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- A Big Blow - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI should be jumping with joy. All our class XII students have passed their examinations and this for the 8th year running. But before I could get down and savour the good news a mail dropped in my inbox informing me that one of our main donors would not be able to meet their monthly commitment ...
Views: 1229(2 votes) - Moving Beyond Mind Games - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I am single, and ever since college I have been in love with a girl whom I have tried to be with through the four years since graduating. Even though she married someone else, she would say she still wants to be with me and be intimate with me. I believe her, but have thought ...
Views: 937(1 vote) - How To Stop Absorbing Other People’s Negative Emotions - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEmotional freedom means learning how to stay centered in a stressful, highly emotionally charged world. Since emotions such as fear, anger, and frustration are energies, you can potentially “catch” them from people without realizing it. If you tend to be an emotional sponge, it’s vital to know ...
Views: 6968(2 votes) - 10 Tips to Build Heart-Healing Love - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLearn to love yourself. This may take time and practice. As I tell my clients who are clearly struggling with self-love (and, who isn’t at some point?) write down 10 things you love about yourself every day. Be creative. Here, I’ll help you get started, “I love how I try to improve my health by ...
Views: 827(3 votes) - The Heart Healing Power of Love - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAnyone who has ever experienced the grandeur and rush of falling in love will understand the energizing and curative properties that true love has. It puts a bounce in your step and a seemingly endless smile on your face. For me, the sight of my husband still fills my heart with peace and ...
Views: 601(1 vote) - What’s Big and Green and Airs Over and Over? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave you ever tried tearing your son’s attention away when he’s deep into Diego? Ever attempted to converse with your daughter when she’s transfixed by Tinker Bell? Nickelodeon and Disney know they’ve got a captive audience in today’s tots and tweens. And while we might wish our wee ones spent a ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - How to Get a Job: Be a Black Belt at Networking - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you are looking for a job right now, expect that there will be 400 or more other applicants. A coaching client in Santa Monica, Ca reported that she is competing with 500 other applicants for a two week TV production job. When the competition is that stiff even for temporary work, you need to ...
Views: 656(2 votes) - Little Kids Can Say the Meanest Things - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Integrity is telling myself the truth, and honesty is telling the truth to other people." Spencer Johnson God knows the "houseguest" is walking a fine line between that warm and welcome feeling and "I wish he'd leave." On one of my yoga weekends several months ago while staying with a ...
Views: 804(1 vote) - An Unwavering Connection to the Infinite - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThough much of who and what we are changes as we journey through life, our inherent worth remains constant. While the term self-worth is often used interchangeably with self-esteem, the two qualities are inherently different. Self-esteem is the measure of how you feel about yourself at a given ...
Views: 542(1 vote) - A Different Way of Life, or a Different Way of Living? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe other day the United Nations in New York City decided to celebrate indigenous peoples, and we were treated to pictures on our TV of people dressed in native American Indian garb of all sorts, from Peru to Seattle, chanting songs in the grand meeting chamber. It was an event designed to bring ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - The Tower - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn this article, I'd like to discuss an idea that ties together psychology and spirituality. It gives a new spin on the theory of the "subconscious mind," and explains why the spiritual journey can sometimes feel challenging. Let me begin the discussion with a story. Once there was a man ...
Views: 747(1 vote) - The Other Side Of Fear - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Maria PortasFear is not from or of God. It is what you have created to keep you small. Keep you little and unassuming. Your world is abundant, and yet you live in fear. If only you knew that fear is not real, it is but a fantasy to destroy the life which lives in you. We are filled with the power of ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - The Memory of Money: Three Tips to Using Personal History to Unlock Your Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com Authors#1 Take A Money Snapshot To understand your financial picture today, take a money snapshot of what you witnessed as a child. Do you remember watching how your parents spent money? Did you receive an allowance? If so, how much was it? What did you spend it on? Did your family forego an ...
