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- How to deal with negative emotions. - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2005 from Fatimah MusaNegative emotions sap your energy and undermine your effectiveness. In the negative emotional state, you find the lack of desire to do anything. The mind is filled with thoughts of fear, doubts and insecurities. Your body experiences fatigue, tightness and muscle tension.Notice that your ...
Views: 1426 - Parenting Styles - Overcoming Your Differences - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2005 from Lori RadunIf you spend any time in the parenting section of the library or your local bookstore, you will find hundreds of books on disciplining and raising your children. All the leading experts have their own ideas about what works and what doesn’t. As a parent, you have your philosophy that you ...
Views: 1383 - How to Tell Which Coach Is Right For You - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2005 from Leonard LangYour friend calls. She’s upset. She’s been working with a coach for a couple of months or maybe a lot longer, and now she’s quitting without achieving her goals. “I wasted a lot of time and money and I don’t even know what went wrong. My coach had credentials and good references. And I did ...
Views: 1331 - Preparing Your Home for Sale: Make Needed Repairs - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2005 from Roselind HejlBefore a buyer considers your home seriously, it must meet his needs in a variety of ways. It must be a suitable commuting distance, neighborhood, design style, floorplan, size, number of bedrooms, etc. If all or most of these needs are met, the buyer will begin to move in the direction of ...
Views: 1074 - A Natural Energy Boost for Older People - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2005 from Joseph MercolaBy Christine Wheeler, MA Our population is aging and many of us find ourselves caring for our elderly parents. It is difficult watching their energy and vibrancy fade before your eyes... even with medications. You may even feel like there is nothing you can do to help. However, a new no-meds ...
Views: 5048 - Parents, Learn How to Teach Law of Attraction to Your 10-Year-Old or Your Teenager - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2005 from Michael LosierRecently, on my seven-city cross-Canada seminar tour I was asked by my Calgary sponsor if I would speak to her group, her son's group. I said yes. What I didn't know was her son's group was a group of 10-year-olds in a grade three class in Alberta. On the way to the school, I designed my ...
Views: 4694 - A Three-Part Plan to Enjoy the Festive Season - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2005 from Laura SandhamA few years ago I read a story that gave me a new perspective on the holiday season. In this tale, a fictional town was experiencing the worst yuletide in its history because all the female residents were on strike. This reminded me that, often, women are the foundations, the unsung heroes, of ...
Views: 1071 - Biofeedback: Applying the Mind to Health - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2005 from Gary AmesBiofeedback is interactive training using a display of your physiology. In biofeedback you expand self-awareness and practice powerful self-healing. This is often done with monitoring devices to train for relaxation. However, the true goal is expanding the dynamic range and flexibility of your ...
Views: 2665(2 votes) - Are You a Jumper or a Planner? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2005 from Karyn GreenstreetThere appears to be two types of small business owners: people who jump right into running their business and marketing their products and services with little or no planning, and those who plan a strategy -- and a service or product design -- before they ever dream of offering it to the ...
Views: 968 - 5 Ways to Relieve Migraine Headaches Naturally! - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2005 from Larry JohnsonThere are many new migraine headache treatments available that can be both safe and effective. Natural treatments for migraine headaches are usually safer and cheaper than traditional pain medications. And in many instances they can relieve pain just as well or even better than prescription or ...
Views: 1203 - What You Should Know About New Year Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2005 from Jan HintonAs we close out one year and ring in another, many people tend to get sentimental and reflect upon the ending of another year. What has your year been like? A year comprises: • 365 days • 8,760 hours • 525,600 minutes • 31,536,000 seconds How is your year ending? One dictionary definition ...
Views: 1205 - Feel Those Feelings and Develop Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2005 from Adam EasonAre you actually aware of what you are feeling right now? Would you know how to change that feeling? Would you know how to get rid of it? So many of us seem to resist and fight our feelings without really being aware of what the feeling actually is and when we stop fighting, we can actually ...
