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- The Perfect Day Writing Exercise- Law of Attraction in ActionSubmitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Chris ConnellSeveral years ago I was torn. I was going through a period where I wasn’t sure what I wanted, but I knew it wasn’t the life that I had. I was unhappy in my work. My love life wasn’t what I wanted it to be (as I was single). And there were more experiences, and even toys that I wanted in my life. ...
Views: 9919(4 votes) - You're Not Going to Believe This - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Fireflies TeamHow many times have you been discouraged because someone else didn’t see the brilliance of what you created, thought of, or wanted to do? How many times have you walked away from something because you decided it wasn’t a good idea, too? Consider these… • The movie Star Wars was rejected by ...
Views: 874 - How to Raise Your Vibration for More Powerful Manifesting - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Emmanuel DagherMany people have endlessly researched about positive thinking, manifesting, vibrations, and the law of attraction. Although they resonate with the concept, many of them seem to have a difficult time knowing how to raise their vibration in order to effectively work with them to manifest their ...
Views: 5470(16 votes) - Recession Proof Your Business (Part 1) Dealing with Problems - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Susan Hinds“Business is never so healthy as when, like a chicken, it must do a certain amount of scratching around for what it gets.” Henry Ford I just love my quotes and I thought this one by Henry Ford really hits the mark. I want to help you to find more success and prosperity in your life. One ...
Views: 1498 - *** 5 Tips for Building teams - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Liz CoslineThere are many aspects to team building. The more that is applied the better the team will be. Here are five different aspects of team building that allow the team to keep going to the next level. 1. Competence - when a leader puts a team together he or she tries to pick the best people ...
Views: 1787(16 votes) - 10 Ways to Get More Done with Less Stress - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Stephanie FrankWhen it comes to getting things done in your business, do you find yourself drowning in overwhelm? Do you feel frustrated or confused by trying to figure out where to start or what comes next? Is procrastination the default for handling your stress? It doesn't have to be that way. There ...
Views: 1407 - No Motivation to Exercise?? Its All in the Mind! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Sheryl BardYou know that you should be exercising, you know how good it is for you, you know how much better you feel when you do it. WHY CAN'T YOU JUST DO IT!! How many times have you stuck to an exercise program for a few weeks or maybe even a few months and just started to really feel and see the ...
Views: 4583(2 votes) - Brainwashing Your Way To Creating A Life You Love To Live - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Chris ConnellBrainwashing is typically looked at as a negative thing. At the same time, we sort of innately know (plus we have science to prove) that our lives consist of what we think about all day. So, truth is, we are sort of brainwashing ourselves anyway. It’s just a matter of how conscious we are about ...
Views: 1584(2 votes) - A New Frame of Reference for Shifting From Fear to Love - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Louise FrechetteWe’ve all been there: stuck in fear or anxiety and wishing there was a quicker, easier way of getting free—of experiencing what A Course in Miracles describes as a miracle: “a shift away from fear to love”. So how do we make the shift more easily so we don’t remain hostage to our ego and to the ...
Views: 2789(3 votes) - Execution Rhythm Encourages Effective Business Communication - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from James MurphyTo say that the way we communicate in business today is undergoing major changes would be a wildly profound understatement. Many businesses simply feel overwhelmed by the advances of Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace, not to mention the near total penetration of mobile devices like the iPhone and ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - Waterloo Attractions - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from T. Payne3 Reasons To Visit Waterloo Waterloo is a southwestern city in Ontario, Canada. Waterloo has a population just shy of 100 000, although during the school season the population balloons to about 115 000. It is often referred to as half of “Kitchener-Waterloo”. In actuality, Waterloo and ...
Views: 1101 - Turn Fear of Risk into Sales - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Harlan GoergerOvercoming Risk Aversion in Selling Help clients move forward in the selling process The deadline is approaching, your month is ending and the prospects that should be closing and going for it are not! What is a salesperson to do! We done the discovery, asked the questions, provided the ...
