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- ***Why Boomers Make Great Life Coaches - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comLife coaching is a booming profession and more and more boomers are flocking to the opportunity of helping others change their lives for the better. What draws us to this opportunity? You have probably read about how life coaching is one of the fastest growing professions in the world. ...
Views: 1893 - Advantages of hiring Nanny Service - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Charles ThomrtsNot every woman is lucky that she could sit at home and look after her kids. Financial needs require both husband and wife to go out for work and leave the kids in the safe hands of an experienced baby sitter or nanny as she is usually called in homes. Nanny is just like any other family member ...
Views: 869 - Advantages Are Countless While Hiring Live in Nanny Service - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Charles ThomrtsIn the rapidly changing environment the prices of different commodities continue to increase with a fast pace. Therefore, these days, it has become mandatory for both persons (father and mother) to come forward to carry the responsibilities of their family in a proper way. So, they sometimes ...
Views: 632 - What Am I Going to Be When I Grow Up: Baby Boomer Edition - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Sara DillingerHave you ever found yourself wondering what you are going to be when you grow up? Read that sentence again carefully. Notice that is in the future tense. Since it is in the future tense, it may seem a strange question to address to Baby Boomers but let’s think about it a minute. When you ...
Views: 934 - How to Avoid Some of the Pitfalls of Grandparenting - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Sara DillingerThere is truth and there is truth. Sometimes the context in which you tell the truth, or withhold the truth, is as important as the truth itself. I suspect that nowhere is this more true than in your relationships with your adult children and their children. Now, I know that as a ...
Views: 1588 - The Mystery of Babaji - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTMany spiritual seekers have become acquainted with Mahavatar Babaji, and an artist’s conception of him, through Paramahansa Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi. Some claim that this same Babaji was known as Hariakhan Baba, from the early 1800s till 1922, and that he reincarnated again in 1970, ...
Views: 4888 - Longevity: Who Will Live Longer? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Sara DillingerAesop got it right. You remember the old fable of the Grasshopper and the Ant? It was attributed to Aesop who, according to tradition, was a slave back in ancient Greece. The story involved a Grasshopper who wasted time fiddling around while the dutiful Ant laid in stores for the coming ...
Views: 1075 - ***Why Boomers Make Great Life Coaches - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comLife coaching is a booming profession and more and more boomers are flocking to the opportunity of helping others change their lives for the better. What draws us to this opportunity? You have probably read about how life coaching is one of the fastest growing professions in the world. ...
Views: 2794(5 votes) - ***What’s the Right Amount to Draw from Your Retirement Fund Each Year? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWith stagnant incomes and roller-coaster investment returns over the past decade, the Financial Planning Association of Washington, DC wonders if investors are asking themselves, “What became of all those rules-of-thumb affecting how they handle their nest egg once they walk away from their ...
Views: 1988(3 votes) - If We Knew Better, We'd Do Better - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Jinhee KimDid you know that about 95% of Americans fall into a financial category of making $99,999 a year or less? That means only 5% of Americans are reported to make $100,000 or more a year! As you can see, the financial gap is quite large and widening every day as the middle class is disappering ...
Views: 1722 - Memories of the Old Family Bible - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Sara DillingerDo you have a family Bible? I’ve been feeling nostalgic of late and one of the memories that I’ve raked up from my subconscious is the memory of the old family Bible. I don’t have the physical Bible – my sister, the eldest in the family and my only living relative, inherited it. But I have ...
Views: 796 - Change of Thought Process Leads to More Sustainable Results - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseWhat we experience in life can be viewed from many different viewpoints. Some of those viewpoints can be catabolic (destructive or negative), in their makeup. When you feel that you are a victim, lethargic, angry or stressed about a situation, you are experiencing catabolic energy. When your ...
Views: 1262(2 votes) - What Do You Need to Be Happy? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Sara DillingerIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. If you’re happy and you know it, And you really want to show it, If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. Do you remember this old round? It was a staple in Sunday ...
Views: 887 - Babysitter wanted: What to look into your babysitter? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Charles ThomrtsWorking parents often look for babysitters because their demanding jobs restrict them from taking care of their kids all the day. The flyer and ads shouting Babysitter Wanted is circulated by such parents who are worried about their little ones care once they are out to work. Hiring babysitting ...
Views: 725 - Give Your Child A Great Fresh Look - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Dmytro FedosevWhen the young ones outfits don’t appear to fit anymore it's time to revamp their wardrobes with something new to ensure they all the time look good and have garments that truly match them. You will need to put the age of the younger one into consideration when getting them new outfits as they ...
Views: 942 - Have Fun Shopping for the Finest Children’s Clothes - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Dmytro FedosevTo ensure that the young ones to look good, you have to take your time looking for their attires to get something that can make them look great. The very first thing it is advisable to do is use the retailers which have the best pieces of material they will put on. This may contain quite a lot ...
Views: 1196 - Suggestions For Choosing Kids Clothes From Clothes Stores - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Dmytro FedosevIn relation to garments, kids are the most favored individuals; this is because there are many kinds of garments that are meant for these individuals. When you get a baby, it is relevant that you simply ensure he/she is comfortable at no extra prices and the easiest way to ensure this is to let ...
