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- Six Reasons Why Most Home Based Businesses Fail - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2006 from Trent BrownriggEvery day thousands of people are looking to get out of the "rat race" to work at home. Most of those people want to get started on a home based business so badly that they do not always make wise decisions in choosing a home based business opportunity. As a result, many fail miserably and are ...
Views: 1561 - Social Networking Software – A Good Investment For Your Online Business - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2006 from Jeff FosterIncreasing traffic to your website has become difficult in recent years due to the growth of a number of websites offering similar products and services. If you want to attract more people to your website, you can try out and install social networking software, which is networking software that ...
Views: 1436 - Avoiding Thanksgiving Day Stuffed - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2006 from Alice GreeneAre you already starting to worry about overeating during the Thanksgiving holiday? It is such a tradition to eat until you are as stuffed as the bird that you may not even realize how full you get. Few escape the need to unbutton their pants or loosen their belts by the end of Thanksgiving ...
Views: 1426 - Promising Medical Discoveries Can Help You Get Clearer Skin - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2006 from Patricia WagnerHave you been looking forward to a special event only to wake up the day before the occasion with a large red pimple beginning to sprout on the end of your nose? Your special day might be ruined when that ugly zit shows up might be in plain view for everyone to see! Yes, acne is ...
Views: 1195 - Make eBooks and Software Graphics like a Pro - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2006 from Arindam MitraFrom: Cover Software Everybody would love to make lots of money quickly, working from home, and only doing a few hours of work per week. I've spent the past two years trying to find a great way of doing this. Only over the course of the past few months have I found any "get rich quick" programs ...
Views: 682 - Success: Why Do Only Some Achieve It? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2006 from Gary Page[You may reproduce and distributed this article provided, that you neither add nor change anything, and you include all links as well as the above copyright notice and source information.] Success is not about wealth. It’s about realizing your dreams. Failures, give up early in the race and ...
Views: 552 - How To Combine Positive Thinking And The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2006 from Tim RyanThe 'Law of Attraction' is at the very corner stone of positive thinking. It is one of the reasons why positive thinking works so well. In a nutshell it can be explained as: "You are what you think. You attract what you think; your life is a product of your thought and belief; nothing in the ...
Views: 14288(1 vote) - Ten Steps to Managing Perfectionism - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2006 from Jackie BeanPerfectionism is characterized by compulsive striving to achieve unrealistic expectations. We typically think of perfectionists as striving for perfection in all or many things they do, but some people hold unrealistic standards for others as well. And still there are some who believe that ...
Views: 1662 - Laugh and the Work World Laughs With You - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2006 from Craig HarrisonMany of today's work environments are rife with moody bosses and co-workers, repetitive tasks and unpredictable market pressures. Stress abounds. Managers often tell me they can’t afford the time or cost for my humor workshops; how can they afford not to address workplace stress. We know ...
Views: 1273 - Jest Practices: Best Practices for Humor in the Workplace - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2006 from Craig HarrisonMost agree that humor in the workplace can have beneficial effects. Yet not all humor is good humor. The challenge: how to interject appropriate humor and fun into our serious jobs without hurting others or seriously undermining the company. When used appropriately, humor can work for ...
Views: 1314 - What Sign and Symptom of Diabetes Mellitus Do You Have? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2006 from aron walladThe American Diabetes Association states there are more than 20 million people in the United States that have diabetes. It is estimated that there are over six million people that have the signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus and are in the dark when it comes to the ailment. The World Health ...
Views: 1349 - You Can't Change Your Life Today - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2006 from Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhDI find it amusing how many people, programs, and books are out there today that promise to change your life in a second, a minute or as long as a day. Although intriguing as it may sound, changing your life isn't going to happen in a flash. Change takes time, and usually more time than you ever ...
Views: 1092 - Stop the Negative Fantasy - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2006 from Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhDWorry is one of those things that will pull you down and stop you in your tracks quicker than most anything else. Most things you worry about don't happen, but that doesn't seem to stop anyone from spending time and energy worrying. Worrying ruins the present by bringing in anticipation of ...
