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- Don't Worry Be Tired - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2006 from Ron McCluskeyAs an emergency room physician, I've had my share of sleepless nights. Trying to get to sleep knowing you will have to get up in thirty minutes to read x-rays and interpret laboratory resorts makes it hard to relax and get to sleep. So, how do you get to sleep when you just get more and more ...
Views: 744 - Selling your Business – Step by Step Process - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2006 from Micheal HarrySo finally the time has come to sell the business. After investing years of your time and uncounted thousands of dollars, it has become successful, providing for your needs and wants, and it's time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Where do you start? A good time to start thinking about ...
Views: 809 - Wholesalers in a Nutshell - Will they Deal with You? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2006 from Micheal HarryWhat is a wholesaler? In a nutshell, it is a company that buys (usually directly) from a manufacturer in large quantities at a discount, then pieces out the product into smaller quantities that are then sold for a higher price. The usual chain of product goes: Manufacturer > Wholesaler > ...
Views: 921 - Herbal Therapies and Remedies : The New Wave? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Danna NorekWhile there are a lot of people who will naysay the virtues of alternative medicine and herbal therapies and remedies, there is also a subculture cropping of people who refuse to be swayed by the conventions of modern medicine and all the naysaying, and live a completely drug free lifestyle. And ...
Views: 1480 - What's in Your Weight Destiny? The Set Point Theory - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Danna NorekMost people notice that they feel their best, and at their peak performance, when they are at a certain weight. For me, that "magic" number is 115 lbs to 120 lbs. I notice that if I go over this weight, I start to feel lethargic, "flabby", and less able to focus. So, does this mean that the ...
Views: 10647(2 votes) - Hypnosis - Who Will It Work For, And Why? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Alan B. DenskyHypnosis was accepted by the AMA in 1958 as an effective method for treating stress, and stress related symptoms. But does it really work, and what should a person look for when seeking a therapist, or purchasing hypnosis tapes & CDs? There are many different hypnotic methods that are used ...
Views: 1324 - Can We Sort This Conflict Out? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Neil FellowesAs the old saying goes 'More people fall out over politics and religion than anything else.' And it was this prospect that brought spice to the invitation I received to go along to a discussion involving four local leaders, looking to create greater community cohesion. We don't have to look too ...
Views: 1036 - The Elements of Change - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Cate CavanaghMost of us have heard the old adage of how some people see the cup half full and others, half-empty. I have taken it a step further: some of us have to make our own cup. You see there is a way to look at life or rather how life treats you. One person can be an optimist- life has treated them ...
Views: 1553 - The Awful Truth About Television: Why kids NAG - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Katherine WestphalViewers log in 50,000 commercials per year Commercials are another significant problem with TV watching. Viewer’s pocketbooks are the primary victim. The average person who logs in 4½ hours of TV per day also tunes in to more than 50,000 commercials per year. Even if adults can resist the ...
Views: 2169 - The Nature of Soul - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Sam Oliver,It is the nature of soul to grow, to heal, and to love. As we enter into the world, we emerge as a tiny child. We are open. We do not have conditions placed on us by our parents or ourselves. We have not closed ourselves off from any possibility. It is though the world lay at our feet. We are a ...
Views: 1751 - The Psychology of Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Geary SmithThe Psychology of Goal Setting: Having Priorities in Arranging Your Daily Activities “Sometimes, I just seem so overwhelmed,” said a woman. “I mean, sometimes there is just not enough time in the day to get things done.” I often times hear these same type of statements by a great number of ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - Tapping, Refuting, and Replacing a Negative Internal Dialogue - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2006 from shaun brownIn this article you will learn to tap into your internal dialogue and acknowledge if what you are telling yourself is positive or negative, and logical or irrational. If what you are telling yourself is negative and/or irrational, you will learn to replace the cognition with a more accurate and ...
