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- Treadmills: Are They Really Worth The Money? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2003 from Kathryn O'NeillOk, so back in June I shelled out $1200 for a premium treadmill (it was on sale, I AM a female after all) It was a huge decision and yes, there were the cheerleaders and the naysayers. "That's great, that treadmill will really help you get in shape!" (how out of shape do I look?) "You'll be ...
Views: 8851(1 vote) - Are You Staying True to Your Strengths? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2003 from Susan DunnI stopped by a preschool the other day, and met Sam. He caught my eye right away because he had presence. We call him “Mr. President,” the teacher told me. “He’s bossy.” Sam was focused on a car he was playing with. When I walked up to him, he looked up slowly, with confidence. Something ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - The Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Live as if There Is No Tomorrow - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2003 from Susan DunnIn Memoriam, Thomas Leonard, the Founder of Coaching, who died February 11, 2003 1. Because we never know when we may die. 2. Because we never know when's the last time we'll see a loved one. 3. Because it's the worst thing in the world to have someone die and not have told them you loved ...
Views: 2853(1 vote) - Marketing Your Massage Services - The One Minute Message - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Eric BrownHave you ever had a client say, "Oh, I didn't know you treat headaches." or "Massage can't help a tendinitis, can it?" Have you ever felt like hitting your head against a wall? I certainly do when I hear those kinds of comments. The truth is that most of your clients - even your most ...
Views: 2945(2 votes) - Whose Fault Was It Anyway? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2003 from Susan DunnOne of the hardest things for some people to do is to accept the blame for something they did, as in admit they made a mistake. This has to do with authenticity, with being honest with yourself, and with your self-esteem. Perfectionists have the hardest time owning up to a mistake; in fact ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - Relaxing Into Reiki - by REIKI TODAY
Reiki is an ancient healing art that has recently been re-
discovered in Japan. With the resurrection of Reiki in this
age of mass and almost instantaneous communication,
word of its power is quickly gaining the attention of the
mainstream world. The mode of transmission of Reiki ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - "History of a Rare T'ai-Chi Form: San Shou" - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Harvey Kurland MSc, MFS, CSCS©Harvey Kurland M.Sc., MFS, ETT, CSCS 2003 Chief T'ai-Chi Ch'uan Instructor University of California Riverside http://www.myspace.com/hkurland Unlike what most think of as a tai chi form, i.e. the slow movements practiced a putative trance like state, the San Shou form is played with or ...
Views: 4661(3 votes) - How To Be The Perfect Guest - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2003 from Susan DunnBeing a good guest is important to both your business and your social life. When you’re invited somewhere as “the guest,” you really have a role to play, and it’s an active one, not a passive one. You’re there to enjoy yourself, but it’s also up to you to make a positive contribution to the ...
Views: 2210(1 vote) - Ayurveda- Science of life - Basic concepts - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2003 from Dr. Shashikant PatwardhanAyurveda- A Complete Science of Life Welcome to read about the most ancient and traditional science on one of the most modern systems, the Internet. How can this ancient system of health care be relevant to people of today, when technological advances have radically altered our ...
Views: 4086(1 vote) - Help_You_Reduce_Your_Odds_of_Contracting_One_of_the_Eight_Deadly_Diseases_of_the_Western_World - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2003 from Steven GodlewskiWARNING: Your Life Is At Risk. "This Special Report Can Help You Reduce Your Odds of Contracting One of the Eight Deadly Diseases of the Western World." By Paul Devlin =============================================================== Note: this report is fairly long. You may want to print it ...
Views: 2540(1 vote) - How to Stay Motivated in Hard Times - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2003 from Susan DunnA few years ago, psychologist Al Siebert, who's studied resilience and is the author of "The Survivor Personality: Why Some People Are Stronger, Smarter and More Skillful at Handling Life's Difficulties" ( http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0399522301/ susandunnmome-20 ), wrote an article ...
Views: 3033(1 vote) - When Are You Planning to "Get Old"? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2003 from Susan DunnWhen are you planning to get old? According to a recent study, you'd better move the date back. "Contrary to common belief, many people can live well into their 90s without becoming cognitively impaired, study findings indicate." - Neurology 2003; 60: 477–480 But statistics are ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - 3 Quick Tips To Fight Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2003 from Vienna MillerDid you know that it's been estimated that 75% of overeating is because of our emotions? Just imagine how much weight we could lose if we would just address this problem! With that in mind here are three quick tips to preventing and overcoming emotional eating: #1 Practice Being Deleriously ...
