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- Top Eight Tips to Get a Radiant Skin! - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from merlia josephYoung, fresh, healthy and radiant! Whether you are sixteen or sixty, this is how you want your skin to be. How do you seek to achieve your objectives? Do you propose to get the best skin care products? Or are you aiming for costly medications? Put it on hold for now. You could improve the ...
Views: 12956 - Lose Weight Living like a Thai – A Western perspective on a low fat Eastern lifestyle - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from Chad KlingensmithIt’s off to Thailand. I was a recent college grad seeking to experience a new culture and improve my martial arts skills. After some careful planning I selected the land of smiles for my first international adventure. I obviously got a dose of culture shock jumping into a culture radically ...
Views: 1088 - Recruiting a Diverse Workforce: Don’t Making Two Common Mistakes - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from simma liebermanTo be a successful business in today’s culture you need to create an environment of inclusion where people feel valued and integrated into a company’s mission, vision and business strategy at all levels. When employees’ skills and knowledge are recognized, appreciated and utilized they are more ...
Views: 1453 - Break Through Self-Doubt and Fear - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from simma liebermanSelf-doubt and fear interfere with our ability to achieve or set goals. Self-doubt and fear are the voices in our head telling us, "You'll never succeed, so why try?" and "who do you think you are?" Self-doubt and fear are also what make us listen to those voices and decide to give up before we ...
Views: 914 - Do this and Recall Your Dreams - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from Jonathan Steele, RNWhat problem would you solve if you could do it in a dream? During sleep our minds can innovate, create, and solve problems. This is the same process only in a different state as a conscious right brain shift or a left brain suspension that our minds do while awake. This is how our mind solves ...
Views: 3134(1 vote) - Acquiring a Hopeful Mentality to Combat Depression - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from shaun brownHave you wondered why some people are able to cure themselves from depression and others are not? Even those actively partaking in similar self-helping treatments do not always receive the same results. Some are cured and others remain depressed. After analyzing case histories of depressed ...
Views: 2173 - Making It Easy for Customers To Choose You - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from Karon ThackstonKaron Thackston © 2006, All Rights Reserved Isn't it frustrating? All you need is a new computer desk (or whatever you may be currently shopping for), but you can't make a decision you're comfortable with. It shouldn't be this hard, should it? What's holding you back? Probably lack of ...
Views: 1166 - How To Turn The Tide and Make Life Work For You - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from Neil FellowesHave you ever tried to change something about someone else? Or have you thought about wanting to change someone or wished they'd change? Have you wished your life was different or wanted to change something? Perhaps you've wished for more money or for Mr Right - or Mrs - to come along! Almost ...
Views: 1243 - How To Achieve Any Goal - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from Anna JohnsonTo achieve any goal, all you need to do is COMMIT yourself to achieving it. Sounds simple... but what that really means is committing yourself to doing every single thing that's necessary to achieve that goal. And that's where it can be challenging... You may tell yourself that you're ...
Views: 1022 - Is freedom of speech now a selective privilege? - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from John McMahon“The two pillars of 'political correctness' are: a) willful ignorance b) a steadfast refusal to face the truth” George MacDonald Last week (19/05/06) Sandra Kanck, an MP in Australia, stood up in Parliament and told the house that ecstasy “is not a dangerous drug” and “could have been used ...
Views: 1825 - The Gift of Children - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Richard Singer Jr.Gaze into your child’s eyes and you will discover the true essence of life. Being a parent is the most miraculous and rewarding gift a human being can be given. I can remember the pure ecstasy and bliss that filled my heart when I watched the birth of my twin boys, Matthew and Alexander. A ...
Views: 1585 - 5 Ingredients for Success - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Tristan LooWhat's the difference between those people who build successful lives and those who often fail? What do those Rags-to-Riches people have in common? Is it luck? Or is it something else? I've always had a passion for studying the traits of my own role-models and trying to connect the common ...
Views: 11813 - Cat Body Language - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Andrea BalchCats, like many other animals, communicate a variety of messages using body language. Examples include arching their backs as a signal of fear or aggression and slowly blinking to signal relaxation. As is the case with dogs, the tail is often used as a signaling mechanism. A twitch can indicate ...