Views: 1528 - Get Your Calcium From Natural Sources - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2005 from Joseph MercolaYoung girls who obtain extra calcium from food sources tend to gain more bone mass than those who get it from tablet supplements. However, children who already receive adequate amounts of calcium in their diets do not benefit from extra calcium in any form. Some 60 percent of adult bone mass ...
Views: 1162 - The Healing Journey - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2005 from Jin DhaliwalMy life has been in such an incredible mode of shifting and changing; at times it feels like the only constant thing occurring is change. Why is this happening? Why is there such a great need to shift so rapidly? And how do I stay on top of all this change? I am very grateful for the gift of ...
Views: 1189 - Death Reloaded: The Isis Thesis unveils the Sublime Secret - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2005 from Judy KingWhen the unthinkable becomes real, we consider the mystery of the Sublime. What is it? Evidence for the existence of God? A design for an antigravity machine? An elixir for eternal youth? A mystery is something that baffles everybody, but a secret is a mystery discovered and purposely ...
Views: 3146 - A Wonderful Holiday Opportunity - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2005 from Sheri RosenthalAround holiday times we’re presented with a most wonderful gift – and that’s the opportunity to look at ourselves though the eyes of our family dynamics. Our siblings and parents act as mirrors for us to see ourselves and our emotional reactions more clearly, and observe where we have wounds, ...
Views: 1179 - 9 Tips for Handling Public Speaking Questions - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Alan FairweatherHow you handle questions from an audience can often be thedeciding factor as to how your presentation is received. Ifyou're pitching for business, then it's absolutely vital tohandle questions well. 1. Be prepared for questions - When you write yourpresentation, think about what you're likely ...
Views: 1377 - Be Ready to Answer the Top 10 Job Interview Questions - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Linda MatiasGREAT INTERVIEWS GET THE JOB It can be easy to convince ourselves that the job interview doesn’t matter so much, as long as our resume is outstanding, our dress is impeccably professional, and that we are nice people. After all, nice people do win in the end, don’t they? Unfortunately, this ...
Views: 1312 - MAGIC OF BELIEVING - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Kay KopitAt Christmas time all my friends seemed happy, friendly and excited for the big day when Santa Claus would deliver presents to their house. My father was Jewish and my mother gentile which was why when I was growing up Christmas was more of a celebration of family getting together, eating, ...
Views: 1827 - 5 Best Resolutions to make for 2006 - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Julia Havey5 New Year’s Resolutions YOU should make to ensure an empowered 2006! It is that time of year again, New Year’s Eve! Every year we great the arrival of the coming new year with many of the same traditions…ball dropping in Time’s Square, noise makers, confetti poppers, silly hats, kissing the ...
Views: 1716 - Health Care in the 21st Century with Health Savings Accounts - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Wiley LongConsumer-driven health care has the potential to be a powerful force of change in the health care system. By instituting competitive pressures, encouraging greater price transparency, and rewarding consumers who are proactive about their health, the growing adoption of Health Savings Accounts ...
Views: 1019 - Coaching Leaders - 6 Reasons Some Executives Give Up - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Patsi KrakoffHow do you help leaders succeed? Give them some coaching, that’s the widely accepted solution. Then why do some executives give up on coaching programs designed to help them improve? Executive coaching offers a tremendous opportunity to leverage leadership talent and resources. Coaching is no ...
Views: 991 - A LITTLE SEASONING - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Terry L. SumerlinThe week before Christmas is usually one of the busiest times of the year at J.B.'s Barber Shop. It seems that everyone wants to look nice for family, photos and parties. So, we look forward to the increase in business. However, I must admit that I don't generally look forward to the holiday, ...
Views: 851 - Finding Your Next Big Idea - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Patsi KrakoffThe business enterprise has two, and only two, basic functions: marketing and innovation. It is not necessary for a business to grow bigger; but it is necessary that it constantly grow better. - Peter F. Drucker The organization that fails to continually innovate new products and services ...
Views: 1045 - Life Vitamins - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Kathy GatesEverybody needs a way to stay healthy in their life, not only physically, but emotionally and mentally as well. In that vein, most of us know that a good way to help stay physically healthier is to take a vitamin every day. But did you know that a great way to help you stay emotionally and ...