Views: 2469(5 votes) - Key Elements for a Bigger Bench Press - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Michael FrancisKey Elements for a Bigger Bench Press Michael Francis http://www.FitnessScape.com Proper positioning on a weight bench to maximize leverage • Keep the bar in line with the eyes; if you are too far towards the top of the ...
Views: 890(2 votes) - Functional Food Obsession? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Nancy Anderson DolanFunctional Food Obsession? We are in the midst of an overwhelming increase in the number of people that are obsessed with food. Eating disorders are rampant and 65% of North Americans are classified as overweight or obese. But what if this so called “problem” is really a wake up call? Like ...
Views: 2890 - The Love Hate Relationship in Marketing - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Barbara DemarestLast year I was in Italy attending a conference and met another participant named Margie. After introducing myself as someone who coaches executives and entrepreneurs on how to take small do-able steps to expand their businesses, Margie started telling me how much she dislikes marketing herself ...
Views: 799 - Customer Care is Vital to Small Businesses - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Lelo PaulIf you've ever worked in a retail environment, you know that the most important aspect in this kind of business setting is customer service. Whether you are selling food, clothes or what-have-you, dealing with your customers in the most positive, helpful tone is what will separate your company ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Treasure Seeker's Surprise - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Fireflies TeamHow many balls of clay do you know? A man was exploring caves by the seashore. In one of the caves he found a canvas bag with a bunch of hardened clay balls. It was like someone had rolled clay balls and left them out in the sun to bake. They didn't look like much, but they intrigued the man, ...
Views: 1170 - Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Janice SmithFear keeps us from truly being who we are, we let our fears stand in the way of fully embracing our inner being. The time has come to learn how to move past our fears in order that we may shine as the being we are meant to be. Most of us learned early on in life how not to be ourselves. We let ...
Views: 1007 - The Four “R”s for a PROductive Relationship: Be Respectful, Real, Responsible and Responsive - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Mark GorkinThe Stress Doc presents a four step, “Four 'R'” communicational guide for building successful “give and take” professional relationships. The Four “R”s are dramatically illustrated in his recent encounter with an ENT surgeon. Many of us “Boomers” grew up with an alliterative academic ...
Views: 6292(3 votes) - Massage Therapy - Fascia Work - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from John Spencer EllisAmong the many health benefits of massage is one that will surprise the novice: the ability to manipulate fascia. Fascia are body components located between the skin and the underlying muscle. It's here that inflammation and injuries can produce damage that can be encouraged to heal by a good ...
Views: 4499 - *** What is Marketing? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Joe BavoneseMarketing is a loaded word. Some would even say a 'dirty' word! According to a recent study, we in the 21st century are bombarded with over 3000 commercial messages a day. We try to avoid it, mute it or delete it. Some say consumerism and the commercialization of life is the greatest scourge of ...
Views: 1886(6 votes) - My 3 Personal Success Strategies That Never Fail - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Kaya SingerWhen I arrived into the second half of my life, I realized that the years were drifting by and I began to wonder why my life hadn't completely turned out the way I had wished. Certainly I had racked up many successes but there were also still unfulfilled dreams, places I wanted to go, books to ...
Views: 1292 - New Financing Option Provides Alternative to Traditional Lenders - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Joel GreeneWith real estate values continuing their nosedive to astounding new lows, the one thing that prevents investors from taking advantage of the great buying opportunities is the scarcity of money. Despite their federal bailout, banks still aren’t ready to open up the cash tap. Most borrowers ...
Views: 876 - Three Tips for Baby Boomers Staring a New Business - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Kaya SingerWomen and men in their 60s and 70s are now busy re-inventing themselves, sharpening and learning new skills and beginning new enterprises. After quitting a corporate job or retiring from teaching many of you aren’t ready to stay home and watch TV knit all day. You want to "do something!" Maybe ...
Views: 1351 - Networking is Not Selling - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Kaya SingerYou've probably all had the "used car salesman" experience at networking groups. You meet a new person, and doing the normal protocol, you politely ask them what they do. They immediately launch into a passionate pitch about how wonderful their product is and assure you that you'll be dead next ...
