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- 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 ...
Views: 1117 - Good Online Business Ideas – Four factors that you should consider - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Guillermo PuyolMany people sometime in their lifetime consider starting a business of their own. Lately, these entrepreneurs at heart tend to resort to the internet as the medium for their businesses. Unfortunately, most of them fail drastically. The reason for that most of these people fail is not lack of ...
Views: 873 - Improving Children's Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Wayne PoeTo learn how to improve your childrens' self-esteem can involve a lot of different aspects, this is part 1 in a series of articles focused on helping you imrove your child's self-esteem. You child comes home with their report card and reluctantly passes it over to you. You already have a bad ...
Views: 1228 - Are You a Multilingual Marketer? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Kim RoachAre you marketing in just one language? If so, you are missing out on 64.8% of your marketing potential. This is because 64.8% of the world is surfing the internet in a language other than English. By becoming a multilingual marketer, you immediately open up a stream of new markets. Google alone ...
Views: 1337 - 3 Questions To Empower You - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Chris GreenFor most people in our society, life will hold little more than a dutiful slog in the 9-5 rat race for forty years before retiring. Many will look back on their lives and wished they’d had an opportunity to have done something different. Some may have even had opportunities to do so but didn’t ...
Views: 1060 - How To Eliminate Depression Stigma - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Chris GreenFor many sufferers, depression brings on feelings of guilt and shame and because of these feelings, they will not seek help. But are these feelings valid? Lack of understanding – both in sufferers and non-sufferers – clouds the issue. So here’s how to end the stigma associated with depression, ...
Views: 1247 - Surging ahead with the animation - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from deepak sharmaSurging ahead with the animation The concept of animation and its applications Dynamism made happen in today's web sites with the help of sorts of animated stuff is a nice thing to give them a lively and happening look. Conceptually, animation might include anything which exhibits motion in ...
Views: 1203 - The Top 10 Reasons Why Planning Your Life is Vital - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2006 from Barb ElyettIf you have ever planned a vacation, wedding, surprise party, or special event, you know how much work is involved. Planning, checking, adjusting and planning again is all part of the process of creating the result that you want. Many people understand the importance of planning events in ...
Views: 16201 - America’s TV addiction: It’s a matter of time, a lot of time. - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2006 from Katherine WestphalIn September 2005, Nielsen Media Research, Inc. reported that Americans watched an average of 4 hours 32 minutes of television per day. Amazingly, very few alarm bells went off in America, warning of the potential consequences of this huge amount of time. Thank about what that little fact ...
Views: 1020 - The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking (Book Excerpt) - by “Would you like me to help you?” Those were the words I felt extend from him, and they startled me. What did he mean? What could he help me with? It was as if he immediately knew what I was thinking and as he smiled I realized what he meant. The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking. “Would you like me ...
Views: 1076 - Website copywriting secrets – how being boring will help you be found online - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2006 from Krishna DeWebsite copywriting secrets – how being boring will help you be found online. To be found on line by prospective clients we need to rank high in search engines. How many times have you given at page three on Google when searching for something on line? The search engine robots must view your ...
Views: 782 - Is your Marriage at High Risk for Divorce? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2006 from mike sheryTake this quick test: · Were either of you under 22 when you married? · Did either of you not get your high school diploma or GED? · Do you make under $24,000/year as a couple? · Are you two of different religions? · Did either of your parents divorce? · Are you or your spouse very ...
Views: 857 - The Science Behind Losing Weight on a High-Protein Diet - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA brain signal system that controls appetite responds to specific amino acids found in meat. This discovery could lead to new weight-loss techniques. Leucine Animals injected with the amino acid leucine ate 20 percent less food the following day, and only gained a third of the weight of their ...
Views: 1282 - "Hey... Someone Stole My Magic! But I intend to Get it Back!" - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2006 from Neil FellowesIt happened at 8.07pm. Holding my partner in my arms, I gazed into the yellow-orange flame as it sank behind the hills. But this article isn't about the magic of a sun-set or the magical feeling of romance. It's about something even more special than both. At 8.07pm I realised something. It was ...
