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- The Secret of Life Is to Get On Board - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2005 from Mary Ann BaileyOne of this year's box office hits was the movie, Polar Express. It's a wonderful story about the power of believing. It is Christmas Eve and a little boy waits in his bed hoping to hear the bells of Santa's sleigh. As he anxiously waits for the reindeer to appear, a mysterious train ...
Views: 1005(2 votes) - The Mystery Of Your Existence - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2005 from Andrew Lawrence"Who am I ... and why am I here?" is the ancient mystery of our existence, the spiritual question of the ages, asked by men and women in every generation since Adam and Eve. The question has never been satisfactorily answered. Until now. Having pondered the question for 40 years there is now an ...
Views: 1840(1 vote) - Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2005 from Linda BinnsWe all start the New Year with good intentions. How many of us have resolved to get organized, exercise more or lose weight, starting on Jan. 1? These extremely common – and truly beneficial – resolutions are some of the hardest to keep, often because they require fundamental changes in ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Seven Chakra Bracelet - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2005 from Linda FoltynArticle on Seven (7) Chakra Bracelet What It Means and What It Does Article Written By: Linda Foltyn This bracelet will help balance and align your chakra's. Chakra's are energy centers located in the aura level of your body that correspond to different emotions, and parts of the body: ...
Views: 8024(1 vote) - Self Improvement for 2005: First Things First - by This is the perfect time to reflect on what you've accomplished in 2004 and to start planning for this New Year. The key to getting the most out of life in 2005 is to first have a clear picture of where you're at right now. For example, if you wanted to go on a trip across the country, you'd ...
Views: 774(1 vote) - Networking on the Net - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenNetworking is one of the most effective ways to find clients for any consulting or professional services business. But if you limit your networking to only what you can do in person, you'll be missing out on a huge number of possibilities. Networking is more than entering a room full of ...
Views: 1610(1 vote) - Networking on the Net - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenNetworking is one of the most effective ways to find clients for any consulting or professional services business. But if you limit your networking to only what you can do in person, you'll be missing out on a huge number of possibilities. Networking is more than entering a room full of ...
Views: 1610(1 vote) - Leaders Click It Into Gear! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2005 from Richard GorhamEver wonder how two people can be in the same meeting, hear the same speaker communicate the same message - yet once the meeting is over, each person's perception of the event is totally different? Why the different perception? How can one individual think the meeting was terrific and leave ...
Views: 1564(3 votes) - ASK for the JOB Interview Techniques for the 21st Century - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2005 from Patricia DorchAre you searching for a job? Trying to take the next step up the corporate career ladder? Worried about that upcoming interview? Worry no longer: for your convenience, here is a book that can help you answer all of the pressing questions that come with meeting potential employers and how to get ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - If anything is worth doing, it’s worth screwing up - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2005 from Selby Evans(Another collaboration of the Engineer and the Un.) Oh, sure. The Shudoffs would say it’s worth doing well. Well, that’s their job. They sit around in your head and tell you what you should do. Or, better yet, what you should have done. They want you to wait till you are sure you can to ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - Hope in Humanity - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2005 from Sharif KhanLet us renew our hope in humanity. It’s so easy to lose faith when someone cuts us off on the highway, when a ‘friend’ blows us off (for the second time) and fails to show, when we get burned in a business deal, when a co-worker doesn’t do what they said they were going to do, or when a ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - The Purpose of Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2005 from Balbir ChaggerIt is only when we no longer compulsively need someone that we can have a real relationship with them Anthony Storr Definitions of relationship • the state of being related by kindred, affinity, or other alliance • a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional ...
Views: 17715(1 vote) - A Happy Professional Chooses Clients - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2005 from Dorene LehaviMany professionals do not refuse clients out of fear of losing money. However, there is another side to the coin -- the high price of the negative effect of accepting everyone who walks in the door. One happy professional I know, a lawyer, always has a clear view of both his service and his ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - What does true love mean to you? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2005 from Dr. Ulla SebastianMost people long for or have an image of a true love that they nourish or search for all their life. Depending on the level of consciousness, true love can mean something completely different for different people. On the level of the physical well-being, love is the satisfaction of vital ...
