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- The 10 Most Common Publicity Mistakes -- Don't Sabotage Your Success! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2006 from Bill StollerThe number one rule of being successful in the world of publicity (or in just about any other field, for that matter): Don't sabotage your efforts with dumb -- and easily correctable -- mistakes. Here then are the dumb things that publicity seekers do. Avoid them, and you'll be well on your ...
Views: 1272(2 votes) - How to Maximize the Benefits of a Networking Event? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2006 from Biba PedronEveryone needs to network: entrepreneurs, small business owners, job seekers! But does everyone maximize the benefits of networking? The purpose of networking is to build relationships so you will get leads from someone you know, or from someone who knows someone you know. When you attend a ...
Views: 861 - Putting The Fun Back Into Abiding By The Rules - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2006 from Linda MiloFamily rules are for everyone in the family. The rules you establish for your family’s benefit are the single most important aspect of helping your child learn right from wrong. The purpose of family rules is established so that both parents and children have consistent guidelines that help ...
Views: 896 - Help Your Child Manage Their Own Behavior - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2006 from Linda MiloChildren, like teens, like to feel personal power. Power is mostly the ability to influence some aspects of our lives by the choices we make. Giving a child a choice is the most powerful way to build personal power and self-esteem for your child’s lifetime. Children exert their personal power ...
Views: 869 - Stance and swing 6 tips for better golf - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2006 from Sean DomineyThe perfect stroke is that elusive thing we all strive for, asleep in our beds at night with a smile on our faces as we dream of that drive going straight and true down the middle of the fairway or that putt dropping in to the cup at the end of its smooth 50 yard run. Unfortunately reality ...
Views: 4285 - Add 5 Daily Habits To Lift Your Spirits Every Day – Starting Today - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2006 from Jeneth BlackertIf you are like me, you probably have plenty of bad habits that don’t help to bring enjoyment, clarity or fun into your life. So why not make some habits just for that reason! What good daily habits do you have already? As a mind-body nutrition coach I am always trying to break the rules. My own ...
Views: 1724 - The Atkins Low Carb Diet: Still Very Popular After All This Time! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2006 from Kevin UrbanThe Atkins Low Carb Diet: Still Very Popular After All This Time! The Atkins low carb diet has been around since the mid-1970’s and really took off in popularity during the 1990’s and 2000’s. After all that time it has certainly proven its ability to help people lose weight and keep the weight ...
Views: 1525 - Listening 101 - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2006 from Curtis G. SchmittOdds are you're not a very good listener... Why would I say something so seemingly condescending? To shock you and get your attention, of course! Face it, if in fact you're not a good listener, then I need to do something special to engage you, don't I? Not to mention, it's probably true. ...
Views: 1141 - The Omega-3 Way to Better Mental Health - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA study of more than 100 subjects has found that omega-3 fatty acids can influence mood, personality and behavior. Study participants with lower blood levels of omega-3s were more likely to have symptoms of depression and a more negative outlook, according to accepted tests for depression, ...
Views: 1109 - How to Set Off an Explosion of Profits using Affiliate Program Management Software - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2006 from Sandro SalsiHow Affiliate Program Management Software can be used to dramatically increase the exposure, the customer base and the referrals to your web site and to your product resulting in a tremendous increase in sales for very little risk or cost. In many ways the “market place” of the internet is ...
Views: 1251 - How to Say “I Love You” with Meaning. - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2006 from Chick Moorman“I love you” are three words all children need to hear often from their parents. Do you want those words to have real meaning to your child? Do you want them to connect one heart to another? Do you want to use these words to develop a level of intimacy in your family that communicates your ...
Views: 1232 - How Does God Rate In The Polls? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2006 from Arthur Levine© Arthur Levine 2006 How Does God Rate In The Polls? God better watch out, the devil may be gaining on Him. According to a Fox News poll, ninety-two percent of the U.S. population believes in God. This provides an interesting comparison because the PEW Research Institute has statistics that ...