Views: 1090 - Getting kids away from TV: It's not "Mission Impossible" for Tom Cruise - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2006 from Katherine WestphalTom Cruise joins Madonna in abstaining from TV Tom Cruise has come out of the closet. The world-famous actor does not allow his adopted children, Isabella, 13, and Connor, 11, to watch TV, except for movies on weekends. He joins superstar Madonna in parenting decision that will benefit his ...
Views: 1213 - Using Lists Creatively - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2006 from Kathy GatesList making comes naturally to some people. I, for example, learned about lists as a child by writing out grocery lists for my mom. She would walk around the kitchen checking to see what we needed and call out things for me to write on the list. My job was to spell it out as I wrote it, or ...
Views: 1270 - How to Get Your Child to Think for Themselves - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2006 from Jill BrennanDo you find that you are continually telling your children what to do? Brush your teeth, put your plate away, make your bed, don’t forget your hat, put on your shoes…sometimes the list feels endless. I don’t know what it is about putting on shoes but I used to have battles with both my ...
Views: 5373 - HOW TO PULL IN CLIENTS LIKE A MAGNET - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2006 from Charlie CookYour marketing could be pulling in clients and profits like a magnet. Think about how many people could benefit from your products and services. Even if only a fraction of them bought from you, you'd be amazingly successful. It doesn't matter if the economy is headed up or down, there are ...
Views: 1555 - Home Alone--Is Your Teen Ready? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Barbara McRae, MCCAs summer time approaches and parents pack the last lunches and await the last report cards, they face a familiar worry: what to do with the kids during the summer. Finding quality childcare is time consuming and expensive, but leaving teens home for the whole day can be worrisome for parents. ...
Views: 2417 - Don't Complain - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Noelle NelsonThere are you are, going along OK in your life, no big dramas, no crises, but frankly, not a lot of joy, either. Oh, you can’t complain, as a matter of fact that’s what you hear yourself say most of the time. When friends say “How’s it going?” you say “Can’t complain.” So why are you bored and ...
Views: 1104 - Get Control Of Your Money And How To Keep More Of It! - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Clare EvansDo you find it hard to get by each month and your spending is either out of control or starting to head that way? If you're struggling with money then don't despair, you can get back on top. If you'd like to have more money each month or want to get control of your finances here are a few tips ...
Views: 2377 - "I'll Show You!" And Other Limiting Motivations - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenI discovered that the fuel for many of my accomplishments in my life was "I'll show you." As a child, somewhere around 6th grade, I assessed that I wasn't smart enough to accomplish what I wanted in my life so I began to rely on sheer will to get things done. All I needed was one person to ...
Views: 1171 - We All Start Somewhere - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Jill KoenigDo you remember your first job? When I was in grade school, I earned money shoveling snow, mowing people's lawns, washing cars and picking up dog poop for neighbors. (I did it free for the elderly). I still carry with me the lessons I learned back then. I learned to be willing and eager to work ...
Views: 2181 - Selling Yourself - by “If you can’t sell yourself, what can you sell?”
What is the meaning of selling in our modern society? In the simplicity of layman’s terms, it is a process of using either commentary or written words to communicate a message from one party or entity to another with an objective of convincing ...
Views: 1112 - Top 5 Ways to Create Job Security - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Shawn DriscollA 5 POINT STRATEGY FOR ENSURING YOUR JOB SECURITY Think Job Security is a thing of the past? Think again. While it may be true that no one is exempt from a downsizing, layoff, or unexpected re-organization in today’s economic climate, that doesn’t have to mean you have no job security. ...
