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- Survival Guide For Holiday Parties - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2004 from Kim BeardsmoreIf you have been watching your weight all year, you certainly won't want to add back the pounds during the holiday season! By making a commitment to yourself and your health, with these tips it will be possible to enjoy the holiday celebrations without adding extra pounds. 1. Don't think ...
Views: 1231 - This Thanksgiving Be Thankful if You Have a Faithful Husband - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2004 from Ruth HoustonInfidelity is at an all time high. According to the latest statistics, 3 out of 4 husbands cheat on their wives. So if you have a faithful husband, you have much to be thankful for. Faithful husbands are in short supply. While most wives assume their husbands are faithful, only 1 wife in 4 ...
Views: 3037 - How to Attract New Business Like George W Bush Wins Elections - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2004 from Thomas A.C. MurrellTHE LITTLE-KNOWN SPEECHWRITING SECRETS THAT WON GEORGE W BUSH THE US ELECTION By Thomas Murrell, MBA CSP, International Business Speaker He's been accused of "mangling the language, destroying its meaning by avoiding the use of verbs, twisting nouns into verbs, and endlessly repeating phrases ...
Views: 1138 - Arthritis Relief and Your Diet - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Priya Florence ShahCopyright 2004 Priya Shah Arthritis affects more than 40 million Americans and is referred to as the most common chronic disease in people over 40. Doctors believe there are over 100 different forms of arthritis, all sharing one main characteristic: they all cause joint inflammation. What can ...
Views: 2556 - Make Role Modeling a Hobby - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Michael RayelLike in most families, children are around you everyday. Whatever you show to your children is what you teach and impart to them regardless of your intentions. In the eyes of your children, you are a teacher. Everyday you are teaching “live” — whether you like it or not. You’re like a walking ...
Views: 1290 - Are you living a life of self-betrayal? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Jane PowellMuch of the unhappiness that we experience is from believing in one thing and trying to do another. If you are setting goals based on what you think you “should do” rather than what you want to do, it is very likely that you are hurting your self esteem. Having clear standards and values and ...
Views: 4757(1 vote) - Position your Online Business - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Ade AjayiThere is a place where you, your business or your products and services can stand and opportunities will see you and you will be able to see them. And there is a place where you can stand and opportunities will not be able to see you and you will not be able to see them. I should emphasize that ...
Views: 1062 - 3 Reasons Why I Never Delete Spam Immediately - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Marina SmileyAll of us hate spam and all of us have our own methods of fighting it. Unfortunately, all the methods in the world cannot help us to succeed completely. A long time ago, I heard the expression, “If you can’t beat them then embrace them”. Ok, so what has this expression have to do with the ...
Views: 1372 - Does Your Copy Look "Fake" To the Search Engines? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.copywritingcourse.com/keyword From the early days of search engine optimization, keywords and content have always been vital to achieving your goals. Starting back in the days when we used to shove every slightly relevant keyword into our Meta tags, it has been obvious that ...
Views: 1217 - Plan your Holiday Self-Care - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2004 from Linda DessauThe holiday season is almost upon us. Have you thought ahead about how you're going to handle the tempting treats, dinner parties, extra goodies everywhere you look, pot luck dinners and late nights? If you haven't, you're not alone. Planning is boring. It's much more glamorous, dramatic and ...
Views: 1181 - Herbal Allies for Post-Menopausal Women - Pt 2 - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2004 from Lyn Prowse-BishopMy favorite herbs for post-menopausal women are horsetail, oatstraw, red clover, stinging nettle, seaweeds, and the plants rich in flavonoids. These gentle green allies are more like foods than drugs; they offer bone-creating, heart-protecting, disease-preventing, sex-enhancing optimum ...
Views: 1742(2 votes) - The Key to Eliminating Objections and Increasing Sales - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Charlie CookYou're in a meeting with a promising prospect. You review the project and the services you provide and then, just when you're hoping to get the okay, the prospect raises an objection. They may tell you: "I haven"t got the time right now." "Send me a written proposal and I'll think about ...
