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- Overcoming Bias: Step 1 To Creating & Sustaining A Cultural Diverse Future For Your Child - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Deb CaponneAn old Cherokee was teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy. "It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil-he represents anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false ...
Views: 932 - 16 Year Old Letter - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Scott GrovesI still remember the day I received the letter in the mail that made me realise that this book just had to be written. I had been working hard on myself for many years, reading books, listening to tapes and going to seminars when I opened the letter that gave me the clarity I needed. The ...
Views: 1505 - 5 Steps To Get Rid Of Clutter And Enjoy An Enhanced Sense Of Well-Being - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Patricia WagnerYou are probably aware that your surroundings can influence how you feel. For example, if everything around you is a chaotic mess, that will probably affect your emotions. For that reason, your home needs to be a peaceful retreat. However, if it's stuffed with odds and ends stored all over the ...
Views: 1201 - BE CONSTRUCTIVE, NOT DESTRUCTIVE - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Julie DonleyThroughout the day, you greet people, have conversations, and attend meetings. Every communication impacts you in some way, either adding value to you or depleting you. Communication is an extremely potent personal power and you need to learn to use it wisely. For instance, do your ...
Views: 6343 - What Do You Mean There Are Two Types of Bronchitis - Acute and Chronic? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Abigail FranksBronchitis, like many disorders can be classified based on length of time someone has symptoms. Chronic bronchitis is considered long-lasting or long term. While most of us non professional medical types are doing good to recognize basic symptomatic conditions, pulmonary specialists need to be ...
Views: 1185 - RAISING THE BAR: DEALING WITH NEGATIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Julie DonleyChallenge: I’m a new manager leading a team of sales professionals. One of my associates is very negative and does minimal work. While he meets quota, he could do so much more and his negativity impacts the other members of our team. He’s been with our company for a number of years and it seems ...
Views: 1388 - Fitness Success: Get Goaling! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Pamela GermainNew Year’s Day has come and gone. Perhaps you resolved to make some changes in your life: "I want to get into shape." "I want to eat better." "I want to reduce my stress." Such resolutions are stated with the intent to follow through. However, sticking to these goals is challenging because ...
Views: 1379 - The Imminent Approach of Deadline Failures - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Aaron PottsHave you ever just had it? You’ve just had enough of your life not wanting to be what you want it to be, and you decide that from this point on, things are going to be different! You set a target date, and you put the intention out there that by a certain date you are going to accomplish a ...
Views: 990 - Working With Passion - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Kevin EikenberryLast week I attended the annual conference of the North American Simulation and Gaming Association. I have served on the NASAGA Board for the past six years. During that time I have served as the Chair twice and our company also has pro¬duced the annual conference. Never have I learned as much ...
Views: 1483 - NEW YEAR…NEW LIFE? THE RECIPE FOR TRUE MOTIVATION - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Piercarla GarusiThe approach of the New Year is for many of us a reason for a resolution to change something in our lives. If you look in a women’s or health magazine, or in the adverts in the media or on the web, there are resolutions everywhere: improve your image, lose weight, improve your diet, stop ...
Views: 890 - Time to Clean House - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Jo-Anne CutlerAs we embark on the first month of a brand new year, most of us have made them, New Years resolutions that we have every desire and intention to keep, but sometimes find it difficult to follow through. Many of us may want 2007 to be the year that we finally shed those extra pounds, exercise ...
Views: 1166 - My Story: Living Proof - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Alane Palmer"Yes, I have fibromyalgia and chronic pain, but hair analysis showed me what to do so they donot have me!" In the 1980s, my life was full and very enjoyable. I was attending college, studying art, playing on the volleyball team and engaged to be married. I spent my mornings in classes, my ...
Views: 750 - YOU ARE YOUR FORTUNE COOKIE! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Debbie FriedmanThe bumper sticker on the car in front of me said it all: “ You ARE your fortune cookie”! And the message struck home. Every day in everything we think, say, and do WE are creating the fortune of our life. We ARE determining our destiny. And in this time of dynamic energy, the demonstrations ...
