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- Drifting, Slipping, Rushing Time: An essay for parents - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Susie Cortright“When are we going to go again?” my oldest daughter always wants to know, “just you and me?” Cassidy is five, and she shares a home with two younger siblings whose demands for my eye contact are constant and loud. So I try to orchestrate this one-on-one time with her on a somewhat regular ...
Views: 1681(1 vote) - What to Do If You are Afraid of Being Fired - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Terri LevineIf you hear or are told outright by your employer that some jobs have to go and yours “might” be one of them, what can you do about it? It’s a worrying prospect for many who rely on their regular income to cover mortgages, car loans, school fees, food bills, and all the other expenses of ...
Views: 1896(1 vote) - The Torn Manager - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Terri LevineManagers often find themselves playing the role of middle-man because that is what they are… in the middle. The go-between for higher management and the workers. You can see how this can present a conflict of interests. How do you represent the views of the upper echelon and protect the ...
Views: 1780(1 vote) - Headknocking, Brick Walls… and What’s a Manager to Do? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Terri LevineIt’s great to see many companies are now acknowledging that the old, traditional methods of management are not effective and they are modernizing their strategies and taking steps to improve employee morale, and therefore productivity. CEO’s are taking an active interest because they have to ...
Views: 1772(1 vote) - INFIDELITY ADVICE: How Gifts Can Expose Your Cheating Husband - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2004 from Ruth Houstonby Ruth Houston © 2004 Beverley was ecstatic when she discovered a box containing a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gold bracelet she’d been admiring at her favorite jewelry store. Thinking it was a surprise gift from her husband, Beverley said nothing about what she’d found. But the box soon ...
Views: 3888(1 vote) - MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ANGER - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2004 from Pauline WallinMYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ANGER Although anger is one of the most common emotions that people have, it is the least understood. These phrases are probably familiar to you: “If someone hits you, hit ‘em back.” “Turn the other cheek.” “Don’t get angry; get even.” Have you noticed how they ...
Views: 15077(1 vote) - Body language during a job interview - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2004 from Frank van MarwijkBody language during a job interview Letter, interview and body language The rules as regards applying for jobs have been subject to enormous changes lately. In the past, people preferred a hand-written application letter. It is becoming more and more common these days to find a vacancy on the ...
Views: 54138(9 votes) - Gifts Of The Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2004 from Cate CavanaghMany people belief being spiritual begins with meditation, prayer, petition, spells or runes. All of these are interesting tools to learn but before these, before what we wish to do there is what we need to do if we are truely seeking our own individual, spiritual path. I will begin with just ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Chinese Gooseberries and Oprah? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2004 from Fran BriggsFew individuals have neither understood, nor have even come close to emulating Oprah's success and ability to ingeniously-but simply-reinvent. Let's all learn from the expert. Oprah and Harpo Productions, consistently reap awe-inspiring progress and record-breaking profits even after 25 ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - Ethno-medicinal Plants Used by Gond Tribe of Ghat-Parasia, District Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaIntroduction Chhindwara District is situated on Satpura plateau at 1550-3820 feet above the sea level. The District lies between 18 8'- 20 9' E. The arrangements of the plateau varies in altitude from 760-1030 mts. Ghat-Parasia is situated at Chhindwara- Jabalpur road about 12 km away ...
Views: 4893 - Patalkot: Valley of Miraculous herbs and tribal culture - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaSince time immemorial, people have gathered plant and animal resources for their needs. Examples include edible nuts, mushrooms, fruits, herbs, spices, gums, game, fodder, fibers used for construction of shelter and housing, clothing or utensils, and plant or animal products for medicinal, ...
Views: 7490(1 vote) - Using a Virtual Assistant (VA) - The Benefits - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopWhat do you do if you’re a sole operator or independent professional/executive in need of professional, confidential admin support, but don’t want to go to the expense and hassle involved in hiring your own staff? What if you don’t have the space for staff, or necessary expertise to complete a ...