Views: 1142 - Birthday No. 65 - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Joan LassalleMany people of the Baby Boomer generation are turning 65 this year. Some already have. I was wondering how this group of people will be celebrating their 65th birthday. Will there be a big party event, small party, no party? Or just saunter off to the senior citizen centers? Many have ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - ***The Truth about Dating, Single Men and Strong, Independent Women - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerAre you a single woman over 40 who is smart, independent and thinking there are no good men out there? I hope you don’t mind my saying this: you are wrong. As a dating and relationship coach – and a woman who was a first‑time bride at 47 – I’m quite aware of what we tell ourselves: Men ...
Views: 4626(5 votes) - Group Traveling Is Easier Today - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from androe dwaneThe days with endless calling to your travel agent and fellow travellers that ironed out the details of your coming group travel excursion have already gone out. As the coordinator it is stressful to make plans and executing group trips. Today, things have already changed. The travel ...
Views: 821 - Learning at Midlife for the Enjoyment of It - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseFor the second time in three years I have gone “back to school”. While I’m not enrolled in a degree granting program, I’m being trained in becoming knowledgeable of the skills in developing an effective job and career search strategy. One of my goals is to be able to share what I am in the ...
Views: 964(1 vote) - Find a Nanny -Not A Big Deal Today! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Charles ThomrtsIt is quite obvious to face some unexpected problems in order to Find a Nanny for your child especially at the time when you are new to this job. And, course, this problem is quite common among the parents since they want to finalize the best sitter for their loving child. You as a parent always ...
Views: 743 - ***Seven More Things That Really Frost Me About Middle Age - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comLast summer, I blogged about seven things I found truly aggravating about middle age. As long as I keep getting aggravated, I may have to make this an annual item. #1 – Road Food. Last year, I lamented that it was neither possible to eat anything I wanted nor to take long road trips. This ...
Views: 3768(3 votes) - Are Authors Immortal? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTAfter writing my autobiography, I realized that as long as we, human beings, exist on planet earth and have our ever growing and expanding cyberspace, my book Still Singing, Somehow will be out there when I'm long gone and forgotton. My desendents for many generations to come can read about ...
Views: 1588 - Fear of Radiation: A Personal Plea for Japan - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Sara DillingerBlown Away When I was ten years old, my home was blown away by a tornado. I’m telling you this, not is a bid for sympathy, but to make a point. I have noticed over the years that many people who have experienced a trauma like that seem morbidly fearful that it’s going to happen again. Any ...
Views: 1022 - Memories: Foundations for the Future - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Sara Dillinger“Memories may be beautiful and yet, what’s too painful to remember We simply choose to forget.” I came upon an interesting article in the April 2011 issue of "Discover" magazine. The article, written by Carl Zimmer, talked about the importance of our memories. The blurb says: “Rich ...
Views: 1211 - Buy Quality Baby Nursery Furniture - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Elaine FrankShopping for baby nursery furniture is something that fills new parents with immense happiness and excitement. It is a lifetime experience that is to be held on to. The feeling of giving birth to a new life, arrival of a new family member, and preparing for his or her welcome is beyond any ...
Views: 957 - My Path to A Course in Miracles - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTLooking back now, my path to A Course in Miracles probably all started in 1969 when I accepted Jesus my personal Lord and Savior, under the influence of the Campus Crusade for Christ. However, after joining a Christian brotherhood of aspiring monks, where I was daily quizzed on how many Bible ...
Views: 3486 - Murrells Inlet Real Estate - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Doug ProcterMurrells Inlet, SC Residential Real Estate – A Place for Peace, Quiet, and Nature When it comes to buying real estate, you have to make sure that you are thinking about location. As a matter of fact, if you know anything about real estate at all, you probably know that location is key. If ...
Views: 1087 - The Aging Narcissist - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Sam VakninInterview granted to Harmony (India) The first thing that occurs to me when thinking of aging is a gradual change in one’s physical structure that is apparent to others, and to oneself of course. Now what precisely do we mean by aging, or getting old or older, in terms of the mind or psyche? ...
Views: 7830 - ***Some Annuities Offer to Pay for Long-Term Care - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comCurrent estimates from AARP put the annual cost of a nursing home at a national average of $78,000. Older Americans, struggling to reassemble their retirement plans from the worst economic downturn in 70 years, may be ignoring the potentially most devastating threat to their plans: the spiraling ...
Views: 2924(2 votes) - Take Time to Celebrate Your Successes - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseThis coming weekend is one of celebration for me. My niece will be getting married on Friday evening. On Saturday we celebrate the birthdays of my brother’s three children. And, on Sunday, my wife and I will be attending a local St. Patrick’s Day parade. Celebrations are wonderful occasions. ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Eliminate the Word “Mistake” from your Vocabulary - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseWould you live your life differently if you believed that no matter what choice you made it would not be considered a mistake? For individuals living at higher levels of energy and consciousness in their life, that is exactly how they go through their day to day existence. In the mindset of ...
