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- Remember The Heroes - by The hostages from the plane crash in China are coming home. Fate has a strange habit of intervening in our lives when we need it most.
After weeks of listening to the doom and gloom circulated by the media spin doctors, it's about time there is a story about good people that still believe in ...
Views: 759 - 10 Tips for Staying Motivated Through Your Job Search - by Finding your perfect job while facing pressure, personally and financially, is no easy feat. Staying motivated requires a strong foundation in your attitude towards how you face your job search.
Firstly, you must maintain the perspective that there are always jobs. If your job search method ...
Views: 758 - Eliciting States In People - by So I was driving on the freeway the other day and this other car pulls right up next to me. I don’t pay much attention to him. The driver proceeds to drive at the same rate I’m going for a couple miles. Now, he’s got my attention because he’s matching me perfectly.
After a few miles of this, he ...
Views: 758 - Self-Help and Universal Truth Get An Edge - by In 1995 I experienced what I suppose is the darkest hour any of can face which is total loss of the will to live and certain death following a long, drawn-out illness. I'd had enough of the stuggle which appeared to be endless either direction I looked. Having studied and practiced meditation ...
Views: 758 - Stress is Not the Enemy - by Stress is implicated as one of the primary factors behind many health complaints. It has been linked to heart disease, cancer, arthritis, asthma and the functioning of our immune system - which means everything from full blown AIDS to the common cold is effected by the stress in our lives.
I ...
Views: 758 - The Arenas of Success - by "The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in ...
Views: 758 - 7 Ways to Make 2002 Your Happiest Year Possible - by 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: 757 - Destination : The Stars - by Who am I?
What am I?
Where am I going?
Three important questions, which people have been trying to find answers to for the past few millennia.In a physical sense, science has answered these questions to a large extent. We know a great deal about the miracle of the human body, it's conception, ...
Views: 757 - Determine Your Tune - by Most of us spend several hours each day communicating with others through the medium of our voice. Our voices contribute much to how we impact our world.
In the same way that no two snowflakes are the same, everyone has their own unique and wonderful vocal qualities. Our voices tell the world ...
Views: 757 - Rebuilding Relationships with Your Family - by Thanks: an expression of gratitude New Lexicon Webster’s Dictionary
Eucharist - yoo-khar-is-teh’o: to be [act] grateful or to express gratitude [towards] God - Strongs Concordance
Thankfulness does not mean you are thankful your parents divorced. Rather, you are to be thankful that your Father ...
Views: 757 - Self Improvement for 2005: First Things First - by This is the perfect time to reflect on what you've accomplished in 2004 and to start planning for this New Year. The key to getting the most out of life in 2005 is to first have a clear picture of where you're at right now. For example, if you wanted to go on a trip across the country, you'd ...
Views: 757(1 vote) - The Art of Confident Conversation - by Did you know that the second greatest social fear people have is the fear of starting and carrying on a conversation with someone they don't know. The greatest social fear is speaking in public. Why are we afraid to speak with people we don't know? Perhaps it stems from being told as children ...
Views: 757 - The Lure of Easy Money - by © 2002 Elena Fawkner
You might be forgiven for thinking that competition is fierce if you run an online business. After all, every day - day in, day out - you, me and everyone else is constantly bombarded by offers from every man and his dog for various programs that promise us the means to ...
Views: 757 - Top 10 Online Job Search Mistakes - by The Internet has made job searching easier and more complex at the same time. Currently, there are nearly 50,000 websites devoted to job searches and careers. You can now send your resume to thousands of potential employers with the touch of a button. Good, bad or indifferent, it’s a new world. ...
Views: 757 - How to do Everything - by "I guess I'm going to have to get used to the idea that I can't do everything I want to do," my coaching client said.
At first, I didn't say anything about this, and we continued talking. His statement stuck in my mind, so much so that, a few seconds later, I stopped him in mid-sentence. "Wait ...
Views: 756 - SADNESS IS A STATE OF HAPPINESS - by One day when I was seven–years–old my father allowed me to choose our Sunday family activity. He said we could either take a drive across the Mississippi River or ride on the last streetcar in St. Louis. At that time of my life I had never seen an ocean or even a great lake and I was awed by the ...
Views: 756 - The Four Keys to a Free Mind - by Success and happiness are different for each of us. That is why when my clients say, ¡°I want to be more successful.¡± I ask, ¡°What is success for you?¡± Success isn¡¯t about things, accomplishments or cash flow. I believe each of us is looking for a feeling inside that we associate the words ...
