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- Put A Smile Inside - by I want you to think about something. Smiling! What is it? What does it do? Do you really know about the power of a smile? You are walking down the street on a balmy afternoon, and a complete stranger smiles at you ... how do you feel? Someone you haven't seen in years walks up to you, ...
Views: 827 - Secrets of Highly Successful Companies - by Why do some companies seem to always be at the top of the performance charts? No matter how you measure them, they always seem to excel. What secret do they have that others don't? When we decided to search for the secret of their success we were surprised at how simple the answer was. ...
Views: 879 - Do Your Employees Take Responsibility - by Getting FOUR employees to do the work of ONE is one of the easiest management jobs available, and one of the most common. No! That was not a typo.....Personal productivity is one of the most mismanaged areas within most organizations. Not because employees want to work at less than their ...
Views: 1052 - IS LOVE A FOREIGN LANGUAGE? - by If you can't answer YES to all of the following questions....then love just might be a foreign language to you.
1. Do you know how to recognize when you are loved totally and unconditionally?
2. Do you know why it is important to love and be loved?
3. Are you aware of the ways you can ...
Views: 874 - Do Christians need Self-esteem? - by "Do as Jesus did." At some point in our lives we have all heard this, and it is a valid statement. However, we soon find that, in our human efforts, it is seldom easy to accomplish. Why? Jesus taught some very basic truths. Why do we find it so difficult to do as He did? The problem is not in ...
Views: 4786 - IS LOVE A FOREIGN LANGUAGE? - by A Special Report by Bill McGrane, III
If you can't answer YES to all of the following questions.... then love just might be a foreign language to you. 1. Do you know how to recognize when you are loved totally and unconditionally? 2. Do you know why it is important to love and be loved? 3. Are ...
Views: 802 - IS LOVE A FOREIGN LANGUAGE? - by What a weird question. Internet users are business people, teachers, students of all ages, housewives, ministers, all sorts of people. Are they lonely? There must be research somewhere to break people down by economic standing, social status, education, etc., but that is probably not needed to ...
Views: 794 - PEOPLE MANAGEMENT: CHANGE OR DIE! - by The only thing constant in anybody's life is change. To try to remain the same in the game of life is to slowly die. And this applies to the management of today's organizations more than it ever has in the past. Communication has accelerated, and the way we learn has been made so much ...
Views: 1532 - Memories, Meanings, and Lessons for Life - by Some places just feel like home even if you've never lived there. I can feel calm settle over me as I turn from the highway and see St. Joseph Convent perched in its solid position above the Pennsylvania Dutch countryside. Its three-story arms spread across the hill as if embracing the furrowed ...
Views: 1042(1 vote) - How DO you become successful on the Internet? - by Everyone on the Internet is looking for the ultimate get-rich- quick scheme. At least that is what the people selling the ultimate get-rich-quick scheme would like you to believe.
Which one is the 'ultimate'? Well, if you hear them tell it, theirs is, of course.
"Turn $5 into $50,000,000,000 ...
Views: 752 - Weight Loss: A Side Effect of Adaptive Wellness - by Changing any behavior has its challenges. Changing the way you have eaten for a number of years may take a little more time than some other habits. Perhaps, you like the way you eat, you simply do not like the consequences. Left to my own choices, with no nasty consequences, I would eat ...
Views: 970 - Defeating the Fear of Flying - by Fear of flying has entered a new era. This is the post-WTC era. Unfortunately, because of that horrible terrorist act against innocent civilians in the air and on the ground, some individuals may see flying as dangerous. Our emotions have changed, but the odds have not, it is still much safer to ...
Views: 1492 - Worry for Success - by Worry for Success
Worry can spark action if you worry and realize a plan of action needs to be initiated-- and you act. Under those circumstance worry is serving you well.
Worry can spark your imagination. Sometimes having a cerebral cortex is not much fun. Imagination can litter our internal ...
Views: 876 - Anxiety! I Have It. I Don't Want It. Now What? - by In anxious situations, you will react emotionally, cognitively and behaviorally. The following are examples of how you might experience these situations:
Feelings: anxiety, intense fear and nervousness
Thoughts: automatic negative thoughts
Behaviors: blushing, dry throat and mouth, ...
Views: 1018 - Infinite Patience Produces Immediate Results - by Practice putting yourself in a state of absolute certainty. In this state you are being certain. Being certain means that you are feeling certain, thinking certain, speaking as a certain person and taking action as someone who is certain. This means that you have evolved to a place of knowing. ...
Views: 9867 - Success For The Internet Home Business Begins With Motivation - by Some of the perks of conducting a business via the Internet are independence, autonomy and financial freedom. Generally speaking, these are the advantages that most entrepreneurial spirits desire which become the impetus for beginning one's own business. Although there are several qualities that ...