Views: 2759(2 votes) - Accept the Inspiration - Take the Next Step - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2003 from Dan BrittI am not a marathon runner; I'm not even an experienced runner. In fact, I'm a professional drummer, and I am a new runner. In the drumming world, I learned firsthand that I should try to stand on the shoulders of giants - the legends that paved the paths. Well, I found that to be the case in ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - RAISING A PARENT - “Congratulations…It’s a girl!” - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2003 from Jill Interland PressOver the years, many people have asked why the title of my book is Raising A Parent-A “How To” Guide to Survival? So, in case you too are wondering, let me explain with the following story. The day we left the hospital, I took the “mandatory” wheelchair ride to the car. You were allowed to hold ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - The Top 11 Things That Might Surprise You When You Become an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2003 from Susan DunnIf you've always worked for someone else, you may harbor fantasies of what it would be like to "be your own boss." While working for yourself has major advantages; if you choose this route you may find some surprises. 1. MYTH: I won't have to work as hard. REALITY: You'll probably work ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Want to Know How to Feel Better? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnWe tend to think of feeling angry as being caused by rude drivers, people we don't like, or 100 degree temperatures, and feeling good as being caused by kind people, successful projects, or ice cream cones. When we're working on our emotional intelligence we work on our self-talk and ...
Views: 4037(1 vote) - Express Yourself and Help Others Too! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnOne of the surest paths to personal growth and well-being is expressing yoursel. You can do this through journaling, but there's a more fun way: write articles for the Internet. The web is hungry for information! Webpublishers looking for content for their websites and ezines and you could ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - Ahimsa, yoga for peace - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Christophe MouzeYama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahra, dharana, dhyana and samadhi are the eight limbs of yoga Ahimsa, satya, asteya, bramacharya and aparigraha are the five yamas The yoga sutras of Patanjali, 2.30-31 In the classical yoga system described by Patanjali more than two thousand years ago, the ...
Views: 2100(2 votes) - A Way to Find More Happiness Through Your Work - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnOur mantra is “if you keep doing what you’ve been doing, you’ll keep getting what you’ve been getting.” With that in mind, let’s talk about “happiness.” If you're into professional development, you've heard of Martin Seligman, Ph.D., who developed the theory of Learned Optimism. Optimism is ...
Views: 1857(1 vote) - Are You Overdue for Some Changes in Your Life? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan Dunn“The Life Coaching professionals at the Life Coach Clinic helped me beyond measure,” says Dr. J. Jordan, a senior management consultant,” to achieve those overdue changes in my life and provided the foundations for successful new directions and personal fulfillment.” It’s for sure life isn’t ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2003 from RobertWhen most of us decide to do something about being overweight, we usually turn to some form of diet or exercise program, or derivatives thereof. When we fail to achieve long term weight loss, which is the almost universal result, we are left with no option but to blame ourselves for that ...
Views: 1570(2 votes) - Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2003 from RobertWhen most of us decide to do something about being overweight, we usually turn to some form of diet or exercise program, or derivatives thereof. When we fail to achieve long term weight loss, which is the almost universal result, we are left with no option but to blame ourselves for that ...
Views: 1570(2 votes) - Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2003 from RobertWhen most of us decide to do something about being overweight, we usually turn to some form of diet or exercise program, or derivatives thereof. When we fail to achieve long term weight loss, which is the almost universal result, we are left with no option but to blame ourselves for that ...
Views: 1570(2 votes) - Lady Will Power ... It's Now or Never: An EQ Tale - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2003 from Susan DunnIf you’re familiar with the lyrics to “Lady Will Power,” by Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, you understand this woman is under some pressure. Just what is “will power”? In emotional intelligence language, we would call it Intentionality. Emotional intelligence means being able to understand ...
Views: 4226(1 vote) - The Top 10 Ways to Get Organized - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2003 from Susan DunnStudies show that most New Year’s resolutions are broken by January 15th. Getting organized is most people’s number one priority, yet it never seems to happen. Here are the top 10 ways to get organized. 1. Hire a coach. USA Weekend says: “Coaches help clients navigate their warp-speed lives ...
