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- Appreciating Life's Simple Pleasures - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaLast week I washed two cars and cleaned my house. These are things I haven't done in years. For as long as I can remember, I've had a housekeeper and I've taken my cars to the car wash. My time was too valuable to spend doing these menial tasks. My time was better spent building my business. ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - Are you Caring or Caretaking? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Dennis PortnoyFrank is a social worker in a hospital. His job is demanding and involves the daily problems of patients and their needs once they leave the hospital. He is continually interacting with doctors, nurses, family members, and community agencies. Due to budget cuts, Frank and two other social ...
Views: 4790(3 votes) - Are you feeling stuck, frustrated, overwhelmed or discouraged? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2017 from Dorothy NeddermeyerDo you know what to do when you are feeling stuck, frustrated, overwhelmed or discouraged? If not, I’m ready when you are. Yes, the teacher is ready. Are you the student, who is ready? What is keeping you stuck, frustrated, overwhelmed or discouraged? I’m ready to work with you one-to-one to ...
Views: 1742(1 vote) - Attention All Working Mothers: Self-Care Is Not Selfish! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Marla EnhelderSelf-care is a critical part of living a fulfilled and happy life as a working mom! Unfortunately, however, most working moms often put everyone and everything else before their own needs and allow themselves to fall last on the list of priorities. In order for career-minded mama’s to ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - Balancing Your Job And Family Life - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Matt EanAmong the dilemmas confronting a lot of parents, is balancing their chosen career with their family life. We often hear of politicians who resign saying they wish to “spend more time with their family”, but the truth is that this dilemma is not limited to them. Many jobs require workers to work ...
Views: 760(1 vote) - Begging for Structure - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Debbie IngleAs the days become shorter, school back in session and Halloween around the corner, the settling in begins to take place in our bones. We begin to slow down our lives and beg for a bit more structure and calm. There's simply something so special about the scent of fall candles, the beautiful ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Best Travel Reward Credit Cards - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comBelieve it or not, frequent flyer cards are really not a good deal. The best option is to actually take the tips and advice offered below, and you will most probably not go wrong. The fact of the matter is that according to Fortune magazine, if in case you may still have credit cards that ...
Views: 4316(1 vote) - Best Writing Apps and Online Tools - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Robert MorrisAspiring and established writers think of great ideas at strangest times. How many times have you thought of an amazing concept that evaporated away because you didn’t find the time to write it down? Instead of carrying a pen and paper everywhere around, you can turn to modern technology and ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - BUCKET LIST - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Russell ShippeeHave you written your Bucket List? Have you scheduled your Bucket List? A Bucket List is a list of things you want to do before you die. It’s those things in your mind that you want but, too often, just leave as a future wish while life passes you by. At the end of life, the biggest regret ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - Can Neurofeedback Help Musical Performance? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Pat LaDouceurEmilia was a jazz pianist who wanted to break into the Bay Area performing scene. Her roadblock was performance anxiety. A small technical mistake would get her wondering whether anyone in the band, or the audience, noticed the mistake. The resulting physical tension made it harder to ...
Views: 1921(1 vote) - Christmas - a time for spending or celebrating? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Ruth JohnsonChristmas a time for spending or celebrating? Christmas, a time for good spirit, friends, family, and money worries... Charles Bean, the deputy governor of the Bank of England, may be telling us to ‘stop complaining about poor returns and begin spending to help the economy’, but at ...
Views: 1039(1 vote) - Control Your Space to Control Your Time - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Jeff DavidsonTo manage your time effectively, first manage your space effectively. This article explains the benefits of becoming more organized. If you're like most career professionals, chances are you feel time-pressed right now. If so, you might be comforted in knowing that you're not alone -- nearly ...