Views: 3492 - Be a Financial Star this Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2006 from Shawn DriscollAs we approach the holidays, it’s a good time to get a handle on your money matters before all the retailers gets their hands on your money! According to a study by the APA (American Psychological Association) 61% of Americans listed money issues as the top cause of holiday stress. Taking ...
Views: 835 - How to Celebrate Your Life Back into Love in Minutes - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2006 from Jaci Rae"Celebration," according to dictionary.com, means, "To observe an occasion with appropriate ceremony or festivity." When we first begin a relationship with someone, we celebrate him or her constantly. Every time the phone rings, our heart jumps with joyous celebration. A night or day on the ...
Views: 720 - "5 Relationship-Wrecking Mistakes" -- Mistake 4 Cup Stuffing - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2006 from Paul SterlingIn the past few articles, we've discussed the first 3 of the 5 most common communication mistakes: Case Building, Story Telling, and Message Assuming. Case building is the first choice we are faced with in communication. It is deciding whether we want to build a case against somebody by ...
Views: 868 - Top 10 Benefits of Living Without TV - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2006 from Katherine WestphalThink you can’t live without your electronic companion, the TV set? Think getting rid of TV would leave your life empty and meaningless? On the contrary, living without TV can be much more peaceful, enjoyable, healthier, and happier. Can you imagine...? 1. You miss all the attack ads during ...
Views: 1264 - Dyslexia: How to Recognize Dyslexia in Children - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2006 from Susan du PlessisThe term "dyslexia" was introduced in 1884 by the German ophthalmologist, R. Berlin. He coined it from the Greek words "dys" meaning ill or difficult and "lexis" meaning word, and used it to describe a specific disturbance of reading in the absence of pathological conditions in the visual ...
Views: 2073 - How To Find Inner Peace - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairThe path to inner peace is not simple or short. You cannot just wake up one day and decide you are going to have inner peace from that point forward. It is a process, a journey that needs to be appreciated every step of the way. You need to be willing to let go and accept your full spectrum ...
Views: 44260(6 votes) - Self Confidence Strategy Number One: Do What You Say You’re Going To Do - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Kimberly FulcherHow many times have you made a promise to yourself; perhaps to exercise, to eat well, or to start a new project, only to find that (for one reason or another) you had to break your commitment? In these moments you likely rationalized your change of plans; someone needed your support, or ...
Views: 1715 - Holiday Stress Management - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2006 from Susie Cortright\Decking the halls and spreading good cheer takes a lot of energy. Here are some tips to make sure you enjoy every last fa-la-la. 1. Stay Centered. An energized and peaceful holiday season is possible only when you can keep your priorities straight. Take a pen and paper and ask yourself: What ...
Views: 1313 - Doing What Works - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2006 from Jacquie HaleI noticed I didn’t have a lot to say when I sat down to journal last week. That happened a few days in a row. So I tried taking my own advice and just started writing. “I don’t know what to write. My mind is sort of blank, I’m just writing, writing, writing. Keep doing what works. Just keep ...
Views: 897 - From Prospect to Client in Thirty Seconds - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenThe process of converting a prospect to a client can seem like it takes forever. You meet a prospective client, follow up with him or her over time, and hopefully have a chance to make a sales presentation or schedule an initial consultation at no charge. Then you follow up some more, trying to ...
Views: 1548 - Simple Tips for Panic Attacks: Part 1 - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2006 from Paul DylanOne of the best tips for panic attacks you can follow is to learn how to be prepared. At first this may seem difficult to do since most panic attacks strike completely without warning. Unfortunately, this aspect of panic attacks can make the experience of having one even more difficult and ...
Views: 1395 - Be at Peace - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2006 from Stuart RosenWar and peace are on the minds of a lot of people these days. The thoughts of conflict creeps into our minds and infests our daily lives. Peace is interrupted. Yet peace is one of the top things that we strive for the most. So where is it? To have peace you must be at peace; at peace within ...