Views: 954 - Smoking's effects have well deserved nicknames - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Megan CarterDo smokers weigh up the indisputably bad risks of smoking's effects? What if smoking was named differently, such as 'Diving into shark infested waters?' We had a kitten given to us once. It was a crazy little ball of fluff that skitted across my kitchen floor getting under my feet. I used to ...
Views: 3356 - Jacked for Summer - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Roger LeBlancTired of getting sand kicked in your face! Want Biceps like a real man? Let me show you how to get jacked for summer! Although you will not build all that much of “real muscle” in 6 weeks or so, you can condition and firm your muscles and add blood flow enough to appear “jacked”. The firmness ...
Views: 806 - Quit Smoking the Easy Way - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Roger LeBlancSmoking can and does kill many people every year. Why do people still smoke? Besides being the cause of lung cancer - a killer disease, smoking is also becoming more and more cost prohibitive! At $4.00 + per pack, a two pack a day habit amounts to 4 x 2 x 365 = $2,920.00 per year! Yet, the money ...
Views: 864 - Increase Metabolism to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Roger LeBlancMetabolic Rate refers to the rate one expends calories in a given period of time. Essentially, it is the rate by which we expend energy through the chemical breakdown of “burning calories“. Not only do we spend calories during periods of work and during exercise, we also burn calories at rest ...
Views: 860 - 6 Quick Tips on Improving Reading Recall - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from ed caldwell6 Quick Tips on Improving Reading Recall Do you find yourself having to re-read a paragraph you just read? Do you have trouble remembering what you read just yesterday? Here are some easy exercises you can do to put a stop to this time wasting endeavor of information overload. 1. Turn to the ...
Views: 6000 - 12 Keys to Successful Parenting - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Helene RothschildHELENE ROTHSCHILD, MS, MA, MFT, is a Marriage, Family Therapist, intuitive counselor, author, teacher, workshop facilitator, and speaker. Visit http://www.lovetopeace.com for more free articles, free newsletter, and a Personal Success online course. 12 Keys to Successful Parenting AN OPEN LETTER ...
Views: 2037 - Consequences, the result of your Actions - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Michaela ScherrMaybe you are looking at a sea or green change, career change, further education, having a child, or something else. Regardless of what changes you have in mind it helps if you take time to consider the consequences of this change, particularly if you are in a relationship and have children ...
Views: 5212 - ADHD - Headlines sometimes can be deceptive - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Patrick HurleyMay 2006 - Volume III - Issue V ADHD - News Headlines Sometimes Deceiving 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 ...
Views: 1612 - Personal Hygiene - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Samuel LarteyIn March 2006, I had the opportunity of changing job. On arrival at the new job, and on the usual welcome rounds I met a colleague from my previous organisation who has also been taken on. He was been introduced as the Managing Director. My first question was what a small world. I shook ...
Views: 841 - Sanity Saver #8: Set Limits - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Stephanie MarstonIn order to restore your sanity you have to know what your bottom line is. You may be wondering, how do you determine this? Surprisingly your feelings, especially feelings of anger, frustration and resentment are messengers that will bring you valuable information. Anger often signals that you ...
Views: 883 - Find What Makes You Happy - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHi I recently came across your article on “sabotaging relationships” through an Internet search and I really found it helpful. I’m writing to you because of my current situation. I am 31 years old and have grown up in a very religious community. Everything is judged superficially; family, ...
Views: 1727 - With Warmer Weather Comes The Sun Debate - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThis USA Today article covers both sides in the ongoing debate over whether sun exposure is healthy or harmful. Contradictory Messages At the same time as new studies suggest that vitamin D can reduce the risk of diabetes and cancer, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against sunscreen ...
Views: 1237 - Another Antibiotic Exits the Consumer Marketplace - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Joseph MercolaTequin, an antibiotic which can cause serious blood sugar complications, is being pulled from the market by manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb. Increased Warnings In February of this year, the U.S. FDA required increased warnings on the label of the drug. It is most dangerous to diabetics, the ...