Views: 843 - Have You Been Told That One Leg is Longer Than The Other? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Dr. Robert DuvallI remember back in physical therapy school the importance of evaluating and treating people with various problems that were often directly related to poor posture. We remember as children hearing from our mothers and grandmothers to “sit up straight”, or “don’t slouch”. Little did they know that ...
Views: 1307 - Diagnosed With a Herniated Disc? What To Do Next… - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Dr. Robert DuvallYou’ve probably heard people say they have a "slipped" or "ruptured" disc in the back. Sometimes they complain that their back “went out”. What they’re most likely describing is a herniated disc. This condition is a common source of back and leg pain. Discs are soft cushions found between the ...
Views: 794 - Breaking the Sugar Addiction - by Added sugar is in everything these days, from ketchup to salsa to soup. It’s everywhere, I suppose, because we have come to expect it to be.
And it’s not just the white stuff we need to worry about. “Refined carbohydrates,” such as white bread and white flour products, produce the same ...
Views: 2327 - Do You Know What Day January 17th Is? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Jennifer KoretskyDo you know what day January 17th is? Here's a hint: it has to do with New Year's Resolutions. If you’re like most Americans, January brings a renewed sense of energy and motivation that usually results in a “New Year’s Resolution.” But if you have Attention ...
Views: 1188 - Time to Celebrate? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Kevin EikenberryWe celebrate all sorts of things in our lives; birthdays, anniversaries, championships … achievements of all sorts. We celebrate all of these things individually or with our family and friends and they bring us great joy and satisfaction. We all like know “how” to celebrate, but many of us ...
Views: 1605 - 9 Amazing Steps To Achieving Success in the New Year. - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Adebola OniAt the end of each year, it is always a norm all over the world for people to reflect on the out going year and also plan for the New Year. So many people are filled with regret when they discover that the out going year has been wasted and they couldn’t point to something tangible they have ...
Views: 1798 - Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Kevin EikenberryWe’ve all faced a negative attitude or work environment. Perhaps your experience was short lived, or maybe it seems to be the standard operating mode for you. Perhaps you are the culprit of the negativity, or maybe you’re the victim. Whatever your experience, I’m sure you can agree, that a ...
Views: 4507 - The "Muscle Nerd", Jeff Anderson - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from The Muscle Nerd, Jeff AndersonYou only need two types of bodybuilding exercises to craft a really effective routine. Efficiency is a thing of beauty, unless you actually prefer to spend half your life at the gym, breathing sweaty air, and getting frustrated when you don’t get results. Use your brain before your brawn, and ...
Views: 4534 - The 5 Most Essential Hair Products for Healthy, Beautiful Hair - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Kristen LemImagine having healthy, shiny, manageable hair everyday – whether you’re at work, out on the town, or just hanging around. Now, imagine all the products you think you’ll need to maintain your locks. I bet you’re getting white hairs just thinking of all the bottles, sprays, and jars piled up on ...
Views: 980 - Don't Let Social Anxiety Disorders Ruin Your Career - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2007 from Abigail FranksSocial anxiety disorder is a disorder that is based on excessive self-consciousness. This can manifest itself in a feeling of fear or dread of public situations like a doing a business presentation are speaking up in a meeting. The symptoms of social anxiety disorder, or social phobia, are ...
Views: 1918 - Practical Spirituality--Surviving Prostrate Cancer - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2007 from John GilmorePractical Spirituality--Surviving Prostrate Cancer There’s nothing like discovering that you have cancer, especially if no one in your family ever had it. Cancer is a very dangerous disease, as anyone knows. It is only dangerous on the physical lever, but probably even more devastating on the ...
Views: 1442 - Three Ways to Pursue Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2007 from Laura SandhamHave you ever wondered what it would be like to live the life of your dreams? To wake up every morning feeling excited, inspired and passionate about your life? If you want to be more engaged in your own life you need to find the courage to pursue your secret hopes and ambitions. Perhaps you ...
Views: 5963(1 vote) - Fitness Tips for the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2007 from Paul ReeveIs your New Year's resolution to get fit and look great for the new year? Working out at the gym can produce some spectacular results, but can be daunting if you haven't been before. It can seem as though everyone knows what they're doing but you. You worry about looking stupid, or about what ...