Views: 658 - The Nemesis of Perfection - by Rather than living out their dreams, many people wait and wait and wait. What are they waiting for? Sometimes they are waiting for clarity on what direction to go in, other times they are waiting until they get really, really good at whatever it is they want to do, other times they are waiting ...
Views: 812 - 7 Keys of Producing A Self-Published Power Book - by 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: 771 - Simple Rules For Wealth On The Web - by In an exclusive interview I had with Linda Proctor, she told me that over 23 years ago, her Husband, Bob Proctor stated, “Forget about thinking about earning a $100,000 dollars, or doubling your income; instead, can you see yourself doing two things differently everyday? Then, he gave me those ...
Views: 747 - PRAYERS FOR DAILY LIVING - by HEALING:
Dear God, I admit that of myself, I am powerless over this condition; but with your healing love, and through the works demonstrated by Jesus to strengthen me, I can do all things. I open myself up to the healing energy that is always available to me and I accept the complete ...
Views: 4373 - Reframing Your Personal History and Letting Go of Your Fear to Grow - by What does it mean to reframe your personal history? Reframing means looking at the same situation differently, so that it no longer has a negative affect on you. In order to reach a goal you’ve never had, you have to become someone you’ve never been. This means letting go of old beliefs, fears, ...
Views: 1411 - A Newbie Guide - The Absolute Truth About Internet Marketing - by Helping people and giving Newbies "No Holds Barred" advice is what makes me tick. I'm no Terry Dean earning an income that allows him to buy a forest but I have been marketing online since 1998 and I know which way is up!
Here's an email, modified to be an article, that I send to Newbies ...
Views: 769 - Masculine and Feminine Energies - by "The brighter the sun, the darker the shadow." -Attributed to C. G. Jung
First, I define my use of several words. Girls and women are females; boys and men are males. I consider that everyone, male or female, has both masculine and feminine energies. Even genderless entities tend to display ...
Views: 1803 - Decisions, Decisions, Decisions - by In all parts of our lives, we must make decisions. Little decisions, big decisions, monumental decisions. Some "decisions" are so natural that we may not even consider them decisions. Decisions are choices. Decisions focus our attention.
A Higher Vibration
It is not your imagination, there ...
Views: 861 - Focus of Our Attention - by "A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things but cannot receive great ones."
- Lord Chesterfield
The focus of our attention determines our life experiences. Where we put our attention, we put our energy. Where we put our attention, we put our consciousness. We seed the ...
Views: 728 - Ending Poverty Consciousness - by "For every talent that poverty has stimulated it has blighted a hundred."
-John W. Gardner
Definition number 1 of "poverty" in the American Heritage Dictionary is: "The state of being poor; lack of the means of providing material needs or comforts." It is further defined as "deficiency in ...
Views: 951 - Centering: Purpose and Phrases - by From time to time, participants in a group may seem off-center or imbalanced. Too much chatter or arguing or confusion can create such a condition in an individual or the group as a whole. Circumstances that have no direct connection with the current group gathering can still greatly impact the ...
Views: 1883 - A Spiritual Approach to Holiday Blues - by For most American adults, the period from Thanksgiving though New Years is a difficult time. We seem to be plunged into a virtual reality somewhere between a carnival and a nightmare. The streets and the malls are filled with lights, holiday melodies, and glittery ornaments. We are deluged by ...
Views: 815 - One Thought at a Time (More Reflections on September 11) - by I harm or heal myself
One thought at a time.
I discover myself and others
One thought at a time.
I live my life
One thought at a time.
My telephone rings,
I choose a thought.
I choose to choose from among the many positive thoughts.
A connection with the outside world.
A friend. A client. ...
Views: 1058 - Say Goodbye to Struggle - by "Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live in every experience, painful or joyous; to live in gratitude for every moment, to live abundantly." ? Dorothy Thompson
Struggle is a common expectation in our society. We plan for it, anticipate it, and invite it into our lives. It has ...
Views: 809 - The Nurture Assumption and Adolescent Addiction - by (Judith Rich Harris is a former writer of college textbooks on child development. One day she had an epiphany and realized that what she was writing about didn't jive with her or her neighbors experiences of raising children. She stopped writing textbooks and began studying why children turn out ...
Views: 6914 - The Heart of the Matter - by From the distant years of my childhood a memory springs, clear as any modern photo. Weary after a long country walk - I would have been about eight at the time - we reached an inn. Gratefully we collapsed upon a love seat that surrounded the trunk of an ancient English oak tree. Whilst awaiting ...
Views: 953 - Meeting The Unprepared Generation - by I treated myself to a coffee from the kiosk and sought a seat beside a willow with weeping branches already green-tipped. I drew a deep breath of the clear air and rejoiced with Pippa at the break to freedom we had both made.
Lost in my thoughts, I had not noticed that a young woman had seated ...
Views: 1312 - How Can A Virtual Assistant Help Your Business? - by In general, a Virtual Assistant (VA) is someone who performs administrative tasks away from the office of their clients. A VA is the modern day version of the executive assistant or personal assistant.