Views: 1321 - Discover The Lost Art of Planning - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kent SayreThe Lost Art of Planning “Failing to plan is like planning to fail”. I’m not sure who said it and yet it’s a great quote. Many people plan their vacations more than they plan the lifestyles they’re living. A lot of people have a mixture of influences from friends, relatives, and others who shape ...
Views: 1282 - How To Eliminate Guilt & Practice Total Forgivness - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kent SayreEliminating Guilt And Practicing Forgiveness Today, I’m going to show you how to eliminate guilt and practice forgiveness. So you’re getting two for one today. Guilt is normally that nagging feeling where you feel bad for something you did. Maybe you did something that you wished you ...
Views: 2950 - How To Develop The "Wealth Mindset" -- Secrets of The Rich - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kent SayreHow To Develop A "Wealth" Mindset In this article, I’m going to explain to you how to achieve the mindset of wealth. For people who have this mindset, they can create money out of thin air and basically at will. For people lacking this mindset, they won’t enjoy the same level ...
Views: 14591(2 votes) - How To Cut Deals With Your Unconscious Mind - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kent SayreHow To Cut Deals With Your Subconscious Mind Hi there my dear reader. In this article, I’m going to tell you about an advanced technique that fewer than 1 out of 100,000 people know about or will ever know about. You’re getting this insider information for being a fan of mine. This is ...
Views: 8241 - How To Eliminate Negative Feelings Forever - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kent SayreSpiritual Fulfillment Through Work Today I want to talk to you about how to be spiritually fulfilled at work. Work occupies a big hunk of time in our lives. It’s forty hours for most people and up to fifty, sixty, seventy, and more for others. So if we’re spending all this time at work, we ...
Views: 2078 - What Everywoman Needs! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kim BeardsmoreAs a woman, your body is very complex. Throughout every phase of your life you will require extra care and nutritional support. Today's scientific advances support a number of natural choices for women, like soy. Still, the fact remains that calcium, folic acid and iron continue to be the most ...
Views: 1178 - Telling Yourself the Truth - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Jamie AlbertYou’re a liar. I know you don’t want to hear that. But it’s true. So am I. And man I hate to say that. But it’s true too. We all lie. To ourselves. Now in our defense, we don’t mean to. And not only do we not mean to—we don’t even know we are doing it. Because we are in a state of ...
Views: 1898 - He Still Hasn't Popped the Question. Should You Give Him an Ultimatum? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Terry Hernon MacDonladYou’ve been dating the man forever, and he has yet to cough up a ring. You endure his flatulent buddies from college. You put up with his lunatic mother. You spend holidays with his family and buy pricey gifts for his nieces and nephews. You cook for him. You’ve baked him birthday cakes. ...
Views: 1310 - Is man's Next Step Like A Can Of Potted Meat? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Rita LouiseIs it the dawning of the Age of Aquarius? For years, predictions have indicated that humanity is readying itself for a golden age, a so called new age that is right around the corner just waiting to roll in. According to these forecasts, the air we breath will be clean and our environment ...
Views: 1181 - UK Debt When Moving Abroad - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Nicola BullimoreThe idea of moving abroad to escape debt seems to be more of a common practice these days. People who have failed businesses or are swamped in debt believe that moving abroad will give them a fresh start and allow them to build a new life. Reading some of the comments on various UK debt forums ...
Views: 1200 - It’s all to do with the way you wake up. - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from graham julieDo you start your day with anger, frustration and annoyance at the alarm and the need to get up? Do you wake up hoping the day will go away and you can get back to sleep? Have you lost the fun? The confidence to have a go at things. Are you struggling along? Are you just going through the ...
Views: 896 - The Power of Positive Reading - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2004 from William G Jr CovingtonCopyright 2004 by William G. Covington, Jr. PhD The reason reading is so vital is because it determines the focus of your mind. A passive person accepts whatever information is send by default. The environment determines such a mindset and usually that means negative input. This is an arena ...