Views: 4840(1 vote) - Frankie The French Fry Hatches a Plan - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2005 from Ridgely GoldsboroughFrankie The French Fry hatches a plan. Frankie saddled up to the bar at the We-Stuff-Em-All Diner, official headquarters of Fat For A New America. He turned to his most portly friend, Bubba the Burger, and launched a tirade. “If we don’t do something now, we could lose all our progress, ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - The Achiever's Bias for Action - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2005 from William G Jr CovingtonCopyright 2005 by Dr. William G. Covington, Jr. A bias for action separates doers from mere dreamers. Action leaves something in its wake. People who leave legacies are action-oriented. They don't wait for ideal circumstances, they act regardless of what is happening around them. Action ...
Views: 4373(2 votes) - Benefits of Lavender Green Tea - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2005 from Gerald McCarthyBenefits of Lavender Green Tea with Larch In Health Organically grown Green Tea is rich in polyphenols and anti-oxidants that fight free radicals that damage cells and tissue. An 8 oz. Cup of Green Tea has as much potency as a cup of blueberries, a best source of anti-oxidants and as much ...
Views: 6350(1 vote) - Budgeting Made Easy - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsWell, dang! From what I’ve heard and read, it looks like we’ve reached an all-time world-class new record in the amount of personal debt on the books. Now it’s probably not quite as bad as we’ve been led to believe, however many of us have managed to tromp further than we should have into the ...
Views: 1429(2 votes) - Sales professionals - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2005 from Kelley Robertson“Get the sale at any cost.” “Make more calls.” “Tell them what they want to hear.” Sales professionals in virtually every industry are under tremendous pressure to close sales. It is not uncommon for them to hear comments similar to ones above from their sales manager, supervisor, or boss. But ...
Views: 864(1 vote) - Differentiation -- Smart Marketing Strategies for the Solo Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2005 from Terri ZwierzynskiAre you ever frustrated or hesitant when you talk to prospective customers because you can’t readily explain why they should come to you rather than go to your competitors? Sure, you might have your 30-second elevator speech, but then they ask you that dreaded question, “So what makes you ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - The Brilliant You, Unreleased! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2005 from Fran BriggsYou're a remarkable person. But, you knew that already. Still, buried among apathy, unbelief and inhibition, is the brilliant "you" waiting to be released. You already knew that, too. A few disappointments here, several temporary defeats there, and POOF! just like that, you settled for ...
Views: 1728(1 vote) - Bounce or be Bounced? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2005 from Rob McBrideThe most important thing in life is not the daily ups and downs we experience, but rather our reaction to those events. Our capacity to Bounce back from challenging situations determines our direction and destiny. To be “Bounced” can also have another meaning. The term is also used to ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - Are You Holding Your Breath? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2005 from Gregory NewmanTake a moment right now to notice your breathing. Is your breath frozen? Are you breathing shallowly into your chest? Is your breath moving fully and freely in and out of your relaxed abdomen? There are no right or wrong answers. Just notice, without judgment, how you’re breathing. I once ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - New Year Resolutions for a Better Financial Future - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2005 from Nowshade KabirThere could not be a better time to mull over the changes needed in our lifestyles than at the beginning of a New Year. This is also a good time to set yearly goals and make resolutions. Each year, according to statistics, almost a third of us make some kinds of New Year Resolutions. ...
Views: 1639(2 votes) - How Much Risk Is Too Much To Take? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2005 from Dave CarlsonThe ladder was braced against the railings going to the basement. I started climbing up. I had to get to the ceiling and this was my Rube Goldberg way of doing it without having to put up scaffolding. I made it up two or three rungs before coming to my senses. It would be so easy for the railing ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - TODAY'S MESSAGE: On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! - by The ringing in of the New Year is very special to me. To begin with, I met my wife on New Year's Eve. In addition, her birthday is December 31.
But the New Year also signals the start of a five-month period that I think of as the Window-of-Opportunity Sprint. If you're serious about ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - THE ABC’S OF INSURANCE “ Complementary Health Series”Show 17: Natural Eating with Carolyn Cole - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2005 from Les RobinsonTHE ABC’S OF INSURANCE “ Complementary Health Series” hosted by Lester J. Robinson FICF. TOPICS: Show 17: Natural Eating with Carolyn Cole The interview with Carolyn Cole will go over how eating organic and natural grown food, and putting together a healthy life style helps you stay ...