Views: 1358(2 votes) - 8 Steps for a Woman Dancing With Cancer - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Susun Weed1. Submit. Give up. Make room for the miracle. 2. Inform yourself. Listen to your intuition. Examine all the options, but only use what feels right to you. 3. Accept support. Surround yourself with loving friends, healing music, special colors, prayer and affirmation. Create a ceremony of ...
Views: 1880 - Do you Shout at YOUR children? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from James Middleton(c) Copyright 2004 by James Middleton I bet you can't tell me... that you have never shouted at your kids in frustration. If this is you, then you need to learn to relax. My friend’s wife is a classic example of this problem. She tries to cook the dinner, do the washing, and empty out ...
Views: 2857 - A Mindful Road Trip: The Ultimate No-Goal Vacation - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2004 from Maya FrostIt's the beginning of spring break, and we're heading south. That's all we know. Our family is greatly anticipating what may be our last road trip for a long, long time. There's a lot of excitement in our house right now as we are shifting into a whole new phase for each of us. My husband is ...
Views: 1451 - What You Need to Know About Herbal Supplements - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2004 from Susie CortrightWe all know how the right herb can add new life to a recipe. And research indicates that herbs might have the same effect on us. Today's popular herbal potions promise better sleep, less fatigue, reduced anxiety, even help in the battle against depression. And the herbal answers to these ...
Views: 1809 - Six Reasons to Become Self-Employed in Your Retirement - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2004 from Karyn GreenstreetSo, you’re looking forward to being retired. Relaxing in the lawn chair, sipping iced tea, watching the clouds roll by. Lazy days of reading good books, traveling with family and friends, puttering around in the garden. What? That’s not the lifestyle you want? Good for you! Most retirees ...
Views: 1225 - Control Your Fear Before It Controls You - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2004 from Michael Lee"Fear Factor" is one of my favorite TV shows. It highlights the courage of the participants to engage inthe most fearsome and disgusting acts. Most of the contestants are willing to sacrifice theirdignity for the sake of the prize money. So what doesthat imply? It implies that with the ...
Views: 1007 - The Uses of Smoking: A Body-Psyche Perspective - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Mark FivemanHow come nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine patch and gum) only has a 7% success rate for quitting smoking? Why do people on nicotine replacement therapy still crave cigarettes? Clearly, there are reasons for smoking that go far beyond simple chemical addiction. This article, based on The ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - Healing On The Fast Track: How to use subtle movement explorations and guided awareness for profound healing. - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Mark FivemanMost healing modalities engage just one or two levels of consciousness to support healing: talk therapy works mostly with the mind; energy healing like Reiki works mostly with energy; and many forms of body work focus entirely on physical structures. But the whole person includes all of these ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Feeling Overwhelmed? Simple Solutions for Busy People - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaThere’s no rule that says you have to be a superhero. So much has been written about amazing individuals that achieve the impossible – they juggle full-time jobs, study, run a business, raise children, run a household, coach the national cricket team and write a novel in their spare time. Anyone ...
Views: 19529(7 votes) - The Sky's The Limit - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2004 from Cynthia KozakHelen Keller said that life is either a daring adventure or it is nothing. For your life to have meaning, you must take risks. They allow you to grow and move forward with your life. Life without risk isn’t living at all—it’s just staying in the same place doing the same thing. I’m no ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - How Stress Symptoms Affect Brain Function - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2004 from Carolyn GrossChaos and fear are closely linked. When we shift into a panic state, we fuel the flames of chaos. I love the analogy of "fear storms," because that is what they are, and eventually they blow over just like a storm, if we don't encourage them to stay. When our abstract, ...
Views: 6821(2 votes) - 7 ways to boost your self-esteem! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2004 from Caroline Jalango1. Get a life purpose statement. A well thought out life purpose statement is a powerful way to boost your self-esteem. It will define whom you truly are, draw out your essence and affirm you. Each time you read your life purpose statement, you will be reminded about who you are, what you ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - 7 reasons to stop procrastinating today! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2004 from Caroline JalangoProcrastination is a delay tactic that has the ability to choke your dreams and abort the plans and purposes you have for your life. It has to be nipped in the bud. It should not be given a chance to put your life and your dreams on hold. The following are 7 benefits of not procrastinating. Not ...