Views: 1493 - Not Another Book Club - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2006 from Jill BrennanWant to talk about fiction but not sure if you can commit to reading a book each month? Especially if it turns out to be a book you don’t like. It’s one thing finding time for a novel you do like, but one that is a struggle just to turn the pages? No thanks. So what is the answer. Short ...
Views: 1096 - Write Your Own Love Letter in 6 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2006 from Jill BrennanYou want to tell your partner how you feel about them but you end up staring at a blank screen for so long you give up. Or you try a few lines only to delete them all and start over. Again. Why is it so hard to tell the loved one in our life exactly what they mean to us? Do you struggle to ...
Views: 1176 - Are You Living On Purpose? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Marcia WiederYour Purpose is who you are, what gets you excited; I might even say that your Purpose is remembering why you're here. If you're like a lot of readers, you might say, "I want to make my dreams come true, but, between you and me, I don't think I have a Purpose." Your Purpose is not a big, ...
Views: 1143 - Create Your Own Miracles! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Doran RoggioWould it surprise you to find out that your mind is so magnetically powerful that you possess the power to attract anything you strongly desire to yourself. How great is that? Scientists have become aware in this past century that man has a magnetic power that can be controlled. The key word ...
Views: 2578 - New Baby and Meddling Mother-in-Law - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Jennifer SowleDear Dr. J I've been married for about two years. When I first met my in-laws, I really liked them. Joe's mother seemed really interested in me and supportive of me too! Three months ago, we had our son, Brian. It's been pure hell since the baby was born. My mother lives in another state, so I ...
Views: 7697(1 vote) - ADHD - Coaching vs. Psychology - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Patrick HurleyMarch 2006 - Volume III - Issue III ADHD - Coaching vs. Psychology Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my position ...
Views: 2196 - 7 Stress Management Tips to Live a Quality-Driven Life - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Stephanie MarstonStress Management Tip #1: Remember What's Important. Define Your Priorities and Adjust Your Schedule to Reflect Your Values. No matter how frantic life gets, no matter how much frenzy seems to be present, the truly successful people are able to rise above the pandemonium and maintain their ...
Views: 898 - How Long Should It Take To Rehab A Sprained Ankle? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Bret MundtHow long should it take to rehab a sprained ankle after you've injured it? It depends on the serverity of the sprain, but a level 1 or mild level 2 sprain should reasonably be rehabbed in a maximum of 2-3 weeks. It all depends on how fast you heal. Years ago, when an athlete would tear his ...
Views: 1880 - For Losing 10 Pounds, This Works Like Crazy - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Todd LloydHow often do you find yourself saying: "I wish I knew how to learn more about this topic" Well, we were listening! And this article is the result. Enjoy. Almost all of us at some point in our lives are going to want to lose some weight. Not only will losing weight make you feel and look ...
Views: 877 - Resume Writing - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Cecile PeterkinThis September I spent two days doing resume assessment at the National Job Fair and Training Expo in Toronto. 400 job seekers received free resume assessments from nine resume writers. There was a 2-3 hour wait for this service that was available from 10 am - 8 pm. Since a resume is critical ...
Views: 944 - Positive Self-Esteem for Binge Eaters - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyWhen you feel at your lowest point, food becomes your best friend. Food makes you feel better from the hurtful comment that you heard a stranger say about your weight. Food comforts you when no one else can. Food numbs any pain that you don’t want to feel. But, food is actually the enemy ...
Views: 1529 - 6 Impossible Things To Do Before Breakfast - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Sarah Jane KeyserIs life with ADHD getting you down? You can't lose weight. You have no time to write, paint, live or whatever you want to do? You're tired? You're no good at it anyway? You would like to change if only you could find the time and energy to start. And if I say to you, "You can lose weight. There ...
Views: 8534 - The Dirty Dancing Love Lie - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from David LevineAnyone who reads the entertainment section knows how quickly celebrity relationships rise and fall. And when we watch the movies, we all know that these relationships aren't real. So why do we keep comparing our relationships to theirs? Because of the major lies that Hollywood has led us into ...