Views: 755 - The Ten Commitments - by Your parents were writing the opening lines to the screenplay of your life by the time you arrived onstage, and for much of your existence you have been reading from the script you were handed. If your story is unfolding as you hoped it would as a child, you have probably intuitively implemented ...
Views: 755 - 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: 755 - Master the Art of Communication. Part 1 of 2- Using Your Passion To Make A Connection - by by Carole Nicolaides © 2002 All Rights Reserved http://www.progressiveleadership.com
One skill that we should all develop further is effective communication. Communicating clearly to your employees, co-workers, friends, and family is a critical part of your success and your ability to improve ...
Views: 754 - Who Else Wants To Burn Fat? - by When you eat food, the food is broken down and suppliesenergy to different parts of the body. It's the ratethat this happens that's called metabolism.
How you eat and what you do, CAN make a difference on thespeed that your body burns calories. By using these 7 Super Techniques you'll have ...
Views: 754 - A Quick Course in Creativity - by This quick course in creativity is designed to give you a platform to stand on as we look at the various ways you can handle home, social and workplace situations, job-search details and career-path decisions.
Let's examine what creativity might look like. Here are
some of the ways in which ...
Views: 753 - Attitudes Matter, July 2000 - by What do you want for yourself? Have you ever taken the time to make a list of what you truly want for yourself? Most of us are comfortable listing what we want for others, especially those whom we love, but if you are like me, it feels a bit selfish to "want for" ourselves.
In the next few ...
Views: 753 - CAFFEINE: A Users Guide! - by I'm often asked , 'should I cut down on my caffeine intake?' The immediate answer is yes, of course. Stop drinking coffee and tea. Yeah, right! Much easier said than done.
As a coffee lover myself, not dependent in any way you understand, could give up anytime I like etc., I know how difficult ...
Views: 753 - Do Ernest and Julio Gallo Hold the Key to Women? - by Hey Doc,
I met a girl on a blind date. She's 21 and I'm 29. We went to a bookstore and hung out at a bar. At first, she was shy, so I bought her a few drinks. After three wine coolers, she loosened up and made it clear she was attracted to me.
At three different times during the date, I went ...
Views: 753 - Island Time and Your Internet Success - by Several years ago, I had a real "eye-opener" from one of my patients.
He was from an island "somewhere in the Pacific" and when I asked him about his homeland, he made the comment that he really missed living by "island time".
Not knowing exactly what he meant, I asked what this was, and his ...
Views: 753 - THE 4 C's of Business Success on the Internet! - by *Content* is the delivery on the implied promise that you make to an interested party who comes to your site, opts-in to your ezine or visits your e-pub (electronic publications). If the information that you are providing is not current, relevant, frequent and significant, you aren't likely to ...
Views: 753 - WALKING THE WALK - by Leaders don’t seek to change others, but to change themselves. They become models of change for others.
>>Leading by Example
Views: 753 - Why I Get So Angry Right Now at the"People Who Have So Much" - by On December 4 of this year,it will be two years that my husband George will have died from complications of a stroke.I am a heavy set person,who,because of disabilites,cannot work.My 19 year old son lives at home with me,and works to help support the small government pensionsI receive.The labor ...
Views: 753 - 10 Things To Do Before You Die - by A friend of mine once said, "The fear of death seems to stem from the fear of not living the way we want to." Interesting thought.
Whether you agree with that statement or not, one thing is certain: Our time here on this mound of dirt is limited. Why not make the most of your life with the ...
Views: 752 - A Message from the Big U - by I am your confidant. You can tell me anything at all and I will always understand and love you. I know that you always do your very best and that sometimes your fears get the best of you. I know that you have come a long way and have grown and matured in immeasurable ways. To me, you are a ...
Views: 752 - Be Decisive! - by Success is the intentional, pre-meditated use of choice and decision. Unless you choose ?with certainty ?what it is you want, you accept table scraps by default. The world is plump with opportunity. Be decisive!
You are born with great capabilities, but you will not achieve your potential ...
Views: 752 - Journey Through The Wilderness - by During the Journey between your present situation and your intended destination, you will travel through a "Wilderness." This is a time after having made the most important life- changing decision of your life, leaving your past behind, setting a new track to run on ... focused on your future. ...
Views: 752 - Love it or Lose it - by A lot of people have lost their jobs due to offshore outsourcing. There is a deeper spiritual issue at play here. Many people who worked in these “Level 1” support positions took the job because it was there. Were they really happy about the work they were doing? Sure, it paid the bills, but did ...
