize how hard I'm working? I try to stay away from people who believe you have to be lucky to live your dream.
A: Yes, I know the feeling. When I took a year off to play, when I moved to New Mexico, when I took a special trip, ...
Views: 1006 - Help! I'm disorganized! - by "My boss says I'm the most disorganized person he ever saw. It took me three weeks to recover."
"My chaotic style is great when I'm cooking or painting, but disastrous to a smooth-running office."
"I keep forgetting appointments and losing memos. If this keeps up, I'll be history."
Sound ...
Views: 1283 - Not-so-random acts of kindness for the 21st Century - by Remember those bumper stickers, "Random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beautify?" People would do things like pay tolls for the car behind them. Well, that was nice, but in the new millennium here's what's really kind.
1. Find a broken link on a site? Get an "invalid address" response ...
Views: 1190 - Why midlife career change can feel like getting a divorce - by Most of us are aware that we need to grieve the death of a close friend, relative or favorite pet. We are beginning to learn that other events -- relocation, divorce, illness -- can also be experienced as loss.
Losing a professional-level career can also be a source of grief, anger and ...
Views: 1320 - Want to grow your business? Don't fall for the tactics trap - by Michael refuses to offer a free trial consultation. "They can read my articles or ebooks," he shrugs. His business is booming.
Marilyn offers her clients a full half-hour of free consultation. She has few takers.
Michael and Marilyn send high-quality articles to ezines. Michael's opt-in list ...
Views: 1087 - Should you return to school for that degree? - by Q. I hate my job as a computer consultant. The aptitude tests say I should be a recreation specialist. I like the idea but I dread returning to school for a new degree.
A. Before you invest in a degree, take a test drive. Find two or three people who are doing what you want to do and ask to ...
Views: 1293 - Career victim or career vulnerable? - by If you've been hanging out in the self-help world, you have been told to "stop being a victim" and "take charge of your life." Being a victim means that you let someone else have power over you. You tolerate repeated insults, remain in a job you hate or revive old hurts on a daily basis. ...
Views: 918 - Midlife Career Transition: Do you jump or hold on? - by During midlife career change, do you jump or hold on?
Over the years, I have identified two kinds of midlife career changers: Jumpers and Clingers. Jumpers thrive on energy, enthusiasm and improbable luck. The last three times they leaped, a net appeared. They see no reason why the next jump ...
Views: 1302 - Finding a new career is like finding a soulmate - by When you are undergoing a career transition, you step out of your comfort zone. By definition, a comfort zone is…well, comfortable. Once you felt in control of a high-powered career. Now you have neither control nor career. It's frustrating and scary.
When you break up a relationship, you also ...
Views: 1424 - Are you ready to go solo? - by Are you ready to start your own e-business?
"Get out there and take risks!" can be good advice -- but you want to take enlightened risks that lead to success. Sometimes your beliefs are indeed self-defeating -- and sometimes they accurately reflect reality. Work with a consultant or trusted ...
Views: 832 - Three Tips to a Successful Time Out - by Do you ever wish you could get away from work for a month or a year?
Many people envy academics who take sabbaticals. What they don't realize is that sabbaticals are not designed as time on the beach. You are supposed to use your free time to accomplish specific projects. Often you cannot ...
Views: 847 - Delight your customers and keep the money coming - by Customer service is the unglamorous but surprisingly fun side of marketing. Promotion gets you customers. Service lets you keep their loyalty and their money. These tips come from my new ebook, Delight Your Customers and the Money Will Follow, http://www.movinglady.com/custsvc.html
1. Be on ...
Views: 930 - My life with furniture - by This article may be reprinted or reposted in its entirety if you also include my resource box.
Every so often I think of writing a Back to School article. However, I now live in a warm climate, The weather feels like a lazy summer school, not a serious winter term. No need to lay in a supply ...