Views: 4481 - 3 Keys to Making Your Dreams Happen - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2006 from Barb ElyettAre you a dreamer? Do you have a desire to do something great with your life? Do you have unique talents and gifts that you long to share with others? If so, then take your hand right now, tap yourself on the shoulder, and shout "Tag! I’M IT!" That's right! You're it! You are responsible for ...
Views: 829 - Toxic Guilt, Healthy Guilt - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from Margaret PaulGuilt is an important feeling. It is the appropriate feeling to have when we have deliberately done something hurtful or harmful to others. People who can harm others without any feelings of guilt or remorse were formerly called sociopaths or psychopathic personalities, and are now defined as ...
Views: 8688(2 votes) - Is there Life after Life? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from James H. Jackson, Jr.Virtually everyone has an opinion about what happens when we die. Hinduism and Buddhism teach that the soul goes through a series of incarnations and reincarnations so that when the body dies, the soul eventually associates with a new body, a process called “reincarnation”. In Christianity, ...
Views: 1265 - Ten Quick Weight Loss Tips - And a Bonus - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from Frann LeachDo low carb diets work?Low carbohydrate diets have become popular in recent years, originally promoted by Dr Atkins. However, studies have shown that these only work well for about 6 months. After this time, other weight loss methods start to produce equal or better results.Dr Atkins followed ...
Views: 1059 - The Awful Truth About Television: "Heavy" TV watchers are twice as likely to be obese - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from Katherine WestphalStudies show: TV makes you fat This large amount of time spent motionlessly staring at a screen is also hazardous to your health and girth. Numerous studies show a relationship between TV watching and obesity. The most striking were several studies published in The American Journal of Public ...
Views: 1419 - Body Massage for Relaxation, Health Improvement and Sensual Pleasure - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from Knut HoltBy massaging your friend or living partner and let him or her do the same to you, you will both get emotionally closer to each other, and both get several health benefits. Massaging will benefit the mental state of the person you work on, the muscular condition, the blood circulation and the ...
Views: 2963 - 7 Easy Steps to Empowering Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from Christoph Schertler1. Ask Yourself: What Do I Want? To know what you want is the first step for you to get it. If you don’t know what you want, how are you supposed to get it? Many people know what they don’t want, but that does not help them to get what they do want. Walking through life with a clear ...
Views: 2259 - Eliminate the 7 Deadly Mistakes Small Business Owners Make - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Donald MitchellChances are that any small business either won’t still be operating or will have been sold to someone else within five years. Why? The reason for both results is the same. The business results have failed to satisfy its owners’ needs and objectives . . . or have exhausted the owners’ ...
Views: 1309(7 votes) - The 15 Winning Characteristics of the Happiest, Most Successful People - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Cari VollmerSome people make living their best life and creating success look so easy, don’t they? And yet, many successful people will tell you it’s not actually easy for them, they just rely on their strengths to pull them forward and over the rough spots. Below are 15 characteristics of the happiest, ...
Views: 5636 - Positive Thinking and Effective Marketing Go Hand in Hand - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Joel SussmanSuccessful sales and marketing requires persistence, continuous improvement, and the expectation of a positive outcome. If one doesn’t approach every aspect of marketing with enthusiasm, creativity, and a positive mental attitude, then it’s like embarking on schooner race with no wind in your ...
Views: 1136 - Starting a Business – What is a Business Plan? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Micheal HarrySo you've decided to start your own business - congratulations! It's a huge leap from letting someone else take care of taxes, accounting, payroll, inventory, and/or a myriad of other activities necessary to run a business. However, running your own business has its advantages, too. You get ...
Views: 842 - Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – An Overview - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Micheal HarryRun a search on any of the 200 major search engines, and the results will come up in similar orders on quite a few of them. How a website owner/operator gets their website to the top of a list is called Search Engine Optimization, or SEO. Optimizing a website involves many of the same ...
Views: 949 - Importance of Branding: What's in a Name? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Micheal HarryBranding is perhaps the most important facet of any business--beyond product, distribution, pricing, or location. A company's brand is its definition in the world, the name that identifies it to itself and the marketplace. A model may be beautiful, but without a name, she's just "that girl in ...