Views: 1219 - Coaching Leaders for Change - 5 Ground Rules - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Patsi KrakoffHow do you convince leaders to change? Executive coaching offers a tremendous opportunity to leverage the talent and resources of leaders. Coaching is no longer reserved for problem leaders. It is frequently sought by top performers whose organizations value their growth potential. But not ...
Views: 1061 - Leadership by Persuasion – Four Steps to Success - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Patsi KrakoffAs a leader, your success depends upon your ability to get things done: up, down and across all lines. To survive and succeed, you must learn four essential skills of persuading people. You must convince others to take action on your behalf even when you have no formal authority. Persuasion ...
Views: 1157 - The Fountain of Youth Secret - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2005 from Jay ChatterjeeTHE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH SECRET There are many myths surrounding the Fountain of Youth. Butare they really all fairytales? Wouldn't it be wonderful if such a fountain existed? Certainly, there is no sparkling fountain, gushing magicalwaters that you eagerly drink and then, mirror in hand,watch ...
Views: 2140 - Rapport vs. Compliance - Killer Sales Tools - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2005 from JK EllisRapport vs. Compliance There is a lot of talk in the persuasion and NLP community about rapport and how to gain it. Yes, it is absolutely true what they say that "With rapport anything is possible and without it nothing is possible." Plenty of trainers have dedicated a LOT of seminar time to ...
Views: 1240 - The Emotional and Spiritual Way to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2005 from Bill SchuchmanLose Weight by Changing Yourself From Within People who are not overweight cannot understand why some people are fat. After all if you want to lose weight all you have to do is eat less, eat better and exercise more. Unfortunately this is the way most diet plans approach peoples weight ...
Views: 929 - Have You Created an Impossible Business? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenIt's easy to think that any business can be successful if you work hard enough, but there are many situations where this just isn't so. Consultants, coaches, and other service professionals often start a business believing that all they need to do is charge a "reasonable" fee and sell ...
Views: 1592 - How to make use of your alone times. - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2005 from Fatimah MusaMany people dread the times when they are left alone. They feel a sense of emptiness or boredom. They start to look out for things to do or people to talk to. Some get into habits like shopping, eating, watching too much television or anything else to 'kill the time."Anytime is a good time to ...
Views: 1407 - Stop, Look and Listen! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2005 from Keith VarnumIn my experience, every event in our lives carries a message. Of course, some occurrences are more significant than others. These significant events are considered signs or messages from Spirit, or Higher Self. The purpose of all signs is to get our attention. For what reason? To get us to ...
Views: 1204 - The Secret to Making More Friends - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealWhen you meet new people for the first time, do you usually like most of the new people that you meet? Or do you find that you usually dislike new people, unless they can eventually prove after a long time that they deserve your friendship? Perhaps you have never thought about this ...
Views: 4950 - Top 10 Ways to Ensure Success with your Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2005 from Lori RadunIt has been said that 60-80% of New Year’s resolutions will be broken within the first two weeks. Personally, I am not a huge advocate of New Year’s resolutions because I believe in setting and achieving personal goals all year around. However, I do respect the fact that New Year’s resolutions ...
Views: 1220 - Hypnotherapy Pathworking - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2005 from Alan CrispHypnotherapy Pathworking is a wonderful technique suitable for many individuals to use as they work through a complete life analysis in order to clear and rectify any bad programming, negative thought patterns or repressed memories. Through the use Hypnotherapy Pathworking techniques, it is ...
Views: 1445 - Healthy Eating Redefined - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2005 from Alan WaylerNew Year's resolutions aside, most of us find making and sticking to the resolve to eat healthier a bit of a challenge, to say the least. And that's even though study after study shows that people who eat healthier have a greater chance of living longer, better lives. For example, a study ...
Views: 1067 - Goal Setting and How You can Guarantee Success - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2005 from Rich DouglasWe all know how important it is to have goals? But what isit that separates success and failure when endeavoring toachieve your goals? If I’m to point to one specific thingthat can surely sabotage your goal success it’s ambiguity.It’s a lack of being specific. It’s that vague paledefinition that ...