Views: 1715 - Gratitude and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Krzysztof SrokaGratitude or appreciation of what we already have is necessary to attract things we want. Every day when you wake up try to be thankful. Think about the good things in your live you should be thankful for. Appreciate your job (even if you don’t like it). Feel gratitude for a place to live. If ...
Views: 959 - The Law of Attraction and the News - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Krzysztof SrokaI’ve read a very good book “Influence” by Robert Cialdini. I started reading the book because of my interest in marketing, but in the chapter “Social Proof” I’ve found something very interesting connected with manifestation and the law of attraction. In this chapter Dr Cialdini gives ...
Views: 913 - Jack Canfield's Success Principles - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Krzysztof SrokaI’ve learned about the success principles from Jack Canfield. In his book “The Success Principles”, Jack Canfield presents the sixty-four principles which, if learned and practiced, can help everyone to realize their goals. The principles that he teaches are timeless. He did ...
Views: 2511 - Releasing The Clock - by Submitted on May 20, 2006 from Renee DuaneRELEASING THE CLOCK One of our common stresses is time. In the United States, we believe that time isprecious. Our culture operates on something referred to as monochronic time.There is one focus, the clock. If someone says he will be somewhere at a specifictime, it is expected he will be ...
Views: 1260 - Your Expertise is Boring! - by Submitted on May 19, 2006 from David AvrinI see your lips moving, but all I hear is “Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.” I know it’s not what you want to hear, but quite simply, if you are a speaker, author, consultant or other "expert" I see being interviewed by the news media, your expertise just isn’t very interesting. Information is a ...
Views: 1202 - 5 Surefire Ways to Increase Sales - by Submitted on May 19, 2006 from Jeff CasmerThe Internet has changed how people do their business. Even small business owners are able to reach global market inexpensively nowadays, selling anything from apparel, collectibles, to computer software, service and coaching. The core of every business is sales. Many of the strategies to ...
Views: 1128 - Do What You Love and Continue to Grow Every Day - by Submitted on May 19, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenCan I tell you, frankly, how sick I am of the story that because we do what we love, we should always be jubilant, light hearted, blissed out, can't-wait-to-get-out-of-bed every-bloody-morning happy and content? Have you ever fell into this belief? What a disservice this myth does to women like ...
Views: 1385 - To the Salesmen Who Have Prejudged Me. . . . I Want You to Know the Costly Mistakes You Made - by Submitted on May 19, 2006 from Helen RobinsonMy new husband and I relocated to a new city, from the East to the West. We started a marketing company and soon after, opened a printing plant. The hard work and the long hours started to pay off and it was time to purchase a home. We found a brand new 2 bedroom, 2400 sq. ft. beauty. An ...
Views: 952 - Wedding Planning 101: Keep It Simple With A Wedding Timeline For Brides and Grooms - by Submitted on May 19, 2006 from Lesley MattosYou’re Engaged! You certainly want to enjoy this wonderful and magical time in your life but you know that planning your own wedding is going to be a big job! The following checklists might make it a little easier for you to keep it simple, keep it organized and keep you sane! The 12-Month ...
Views: 1413 - Ah, Newlyweds… then reality sets in. - by Submitted on May 18, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldAh, Newlyweds… then reality sets in. The wedding day is met with much anticipation. Bright eyed, eager, some butterflies, plans in place. So much thought and preparation for a single event. Then the honeymoon and then back to real life. There is often magical thinking that goes into a wedding. ...
Views: 1117 - Can a child choose which parent to live with? - by Submitted on May 18, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldEeny, meeny, miny, moe… Can a child choose which parent to live with? Sometimes parents involve their children in custody, residency and access matters hoping the opinion of the child sways the outcome. At other times, children may seek to initiate a change themselves. The child’s desire may be ...
Views: 2781 - THE CURE FOR BELLYACHIN' - by Submitted on May 18, 2006 from Terry L. SumerlinIt was a quiet Thursday morning at the barbershop. J.B was in the shop reading the paper and I was seated at the desk in the office, talking on the phone. Suddenly, the front door opened and someone asked, “Is Terry here?” Quickly I ended my conversation, and opened the office door to see who ...