Views: 2815(1 vote) - Learning to Love Your Body - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2003 from Susie CortrightTwenty-four percent of women and 17 percent of men say they would give up more than three years of life to be thinner. That’s according to a poll conducted by Psychology Today magazine. At the same time, studies show that half of American women overestimate the size of their ...
Views: 1403(2 votes) - Express Yourself with Internet Articles - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2003 from Susan DunnSelf-expression is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. It helps you solidify your thoughts and feelings, gives you a chance to pass on the knowledge and wisdom only you have to give, and nourishes your creativity. Perhaps you’ve seen an article on the Internet and said, ...
Views: 1727(1 vote) - Weight Mastery 101 - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2003 from Kathryn O'NeillThey're out there: a select group of people comprising maybe 5-10% of the population. You probably know a few. You may see them in restaurants or at work. You may socialize with them on occasion. You may even be married to one or best friends with another. Who are they? ...
Views: 1848(2 votes) - What Does an Innate Strength Look Like ? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2003 from Susan DunnMartin Seligman, Ph.D., noted Optimism researcher, who’s now studying Authentic Happiness, has proposed that one of the surest paths to happiness is to know your signature strengths and build your life around them, particularly if it’s in a way that has meaning to you. Management gurus, ...
Views: 1461(1 vote) - Traits of Highly Intuitive People - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnWant to be more intuitive? From an extensive study of intuitive people reported by Belleruth Naparstek in "Your Sixth Sense," this is what the highly intuitive person is likely to look like. 1. A woman over 40 with an advanced degree in one of the mental health professions. 2. Says she was ...
Views: 12162(3 votes) - Born Leaders - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from John AgnoYour natural talents are gifts at birth. You had nothing to do with them. However, you have a great deal to do with becoming aware of them and developing them into strengths. It is up to you to discover your natural signature talents and transform them through focus, practice and learning into ...
Views: 3263(1 vote) - Soy Whole Foods - A Better Choice - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Laura DavimesSince about 1992, the soy industry has been growing at an astounding rate. U.S. retail sales of soy foods alone were $.852 billion in 1992 and are projected at $3.714 billion for 2002. Soy crops occupied an amazing 75 million acres of farmland (out of 250 planted) in 2001. There is a long ...
Views: 1653(1 vote) - Hot Stone Massage Techniques - by How-To with Massage Stones:
1) Clean the stones with disinfectant before every use. We at TherapyStones.com recommend a product called Odoban for professional use.
2) Put stones in a crockpot on low with water and the lid off, for at least 30 minutes before using. (This is one method and you ...
Views: 21276(2 votes) - The Top 10 Nutrition and Fitness Tips for the Holiday Season - by Data indicates that the average American gains between 5 and 10 pounds over the holidays, so it's going to take some planning and effort to beat these odds. However, the holidays are indeed special, so if you don't want to enjoy them at the expense of your health, it's worth this extra effort. ...
Views: 1471(2 votes) - The Secret to Staying Young! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2002 from Charlene RashkowTHE REAL SECRET TO STAYING YOUNG! By Charlene Rashkow Copyright 2002 While having dinner recently with a group of friends, a question was posed as to whether there could be a genuine secret to staying young. Since most of the world is always on the lookout for the fountain of youth it was an ...
Views: 1847(3 votes) - Make New Year's Resolutions That Work This Year - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2002 from Susan DunnMaking resolutions means resolving to do something, committing to do something. In Emotional Intelligence terms this is called Intentionality. It means saying what you mean, and meaning what you say. What are your intentions for your life this coming year? What do you intend to do to make this ...
Views: 1773(1 vote) - What is Qigong? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2002 from Sharon SmithTai Chi has become well known as the "perfect" exercise according to a Time Magazine article which appeared in July, 2002. Its long sequence of very slow, gentle, dance-like movements cultivate flexibility, balance, poise & mental concentration as well as a feeling of general well-being among ...
Views: 2111(2 votes) - Stand Up to Shyness! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jane PowellIs shyness stopping you from living fully and achieving your potential? You're not alone! Countless women struggle with this challenging emotion. In fact, even superstars like Lucille Ball, Ann Margaret and Kim Basinger once battled ...