Views: 559(1 vote) - Why Is It So Hard to Make Friends When You're Older? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Royane RealMany of us fear growing older because we are worried that when we are older we will be lonely. We often see older people sitting in shopping malls who seem to have no friends and nothing to do. We hope that won’t be our fate. What can we do to make sure we still have some friends and a good ...
Views: 7082(1 vote) - Separate Your Personal Life from Your Personal Finances: Claiming Your Life Back from Busy - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy friend tipped me off to a great practice last week. She and her husband schedule weekly business meetings to discuss the business of the family. They divide their lives into three sections—family, marriage, and fun—and they approach each topic separately. For family stuff, they arrange the ...
Views: 601(1 vote) - Morning Motivation: If You Weren't Afraid - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn Native Wisdom for White Minds, a Maori writer expresses confusion about people from the West: "Why do they whisper; why are they so afraid?" Ayn Rand made a similar observation in Atlas Shrugged, noting that people no longer race around because they have a purpose, but because they are ...
Views: 611(3 votes) - But I Just Need Some Closure! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Patzia GonzalezThe grief you cry out from draws you toward union. Your pure sadness that wants help is the secret cup. Rumi One of the hardest things for someone going through a breakup is fighting those relentless urges to contact the ex. "I just need some closure. I need some answers; I ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - Breakups and Divorce from the Perspective of Family Constellations - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Patzia GonzalezHappiness has a very short attention span, it forgets what came before. Unhappiness, on the other hand, has a very long memory. Bert Hellinger “Sexual relations create a deep and binding bond. When a man takes a woman as his woman; and a woman takes a man as her man, sexual ...
Views: 2738(1 vote) - Traumatic Birthing Memory Clears With Emotional Freedom Techniques – EFT - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Patzia Gonzalez"Connie" (not her real name) arrived feeling upset for her session. She had just read an article about a successful Home Birth after a difficult labor thanks to EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques). She too had wanted to have a Home Birth when her eldest son was born 22 years ago and ended up ...
Views: 1565(3 votes) - Pain from a Break-up Resolved with EFT - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Patzia GonzalezAs part of her ongoing "Life Makeover" psychotherapy process, Mia brought up her severe neck and shoulder pain in a session. I asked several questions regarding the pain, including when it had started. She said ten years ago. I then asked: What had happened ten years ago? Mia's eyes immediately ...
Views: 2555(3 votes) - Why Bad Things Happen to Good People - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Ellen GerstEvery event in life is neutral, and it is you and your response which gives meaning to the event. So, when you ask God, or some higher power, "Why did this terrible event happen to me?" you are probably perceiving the "event" as a negative one. When you lose a loved one to death or have a ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - Resveratrol Benefits You Can Bank On - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Karla SuttonUnless you have lived on the moon the last 10 years, you have most certainly heard about resveratrol. Resveratrol is a substance found in red wine and red grapes, among many other places. It has been the recipient of a lot of praise on shows like 60 minutes and other popular American ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - Deciding to Be Wealthy is the First Step to Becoming Wealthy - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanSay what? Let me repeat that for you: “Deciding to be wealthy is the first step to becoming wealthy.” I want you to plant the seed of wealth in your mind, your heart, and your soul. Mental bars that keep you from moving forward in your life no longer bind you. You are now free to accept ...
Views: 1870(2 votes) - Reaching New Heights Of Pleasure Through The Male G Spot - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Paul RodgersThe prostate gland does not exist in isolation. It shares the blood supply, the hormonal and chemical ebbs and flows of the rest of the body, and all of the other factors that give rise to health and illness. No doubt there are "condition-specific" herbs such as Saw palmetto and African plum ...
Views: 11043(1 vote) - Networking for the Shy - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from George TorokJust answer this simple question: “How can I help you?” Networking is the science of connecting with other people to advance your agenda. What do you want more of? Sales leads, resource contacts, job offers? You can get those results from networking - if you do it wisely. Be honest with ...