Views: 1132 - Commit to End Binge Eating - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyWhen you want to stop binge eating, you need to make a decision and change your old habits. Perhaps these habits have been around for years, but no matter how long they have been your fallback, you need to make changes and create new, positive habits for yourself. You need to end the pattern. ...
Views: 3976 - 10 Free or Low Cost Ways to Generate Traffic to Your Website - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2006 from Terry DeanWebmasters are always looking for ways to generate free traffic to their sites. Because of this, you can find advice on this subject on thousands of websites. But just how good is that advice? Too often any advice on generating traffic is given with an ulterior motive behind it. Or you're ...
Views: 787 - What You Need to Know Before You Buy Hearing Aids - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2006 from Henry SmithIn preparation for meeting with a hearing aid dispenser to buy hearing aids, there are a few steps you should take to ensure that you get the most out of the visit. Most importantly, you should not only have had a complete hearing test administered but you should also have had your test results ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - How to Attract Women - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHow do I attract a woman for a relationship? During high school I tried to ask out 5 different girls over 5 years. I thought I was in love with each of them and told them this, but was turned down each time with a corresponding blow to my self-confidence. I finally just gave up on finding a ...
Views: 1097 - 7 Secrets for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2006 from Paula GregorowiczBefore you know it Thanksgiving will be upon us. In just over a week we will sit down once again with our families (biological and/or chosen) and gorge upon a feast until we need to unbutton our jeans and snooze on the couch. Thanksgiving officially launches what people refer to as "The Holiday ...
Views: 849 - Write the Best Resume – Avoid this Common, Yet Fatal, Mistake - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2006 from angela thomasLet's face it. When searching for a new job, most people feel that time is of the essence and they want to get the best results in the least amount of time possible. Unfortunately, many people employ the strategy of creating ONE resume that they can submit for multiple job postings. Sounds ...
Views: 674 - Vitamin C in Skin Care - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2006 from Vincent PlataniaThe integumentary system is the body's largest organ. It can also be a woman's biggest nightmare. The epidermis and its care is one of the most ubiquitous concerns of women as they age. Vitamin C is used in skin care to help prevent premature aging and damage from the suns rays. The ...
Views: 1272 - Dealing with and treating menopause - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from Nathalie FisetMenopause can be a difficult phase to go through for any woman. Aside from the thought of dealing with physical and emotional changes, menopause has been a cause of unnecessary confusion and worry to those who are nearing this specific phase because they don’t know how to deal with other ...
Views: 1015 - Communication that can save your life, when you are unable to. - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from CWI MedicalCommunication during a medical emergency, when you can not. It is important to communicate during a medical emergency, and when you are not able speak for yourself. How will your doctor know your medical history in order to properly treat you. You need a convenient way to carry your ...
Views: 889 - The recommended diet for menopause - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from Nathalie FisetYou are what you eat—especially during menopausal years. As people—especially women—get older, the digestive tract becomes less and less efficient leading to a longer digestion process. This is why knowing the proper and balanced diet is quite significant so you will know how to select foods ...
Views: 5310 - Are you starving to death? Finding the right nutritional supplement - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from R. Rene SchoolerOur country has one of the fastest rates of obesidy. Not only among the adults but in our children. Along with this epidemic comes many other concerns. Cancer, diabetes, coronary artery disease, arthritis, gastrointestinal and orthopedic problems, stroke and depression are just a few to name on ...
Views: 1637 - Conspiracy Theory - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from John HillSuccessful entrepreneurs don’t make it on their own. Inevitably they may have had sponsors and partners in their business to provide much needed financial support & key business resources, supportive spouses or family and, by no means least, loyal employees who have shared their dream and ...
Views: 1404 - Why Omega 3 Fats Are In The News - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from Marcus RyanOmega 3 fatty acids have made it into the medical news headlines many times over the past couple of decades. Why? This is because omega 3 oils have been shown to have some very impressive effects on prevention of heart disease, as well as being linked to lower incidences of depression and ...