Views: 1063 - Affiliate Marketing Tools: Why You Dare To Fail If You Don't Have Those In Your Toolkit! - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2007 from Franck SilvestreMany Internet marketers will tell you that affiliate marketing is the easiest way to start working from home. However, if you really want to make money with affiliate programs and eventually quit your day job, you absolutely need to choose the best affiliate marketing tools. Don't be caught in ...
Views: 891 - 5 Ways to Get Back on Track After the Holiday Madness - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2007 from Maureen StaianoGetting back on track after the holidays is easy for some people. It seems as though they never break stride at holiday time. It is barely a blip on the screen of their lives. For others though getting back in the swing of things after the holidays is a bit of a challenge and can leave you ...
Views: 3111(1 vote) - 3 Easy Steps for Pricing Your Products - by As all of us know, the goal of having our own business is to make a profit. Well, you can’t do it if you don’t do your homework and price your product effectively. Pricing is the critical element to making a profit, but many micropreneurs have trouble knowing what to charge.
Do your ...
Views: 683 - Michael Jordon's Got Nothing On You - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2007 from Michael KatzI made a mistake last week involving pants… I bought them. The problem is, and I have to say that I pretty much knew this before I left the store, they don't fit. In my defense, I am a man. I don't like clothes-shopping to begin with, and when you throw in the extra step of having to try ...
Views: 881 - Stepping Out Of The Box - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2006 from DAVID AHelping ourselves live more fully often requires us to "step out of the box". Usually, we live our lives based upon tired old concepts and end up making haphazard choices. The truth is, however, that the perfect life will arise from the space in our heart that is beyond all mental concepts, all ...
Views: 764 - Happy New Year!! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2006 from Leslie Gail"Happy New Year!" I am sitting here in beautiful Colorado, as our second storm of the season has arrived. I have had plenty of time to think about what I want to achieve in 2007. Aside from planning for the future, it is just as important to review the past. You need to re-examine 2006, the ...
Views: 1079 - If I Can, You Can! - Attract Much More in 2007 - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2006 from Tracy WoolleyIt's been a little over 17 months since I decided to change my life completely and work full time at my passion of photography. In that time I have attracted many more wonderful things into my life than I ever thought possible. I have won awards for my photography nationally and internationally ...
Views: 1283 - 5 Steps for Saying GOODBYE OLD YEAR, So You Can Say HELLO NEW YEAR – REGRET FREE! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2006 from Cari VollmerHow do you end your year? Without much thought and barely a glance back? Or, do you bend down and kiss the ground you walk on because you made it through another year – just barely! There's personal strength, refreshed energy and renewed focus to be gained from mindfully acknowledging and ...
Views: 1012 - What Is Amortization? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2006 from Ricky LimMost of us have done it at a point or another during our lives however most of us do not know that the term is called amortization. Amortization in its simplest term means paying off your loan over a period of time. Amortization is pretty general and does not just relate to home loan or ...
Views: 950 - Panic Attack Treatments Exposed - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2006 from aron walladPanic attacks can be alarming. They can happen by chance or after someone is exposed to various events that may prompt a panic attack. For some people a panic attack treatment is essential to getting by with their day. Reacting to stress, panic is a physical reaction. Called the 'fight or ...
Views: 1063 - Tips on How to Lose Weight without Beating Yourself up in the Process - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2006 from Abigail FranksWhy do we continue to support an industry that delivers no more than a 5% long-term success rate? How about because the $30 billion dollar weight loss industry is selling what we want, namely promises of instant, easy and quick weight reduction. That reason is we expect weight loss to be ...
Views: 1180 - How You Impact Your Organization’s Culture - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryBob moved to a new company, and it wasn’t too many days before he was invited to a meeting. The meeting announcement he received said that the meeting started at 9 am in room 105. At 8:55 he walked into an empty room. Frantic he went back to his computer to see if he had the details right. ...