Views: 5343(1 vote) - Major Depression and Manic-Depression — Any difference? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2004 from Michael RayelCountless number of patients and their family members have asked me about manic–depression and major depression. “Is there any difference?” “Are they one and the same?” “Is the treatment the same?” And so on. Each time I encounter a chorus of questions like these, I am enthused to provide ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - Simple Feng Shui: Eight Quick Ways to Redecorate for Your Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2004 from Susie CortrightThe ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui is making a comeback in the modern world. But is it really possible to change your attitude just by rearranging your living space? Many people say yes. Feng Shui is an Asian philosophy that dates back some 5,000 years. Practitioners strive to find the proper ...
Views: 3096(1 vote) - What Do Men Want? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Bob GrantWhat do men want from women?... I hear this question every week from at least one my clients, or one of my customers who purchased one of my e-books. The truth is that what men actually want is really pretty simple. Deep inside the heart of every man is a secret wish to be trusted. When ...
Views: 1743(7 votes) - Eight Ingredients for a Successful Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2004 from Andrew WilliamsEight Ingredients for a Lasting Relationship Maintaining a good, wholesome relationship can be difficult. The question of how to best understand something as complex as human relationships has long occupied the minds of our greatest poets and philosophers and until now, this quandary has ...
Views: 9671(2 votes) - Please read this... It will mean a lot to me. - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2004 from Danish AhmedPlease read this... It will mean a lot to me. Thanks. I appreciate you taking the time to read this. Now, why do you think this means a lot to me? Take a moment and think about it. What got you to start reading this? If you don't read "every" issue, what got you to start reading this ...
Views: 1543(3 votes) - How to start a successful import business using the Internet - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2004 from Nowshade KabirThe Internet has opened up a whole new era of business opportunities. Falling trade barriers combining with easy access to trade information thanks to the Internet have created dramatic possibilities and sparked the growth of global online trade in virtually every area. Many companies are ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - How Living in the Past Can Effect Your Dating & Relationships With Single Women - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2004 from Don DiebelAre you living in the past? Do you keep thinking about a lost love in the past? Do you keep thinking about the good old days? If this describes you, then you are living in the past. Sometimes this can become all-consuming and it gets to a point where it interferes with the present and your ...
Views: 1958(1 vote) - Cut Cupid Some Slack! - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2004 from Stanley LeffewValentine's Day! What a great idea to set aside a day for remembering those we love. It's even more than just remembering; it's romancing. But it is also a holiday that many dread. Because of the romantic tradition of this holiday, many hearts feel isolated, alone and left out. Many dread ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Single in a Couples' World - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2004 from Thelma MarianoAdvertising for St. Valentine’s Day seemed more relentless than ever this year. Everywhere I turned, I saw candy hearts or jewelry glistening in store displays. Radio announcers drummed the message home through constant promotions of dinner for two. There was no one “special” in my life. I had ...
Views: 1355(1 vote) - How To Leave Your Dead End Job - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2004 from Liz SumnerThis is for everyone who is sticking with a job that no longer fits. Maybe it was right for awhile, for a certain time and place in your life. But not anymore. When was the last time you jumped out of bed with excitement about what the day would bring? "But I love the people I work with." ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Giving It Your Best - The William Hung "American Idol" Success Story - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2004 from Josh HindsNever underestimate the power that comes from following your passion. It never ceases to amaze me what can happen when we put action to work for us and go after the things that we hold a true desire for. I'm not sure if you are familiar with the story of William Hung (www.williamhung.net) or ...
Views: 1731(1 vote) - Separating Business From Home Life - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2004 from Yasmeen Abdur-RahmanIf you’re a home-based business owner, it could be difficult to manage your time. Since your office is located within your home, you tend to spend much more time working in your office than spending quality time with your family. There is that temptation to spend more hours on a project, and ...
Views: 1903(1 vote) - How to Squish Creativity Like a Bug - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2004 from Richard HighsmithMost Senior Managers will acknowledge the importance of having the support, loyalty and ideas of their subordinates. A company of any size cannot sustain growth on the back of one person. Without a team effort the entrepreneurial spark can be extinguished in the rainstorm of turmoil created by ...
