When it comes to modern career development, one thing we can all count on is change. With the advent of technology, telecommuting, and E-commerce, how work is performed is in a state of reinvention. Self-employment and small business development will become more the norm than big business. And ... Views: 735
Do you go to topless clubs and get tongue-tied when you try to talk to the topless dancers? Well, here's 25 proven opening lines to use on topless dancers:
"What is your real name?" (If she tells you her real name instead of her stage name, this could indicate that she's interested in ... Views: 737
Did you know that there are foods that can actually Make Your Back Pain Worse?
People who have back pain reported that they felt much better after they stopped eating the following foods:
* Anything containing caffeine including coffee, tea and sodas.
* Red meats
* Anything containing ... Views: 2554
When most people hear soy, they usually think of tofu and soymilk. Soon tempeh (pronounced tem-PAY) will be one of the first soy products to come to mind. It is fast becoming the most popular soy food on the market because it is highly nutritious, easy to digest, and deliciously simple to ... Views: 777
One of the most basic ways to find papers when you need them is to retrieve them from an effective filing system. A good filing system will allow you to find what you're looking for in 10 seconds or less.
Here are 3 simple filing guidelines that can help:
1. CATEGORIZING.
A filing system is ... Views: 690
Diets and nutritional information are almost everywhere yet studies show that obesity continues to rise dramatically.
Why? Diets are selling more than ever. In North America, over 58 million dieters spend $36 million on weight loss yearly. Yet over 75% of the population is overweight. ... Views: 730
Having goals in our lives is important. For some, merely creating goals brings about a positive change. When you make a goal, you are creating an exciting challenge for yourself. To make sure you meet that challenge with the right tools, you will need to do three things.
1. WRITE IT DOWN
The ... Views: 4896
Let’s face it. We all want to be happy. And we all realize, sooner or later, that outer success does not produce lasting happiness. So what does? Loving ourselves and loving others. In fact, we can only love others authentically when we are loving ourselves. So why is it that some people ... Views: 849
Are you someone who wants a simpler life, but who associates simplifying with giving away everything you own, and going back to baking your own bread? Unfortunately, that attitude can scare you away from making the simple (pardon the pun) kind of changes that can make your life so much easier, ... Views: 796
From within our depths there arises a kind of constant pulse in the form of a longing to know beyond the shadow of any doubt that I am. We cannot help this wanting to be. It is a celestial drive sown into the center of one’s very soul, and it is this nascent need that sends us out looking for ... Views: 840
Can you have fulfilling work? You bet! Here¡¦s 5 steps to get you started.
1. Define what fulfillment means to you. Only you know from your deepest core what a fulfilled life looks like. When you hear the word fulfillment, what do you imagine? A huge bank account, a luxurious home, a loving ... Views: 607
1. A low overhead and startup cost
Overhead is any fixed cost that accrues whether you make a dime or not. They include; rent, employees, utilities, phone access, etc. Starting a business can be costly if it requires developing a new office space. A home-based business makes the most of ... Views: 789
We’ve all noticed it. You learn something new in a class or reading an article or book, and you feel committed to change. You’re motivated, energized, excited. The world looks bigger and brighter.
But what about a month or two later? How do you stay on track when you hit your first bump in the ... Views: 802
Do you find yourself setting goals and then not following through on them? You start, then get sidetracked. Before you know it, you have fallen back into your old pattern and given up on your dream once again. If this sounds like you, don't give up. Read on...
For the first 38 years of my life ... Views: 914
Being in a good mood is not difficult. It does take a little work, and it also takes responsibility. Because it's better to be happy than upset, putting yourself in a good mood is definitely worth it.
Even the happiest of people find themselves in a bad mood now and then. Others unfortunately ... Views: 5329
It is said that on an average day in the United States, there will be 17 million meetings. (It makes you wonder how anything ever gets done!) A meeting is two or more people getting together to exchange information. What could be simpler? Yet, it is one of the biggest institutional time wasters ... Views: 997
In my thirty years as a Time Management speaker and consultant, I have observed a lot of what we can and should not do to increase our daily results. Time management is not necessarily working "harder", but rather, "smarter".