Views: 1518(2 votes) - Tips to Develop Time Management Skills - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Michelle Howard SmithLife is filled with distractions that can take your focus off the tasks you need to accomplish and time management is a struggle for many. While it is a difficult skill to master for many, time management is simply managing the time you have allotted to you while on this earth. You can manage ...
Views: 1757(3 votes) - Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets Protect Your Invention! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Geoff FickePatent numbers are issued sequentially, beginning with the number one. Patent number one was issued to Samuel Hopkins on July 31, 1790. It took 75 years for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to issue patent number 1,000,000. Patent number 7,000,000 was issued February 14, ...
Views: 1985(3 votes) - Who Wants a Mentor? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from George TorokWhat is mentoring about? Mentoring is a special relationship between a master and an apprentice. You can find good examples in modern culture: Obiwan Kanobee and Luke Skywalker from Star Wars and Cane (David Carradine) from the old Kung Fu TV series. In centuries past this was the only way to ...
Views: 1443(2 votes) - Problem Solving: Don't Ignore the Nudges - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from George TorokAll problems are not equal. Some will bite you. Some just nudge you. Those nudges are worthy of more attention. You will encounter two types of problems, acute and chronic. They have two distinct warnings signs and different methods of solving them. You need to be aware of both types of ...
Views: 1819(3 votes) - How To Have A Challenging Workout Using Light Dumbbells At Home - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThere is a way of achieving muscle fatigue if all you have are a pair of light dumbbells kicking around in your spare room. As long as you stick to some guidelines you will be able to feel the burn with all your workouts. Here are the rules: #1 Choose isolation exercises #2 Perform ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - How Do Investors Read Business Plans? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Geoff FickeThere are hundreds of thousands of business plans floating around and attempting to find a funding home. I receive hundreds of business plans annually myself, and can definitely state that 99% of these documents are laughable as presentations of an exciting investment opportunity. I am not ...
Views: 1458(3 votes) - My Top 10 Quick Breakfast Options For Fat Loss - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanEating breakfast is very important for fat loss goals because it helps break the fast and kick-starts the metabolism. Maintaining a healthy metabolism so it keeps running smoothly is essential for burning calories. Here is a rundown of my favourite recipes for a simple and quick breakfast. ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - How To Write A Fat Loss Plan So You Can See Your Abs - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanAre you sick and tired of wasting your time on diets that never work? I am going to teach you how to write a simple fat loss plan and show you an example of how it should look. I know time is precious for many of you so I will keep this short and as brief as possible. In order to ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - Make a Friend Everyday, Network! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Geoff FickeHave you ever noticed how successful people always seem to have a very wide net of friends and acquaintances? Howard Hughes became an infamous recluse only after he was fabulously wealthy. His network of business associations enabled him to excel in aviation, manufacturing, heavy industry, oil, ...
Views: 1422(13 votes) - Acne: Fight Acne with Diet Changes - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Michelle Howard SmithAcne can be an embarrassing condition and while many think acne is a "teen disease", evidence has show that it affects teenagers and adults. If your skin is acne prone, changing your diet can help to the condition. There are common myths about what actually causes acne but one of the biggest ...
Views: 1844(3 votes) - Napoleon and Alexander the Great Are Innovative Role Models Even Today - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Geoff FickeDuring the 18th century the royal courts of Europe were starved for exciting and fresh entertainment formats. The staid choral recital, piano concerto, plays and opera had been standard fare in all of the great palaces for centuries. Each court strove to offer something more modern, more cutting ...
Views: 2941(3 votes) - Neck Cream - The Forgotten Anti Aging Cream - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Karla SuttonIf you have reached the age in life where you start to think less about ice cream and more about anti aging creams, you must read this article. There are many types of anti aging creams that people use on a daily basis, and there are several types that go forgotten and become lost in the mix. ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - Organize the Business Structure That Is Right for Your New Enterprise - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Geoff FickeEvery business requires a structure that will withstand necessary legal and governmental scrutiny. The choice of how to organize a new enterprise should be made based on the needs and capacity of the owner(s) to maintain and detail the records, history and finances of the business. Many ...