Views: 1612(1 vote) - Emotional Baggage is the “Stuff” hidden in the closets of your mind - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2004 from Wayne MisnerEmotional Baggage is the “Stuff” hidden in the closets of your mind We all have some kind of “Stuff” cluttering our lives. It is so easy for the psychological “Stuff” to accumulate. It can come from childhood disasters, broken relationships, etc. We store this “Stuff” in closets, attics, ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - The Greatest Motivator Isn't What You Think -- or, What I Learned From Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler on Valentine's Day - by © 2004 Joe Vitale. All rights reserved.
It's Valentine's Day as I write this. Nerissa and I just returnedfrom watching the new movie, "50 First Dates," starting thebeautiful Drew Barrymore and the funny Adam Sandler. Besidesbeing a hilarious movie in a beautiful setting with a ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - How to Start and Suceed with a Home Business - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2004 from Jim JohnstonKnow matter who you are, remember everyone starts fromground zero as far as experience is concerned. Building a homebusiness is no different. One will have to lay the foundation first of all which will consist of choosing a product or service, thatrequires knowledge of what you are trying to ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - The Unspoken Secret to Achieving Big Goals - by © 2004 Joe Vitale. All rights reserved.
Years ago I attended networking meetings. Thesewere usually breakfast or lunch business meetingswhere people exchanged business cards and tried to helpeach other get new clients.
I spoke at many of these events. What I quicklynoticed is that the ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - Overcoming low self esteem - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2004 from Burt GoldmanLow Self Esteem and Ego The first step is to understand that self-esteem is your opinion of yourself. Once you appreciate this, you are well on the road to strengthening that self-esteem. Next, ask yourself why would you have a poor opinion of yourself in any area of your life? One reason might ...
Views: 5615(2 votes) - Kick-In-The-Pants Job Search - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2004 from Teena RoseBelieve it: three obstacles will hold you back from your ideal job -- your résumé, you, and your job-search methods. There’s no hidden formula; there’s no bribery needed; there’s no one standing in front of employment — other than YOU! You’ve probably heard all the excuses, or used them ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - Stop Scoring Own Goals - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2004 from graham julieSTOP SCORING OWN GOALS Own goals are actions, things we do, that stop us from reaching where we want to go or what we want to obtain. When we are out of focus, when we are out of tune with what’s going on, when we do something which takes us in the opposite direction of where we were going or ...
Views: 1831(1 vote) - Is Email Dead? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2004 from Susan DunnIf not “dead,” it’s certainly in extremis. That’s a medical term meaning “at the point of death,” but the gist of the phrase will work. Email is in trouble, perhaps extreme, but we do not know. Is it stressed, or has it moved into strain? What will be the future? Of course no one knows. ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - The Importance of Sleep in Preventing Burnout - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaBurnout, chronic fatigue and other stress-related illnesses are increasingly common. It is estimated that one in five people will experience depression during their lifetime, with women approximately twice as likely to experience depression as men. This article, based on my own experience of ...
Views: 2370(2 votes) - Stay in Touch - for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2004 from Susan DunnStaying in touch … we say it so lightly, yet it’s an important concept for our wellness. Staying in touch with others, staying in touch with ourselves, and staying in actual physical touch with our lives are all important. One of the ways to reach relaxation and give ourselves some relief from ...
Views: 1776(1 vote) - Four Simple Ways to Make a Difference with Your Dollars - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2004 from Eliza BloomDid you know that even the brand of toothpaste you buy can take the world closer to--or further from--peace? It's true: Every dollar you spend can make a difference. But it takes time to sift through all the news reports, advertising messages, and public relations campaigns to figure out ...
Views: 1210 - Why Time Management Seminars Don't Work - and What Does - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2004 from Susan DunnTime Management Seminars don’t work, and here’s why: They are treating the symptom and not the cause. They’re based on two assumptions that no longer work. The first is that you don’t know how to manage your time. Let’s say you’re asked to attend a Time Management seminar at work. You’ll ...
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