Views: 1047(1 vote) - Charity Begins at Home - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2005 from Chick Moorman“Mom, we’ve got to have a family meeting. We need to vote. We have to give our charity money to the children. We have to send it right away.” Those excited words were uttered by eight-year-old Madison Willow, who was moved to action by viewing the tragic outcomes resulting from the recent ...
Views: 1656(1 vote) - Top Ten Ways to Lower Your Risk for Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2005 from Nancy GardnerBreast cancer is at an all time high in the twenty-first century, especially for women. Listed below are ten preventable causes for breast cancer along with methods to help you reduce your risk. 1- Avoid exposure to carcinogenic radiation (x-rays).If you must be x rayed, either at the dentist ...
Views: 1797(1 vote) - Forget Resolutions. Craft a Life Theme that Works. - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2005 from Laura SandhamHow many people do you know who, in January, enthusiastically name their resolution for the year yet somehow neglect to follow through with it a few weeks or months later? Forget making New Year's resolutions. They rarely work because they are often based on "shoulds" versus the bigger picture ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Let's Talk About SEX - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2005 from Danish AhmedLet's talk about sex, baby Let's talk about you and me Let's talk about all the good things, And the bad things that may be Let's talk about sex - Salt N Pepa (1992, Written by Herby Azor) - - - - - - - - - - Let's Talk About Sex... Sex can be an uncomfortable topic for some people. How are ...
Views: 2009(3 votes) - Ending Relationships Gracefully - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2005 from Margaret PaulIn my counseling practice, I often hear the question, “How do I end a relationship without hurting someone’s feelings?” Whether it’s a romantic relationship or a friendship, ending it gracefully is generally a challenge. The problem arises because so many people see it ...
Views: 2461(1 vote) - A New Beginning - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2005 from Stacey ChillemiThere comes a time when the meaning of life begins to make sense, At first we may not understand why things happen the way they do, The sky at first may look dark, The path one needs to walk down may be hard to see, Remember the stars are the brightest when the nights seem the darkest Look up at ...
Views: 1664(1 vote) - 7 Simple Ways of Driving Traffic to Your Site Using One E-Published Tips Booklet - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2005 from Paulette EnsignI am not a web designer or search engine optimizer, nor do I play one on TV. However, I do know that the driving force in bringing qualified traffic to your web site is dynamic high value content. That means compelling, interesting, approachable, and immediately useful information, especially ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - 9:08 PM - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2005 from Steven BoazeMajority of the email messages we receive today either ends up in our saved messages folder or goes straight to the trash can. The more dominate and familiar messages are usually associated with past business or personal contacts is why we save so many emails in so many folders that it creates ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - You ALWAYS Get What You Want - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2005 from PaulYou ALWAYS get what you want You ALWAYS get what you want The role of the subconscious in secretly shaping your life. If you’re like me, you’re probably thinking “I definitely don’t always get what I want!” I hear you, but hang in there a minute, open ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - rehabilitation - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2005 from Virginia BolaWhen the word "networking" is used, we tend to think of upwardly mobile college graduates with a bursting day timer in hand chatting up the competition at business meetings, conventions, or workshops. The average blue/pink/white collar worker disconnects, feeling that they could never be that ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Is neediness ruining your love life? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2005 from John GrayIs neediness ruining your love life? By John Gray, author of Men are from Mars Women are from Venus In a recent survey conducted at AskMarsVenus.com, ... Is neediness ruining your ...
Views: 13823(3 votes) - Is neediness ruining your love life? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2005 from John GrayIs neediness ruining your love life? By John Gray, author of Men are from Mars Women are from Venus In a recent survey conducted at AskMarsVenus.com, ... Is neediness ruining your ...
Views: 13823(3 votes) - Why is my Match still Searching? - by Why is my Match still Searching? You met a great guy online and have gone on several dates with him. You think things are really starting to heat up, so you decide to hide your on-line profile, but, before you do, you take another look at his and ...