Views: 875 - 10 Tips for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from Scott LarsonLosing weight can be looked at as a series of lifestyle traits that are supported by specific behavioral techniques. Below are 10 traits and techniques that will aid in your weight loss attempt. 1. Track your food intake. Be aware of the nutrients and the energy in the foods you eat. ...
Views: 818(1 vote) - Let WORRY not worry you! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from Pratima JagadeeshWorries worry us a lot. Worries make our life so weary. Worry walks with us and worn us out, But still we prefer to carry the load not actually realizing its burden. There is sure to be a time when we realize the burden getting off our shoulders affecting both the physical and mental health. ...
Views: 1637 - I'm Dating This Guy Who is in the Process of Divorce - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from Susan DunnI get letters. As a Relationship Coach, and the “How to Attract the Man of Your Dreams” expert on a major website, I get letters. “I’ve been seeing a guy for a year who’s in the process of a divorce,” writes Anne (not her real name). She goes on to ...
Views: 5041 - Food Allergy, The Hidden Culprit - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2006 from James SmithFor reasons we will discuss below, food allergy, especially the delayed type has been most frequently considered a problem by alternative medicine practitioners. Happily, it is becoming more and more detected by traditional physicians. Food allergies have been implicated as being either directly ...
Views: 1021 - Watch out, here come the holidays! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2006 from Leslie GailDoes your blood pressure rise the mere thought of the holidays approaching? I used to get caught up in the frenzy and pace of the holidays, until I realized it was depleting me and taking my focus off of what really mattered. I made some changes, shifted my attitude and began looking forward to ...
Views: 1106 - ARE YOU HAPPY? - by Are you happy with your life? Really? Do you jump out of bed each morning with a smile as wide as Paul McCartney’s lawyers’? Nope? Then we need to have a chat.
The question is: ‘Why not? Why aren’t you that happy?’
Ok maybe using a lawyer is not a great example but you can see where I am coming ...
Views: 673 - Finding a New Perspective is Child’s Play - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2006 from Laura KoehneThe wisdom of a preschooler may be just what you need to get unstuck! If you find yourself tangled in a problem that seems insurmountable, taking a playful, even ridiculous, look at the situation can give you the creative perspectives you need to move forward. Watching my daughter the other ...
Views: 1490 - Don’t Zone Out! Find Focus with a Theme - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2006 from Laura KoehneWhat happened to the time? When we are busy in our day-to-day lives, it sometimes seems that whole seasons pass in a blink. And the goals we have…well, they can easily slip by in that blur too. You want to WAKE UP: to get control of your time and meet your goals. But how? In coaching we ...
Views: 1364 - Ten Reasons to Meditate - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2006 from Sharon GilbertMeditation is the practice of lowering one’s brain frequency from a waking Beta state to a slower Alpha state. Just as a heart beats a certain number of beats per minute, the brain pulses a certain amount of brainwaves per second. In the Beta waking state, brainwaves vary from 15 to 40 cycles ...
Views: 4492 - 5 Good Reasons to Get Out of a Career You Hate - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2006 from Steve ErreyA lot of people don’t enjoy their work. A lot of people come to hate what they do for a living. I used to be one of them, and left it way too late to get out of what I was doing. I was off sick with stress and on a cocktail of anti-depressants when I was made redundant and hit rock bottom. ...
Views: 1143 - Time Management Tips to Win - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2006 from Alan SearingTime Management Tips to Win Time management is critical to boost good organization of one’s personal utilization of schedule. Managing the early morning routine, for example, could be one way of effective time management if things are executed in a smooth and convenient manner. The problem ...
Views: 1796 - Female Aphrodisiac: Start Me Up…with a little help - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2006 from Tanya BrownPerhaps you have experienced a situation similar to this one: you are out on a romantic date, eating succulent oysters, when suddenly you become aware of intense feelings of excitement and arousal. These hard-to-ignore feelings may seem unexplainable, but oysters are just one of the many ...
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