Views: 2392(1 vote) - The Essential Ingredient For Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Kathryn O'NeillThe Essential Ingredient For Weight Loss ·It’s nothing you can see, buy, or touch. But it can change your life. ·It’s something that very few of us have, and yet it’s readily available to everyone at any time. ·It is something that most of us aren’t even aware of, and yet it can make the ...
Views: 1822(2 votes) - How To Avoid Fitness Sabotage - by One of my clients brought up a very good point the other day during his workout. He mentioned that every where he goes there are people trying to sabotage his efforts to lose weight. Unfortunately, this is a very real problem for those of us who have committed to a fitness lifestyle.
I have ...
Views: 1975(1 vote) - What is Classical Kung Fu - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Martin EisenWhat is Classical Kung Fu? This article is addressed to beginning students and to those interested in enlarging their knowledge of Kung Fu. The series of questions hopefully will stimulate students to carefully investigate the schools they intend to join, define classical Kung Fu and help ...
Views: 5413(1 vote) - About Those New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnIf you’re sitting down to write your New Year’s resolutions and they're looking a lot like last year’s, it’s time to try something different! What to do? How about developing your Intentionality? It's an emotional intelligence competency. It means saying what you mean and meaning what you ...
Views: 1633(1 vote) - 3 Strategies To Handle Holiday Parties - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2002 from Carol Solomon3 Strategies to Handle Holiday Parties The holiday party season is upon us! Last week I went to my first holiday party, not counting Thanksgiving of course. It got me thinking about what strategies I use to manage my eating during these “potentially” treacherous times. There are 3 basic ...
Views: 1543(2 votes) - Thanksgiving Thoughts - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2002 from Susan DunnWhen you gather with your family this Thanksgiving and experience the joy and the pain ... those who loved you and those who wounded you and still do, those who hurt you and those who healed you and still do, those who gave you hope and snuffed out your dreams and still do, those who picked you ...
Views: 5294(3 votes) - Traits of People with Good Intuition - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnIntuition is a great emotional intelligence competency to have. It expedites decisions and is a very sure way of knowing. It also helps us stay safe. From an extensive study of intuitive people, these are the traits they're most likely to have. 1. A woman over 40 with an advanced degree in ...
Views: 10333(1 vote) - How to Make Your Single Guest Comfortable at the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnWhether you've invited a military person, divorced friend, friend whose children are holidaying with their other parent, or a widowed or widowered parent or friend to your table for the holidays -- when everyone else is paired -- here are some things you can do to make your single guest more ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - How to Be A Good Guest - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnBeing a good guest isn't a passive affair. It means actively participating in making the party or gathering a success. There are certain people I like to invite to anything I give because I know they'll show up and leave on time, they'll be able to talk to anyone, and they'll help me with little ...
Views: 1976(1 vote) - Wheels Of Freedom - by There's a nip in the air. Thoughts are turning to the upcoming Holiday season. A chance to spend time with friends and family is on our mind. We're a "spread out" people so travel plans are usually necessary to enjoy visits.
May I make a strong personal recommendation? Try wheels. Forget ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - Why Dieting is the Absolute WORST Thing You Can Do To Lose Weight - by Why Dieting is the Absolute WORST Thing You Can Do to Lose Weight.
We've all heard the rallying cry over the past decade: "Diets don't work!" The backlash against diets has been tremendous, and rightly so. It's a well known fact that approximately 95% of those who lose weight on a typical diet ...
Views: 2173(2 votes) - When the Seas of Life Get Stormy, Use These Tips to Ride the Waves to Fun and Happiness - by When the sea of life gets stormy, how can you stay shipshape and ride the waves?
You’re the CAPTAIN of your ship. Being empowered means having a deep sense of confidence that you can take charge and handle whatever comes up.
And every good captain has a CREW. Who will you have with ...
Views: 2079(1 vote) - Grow You're Presenting Skills Continually - by For most people, public speaking is a challenge, but even once you’ve mastered the techniques, and the part about just getting up there, you're work isn’t done.
The most common mistake I find in clients I coach about presenting is failing to grasp this concept: When you're giving a ...
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