Views: 850 - Getting noticed on the Internet - Digital Marketing for Small Business - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Micheal HarryThe Internet has grown from a small network of academics needing a way to trade research into a world-spanning, ubiquitous marketplace and repository for nearly every possible kind of information and knowledge. How does a small business avoid being washed away in the constant tide of buying, ...
Views: 879 - Benefits Of Meditation For Our Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Greg CulverThere is no question that the modern western lifestyle is becoming increasingly responsible for many life threatening diseases including stroke and heart attack. Longer working hours combined with fast food, lack of exercise and dysfunctional households are all common characteristics of our ...
Views: 991 - Vitamins - To Be Or Not To Be - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Greg CulverFifty years ago the foods that were consumed by the general public were far more nutritious than they are now. I’m referring to fresh fruit and vegetables. Why is this? The answer is quite simple really – the soils that these foods were grown in way back then held far more nutrients and minerals ...
Views: 1028 - Junk Food for your Soul - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Lori RadunMy teenager’s act of rebellion is listening to rap music. Personally, I cannot stand the music. The beat is okay on some songs, but the majority of the lyrics are horrible. Now, of course, this is my personal opinion, but I don’t think there is much positive to be gained from lyrics that are ...
Views: 1399 - In Value Stock Investing, Quality is Job One - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Steve SelengutHow much financial bloodshed is necessary before we realize that there is no safe and easy shortcut to investment success? When do we learn that most of our mistakes involve greed, fear, or unrealistic expectations about what we own? Eventually, successful investors begin to allocate assets in a ...
Views: 1738(2 votes) - Your Emotional Buttons - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Julie DonleyWe’ve all done it. You become upset by something someone does and you blame them for doing it “to” you. I mean, it’s their fault. They should know better, right? People should know what sets you off. Don’t you agree? The fact is that people don’t know how to treat you unless you tell them. They ...
Views: 1070 - Out of Work and Loving It - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Julie DonleyOk. So you are out of work either by your choice or not. You’re scared. Most people do not have adequate savings to allow for a long period between jobs. Not having savings or a spouse/partner to support you financially through this period adds tremendous stress to your already stressful ...
Views: 875 - Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Part III – Pursuit of Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Julie DonleyThe Constitution of the United States affirms that each person is endowed with the inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In this three part series, we are exploring what these three rights mean for us. In the first part of the series, we discussed the difference ...
Views: 994 - Is Splenda in Your Drug? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Joseph MercolaEightpercent of the artificial sweetener Splenda is currently sold to pharmaceutical companies for over-the-counter cold remedies, lozenges and vitamins sold in America. Tate & Lyle, Splenda's manufacturers, hopes to replicate their success in this product area in Europe. Increased ...
Views: 1220 - Dating Advice: Deadline Junkie - No Time for Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Trisha StoneDating Advice: Deadline Junkie – No time for relationships I want a relationship BUT… When talking to singles about relationship there is one theme that I often hear “I would like to be in a relationship BUT I don’t have the time”. This is particularly ...
Views: 1307 - From Thought to Action – Dan’s Story (Book Excerpt) - by I have a friend who was working in the marketing department of a large company. Dan was satisfied with that job, but not Totally Fulfilled. He was a passionate photographer and he loved to travel and shoot lots of pictures. He gave them away to friends, and everyone told him he was so ...
Views: 838 - The 8 Reasons Why You Haven’t Found Your Mr. Right - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Michael MyerscoughThe statistics, in this case, don’t lie. By the age of 50, 27.6% of women are still single. That’s more than 1 in 4. Some of them of course, are not interested in finding a man as a life long partner – and if they’re genuinely happy, that’s fine. Although it does need to be a genuine wish to ...
Views: 3167(2 votes) - Communication Management - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Samuel LarteyTeam Communications Management By: Samuel Lartey, Project Manager. Introduction There is no gain saying that project management success is determined by whether the project was completed on time, within budget, and with all features as originally specified. That gives ground to the iron ...