Views: 1156 - The Female Bite - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Dr. Mona SpiegelSummer's a great time for evening walks, except for one problem - mosquitoes. Many couples like to walk at night. They'll be walking along, enjoying the cool air, when zap! One or both of them gets bitten. Mosquitoes don't discriminate between genders. I don't know how they choose their ...
Views: 1339 - Social Media Success = Referrals - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Janet FoutsRecently I had a meeting with a top ranked sales person who wanted to understand what social media could do for his company. Now this guy is an old hand at sales and he told me most of his business leads came from referrals. He has a network of over 2,000 people that he carefully maintains with ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - The Scorpion Sting - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Krista JohnsonOn May 1st, 2008, I stepped on a good size scorpion in my shower and had some pretty awful effects from it. Through the process, it caused me to think about how the sting of a scorpion relates to our words. When I first stepped on it, I thought a needle had gone through my toe & just kept ...
Views: 1503 - Web 2.0 and the HR and Staffing Industries: Challenges and Benefits - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Lya SoranoNew college graduates have learned that a boozy Facebook profile is not an employment recommendation, but how many senior HR executives make use of Social Media tools to find just the right candidates for the most important positions they have to fill? There are three main reasons why the HR ...
Views: 2673 - Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Krista JohnsonTake a moment and think about everything you’re currently doing to improve your health & fitness. Think of every detail; the workouts, the nutrition, the level of effort, the sweat, the time - everything. Now grab a pen or pencil and draw a small circle - about the size of a golf ball - in the ...
Views: 1468 - 10 Steps to Repairing Your Credit - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Angelina HarrisDoes credit card debt got you down? Does it seem like you will never be free of this weight? If you're struggling with debt, here 10 steps you can take to repair or rebuild your credit. If you’re short on time, energy, or you at your wits end, contact one a Credit Counseling agency. ...
Views: 781 - Persistence is the Key to Success! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Krista Johnson"Studies indicate that the one quality all successful people have is persistence. They're willing to spend more time accomplishing a task and to persevere in the face of many difficult odds. There's a very positive relationship between people's ability to accomplish any task and the time they're ...
Views: 3593(1 vote) - Why Diet's Backfire - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Krista JohnsonIt is easy to see how diets wreck our metabolism. Any diet that tries to cut back drastically on anything from calories to carbs is doomed from the start because it doesn't work with how the human body works. It seems logical: eat less, burn more, lose weight, but the only true way to lose ...
Views: 900 - No Means Yes: Law of Attraction and Inclusion - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeDrugs, war, domestic violence, illness, abuse, divorce, poverty, murder…the list goes on and on. What list? The list of what most people are fighting against. The list of what most people look at and shout “NO.” Well, it is time to start saying yes. To draw attention to the world’s most ...
Views: 1501(9 votes) - How to Pass a Gallstone - An Alternative to Gallbladder Surgery - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Joe BartonThe million dollar question that you are asking is, "How to Pass a Gallstone?" You are one of the thousands of sufferers who ask this question each year. Unfortunately, most of those patients will go through with gallbladder surgery. But what about those people who want to keep their organ, ...
Views: 1835 - Thermogenic Foods for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaThermogenics refers to any type of substance that, when ingested, stimulates the loss of body fat or increases calories which are burned due to the boost of heat output in the body. The weight loss market is a huge industry right now and thermogenics are at the height of their sale because they ...
Views: 3047(3 votes) - ***"I Feel Empty" - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Margaret PaulIf you feel empty, you are not alone in feeling this way.Many people feel empty inside, and most people who feel empty have some deep false beliefs regarding why they feel empty. Below are some of these false beliefs.I feel empty because:• My partner is not giving me ...
Views: 10320(6 votes) - Why Dieters Fail To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaOne of the major health main concerns is obesity related illnesses afflicting a great number of people. None-the-less data signifies that the standard weight decline on predictable diets equals a simple 5-8 pounds annually. It this is the case then why do so many people find it difficult to ...