Views: 1332(2 votes) - Coping with the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Helen FlynnSometimes the holidays can magnify the negative circumstances in our lives. For some there is a need to replicate the "Hallmark" picture of family, complete with the perfect bird ready to be carved, perfectly behaving children, perfectly set table, perfectly cooked food and loving relatives in ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - Curiosity – Living In Right Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Richard ChamberlinCuriosity gets a bad rap sometimes. The term "morbid curiosity" sounds ominous. And you know what they say about curiosity and the cat. There is increasing thought that curiosity, although innate, is not an instinct but rather a basic emotion. One reason for this is that curiosity can express ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - Custom Clothing - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Sumbla AyazThe world that we all live in is the world of commotions and competition. In our all-time hectic schedule we seldom find much time purely dedicated for ourselves. Even shopping is no more a craze and people don’t snatch pleasure out of it. They really take it as an additional responsibility now ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - Custom Clothing Manufacturer - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Sumbla AyazEvery person wants to wear clothes in trendy and fashionable manner. Undoubtedly, it is one of the significant matters that we all have to deal every day. Every new day brings fresh challenges and entirely different situation and our wardrobe helps us a lot to triumph those situations. ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Custom Clothing Manufacturer - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Sumbla AyazEvery person wants to wear clothes in trendy and fashionable manner. Undoubtedly, it is one of the significant matters that we all have to deal every day. Every new day brings fresh challenges and entirely different situation and our wardrobe helps us a lot to triumph those situations. ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - Custom Singlet in Clothing and Your Personality - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Sumbla AyazHave you ever thought that which is exactly the thing that best represent your personality? Without any doubt, it is your wardrobe and choice of outfit that you wear. Clothes reveal your moods, personality, upbringing, and aptitude towards life before you utter a single word. People later come ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Customized T-Shirts: Fashion and Comfort - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Sumbla AyazIt is a falsified perception that being fashionable is being hard to your body and it is not even near to make you comfortable with yourself. Fashion should not be taken as what other people wear and it is high time requirement. Rather fashion is synonym of the trend of a time that most ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - Defining Self Care - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI really think that self care is the key component to a happy life, and so I thought it would be fun to see what everyone's definition of self care was. We are all so unique and we all live varied lives. And this means that our definitions will all be different. If you are a new mom, self ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Do We Really Control Our Destiny? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Debbie IngleThis morning I woke up to a normally lighthearted news report. You see, I stopped being a member of the CNN club many years ago. The morning news to which I now listen is typically one that lightens the day and brings a few smiles to its viewers; in turn, I'm able to intelligently carry on ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Do you love crafting then you need to know about it - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2018 from Rehan Hasanif you're keen on crafting, you will grasp that craft provides will presently get high-priced. a way to stay crafting at intervals a budget is to appear for discounts on craft provides throughout the year. Paper, ink, stamps, fabric, buttons and a lot of continue sale in craft stores, bulk ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Do You Use Your Time Wisely - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Mohammad SabirDo You Use Your Time Wisely When I was younger, I never considered the importance of time. I just laze around, watching TV, lie in bed, and play video games. As I grew older, I thought about the things that I have achieved. To my surprise, I haven't accomplished a lot. I resolved to ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - Does Music Make You An Unsafe Driver? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2018 from MD Rasel MIahMusic and driving, what does it do to you as a driver? What effects does music have on a driver? And what role does music play as far as driving is concerned? Studies have been carried out in different countries around the world to establish the effects of music on the drivers. However, there ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - Don't Manage Time, Manage Your Energy! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Marla EnhelderWorking moms are pushing themselves harder than ever to be the best in all realms of their life, aiming for perfection in all that they do, taking on the brunt of the familial responsibilities, while not accepting help OR seeking reprieve. They are like a hamster caught in a wheel, going round ...
Views: 1563(2 votes) - Dr. Romance on How to Stretch Time - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Would you like to stretch time – to make the time you have go farther, and use it more for what you really want to do? Stretching time is not difficult if you have the prerequisites: self-awareness, a sense of purpose, thoughtful action, and a playful ...
Views: 1567(1 vote) - Dr. Romance: On Dating at Work - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2020 from Tina TessinaWork can be the ideal environment for falling in love: you are in close proximity for a long period of time, you may have developed a good working partnership, and from there it is a short step to romance. However, workplace romance can present big problems. ...