Views: 1086 - Are You a Victim of Your Own Christmas? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2005 from Susan DunnWe’re coming down to the wire. How’s it feeling to you? Why do I ask that? Well, whatever you’re celebrating, and whatever your religious orientation, Christmas is a celebration, a celebration that for many has a spiritual basis to it. That is, it’s supposed to be merry, at the least, and ...
Views: 1308 - The Core – What is it and Why is it Important - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2005 from Karen SkidmoreWhat is it? The term core refers to the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex. The lumbo-pelvic-hip complex is composed of the hip, lower back and the pelvis. There are 29 muscles attached the complex that help stabilize the connection between each one of them. The core works with the rest of the body ...
Views: 1218 - Yes... Quitting Smoking Is Easy - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2005 from Mark BarrusYes… Quitting Smoking Is Easy www.iwanttoquitsmoking.com The Stop Smoking Hypnosis people. We've heard about all the levels of disease we can manifest in the physical body from the smoking habit so there is no sense even going there. Scare tactics never have and never will resolve any ...
Views: 4562(1 vote) - African-American Single Mom, Lifestyle Entrepreneur Coach & Owner of The Brownstone Workshop Begins her Challenge to Write Her M - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2005 from Yasmeen Abdur-Rahman(December 11, 2005, Orange, NJ) On May 4, 2005, Yasmeen celebrated her 39th birthday! She's now ready to share her challenges surrounding her childhood, adulthood, the aftermath of 9/11 as a Muslim woman, and passion to run a business, and relationships maintained throughout her life. This ...
Views: 2095 - How to Spend Less and Make it Your Most Memorable Holiday Season Yet! - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2005 from Joseph MercolaBy Carol Tuttle, Master Energy Therapist and the author of the best-selling book, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century. Every year your millions of people fall into the same trap. Overspending, getting stressed out and obsessing about presents, family ...
Views: 1098 - Lying With Your Eyes - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2005 from Joseph MercolaThe traditional wisdom that states you can tell a person is lying by looking in their eyes may have some merit to it. While it cannot work as a lie detector, which is effective 100 percent of the time, eye movement is closely connected with cognition and thought. When a right-handed person ...
Views: 2016 - Business Process Management: Understanding and Implementing - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2005 from Nowshade KabirIf yours is a business with several departments, at one point you start to realize that in order to stay competitive, increase productivity and bring efficiency to your business, you need to optimize and automate some of your business processes. To identify which parts of your business ...
Views: 1127 - Watch What You Say - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2005 from Eric GarnerIf you want to move up the ranks of masterful communication, you have to watch what you say to others. Not just in the showpieces of communication such as a presentation, a memo, or a meeting, but in everyday interaction. Learn these 7 rules and you can quietly and unobtrusively become a master ...
Views: 9460 - Medical Massage - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2005 from Peter LaneThere is a need to define the frequently used term “medical massage.” One proposed definition would require a medical massage therapist to have significantly more training to qualify for licensure. The curriculum for medical massage would include cadaver studies, chemistry and nutrition, as ...
Views: 1811 - 10 Lessons Cancer Taught Me - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2005 from Donna DavisWhen I was 39 I scheduled a doctor’s appointment to have a lump in my left breast checked. After a mammogram, the doctor said that there appeared to be a problem on my right side. Well, being the expert in all things at that time in my life, I told them there must be a mistake. I came in for ...
Views: 1310 - Is Your Work Worthy of You - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2005 from David NeagleIs Your Work Worthy of You? What is the real trade you make for the work you do? It’s pretty obvious that we are trading our time and our talents in exchange for money when we are employed by a company. But do we ever consider the real trade that is being made; you might be saying to ...
Views: 1092 - The Granddaddy of All New Years Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldThe Granddaddy of All New Years Resolutions What if you really needed only one New Years resolution? It could be the granddaddy of all resolutions and cover off all things from more time with the kids to quitting smoking and even saving money. Well, there is one such resolution and it comes ...
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