Views: 2815(3 votes) - What Forward Thinking Leaders Need to be Doing Now: Preparing for the Turnaround - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Lisa Pasbjerg“Enlarge the opportunity and the person will expand to fill it.” Eli Ginzberg, 1911-2002, an economist who taught at Columbia University for more than six decades, advised eight American presidents and led pioneering research efforts in employment and health care. Recently, I attended ...
Views: 1447(10 votes) - The Sweetness of the Leaving - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Regina MurphyMany years ago, I fell in love with the movie “Pay It Forward” and the theme song “Calling all Angels” by K.D. Lang which was also the theme song of the TV show “Beauty and the Beast”. I really couldn’t understand the meaning of the words at first and was sure I heard the words wrong. As I ...
Views: 1810(2 votes) - College Recommendation Letters.. How To Get A Reference Letter - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Carol EisemanSecuring the college letters of recommendation is a big part of the college application process. It can be a daunting task for many students. It may be the first time they have ever asked for a reference. They may also not understand the importance that these letters bring to their college ...
Views: 2603(2 votes) - Extra, Extra, Read All About It! Ten Million Children on Drugs! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Regina MurphyAlthough this headline will not appear in The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal maybe it should. The chances of a child being addicted to drugs to alter their moods in adulthood increase exponentially if they are prescribed medication by a psychiatrist or doctor at an early age. Parents ...
Views: 2162(2 votes) - How to Choose the BEST Fish Oil Supplements - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Emile JarreauTouting benefits that include everything from lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels to potentially even curing certain forms of cancer including breast, colon, and prostate, it's no wonder that fish oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids have become one of the most popular ...
Views: 747(1 vote) - 3, 2, 1, and Gone is the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Betsy MooreAt the beginning of this year, President Obama signed into law the Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. One provision is the first time home buyer tax credit. More specifically, it is opportunity for an $8,000 tax free check to you. However, this tax credit ends on November 31, 2009. ...
Views: 958(7 votes) - Building Rapport - How To Rapidly Build Rapport - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Peter SaksIn this article I will explain to you how to build rapid rapport. What do I mean by rapid? I mean you will be able to create rapport in minutes not in days or even weeks as it is in normal cases. What is rapport? Rapport is a connection between two people. If you know someone, with time ...
Views: 5346(9 votes) - Why Consistency Matters - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Barbara Wayman“Life is a perpetual instruction in cause and effect.” --Ralph Waldo Emerson Emerson called consistency the hobgoblin of little minds, but when it comes to public relations, consistency is THE most crucial key to success. Why? Because we live in a world of cause and effect. The number ...
Views: 1273(2 votes) - Proximity is Destiny - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Barbara Wayman“Tell me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.” --Assyrian Proverb Do you have a life philosophy? For the past decade mine has been “proximity is destiny.” This somewhat opaque saying speaks to me because it reinforces a basic fact of the universe – we become what we think about ...
Views: 1392(2 votes) - What “What do you do?” Really Means - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Barbara Wayman“Build your reputation by helping other people build theirs.” --Anthony J. D’Angelo Aside from “How are you?,” “What do you do?” is probably the question you’ve been asked most often. Recently I heard a networking expert share what she thinks the question really means. Her take? It ...
Views: 1438(2 votes) - Inexpensive Ways To Attract Visitors To Your Website - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Barbara WaymanWouldn't it be great if once we finished all the work of creating a website, people flocked there of their own accord? I wish it worked that way, but alas, we have to get them to visit. Here are some quick tips on increasing your traffic: • Make sure your web URL is on every, and I mean ...
Views: 1679(2 votes) - Conditions Aren’t Perfect. Market Anyway. - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Barbara Wayman“In strategy it is important to see distant things as if they were close and to take a distanced view of close things.” --Miyamoto Musashi You can hear it every time you turn on the television. You can feel it emanating from those you work with. Perhaps it even keeps you up at night: ...
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