Views: 7701 - Natural Ways to Stay Healthy This Winter - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2004 from Ben LoWant some simple ways to stay healthy this winter? Here are a few key ideas: 1) let go of what’s not healthy 2) take in what is healthy 3) develop a healthy attitude and 4) make use of specific immune boosters. What do I mean by letting go of what’s not healthy? How about sugar, dyes, ...
Views: 1042 - The Power of Intention - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2004 from Mary AllenBeing a practical girl, I haven't always believed in the power of intention. Yet, extraordinary stories always capture my attention, and there is no question in my mind that it is more practical to apply intention than to write it off as mumbo-jumbo. The word intention is used in many ways. ...
Views: 5635 - Clear the Clutter...Language Strategies for Women that Lead to Success - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2004 from Barbara GiamancoWant to command greater respect at work? Crystal communication transforms business success! To get your point across, recognize that powerful language articulated in a strong, clear voice is crucial to being heard. Men and women approach the business game differently. Not surprising news. What ...
Views: 1340 - The Art of Becoming Human - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Janaka StagnaroIn non-dualist circles a big question that continuously comes up is whether or not we need to work on our stuff, because, after all, we are already divine. If there is only One that exists perfectly outside of the imperfections of time, and all effort is in time, then why should we work on our ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Living Feng Shui - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2004 from Cate CavanaghIf you are anything like me, you just know when the atmosphere in your home feels "heavy". I have often moved furniture, smudged my home, opened windows on freezing days, lit candles and so on and so on. I have an aunt that cautions: "Never leave dirty clothes in a pile. Bad spirits hide in ...
Views: 2572 - Finding the Power Greater Than Ourselves - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2004 from L.G. Parkhurst, Jr.Thoughts for Growing through Prayer Steps to Serenity Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. — The Second Step “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds.” declares the LORD, “because you are called an outcast.” — Jeremiah 30:17 In the ...
Views: 6542 - 10 Things To Do When Business Slows Down Over The Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2004 from Karyn GreenstreetI’m sure you’ve seen it happen every year: your business slows down during predictable times, like the summer vacation months or year-end holidays. For the self-employed who rely upon steady cash flow, this can be a disconcerting time. Should you just take a vacation until things naturally ...
Views: 988 - If You Want Others to Like You, Like Yourself First! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealMany of us mistakenly believe that it's wrong or conceited, to think we have any good qualities. We may spend a lot of time berating ourselves for our negative qualities, thinking that self criticism is the key to improving our performance. However, a constant focus on our supposed ...
Views: 7235(1 vote) - How To Choose and Use Healing Stones - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2004 from Linda FoltynI want to show you just how easy this is. Without knowing what the healing stone is, click on one of the stones that you are attracted to below, read the description of the stone and its healing properties. Most of the time the description will match issues that you have right now and may be ...
Views: 6393 - 4 People You Need To Stay Away From - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2004 from Mark ThompsonOutrageous lifestyles of successful living are envied by most of the world. Are you part of the envied? Or are you part of the envying? If you are living a successful life by your own standards, congratulations. If you haven’t quite reached that level yet, then this article is for you. There ...
Views: 1087 - How to Have a Happy Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2004 from Debbie MandelMany of us are a bit wistful during the Thanksgiving holiday. Perhaps, it is because we are bullied into feeling grateful and happy. Perhaps, some of us feel alone and do not quite fit into the picture-perfect mold consisting of cherubic children and warm, loving family members seated around a ...
Views: 1235 - Media Training 101: Mastering the TV Interview - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Thomas A.C. MurrellAre you winning the media game? Is your message getting across through the media? Discover how to be better at dealing with the media, especially doing TV interviews. A good reason to do media training to master TV interviews is because it can save time, money and stress by updating your skills ...
Views: 1168 - Assumptions – The Hidden Sales Killer - by Assumptions can kill a sale. In my sales training workshops, I frequently discuss the importance of not making assumptions about a person before, during, or after the sales process. Participants frequently nod and tell me that they NEVER make assumptions. One person (Doug Maquire, ...
Views: 909 - A Four-Letter Word That Gets EVERYBODY'S Attention - by "I saw the word 'free' used effectively in an ad recently," ETR's editor Charlie Byrne told me.