Views: 972 - Elliptical Trainer Ratings - by Submitted on May 18, 2006 from Kathryn ONeillBuying an elliptical? You may want to look at several elliptical trainer ratings before buying to get an idea of which elliptical trainers are best for you. Before you look at elliptical trainer ratings however, here are a few things you should know about how elliptical trainers are ...
Views: 3369 - How to Approach Women – 3 Actions To Remove Your Fear - by Submitted on May 18, 2006 from Michael MyerscoughThe market is flooded with how to approach women books. The 5 signs she’s ready to talk to you. The 33 ways to get her out on a date. The 1.5 billion ways to seduce women. I don’t know about you, but I used to read this stuff and feel intimidated to even think about using it to approach women. ...
Views: 2334 - It really is all about Me!! Isn’t It? - by Submitted on May 18, 2006 from JudyLynn KoonsOr more to the point, really about YOU!!! Who do you really think is going to look after you if you don’t? The systems? Let’s get as real as we can while still being part of this illusion. You are the only one that really can know yourself and to do what it takes for you to get where you are ...
Views: 834 - Let Them Have Their Temper Tantrums!! - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Linda MiloChildren between the ages of one and seven are open to emotional hurts. Temper tantrums are a way a young child expresses his frustration over a situation or a person. When your child feels thwarted, he feels many mixed emotions. Usually temper tantrums are brought about by stress. This ...
Views: 1247 - Parents - Tune In To Time Out - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Linda MiloMost parents in America know what “time out” means. It’s simply an effective tool parents use to encourage their misbehaving child to learn to behave. It is a teaching technique. It isn’t a punishment, but rather a way for your child to control their own behavior. Time-out gives both of you ...
Views: 869 - Shyness: How to rise above it - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Jack ZavadaMillions of people consider themselves shy. This common, frequently painful feeling is often accepted without question. Shy people may look on it as something they're stuck with, like being short or having curly hair. Some nervousness or hesitancy in social situations is normal. Everyone ...
Views: 876 - Top 10 Tips to Help You and Your Family Watch Less TV - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Katherine WestphalHave you have wanted to spend more time with your family, friends, or community, but found this time sucked into your TV set? Have you have wanted to accomplish other goals, but found it impossible to find the time? Have you have wanted to become fit and healthy, but somehow lacked the time ...
Views: 2930(1 vote) - Mental Illness and the Witch - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Cate CavanaghMany who know they are extremely, sad or otherwise watching life by the sidelines do everything except consider their problem as a medical condition. Many of us grew up with the ethics of have a 'stiff upper lip", "be a man", "stand on your own two feet" and even the implied message that women ...
Views: 4969 - Moving On and Knowing That You’ve Moved On - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederI really am in need of some real help I am a 19 year old man Last year I moved away from my first love who I dated for a year. I don't believe that I ever got over her. I went through a great deal of pain and grieved so much but I’m finding it tough to move on. I don’t understand how a person ...
Views: 962 - Understanding Your ‘Real’ Problem - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Paul ShearstoneUnderstanding Your ‘Real’ Problem …… by Paul Shearstone Most people live day-to-day worrying about all their problems when in reality; their biggest problem is… they think they ‘really have’ all those problems! Everyone has heard the expressions, “We bring it all on, ourselves” and “You… ...
Views: 1147 - The Ten Commitments - by Your parents were writing the opening lines to the screenplay of your life by the time you arrived onstage, and for much of your existence you have been reading from the script you were handed. If your story is unfolding as you hoped it would as a child, you have probably intuitively implemented ...
Views: 820 - Help Insomnia Part 1- The Sound Of Insomnia - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Marvin PerryHave any of you had nights when you were attempting to fall asleep but kept hearing wind whipping outside or water dripping from the faucet that kept you awake? Regardless of how hard you try to relax and calm down, the possibility of sleep does not seem promising as you continue to hear noises ...
Views: 1218 - SEPARATION, DIVORCE AND MARITAL PROPERTY: THE TOP 12 MISTAKES A WOMAN SHOULD AVOID WHEN IT COMES TO DIVORCE PLANNING. - by Submitted on May 16, 2006 from Barry RocheA matrimonial divorce settlement is NOT an exact science. If a financial divorce settlement was a straight mathematical equation, we wouldn't need courts and lawyers to resolve matters. Courts are usually required, under Family Law legislation, to take into account a range of factors in deciding ...