Views: 752(1 vote) - Make Better New Year's Resolutions - And Keep Them! - by Every year as Jan. 1 approaches, people begin to look back at the year that has passed and look forward to the year that is ahead. It is considered a new beginning. Today’s world will cause many people to evaluate their lives in a different light and resolve to make a plan to better themselves. ...
Views: 752 - 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: 752 - Winning in 2000 - by Why do a small percentage of Consultants qualify year after year as top in their Company while others sit back and wonder how they could ever achieve it.
There are many reasons, including Knowledge, Good Habits, Positive Mental Attitude and Excellent Skills, but research has shown that these ...
Views: 752 - Denial Is Just Another Defense Mechanism - by Almost everyone nowadays knows what it means to say an alcoholic is "in denial." This is the alcoholic who tells himself and the world "I can quit any time I want to." He doesn't quit, though, and doesn't recognize the impact of his drinking on himself or on those who care about him. Denial ...
Views: 751 - Healing Blade - by I stood, spade in hand, preparing to dig in the moist soil. My plan was to widen the edge of the garden to make space for still more perennials and annuals. I stood on the shovel, putting my weight behind the long blade, and pushed into the soil. Pulling back the sod, I noticed an object exposed ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - How comfortable are you with change and transition? - by Have you felt powerless around the need to make certain decisions? Has the fear of change or transition created concern or an adverse effect on your life? If so, you are not alone. Everyday millions of people experience various forms of anxiety or fear while attempting to make the simplest forms ...
Views: 751 - Rapport = Successful Communication - by One of the most important ingredients of successful communication is rapport. Whether your communication is with one person or several hundred, to be effective and get the outcome you want, harmonious relationship is essential.
Next time you go to a restaurant, observe the people sitting with ...
Views: 751 - STRESS MANAGEMENT: THE WAY TO INNER PEACE - by Stress: it’s what happens when you’re up against a critical deadline; when you’re preparing for an important presentation; when you’re negotiating prices with a tough but important customer. It’s the daily wear and tear on the mind and body throughout one’s entire lifespan and, surprise...it’s ...
Views: 751 - The Truth About Affiliate Programs - by Affiliate programs are a brilliant idea. For the owner of the product, they're a way of recruiting a veritable army of salespeople to promote your product without having to pay them a dime unless and until they generate a sale. For the affiliate, they're a great way of earning extra cash from an ...
Views: 751 - Theme Pages within Your Site is Great for Retaining Your Customers - by Remember: Mothers Day and Fathers Day are coming up. Prepare for them. Create a sense of excitement around your site. Make some extra cash.
When you do what we're going to talk about today, first you'll have a lot of fun doing it. Then, you'll begin a process of making some extra cash both now ...
Views: 751 - A Perspective - by There is not much I can add to the images we are inundated nearly ad nauseam. They are powerful and they are important. We have a new America as of September 11, 2001 due largely to the coverage by the media of an event that happened far from most Americans individual homes. In recent history we ...
Views: 750 - Absolutely the Best Way to End a Date With Single Women - by End the date before she does. Example: The evening is winding down. It's pretty obvious that you aren't going to "get lucky" this night for any love, sex, or romance, but you hang on 'till the bitter end hoping that the chance in a million shot will come through. Wrong! Instead you alertly ...
Views: 750 - Do You Want to Impress Others? Then Don’t Talk …Listen - by Recently my friend Michelle was concerned about a professional conference she was planning to attend with her husband, a veterinarian. She has no background in veterinary science, so she did not think she would be able to effectively communicate with the people at the conference. I asked her why ...
Views: 750 - The Simple Secret to Happiness - by After a talk I gave in Niagara Falls recently a woman approached me and shared her father's secret to happiness. She said, " My Father believed that there were four requirements to happiness.
TO BE HAPPY ... 1. You must have someone to love.
2. You must have something meaningful to do.
3. ...
Views: 750 - The Goddess - by Although often depicted as a woman, she is none, and she is all of them. "I am every woman!" And every woman is the Goddess. She is the mystery of the life-giving and life-taking rhythm of nature, the great void and well of endless possibilities. She is the infinite bubbling up of inspiration, ...
Views: 749 - The Secret Force That Manifests Our Goals - by Copyright © 2003 T.D. McKenzie. All rights reserved.
Why do coincidences occur? How do we create circumstances by simply visualising, writing and affirming them; is it magic??
I began asking this question after having several experiences with a variety of different goal setting techniques, ...
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