Views: 4921(1 vote) - Investigating the False Intimacy of Online Dating - by Investigating
the False Intimacy of Online Dating
Is
online dating really what we think it is?
Everything moves so fast in today’s
world, and dating is no exception. Online ...
Views: 3799(2 votes) - Investigating the False Intimacy of Online Dating - by Investigating
the False Intimacy of Online Dating
Is
online dating really what we think it is?
Everything moves so fast in today’s
world, and dating is no exception. Online ...
Views: 3799(2 votes) - Investigating the False Intimacy of Online Dating - by Investigating
the False Intimacy of Online Dating
Is
online dating really what we think it is?
Everything moves so fast in today’s
world, and dating is no exception. Online ...
Views: 3799(2 votes) - Is your partner having an affair? - by Is your partner having an affair? What are the signs you should look for... Something feels different at home lately, although you aren’t able to quite pinpoint what’s up. You and your partner are suddenly ...
Views: 2278(1 vote) - Why Isn’t He Ready to Get Married? - by Why Isn’t He Ready to Get Married? Learn how you can get a few steps closer to walking down the aisle! You’ve dated for 3 years, lived together for 1 of them and are really beginning to wonder if this man of your dreams, your soul ...
Views: 14161(2 votes) - The Five Keys to Infant and Child Development - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2005 from Yolanda CardenHuman beings appear to have approximately nine built-in feelings at birth. These findings are based on the work of researchers such as Darwin, Demos, Ekman, Izard, Nathanson, and, especially, Tomkins. These feelings later combine with each other and experience to form our complex emotional life. ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - Health and Fitness is Not a "12 Week Program" - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2005 from Tom VenutoNot long ago, one of the members of my health club poked her head in my office for some advice and assistance. Linda was a 46 year old mother of two, and she had been a member for over a year. She had been working out sporadically, with (not surprisingly) sporadic results. On that particular ...
Views: 1108(3 votes) - WARNING to Home Based and Small Business Who Want to Buy Television Cable Advertising - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2005 from Dr. Letitia Wright, D.CCopyright 2005 Most small businesses will not even try to advertise on television. It’s too expensive and the audience is too broad. The ads on television are not targeted enough. Think back to the last time your entire family was gathered around a television set. It was fun family time, but ...
Views: 1727(1 vote) - Setting Goals - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2005 from X YDecember is a great month for reflecting on the outgoing year and setting goals for the one ahead. What worked and what didn't? What were your biggest victories and challenges this year? Start planning now to make the new year a success. What would you like to achieve? Would you like your ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Are We So Blessed? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2005 from Judee ReganThe man I write about, has had a serious mental illness for years. I had not asked about him for a long time and when I did, what I heard was a story that warmed my heart deeply. His story This man’s illness was diagnosed in his late teens. It always seemed to me that his family relegated him ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - ADHD Its a wonderful life - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2005 from Patrick Hurleywww.addcorridorcoaching.com December 2004 Volume I Issue XII ADHD-- It’s a wonderful life I wanted to let all of you know that my new book ADHD and the Criminal Justice System has been released. You can order it at this link at my Authors ...
Views: 1656(1 vote) - The Gift of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2005 from Eileen Bodoh & Katherine SchererEvery time someone said something nice to me or did something nice for me, my Mother would pose the question, "what do you say?" She made it easy for me to remember to say thank you, and created the habit I still have today. I chuckle when I hear other parents prompt their children, ...
Views: 2894(1 vote) - Excerpt: Lean, Long & Strong: The 6-Week Strength-Training, Fat-Burning Program for Women - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2005 from Yolanda CardenUsing a Heart Rate Monitor If you want to get more exact with your precision cardio, you can use a heart rate monitor in addition to evaluating your rate of perceived exertion. The heart rate monitor will tell you exactly what your heart rate is as you're exercising, which means you can then ...
Views: 997(1 vote) - Where Do I Belong? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2005 from Elizabeth TullWhere is it I Really Belong? An Exercise in Higher Purpose Living Part 1 Higher Purpose is not a wish list Higher Purpose is not fantasy playing Higher Purpose is not created by others; it begins with you. When someone is living in their Higher Purpose it transitions their whole way of BEING. ...
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