Views: 1214 - The Magic of Marketing Momentum - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Kathy PooleA very surprising thing happens just about every time I sit down to work on my marketing plan, call a prospective client, mail a few thank-you notes to current clients, or take any other marketing-related action -- even if it’s just to conjure up some new marketing strategies. Whenever I have a ...
Views: 835 - Love Means Appreciating the Whole Person - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from David LevineLiz was furious. She found herself throwing things into her pocketbook and slamming drawers. "What's his problem?" she fumed. "The rent is late again, and all he says is, 'Don't worry, it'll be okay.' I can't take it anymore! Whether the baby runs a high fever or the electric company wants to ...
Views: 854 - Breastfeeding-Friendly Recipes Calm A Fussy Baby - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Dr. Melanie BeingessnerFussy, crying, colicky babies are usually distressed because they arereacting to foods that their mothers are eating! Indeed, everything abreastfeeding mother eats or drinks ends up in her breastmilk and smallparticles of foods in the breastmilk itself can cause a baby pain anddiscomfort. ...
Views: 1793 - Clinicians Are Not Superior to Addicted Clients - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Richard Singer Jr.You can have a bachelors degree, masters degree, PhD; you can be a CAC, LPC, NCC, MD, or any of the other letters that define us clinicians, however if you can’t create a genuine relationship with a patient/client you will not be an effective clinician. If we as clinicians do not genuinely ...
Views: 1895 - The Therapeutic Relationship is the Most Important Ingredient in Successful Therapy - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Richard Singer Jr.“Maybe if I have this client blink his eyes at an increased speed, while exposing him to his past, and add some cognitive behavioral therapy while sitting next to a waterfall, he may be able to function more effectively in his life!” Yes this is rather exaggerated, however it demonstrates the ...
Views: 46389(1 vote) - No Doubt About Doubt - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Marcia WiederOften when we get in touch with our most heartfelt and hopeful dreams, what may also surface are some of our doubts. There is an important relationship between (what I refer to as) the Dreamer and the Doubter that lives inside each of us. It is useful and necessary to develop skills for dealing ...
Views: 1334 - Finding True Love Through Intimacy - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Daniel LinderA lot of people have been asking about true love; is there such a thing; if so, what is it? Is it attainable; if so, how attainable is it? If it were just love, I wouldn’t have so much difficulty. But, true love? Talking about true love is risky business. I can imagine taking a poll, going ...
Views: 2498(1 vote) - Living in Transition - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenDo any of these thoughts sound familiar? "I don't know what I want (in my career / creative passion / relationships/ all of the above)." "I know what I want to create next but I AM scared and I don't know how to do it so maybe this means I shouldn't do it." "I sense rumbling change brewing ...
Views: 1198 - Atkins Wasn't Right About Carb Restriction - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrates that the complete, ketone-producing carb restrictions popularized by Dr. Robert Atkins in his weight-loss program are not necessary for weight loss. Other Diets Just as Effective Severe carb restrictions cause the formation of ...
Views: 1231 - Law of Attraction: 7 Ways To Get Unstuck - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Lorna Sophia LevyWe are always creating our reality by our thoughts. Energy is always flowing where we give our attention. When we feel we are ‘stuck’, we are unconsciously re-creating the same situation for our selves over and over. It is like a car that is stuck in snow – the wheels are moving, the engine is ...
Views: 1979 - Let Go To Win - Child Custody - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldLet Go To Win Monkey hunters have an ingenious way to trap their prey. They carve a small hole into a gourd and then hollow it out. Into the gourd they place a small piece of fruit or some nuts. They strap the gourd to a tree and then wait. In a little while a monkey shows up and sniffs at the ...
Views: 1846(1 vote) - The Emotional Roller Coaster of Divorce - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Yolanda CardenDivorce is an emotional task unlike any other in modern society, and different people experience it in different ways. While some individuals go through nearly all of the extreme emotional states that we describe here, others have an easier time getting through this period and will maneuver ...
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