Views: 1221 - Death of a Salesman? It’s What Happens When the Customer Says “I’ll Think It Over!” - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2006 from Helen RobinsonI was selling employment testing material that was based on the teachings of a well-known sales trainer. The question that brought the most conversation was about closing. How do you ask for an order? When someone says I’ll think it over, do you become the nice customer service type that says ...
Views: 905 - Women's Health and Fitness - Weight Training To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Gill WebsterWeight gain is a lot easier as you grow older particularly as the motivation to exercise also wanes, but you can turn it around it does not matter how old you are. You should start to weave some sort of exercise into your daily life. One type of exercise that you should consider to do is ...
Views: 1476 - Personal Development is where Success Starts-Ask Anyone Who Has It! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2006 from brian fanalePersonal Development Is Where Success Starts - Ask Anyone Who Has It! Are you living the life you envisioned for yourself when you were a kid? When did you give up on your dreams and decide that you would settle for an average lifestyle? There is a better way out there. If you ask around, ...
Views: 736 - June Awareness - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2006 from Jo-Anne CutlerLet’s make June Awareness Month! June can be a very busy month as we celebrate and honor our fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers and other significant male/father figures in our lives. We anxiously anticipate the arrival of summer along with the brightest and longest day of the year, the air is ...
Views: 1280 - Women's Hormones- or How to Live Blissfully Ever After! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Elisha GabriellWe women are not complicated creatures, but we are complex! So many hormones, so many moods! Our bodies can be finely tuned insturments or chaotic and painful abodes. This article will cover just a few of the herbs (there are too many to cover here!) that have been used through the ages by ...
Views: 1564 - Dating Rights Verse Dating Responsibilities - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHello Dennis, You have always been very helpful to me in the past and I was wondering if you could help me out with this situation I've encountered. My girlfriend smoked cigarettes for over 10 years but stopped. When we started dating I made it clear that I cannot date a smoker as I find the ...
Views: 1025 - Can music really reduce STRESS? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2006 from Paul ShearstoneOne need not know how to read or write music to understand and appreciate it or comprehend its unmistakable beauty and therapeutic benefits… Paul Shearstone 2002 ………………… In my research to find more ways to promote better health by relieving tension and stress, I happened on to a tape that spoke ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - Corporate Training - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2006 from Samuel Lartey7 WAYS TO GROW YOUR TEAMS BY SAMUEL LARTEY, PROJECT MANAGER. I had an interesting experience in my project management career when I was faced with a project team of 15 to roll out a project. As it is the case in any project, delivery must be within a specified period of time, within a well ...
Views: 1113 - Top 10 Signs of Infidelty and Why Knowing Them Won't Help you Catch a Cheating Mate - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Ruth HoustonAs an infidelity expert, one of the most frequent questions people ask me is “What are the top 10 signs of infidelity?” For curious minds, I’ve listed them below. • working late • increased concern about wardrobe or personal appearance • unaccounted for ...
Views: 2504 - The World's Greatest Lie... - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Lance Ong"Everyone believes the world's greatest lie..." says the mysterious old man. "What is the world's greatest lie?" the little boy asks. The old man replies, "It's this: that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That's ...
Views: 13271 - It’s Better to Make Mistakes Than To Be a Perfectionist - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Glenn ShepardSome people waste their lives trying to avoid making mistakes, but cripple their careers since perfection isn’t attainable. They ultimately make fewer mistakes but accomplish less because they waste so much time trying to make things perfect. Time is money in business. Doing a good job today is ...
Views: 878 - Succeed on Your Own Terms (Book Excerpt) - by This book is an interior travel guide into the hearts and minds of individuals who have succeeded on their own terms.
The individuals we are about to introduce to you have succeeded by knowing who they are, understanding the qualities that drive them, playing to their strengths, overcoming ...
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