Views: 5456 - A Deep Look into Soap Operas - by Submitted on May 16, 2006 from Randall UlbrichtHere is a humorous look at soap operas 36 years ago. See how closely they mirror today's offerings. This will also show an author how NOT to run sentences on. You have got to love soap operas. From the intricate plots and finely woven webs of deceit, to the depths of schemes, they were, are and ...
Views: 1378 - MSG is Why You Want to Avoid McDonald's Like the Plague - by Submitted on May 16, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA close reading of a list of classic McDonald's recipes from the '50s through the '70s reveals a disturbing amount of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), a chemical whose potential health effects have caused considerable controversy. However, the use of MSG in McDonald's food is not solely a matter of ...
Views: 1669 - The Liver Cleanse Myth and Gallstones - by Submitted on May 16, 2006 from Ron McCluskeyThere is a lot of information available that claims that the body needs your help keeping your liver clean. They claim that the liver becomes toxic and there must be certain things done to detoxify it. There are even special diets that will get rid of your gallstones. But, the truth is that the ...
Views: 1234 - Confessions Of A High Paid Tutor! - by Submitted on May 16, 2006 from Kasey HammondMy name is Kasey Hammond and I am writing to celebrate my success in finding the perfect career for me. I was killing myself over a job in which I was giving everything I had. As a Spanish major, I didn't have very much business savvy and was eager to get into the market. This company was ...
Views: 4411 - Key to Success - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Sharif KhanFirst off, I would echo the voice of 18th century French philosopher Voltaire, made popular and relevant in today’s leadership lexicon by “Good to Great” author Jim Collins, who said, “Good is the Enemy of Great.” 1. “Good is the Enemy of Great.” Get rid of the good to make room for the great ...
Views: 981 - Avoid an Emergency Room Visit by Correcting Your Vision Naturally - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA new study states that injuries related to wearing glasses could have sent as many as 27,000 people to emergency rooms in 2002 and 2003. Over1,000 of these cases required further hospital treatment. Falls, Sports Injuries, Eyeball Injuries The types of injury varied by age. Those over 65 were ...
Views: 1056 - The Hidden Agenda Behind the Bird Flu Hoax - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA plan to quarantine sick airline and ship passengers in order to combat a potential bird flu outbreak has outraged health experts, airlines, and civil libertarians. Three-Day Quarantine Sick passengers would be identified by flight attendants, pilots and cruise ship crews. Passengers ...
Views: 1152 - Perfection – What's It Costing You? - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Pam ThomasPerfection is a topic that is near and dear to my heart because some where along the way I got the message to be perfect. The perfect person who did not make mistakes, who was the perfect weight, who wore the perfect clothes… I think you get the idea. How did that message to be perfect serve ...
Views: 1310 - How to Motivate Unmotivated People - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Yolanda CardenIf you walk around a Walt Disney World resort or theme park, you are likely to witness something that in most other settings would seem bizarre. Not the presence of a large animated character, although you may witness that also. Rather, at any given moment, a person in dress clothes will be ...
Views: 16064(2 votes) - Smile, Really Smile, It's Good for Health, It's Good for Wealth - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Jonathan Steele, RNA real Smile is one of the most effective means to capture the trust, attention, and rapport of an audience. It is an essential part selling when meeting people. It has added benefits as a stress reducer. This is true if speaking to an audience of one or one thousand. You can reap these ...
Views: 3853 - Lose Weight For The Summer - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Anne CollinsBeing overweight in the summer heat is no fun. And exposing a fat stomach or fat thighs isn't exactly pleasant when everyone else around you is wearing gnat-sized beachwear and drizzling oil onto wasp-like abdomens. In fact, for people carrying excess weight, summer can be an unpleasant trial ...
Views: 1297 - The Top 9 Marital Blunders - by Submitted on May 14, 2006 from mike sheryWhen thinking about my patients, I've noticed a pattern to the marital conflicts that they share. Here's my list of the top ten things that put your marriage at higher risk for break-up and the things you must do to strengthen it. 1) Putting-Down Spouse's Friends/Family Don't badmouth your ...
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