Views: 1298 - How To Make And Keep A Purposeful New Years Resolution - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2006 from Tim RyanYes it's that time of year again. Time for making and breaking yet another promise to yourself! Ring any bells? Here's what generally happens. You pick a random subject that is your current sore spot. You make some sweeping promise such as 'I'm going to drop five dress sizes' or 'I won't eat ...
Views: 2154(2 votes) - The 3 Stumbling Blocks Of Memory Improvement - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2006 from Nishant KasibhatlaDo you have a good memory? Can you remember any information fast? Can you recall information whenever you want? If your answer for the above questions is "No" or "sometimes", then you need to know about the 3 stumbling blocks of memory improvement. Just the awareness of these blocks would also ...
Views: 1240 - Public Speaking and Presenting: Making This Your Best Year Ever! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2006 from Paul EvansSpectacular presenting is not an accident. It's not just going to happen any more than you can pick up a guitar and play it from first strum. Just like an instrument, our speaking and presenting can get out of tune if we do not continue to learn and apply. I'll have to admit that two things ...
Views: 1435 - Why Learning is a Leader's Most Important Skill - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryAsk anyone to give you a list of skills that describe a highly effective leader and I’m guessing they’ll give you a pretty extensive list. (Go ahead, make a quick mental list right now.) Since I’ve done this many times in groups I am accustomed to what I will hear or read. These lists ...
Views: 1820 - The Pause That Refreshes – Five Times When a Pause Can Improve your Results - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryAccording to Ad Age magazine, the slogan introduced for Coca-Cola in 1929 – “The Pause That Refreshes” – was the third best advertising slogan of the 21st Century. I can see why, it’s a great slogan. And I believe its message is one we can employ in our personal and professional lives with much ...
Views: 1242 - Coping With Anxiety - 6 Proven Tips - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2006 from Arina NikitinaAnxiety is a perfectly normal response to an every day stress. It is a sort of self-defense mechanism. If you feel anxious before speaking in front of a large audience, during job interview or before taking tests it is perfectly normal. However, if you let anxiety overwhelm you, it can interfere ...
Views: 6308 - Your Thirty Golden Minutes - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryYour Thirty Golden Minutes Would you like a new idea that could greatly impact your outlook, attitude, productivity and happiness? Would you be willing to make a change to your daily routine in order to increase your personal satisfaction and help you reach your goals faster than ever before? ...
Views: 1262 - Physical Communication - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2006 from Darren StehleIn our world of hyper communication, it would appear that the written and spoken word is the dominant form of communication. In fact, far more is communicated on the physical level of body language than any other form of communication. For example, most research breaks down the relative power of ...
Views: 12384 - 10 Commandments of the Best Exerciss and Weight Loss Programs - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2006 from Kevin GianniExercise and weight loss programs each have different attributes that may or may not help you be successful. My 10 commandments have stripped them down to the stuff that really works for weight loss. Read on... 1. Thou Shalt Move... Anytime! Having a 20 minute exercise routine is better than ...
Views: 2077 - Balancing 'Act' on a Board - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2006 from Darren StehleYou’ve seen them in the gym, you’ve seen them at stores that sell fitness equipment. I’m referring to balance boards, Bosu balls, wobble boards, stability balls, rotating discs, and the multitude of variations on the theme of ‘balance’. Are these gadgets simply gimmicks; a trend offering great ...
Views: 1173 - You Can't Slap Someone Up Side the Head with an E-Book! (Or, How to Publish your Book in Today's World) - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2006 from David McKeeEver had that urge to write a book? Just about everyone has at one point or another; you may even have a complete manuscript hanging around in that bottom desk drawer. Maybe you even have several! Unfortunately if you have done any of the "usual" searching around as to how to get your name ...
Views: 1022 - A Tale of 2 Cheesecakes: Mass Markets -vs- Niche Markets - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2006 from David McKeeI love cheesecake. My wife makes the fluffiest, creamiest, most delectable cheesecake I have ever tasted, slightly browned at the edges, delicious light yellow, dripping with cherries or blueberries. There is no store-bought cheesecake that can hold a candle to it. Yet companies like "The ...
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