Views: 842 - Accepting the Middle of Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2006 from Marge Pickering-PiconeReaching middle age and actually accepting the experience are two different feelings. 1. You go through the fear of approaching it. 2. You go into denial that you really have reached this age. 3. You begin to change everything in your life. 4. Even if you accept it or not the experiences ...
Views: 3205(1 vote) - How Do I Manifest - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2006 from Jimmy RoosIf you are asking the question how do I manifest, take note.Learning to manifest your desires is similar to learningto swim. So how is swimming similar to manifesting? Both manifesting and swimming requires total trust, i.e.letting go. In the case of manifesting, trust that you shall ...
Views: 1081 - Our Furry/Feathered/Scaled Friends - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2006 from Noelle NelsonIt's been a miserable day. Nothing went right. You slept through your alarm because the neighbors kept you up half the night having either a wild argument or wild sex (hard to tell which), you were late to work on the one day when the client was showing up in person, your car sprang an oil leak, ...
Views: 937 - Organize Life and Business -- 5 Simple Steps to Get Organized and Get Energized - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2006 from Beth Tabak"Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up." A. A. Milne In personal development growth occurs more easily when we create space to grow. In order to experience living beyond limits in business or personal lives we must rid ourselves of the ...
Views: 1364 - Me, Myself, and I. How Big is Your Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2006 from Lynne DeanAre you able to take responsibility for your actions? Do you enjoy life? How is your interaction with others? Are you loved and do you love? See if you can improve your self-esteem with these tips: Can you hear the little voice in your head? What does it tell you most of time? Are you ...
Views: 884 - What Are You Tolerating? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2006 from Pam ThomasImagine having more energy or more time to focus on the things you really want. Imagine being able to move forward in your life without some of your current stress. Doesn’t that sound good? We all have things in our life that we just put up with or tolerate, for example, a cluttered desk, a ...
Views: 1036 - Did You Hear? Three Surefire Steps to Minimize Gossip at the Office - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2006 from Kate ZabriskieIt starts out innocently enough with someone in the break room saying, “Isn’t it a shame about Jack?” Clueless, you reply, “What about Jack?” “Don’t you know about his wife?” When you answer in the negative, your colleague seizes the moment to fill you in on all the gory details of Jack’s wife’s ...
Views: 996 - The Hidden Costs of Procrastination - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2006 from Jason AndersonBe honest - are you one of those people who puts things off? It's ok - we all do it. It's human nature. "Why do something today when you can do it tomorrow," or so the saying goes. But procrastination (to give it it's "proper" name) can cost us more than we can imagine. Why do we procrastinate? ...
Views: 809 - Binge Eating is Not Black and White - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyIt’s the little things that you will need to notice and congratulate yourself on when beginning the recovery process from a binge eating disorder. These little things will be the stepping stones to gaining full control over yourself when food is involved. These tiny stepping stones will prove ...
Views: 1661(1 vote) - Feng Shui Synchronicity - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2006 from Carole ProvenzaleIf you haven’t yet started the process of putting Feng Shui Principles into effect in your life and in your surroundings, you probably haven’t yet experienced the powers and transformations they can truly create for you. And if you have, you may have noticed a certain synchronicity that has ...
Views: 1275 - A Goal A Day - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2006 from Jill KoenigHow do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. When I look at my list of 101 Goals, some of them seem downright daunting. Especially the long term goals. Some people have absolutely amazing ideas but they abandon their goal because it seems too overwhelming and they quit because they become ...
Views: 1055 - Inner Courage - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2006 from Gwen Randall-YoungIt's not having been in the dark house, but having left it that counts. -- Theodore Roosevelt I have been thinking a lot about courage lately. In part it is because of the work of Sandra Ford Walston, and her ...
Views: 2179 - Snap Out of It! 13 Tips for Breaking out of a Slump, and Getting Back on Track - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2006 from Colleen FrancisSales people who have a poor start at the beginning of a year, often find themselves struggling for the rest of the year to catch up. The good news is, whatever you're experiencing, we've all been there at least once. The bad news is, most of us don't know exactly how to snap out of a slump, and ...