Views: 972 - Are you 3-F? How to overcome three major roadblocks to career freedom - by When the United States had a military draft, men with "4F" status were banned from military service. Some cherished the designation while others felt cheated out of the experience. If you're seeking career freedom, you may feel blocked by the 3F's: Fear, Focus and Finances -- and you can change ...
Views: 1059 - Marketing or Manifesting? - by A friend was working with a marketing coach, chosen for his hard-nosed, no-nonsense approach. Disappointed with the results, she suggested there might be a more fundamental problem, such as positioning or lack of a sizeable target market for her product. The coach responded, "You are being ...
Views: 851 - Breast Cancer and Intuition - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Lea YekutielThe first signals I received about my breast cancer were through my intuition. What is intuition? As the Oxford dictionary quotes, ‘the ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning.’ The word intuition comes from the Latin intueri, meaning to ...
Views: 1723 - Let's All Make A Happy Mother's Day For Everyone! - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Margaret LorisMothers are a great target to receive the brunt of the blame for their children's unhappiness and misery in life. People spend years and thousands of dollars on therapy to help move through hatred, anger, blame and animosity directed towards mothers. Mothers either abused us with their words ...
Views: 1508 - Are Prehistoric Beliefs Eating You Alive? - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Margaret LorisThink about it. Is your life developing in the way you always dreamed? Or does it look the same way as your parents lived their life? And that, most likely, your parents lived their lives in the same patterns as their parents. And so on... I have the best Orion DNA Theta Healing classes ...
Views: 1600 - Moving Out On Your Own! - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Joe KahlerMoving out for the first time is one of the biggest steps you’ll take in life. It not only represents your freedom, independence and a sense of growing up, it also tests your ability to make it on your own. Since most of us will be renting our first place, we will begin there. There are ...
Views: 10145(2 votes) - Live Your Dream - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Joe KahlerI’m good enough. I’m smart enough. And, by gosh, I deserve it! The key thing to remember is to know who you are and understand who you can be. Never let the opinions of others define for you who you are or what you can or cannot do. Although other people may sometimes know you well, ...
Views: 1226 - Tools For Life - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Michelle MorovatyDear Loved Ones, Welcome to Spirituality Inside and Out. We welcome you with open arms. A very successful day to you all. I love you. I love you. I love you. FOR WE ARE ALL ONE. Let us all take a few moments to Bless the planet earth with Love and Light. Thank you so kindly. Tools For ...
Views: 723 - Sharing Some Spiritual Thoughts from Marianne Williamson - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Spiritual Thoughts from Marianne Williamson Submitted by Craig Lock Web Site: Web site: http://marianne.com Articles by Craig Lock: http://www.articlesbeyondbetter.com (Writing, internet marketing, self help, spiritual/inspiration) Publishing Guidelines: This ...
Views: 1986 - Debt Settlement Companies Are They A Scam Or Do They Really Work? - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from steve bisWhen it comes to seeking debt relief, many Americans feel the only viable option they have is credit counseling or filing bankruptcy. What many people are not aware of is the little known process of debt settlement. The goal of debt settlement is too, one satisfy your creditors for less than ...
Views: 53501(7 votes) - How To Have Success With A Home Based Business - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Bob ArcherHow to Have Success with a Home Based Business Profitability is the main key to success with any home based business. A home based business can operate for a long period of time as long as you make it profitable. However, since many businesses don’t have a profit to start with this is ...
Views: 905 - ***The Freedom and Power of Accountability - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Jay FisetFreedom and Power of Accountability Why an article on accountability? While hardly a new topic, the concept is widely maligned, misunderstood, or missed completely. Until we are willing to live our lives from an accountable perspective, there are always excuses as to why we can’t, why our ...
Views: 1891 - Success Negotiating: 3 Strategies to Stop Negotiating and Start ProGOtiating™! - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Janna KrammerSuccess Negotiating: 3 Strategies to Stop Negotiating and Start ProGOtiating™! Do you ever feel as though you have to put on your armor when you're negotiating with a prospect or client? Have you ever wished you could find a way to negotiate that was strong and firm -- yet creative and ...
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