And to accomplish significantly more in our days, we need not ... Views: 817
Have you ever had a sale that didn’t close and you weren’t sure why? Chances are you lost the sale because you didn’t establish sufficient trust and rapport with your prospect. Once you have developed trust and rapport you’ve actually got the hard part behind you and you’re probably going to ... Views: 2633
It used to be that finding the right new job was just a matter of reviewing newspaper ads, networking, and contacting a few recruiters. These days, however, much more is required to stand out from the crowd of applicants. By using some creative techniques, you can jump start your job search and ... Views: 681
I'm really excited to share the following 5 steps for goal setting with you. If you're like me and need an occasional nudge in the right direction, this formula can definitely help:
1. Write down your goal - - make sure it is specific, measurable, time-bound and fits who you are...honors your ... Views: 787
· Ask yourself…"Am I being too hard on myself?"
· Ask yourself…"What do I have in my life that I can enjoy at this moment?"
· Ask yourself …"How important is it?"
· Ask yourself…"What is my gut telling me?"
· Ask yourself…"Are my goals or expectations realistic?"
· Ask yourself…"Am I ... Views: 787
You are definitely not alone if you are feeling a need to simplify and organize your life. Many people easily spend 20 minutes a day looking for things. That is 122 hours a year – 5 entire days every year. You are bombarded with information from every direction, with 150,000 books and 10,000 ... Views: 793
Sales is a contact sport and prospecting for new business is the name of the game! You will never meet a salesperson that failed because they had too many prospects to talk to. For the majority of salespeople, finding new customers is without a doubt the most difficult and stressful aspect of ... Views: 835
As I sit down to write this article, Winter Storm Emily is causing quite a "stand-still" here in the New England states. Meteorologists are predicting up to two feet of snow in some areas, like here in Connecticut.
I went into work this morning only to discover we wouldn't be opening due to ... Views: 764
Do you want to make a change, but you don’t know how? Do you want to make a change, but you’ve made changes before and they haven’t *stuck?* Do you want to make a change, but you don’t see it worth expending the effort?
Check out these six steps and see if this will work for you.
One: Decide ... Views: 1743
#1. Get into a business that has exclusive rights to sell products that will in the near future be in high demand in the world's marketplace and provides you with a top notch website. Getting into a business that produce such products reduces competition and leaves a wide open niche market for ... Views: 752
In this week's article I would just like to give some resource and promotion links for you to use to build your business and reputation.
There are many ways of promoting your business for free on the Internet. It just takes time and you must promote everyday!
*Ad Swap Lists
These are some ... Views: 1784
Do you ever get frustrated because you cannot remember someone’s name just minutes after you’ve met them? I used to. Then I learned this simple technique for remembering names and now everything has changed.
I am going to show you seven things that you can do quickly and easily everytime you ... Views: 2020
1.) Ask yourself, “What’s the worst that could happen?” Too often, we place excess importance on potential problems. We all have a certain amount of energy so let’s apply it to creating extraordinary relationships, advancing our careers and meeting our goals INSTEAD of wasting that energy ... Views: 892
What is a Power Book? It’s a self-published book that rivals any house-published book. It’s a book that looks, feels and reads like a book that has the power and potential to become a New York Times Bestseller, but it was produced for a fraction of the cost, time and effort. A self-published ... Views: 654
Marketing a business can be fun, exciting and creative. It can also be very frustrating and expensive if one doesn’t know what outcome they are looking for or how to evaluate cost effective methods of marketing.
Over the years people have come to know me for my unique ability to develop low ... Views: 684
Excerpted from chapter 1, "Creative Time Management: An Introduction" "Managing your time well means managing your life well. People who handle their time well do it creatively. They make short- and long-term plans, set and keep realistic schedules, take efficient and timely breaks, and view ... Views: 2614
Personal savings: The first place many new home business owners look to finance their venture is their personal bank account. Or other personal resources such as savings bonds, stock, etc. One entrepreneur, I know of, used her vacation funds from her regular job to start a part-time home ... Views: 686
It is the oldest and most proven way, word of mouth, and still, even Jesus' story must yet reach all corners of the world, although he performed miracles.