Views: 1396(3 votes) - Tips on Feeling More Secure in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondPity or genuine desire for connection? Watching Tom rapt in conversation with their guests made Roxy feel left out and unimportant. Almost as if he heard her wish, Tom asked her for her opinion of the movie they were all talking about. She could hardly speak. She didn’t want to be brought in ...
Views: 9780 - People Management Training – Effective Tips on Managing People - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Kate TammemagiThere are a few basic principles in Managing People which Supervisors or Managers at any level should follow. These basic principles ensure that your reports are focussed on achieving their goals and objectives, and have the motivation to achieve success. Here we outline the key tips to ...
Views: 4986(1 vote) - Cure UTI at Home - Secret Remedies to Cure Urinary Tract Infection - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Joe BartonLearn how to cure UTI at home! No Antibiotics! No Doctor Bills! No expensive prescriptions that don't seem to work! If you are looking for remedies to cure urinary tract infections, then you have found the right place! Thousands of people will use simple remedies to cure themselves at ...
Views: 2467 - Changing Careers- The Blessing of Umemployment And The Recession - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Chris ConnellIf you listen closely you can almost hear it-the clank of the “golden handcuffs” hitting the ground. What are the “golden handcuffs”? They are that thing that keeps people from leaving a job they really aren’t fulfilled by, but which makes them too much money for them to walk away. Thus, they ...
Views: 1531(2 votes) - Treatment of High Blood Pressure - Are There Options? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people that are diagnosed with high blood pressure are unaware of the options that are available for treatment. Treatment of high blood pressure does not necessarily indicate medications are necessary. There are alternative treatments that have been proven to work for many people. However, ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - Chatham-Kent - Yes the One in Canada - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from T. PayneChatham is settled on the Thames river in Southwestern Ontario. It is predominantly rural and agricultural but it is still home to over 108 000 residents. Farming surrounds the city but there is industry found in the larger urban areas. Chatham was founded as a naval dockyard back in the ...
Views: 1175 - The Case of the Sun Screen Killer - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Bette DowdellSome years back, about thirty or so, the medicos labeled the sun an enemy agent. We all needed to slather on sun screen all day, every day, or risk dying of melanoma in slightly more than a trice. If, like me, you’ve lost a loved one to melanoma, you reacted quickly and positively, making sun ...
Views: 1640 - Classical Feng Shui: Buyer Beware - Clashing Energies Drain Your Finances - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Rupal Mehta TurnerIn a previous article I talked about how environmental energies could enhance prosperity or bring about misfortune. Just how much of an impact can they have? I recently did a Feng Shui consultation for a family who had called me because they were having financial difficulties. They sensed ...
Views: 1520 - Laser Kidney Stone Removal - What to Expect - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonKidney stones can be a very painful condition. There are several different methods used to eliminate the them. Among some of the more popular methods is herbal treatments, pain medications with a combination of increasing fluids and dietary modifications. However, sometimes it is necessary to ...
Views: 1102 - Anatomy of Your Abdominal Muscles - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Julie BarrosWhen you think of your abdominal muscles, many people think in terms of your “six pack abs”. The truth is, there’s more to your abs than just the six pack. Learning about your stomach muscles will help you know where to tighten and tone to get those fab abs. Many people will use terms ...
Views: 17989 - Four Steps to Using Social Networking to Nuture Sales - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Kendra RamirezFour Steps to Using Social Networking to Nuture Sales Sales representatives and business owners know what it’s like to go to networking meetings, make cold calls, and knock on doors to find new business leads. While these traditional methods can produce results, online social networking ...
Views: 1421 - 3 Things to Know About HUD Homes And The Teacher Next Door Program aka Good Neighbor Next Door Program - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Nishika Jones-GreenThe Teacher Next Door Program (TND)also known as the Good Neighbor Next Door Program (GNND) is a HUD homes special program open to not only teachers, but also police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMT). To get started and for qualifying purposes there are three things ...
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