Views: 854 - One-Size-Fits-All Diets Don't Work! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2006 from Joseph MercolaRecently, a clinical study of 5,000 women seemed to indicate that low-fat diets do not reduce the risk of heart disease or cancer. However, experts say that the study is misleading. Very few women who participated in the study actually managed to reduce their fat intake down to 20 percent or ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - The Advantages of Being Disorganized - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2006 from Sari ReisHuh? The advantages of being DISorganized? How can there be any advantages to disorganization? I've worked in the field of information management for over thirty-three years and I've heard every excuse imaginable for being disorganized. Some people actually believe it is better to be ...
Views: 4349 - MEDITATION - The Art of Dehypnotization - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2006 from Ah Chin Ah Song (Bobby)It has become an established yet erroneous belief around the world and most particularly in the West that meditation is synonymous with hypnotism. Ironical as it may seem, the science of Yoga on its side asserts that man is already under the spell of hypnotism and compares our actual state to ...
Views: 1648 - A Collection Of Assorted Attitudes - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2006 from Terry L. SumerlinIt is possible that barbers hear more answers to the question, “How are you?” than just about anyone. Some of the answers are funny, but all of them hold a certain fascination for me. Although I am genuinely interested in people, I’ve made a hobby of asking folks how they’re doing and then ...
Views: 810 - You CAN Change Your Life - Just Avoid This Common Mistake! - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2006 from Susan Quinn• Living as we do in today's information age - with self help books everywhere - we seem to think that analyzing an issue will enable us to change it. But thinking is not doing. • You've probably heard this definition of insanity: doing the same thing, over and over again, and ...
Views: 512 - In Just 5 Minutes a Day Feel More Self-Confidence, While Connecting To Others - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2006 from Susan QuinnRecent studies have shown that the central factor in feeling self-confident is the ability to connect with others. There is a painless way I use to improve this skill in my clients – and it takes just 5 minutes a day. I also do the peace, poise and confidence exercise (below) daily to ...
Views: 666 - Global Warming - Will God Help Us Solve The Problem - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2006 from Arthur Levine© Arthur Levine 2006 Global Warming – Will God Help Us Solve The Problem? Orange Groves on the East coast, Palm trees in New Jersey, where is God’s hand in all of this? Are we going to end up like a bunch of fried Bananas? According to the latest scientific evidence revealed by ABC News and ...
Views: 1069 - Money Management – The Key to Success in Online Investment - by In this article I will explain why proper money management planning should be the most important part of your investment preparation. If you have never implemented money management in your investing/trading, read the 5 basic principles described in this article and learn how to use a proper ...
Views: 855(2 votes) - New Bedside Treatment Soothes Pain, Anxiety And Fear - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Christine Wheeler, MA Note: As Dr. Mercola frequently states, hospital confinement can be largely avoided with healthy lifestyle changes. Nonetheless, hospital stays are necessary in some cases and this article is designed to provide relief for those in such circumstances. What kind of gift ...
Views: 1182 - Motivating Students To Learn - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2006 from Charlie CoryAs children get beyond the preschool/ kindergarten stage, many of them lose the joy in learning that is the characteristic of those early years. They may have had challenges in the classroom, or have been exposed to older children and heard some of their “school is boring” comments. The savvy ...
Views: 1946 - The Trading Teacher - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2006 from Marquez ComelabWhen I studied the principles of investing in university, I was taught that the price of a share reflected the value of the company. With fundamental analysis, there are many methods on how one can analyse the financial statements of companies to find out whether a share is a good or a bad ...
Views: 1414 - Turning Strangers Into Friends - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2006 from Royane RealDo you find it easy to make conversation with new people you’ve just met? Or does the thought of trying to make conversation with someone new make you break out in a cold sweat? If you don’t feel comfortable making casual conversation with new people you have just met, you will find it harder ...
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