A VA is usually not an employee, which comes in very handy for many home business owners. If ...
Views: 667 - Best Resources For Tax Information - by Where can a business owner obtain tax information? When you don't know what questions to ask, it's very helpful to take some classes, and read a few articles prior to visiting with a CPA. Enjoy these resources:
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The IRS has the best free classes around! Call ...
Views: 828 - The Top 10 Self-Care List - Part 1 - by What can you do differently the next time you find yourself overwhelmed or stressed out? How can you add additional self-caring rituals to your life? Below are some examples of interesting things to do when what you need is a "serenity break."
I offer this Top Ten List and its other "Parts" in ...
Views: 5852 - What's an Idea? - by How many great ideas do you have in a day? How many of those wonderful ideas do you never realize? What you do with those ideas that can make the difference between living the life you were meant to live, being who you are meant to be and just living. Sometimes the difference between an idea and ...
Views: 935 - The Top 10 Steps Towards Finding Your Ideal Career - by Want a career that brings a smile to your heart? Don't know exactly what that career might be? This Top Ten contains a list of ideas that can start you on your way. Make the process fun by scheduling a visit your favorite place - beach, mountain, whatever -- where you can compile your lists and ...
Views: 728 - Using a USP to Quickly Connect With Prospects - by The acronym USP (Unique Selling Proposition) was created by Rosser Reeves, marketing expert in the 1960's. Over time, his concept has been used by others, called different names by different individuals and pretty much has taken on a life of its own. You might know about this concept, but call ...
Views: 869 - Is Your Life Out Of Control? Then Do Something About It! - by When it comes to living "out of control", often, you're the last person to truly realize it. It is so easy to become caught up in a cycle or circle of negativity, self-sabotaging, struggle, adrenaline addiction (or another addiction) or even depression. Sometimes "out of control" shows its face ...
Views: 845 - Ways To Develop Confidence In New Situations - by Do you enjoy one-on-one networking, however, the thought of walking into room full of people you don't know horrifies you? You're not alone. Yes, even a social butterfly, President of the Social Committee in High School and avid networker knows how you feel. Here are some of my tricks. And they ...
Views: 823 - One-hour Marketing Solution - by There are people who have found ways to market with integrity and have lots of fun, too. If this describes you, then skip this article! Other people would rather be doing anything else - even getting a tooth pulled (well almost) - instead of marketing. If that describes you, then start marketing ...
Views: 1067 - The Top 10 Steps Towards Finding Your Ideal Career - by Have you ever heard of "Dream Boards" or "Treasure Chest Boards"? They are a visual picture of the dreams you have for your life and assist you to turn those dreams into reality! Here is my take on them:
1) Purchase a large piece of paper, such as "oak tag" or "poster board" in whatever color ...
Views: 817 - So What's Your Excuse? - by I'm not sure what the history of "excuses" is, except to know that a majority of the time excuses equal some sort of self-dishonesty.
They're part of what we thought we "should do" vs. being a "must do"! Excuses come from us not being able to take our own "no's". They're what we say to people ...
Views: 864 - Do You Love A Man? - by Do you love a man over the age of 40? Dad, brother, friend, spouse, lover, etc? Do you love a man whose family members have had cancer?
Then go get your phone - yes, right now and call them. Or send them an email. Ask them to speak to their doctor about taking a PSA test. This is a simple ...
Views: 811 - 10-Hours (or 10-Days) To A Spotless and Organized Kitchen - by Sometimes it helps to organize a room all at once. However, for home-business owners, spending another entire day in the house isn't always a desirable thing. What may be more desirable is to spend 60-minutes each day working on a project. The steps below will assist you (as they have me) to ...
Views: 922 - 14 Ways To Create And Keep Your WebSite Trustworthy - by Have you ever visited a web site and been attacked by screaming pop-up ads, gotten lost in a clutter of banner ads, had things flash and go boom? And have you ever visited a site that was informative, easy to navigate and generally pleasant to peruse?
Which site gained your trust? Which site ...
Views: 1122 - Best Resources For Tax Information - by Where can a business owner obtain tax information? When you don't know what questions to ask, it's very helpful to take some classes, and read a few articles prior to visiting with a CPA. Enjoy these resources:
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The IRS has the best free classes around! Call your ...
Views: 1230 - It's Time To Create Your Yearly Theme! - by Did you have a theme this past year? Will you have one for next year? Themes can make your life fun and focused. Have you ever given a birthday party and asked people to bring gifts with a "garden" or "fishing" theme? I know someone who asked people to bring something they made themselves! What ...
Views: 960 - Passion Pushes You Forward - So Do What You Know and Love! - by The process of starting a business or choosing a career is very enjoyable and stressful at the same time. It's a good type of stress, but stress nonetheless. One way to keep your sanity in the midst of growth is to do what you know!
Let's say that your vision is to teach business, personal ...
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