Many of us are performing frequent miracles, and turning our own lives around, while helping hoards of others. Still, people just look at ... Views: 773
True: Ezine advertising is one of the most effective form of advertising available online . . .
The most important thing for every advertiser is to find targeted market for his product. That's exactly what ezines has to offer. A targeted market. There are so many ezines out there covering so ... Views: 902
The bottom line is simple. No matter what amount of income you earn or don't earn, you CAN be in control of your finances. But you must first be in control of your choices.
Here are some steps to help you:
1. Determine your level of integrity about money. Do you spend money, then hide the ... Views: 809
The bottom line is simple. No matter what amount of income you earn or don't earn, you CAN be in control of your finances. But you must first be in control of your choices.
Here are some steps to help you:
1. Determine your level of integrity about money. Do you spend money, then hide the ... Views: 848
Our times are fast. Our life is fast. All the time we're in a rush for something, using faster and faster means, leaving behind everything that seems to slow us down, sometimes even proven principles of proper, polite behaviour or proper, professional business principles.
Most of the people ... Views: 917
Attitude, as you have heard many times, is everything. That theory has been written in thousands of books, spoken to millions of people, and driven deep into your mind. Why? It's true.
Your attitude is your own personal filter for everything that happens to you, around you, or within you. What ... Views: 513
1. Be Yourself
It's great to watch other successful speakers, to see what they do and how they do it. To be a great speaker in your own right requires you to develop your own style, to speak using your own voice. Be yourself when you speak and you can't help but be successful.
2. Be Bold ... Views: 1499
A coach is a modern-day mentor. In Greek legend, Mentor was a friend of Odysseus. As advisor, sage, and counselor he was entrusted with the education of Telemachus, the son of Odysseus.
A coach is a faithful, wise, devoted advisor and teacher. A coach is a loyal resource. A coach engages ... Views: 712
1) Set a Relaxed Tone. Give yourself plenty of time and space in the morning. Avoid waking up, jumping in the shower, throwing on some clothes, and dumping coffee in your lap while weaving through traffic. If you begin your day burning adrenaline, you've set the tone for a stressful day where ... Views: 534
1. Starve a bad habit; feed a good habit. Things that you nurture, and support, and give energy and time to WILL grow in your life. And in contrast, things can’t exist if you don’t support them. If you have something in your life that you don’t want there, identify how you are supporting it. ... Views: 713
Did you know that researchers can predict what your energy will be like in the afternoon and evening by knowing your habits in the morning? This is because how you start the day is so powerful in determining the kind of day you are going to have. Just think about your start to the day. Do you ... Views: 806
1. Acknowledge that requesting support, guidance and partnership is not the same as being needy. Allowing someone else to give freely to you primes the pump in the universal law of giving and receiving. There are as many blessings to the giver as there are to the receiver: being open to ... Views: 676
1. What Does Your Intuition Tell You?
Your intuition can contribute "quick and ready" insight. Too often we discount the role of intuition in decision-making. Begin to pay close attention to what your intuition is telling you; it could lead directly to positive changes in your life.
2. How ... Views: 791
1. Buy good certification books.
Yes, I know how thick they are – the tests do cover that much material, so what can you do? A teacher is not going to talk that much without wearing out their throat, so in the final analysis you are going to spend a lot of time reading and studying those books ... Views: 799
You have finally clarified what your life is about, you know who you are and what your life purpose is. You have even created a life purpose statement. Now what? How do you get the most out of the work you've done. How do you have your life purpose shape your life? This list will help guide you ... Views: 630
Finally you've clarified what your life is about. You know who you are and what your life purpose is. You have even created a life purpose statement. Now what? How do you get the most out of the work you've done. How do you have your life purpose shape your life? This list will help guide ... Views: 1516
A new millennium is as exciting as a New Year but much bigger. In the past a number such as 2000 seemed so big and far away. Now the year has come and gone and has been forgotten. Ten or fifteen years ago it was hard to visualize what it would be like in the year 2000 and beyond. Some of us ... Views: 938