"Jimmy Buffett is coming to town, and there are MANY tickets for his concert being offered on eBay. If you look at the listings, you'll see 'Buffett Tickets for Sale!' . . . 'Jimmy Buffett -- Good ...
Views: 1097 - How to Start a Profitable Microbusiness - by Last month, I sold yet another small business -- my third "flip" in the past 12 months -- for a nice profit. I'm currently in the process of starting up another, and I've got more planned for after that. Life is pretty good.
But things weren't always this way for me.
In was May of 1987 and I'd ...
Views: 3437 - Charlie's Personal Productivity Problem - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Joe De PalmaAnn, the executive who runs most of my businesses as well as my personal schedule, has so far refused all of my pleas to follow the Early To Rise (ETR) personal planning and productivity systems. She is very happy, she tells me, with her pad of lined paper and her scribbled notes (which even a ...
Views: 767 - Voice Mail That Sells - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Kelley RobertsonAs a business owner, I receive my share of sales calls in a given month. More often than not, I’m away from my desk or out of the office which means I end up listening to the messages instead of speaking directly with the sales person. Here are a few of the common mistakes I notice and how you ...
Views: 829 - Top Ten Strategies for Becoming Uncommonly Successful - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Stacey MayoYou can shorten your learning curve by learning from the best. To help you do just that, here are 10 of 26 proven strategies gleaned from interviews with highly successful people who have overcome obstacles to accomplish such feats at climbing Mt. Everest, winning a Grammy, becoming an ...
Views: 1782 - The Canter and the Can - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Selby EvansScene: the Head Office. The Vulcan and the Engineer sit at small desks. The Canter and the Shudoff sit properly erect in straight-backed chairs. Others lounge in comfortable chairs. Networker: We were talking about people with options. Vulcan: And about people making choices. Canter: ...
Views: 1181 - Drop-shipping – a great way of making money online - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Nowshade KabirUsing the Internet to sell products and services to ever increasing number of net users is a good way to start your own business. If you are not taking advantage of this great opportunity you are just missing the boat! Consider this: e-commerce, contrary to popular believe, is thriving and ...
Views: 1151 - [Anger Management] Are you able to say both 'Yes!' and 'No!'? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Charlie Badenhop1. Experience I think most people will agree that they see more and more harmful expressions of anger in their everyday life, and thus I feel this is an important topic for all of us to take a closer look at. Recently I had a client who came to me because he was feeling a lot of anger ...
Views: 2172(1 vote) - So You Think You're Hopeless With Figures? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2004 from Kenneth Williams"It's no good! I'm just *hopeless* with figures!" If you've ever said that to yourself then don't worry - you're not alone. Many people believe themselves to be math phobic or "numerically challenged". However the fact is they are probably not hopeless at all... Most likely they had an ...
Views: 1283 - Irritable bowel syndrome - simple self-help tips - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2004 from Sophie LeeIf you have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you will know how difficult it is to treat. Doctors can be dismissive of IBS symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation and bloating, and when treatment is offered it may only help for a short while before the distressing symptoms ...
Views: 891 - How to Select a Divorce Lawyer - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2004 from Scott MorganSelecting a divorce lawyer to handle your family law case is a very important decision. The following are a few important criteria to help in finding the right divorce lawyer. Experience and Focus Any divorce lawyer you consider should have substantial experience in handling divorce cases in ...
Views: 2833 - When You’re the New Employee or Temporary - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2004 from Susan DunnIt’s amazing what people don’t think to tell you when you’re new to their place of business. Everyone should be required to work somewhere new for a “first day” about once a year to remember what it’s like. Someone who’s worked in the same office for months of years forgets, so you’ll have to ...
Views: 801 - The Price of Bliss - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2004 from Stuart RosenBliss is freeing, but it is never free. There is a lot we have to pay, and even more we have to give up, if we're ever truly going to achieve our bliss.. Give up Complacency When we’re young, we only care about our passions. We have nothing to lose, so we constantly take risks. Yet as we get ...
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