Views: 778(2 votes) - Can You Spare a Dollar? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It use to be, can you spare a quarter, or maybe even a dime, but a dime or a quarter will not get you far at all. Right now, the US dollar bill will hardly get you anything at all. That is; in the United States. You are lucky if you can get a cup of coffee with that dollar bill. If you want ...
Views: 1664(3 votes) - Sex for Boomers: Rated Rx - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Sara DillingerWhy should an activity that offers us mental, physical, emotional and spiritual benefits be limited to youth? Is there some immutable law that says that when a person passes the age of sixty, they no longer want or need to have sex? While it is true that the biologic imperative to reproduce ...
Views: 952 - Spiritual Practices: Routine or Rut? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Sara DillingerWhat is the difference between a routine and a rut? Is the series of actions that you are currently undertaking a routine or a rut? There is something in all of us that seeks to organize our time. For some of us, that organization is necessary to move us through a busy and demanding schedule. ...
Views: 2183 - Recovery in prison - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTBack in 1983, I began reading "A Course in Miracles" and doing the daily lessons in thought reversal. However, the text part of the Course was overwhelming to me then; I felt I was too young to really understand it, and I was in my early thirties. I did realize that this book held all the ...
Views: 1869(1 vote) - Vacation accommodations: Vacation Rentals vs Resorts - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Paul ClaytonChoosing your accommodations is a big part of planning a vacation. There are many types of places to stay. Two of the most popular are traditional resorts and vacation rentals which are growing in popularity. Resorts are large, usually company owned hotels. Vacation rentals are usually ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - ***Nostalgia: Los Angeles, 1962 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comThere is a time and a place that sings to us in the middle of the night. Though real at one time, it is now a place of dreams, of fantasies, or curiosity. It is a place so vivid and enticing that, if someone actually invented a time machine, it would be the first and only place we would think of ...
Views: 2066(2 votes) - ***Caregivers: Release Negative Beliefs to Heal Self-Worth Issues - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comFeeling a lack of self-worth takes an incredible toll on our effectiveness in being family caregivers — as well as on our own health and well-being. When we feel a lack of self- worth or self-regard, we are out of rapport with our inner self. Our lack of self-esteem results in a drastically ...
Views: 2721(1 vote) - Don’t Overlook the Support from Those Already in Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseOne of the lessons that I had heard before, but which was reinforced with me over the last couple of weeks, is that sometimes you can easily overlook the resources available to you when they are immediately in front of you. That bit of wisdom came to light as I was marketing my most recent ...
Views: 773(1 vote) - Confidence Is Built By Having Rock Solid Belief In Your Principles - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseThe March 2011 quote of “Motivation” that appears on the Absolute Transitions website is courtesy of the 3rd President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was quoted as saying “In matters of style, swim with the current. In matters of principle, stand like a rock.” It isn’t ...
Views: 958(1 vote) - Transformational Lives: What the World Needs Now - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Sara DillingerI have come to the end of a long series of articles based on and summarizing Napoleon (Why do I always think of Napoleon Solo when I type that name?) Hill’s book, Think and Grow Rich . I started the series with mixed motives, to be quite honest. At this stage in my life, when I am unemployed ...
Views: 840 - Happy? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Adrienne MarksWould you say you were happy? What defines ‘happiness’ for you? Is it paying off the mortgage, having your children well and fulfilled, working hard at school or in their chosen careers? Is it being successful? In your marriage, partnership, home life, business life? Do you want more? ...
Views: 1216 - The Pain/Gain Model of Action - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseThis past weekend I was facing a significant decision impacting my business. I had been presented with an opportunity that showed a great deal of promise, but did require detailed effort on my part to incorporate into my practice. While I realized that I needed to give this offer consideration ...
Views: 3170(2 votes) - Transformational Income: Final Analysis - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Sara DillingerI had a minor crisis in my household last night. I went into the laundry room to feed the cats and found the floor in the southeast corner of the laundry room flooded with water. The southeast wall of the laundry room is the southwest wall of the kitchen, along which the sink, dishwasher, and ...
Views: 751 - Transformational Income: If - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Sara DillingerLong before Napoleon Hill wrote his book Think and Grow Rich, long before the Great Depression that inspired Hill’s earnest book, long before World War I, Nobel prize laureate Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem entitled IF: If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and ...
Views: 799 - Trnsformational Income: Be Positive - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Sara DillingerIt’s an old joke, but it’s not very funny: A person is expressing doubts about his or her ability to achieve his goals. A friend seeks to encourage him by saying, “Oh, come on! You have to think positive.” To which the person responds, “Okay, I’m positive I can’t do it!” Strong ...
Views: 716 - MONDAY MOTIVATION - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Adrienne MarksSelf-Image is the way you think about yourself. Self-esteem is the way you feel about yourself. Self- confidence is the way you act. A Very wise woman once said - Some will, some won’t, so what – Next! Move on - Many people take rejection so personally and let it knock their confidence. ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Know More About Post Partum Girdles - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from John MarcovaPost partum girdles are the wraps usually used for your stomach. You can wrap them around your belly, exclusively designed to constrict and squeeze your abdomen, assisting it to flatten out more promptly and quickly. In fact, the proper compression also assist the organs get returned to its ...
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