Views: 803(1 vote) - DRESSING FOR SUCCESS CAN INCREASE YOUR SELF CONFIDENCE. - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Drifa UlfarsdottirThis is absolutely true. Have you ever found yourself shopping for clothes and you find that perfect item or perfect outfit that just makes you feel fabulous? I think most if us have. We look in the mirror from every angle and admire how fabulous we look. Ahh that is a magic moment. If we are ...
Views: 2941(1 vote) - Effective Goal Setting Goes Hand In Hand With Emotions - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Dawn GrantEffective goal setting can surely be achieved when attention is given to neutralizing emotions. There is evidence that emotions affect the success of achieving goals. Who would have thought emotions affected achieving goals! But they do. Emotions are energy vibrating at different rates ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - Energize Your Life – Nourish Your Soul - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Yamini BhattDo you feel that life just becomes more and more complicated as the age of information takes over? Do you find yourself over committing and then feeling guilty for not keeping up? Do you feel overwhelmed living the 'American dream?' Are you struggling to keep up with the pace of daily ...
Views: 1810(1 vote) - Ergonomic Office Chairs: Part I .Postural Practice for Prolonged Sitting - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic chairs are designed for enabling people to remain comfortable when performing work or employment based activities in an ergonomic chair. Postural comfort does not come naturally. It comes from learning to create movement in your pelvic region, so that tissues in your buttocks ...
Views: 2086(1 vote) - Expat Life and Staying Mentally Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Jen JonesThe giant steps you take when relocating overseas Moving abroad is a pretty big decision for anyone to make. And if you’re a prospective expat, it involves undertaking a lot of research before even buying your airline ticket. The things people need to arrange before moving abroad include the ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Failure – It’s a Good Thing - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Oli HilleDid you know that statistically the people who are the best at anything have had the most failures? Let’s look at an example. If you are a reasonable skier you can go from the top of a run to the bottom without falling over. But if that is all you do, you improve very slowly. If however you ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - Family Travel - Creating Memories - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Avril BettsFamily Travel is growing and flourishing as more and more parents with limited time want to spend quality time with their children. In addition there are more and more grandparents traveling on trips with their grandchildren. Family travel can be defined as any combination of family members of ...
Views: 1857(1 vote) - Family Travel Adventure - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comFamily is one of the most important things in the world and we should cherish it. How can we show our appreciation for having a good family? Plan a family travel adventure! One way of spending quality time with your family is to travel together. It will make the family bond together and get ...
Views: 3840(1 vote) - Family Travel Ideas in California - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comCalifornia is a perfect place to go for family, there are many destinations that the whole family would enjoy. Family Travel in Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium is an ideal family travel vacation with its wide array of sea creatures to amuse visitors of any age. Their exhibits ...
Views: 3774(1 vote) - Fatigue And Burnout. Take The Test To Find Out If You Have Both - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2013 from Dennis SimsekIn today's world of downsizing and job insecurity, burnout is scary. Luckily, experts agree that you can bust out of burnout and get back to business by taking control of your situation. Getting Overwork Under Control You're working so hard that you can barely remember your own name. ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - Five Keys to Promoting Positive Human Behaviour - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Peter NichollsThere is little need to speak in support of promoting positive human behaviour. It’s axiomatic to say positive human behaviour opens the mind, body and spirit to being more expressive, enthusiastic, creative, opportunistic, lateral-thinking, aware, receptive, enquiring , motivating…the list goes ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - Focus For Productivity - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Jeff DavidsonIn a society of communication and information overload, many people try to do two or more things at once to get more done or look busy. However, as this article explains, multi-tasking is actually less productive than focusing on one activity at a time. When you attempt to do two or more ...
Views: 2135(2 votes) - Four Fabulous Tips for a Healthier Work/Life Balance - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Ben HolbrookSimple Steps to Office Health & Fitness We've all read those overly-flamboyant exercise guides from the 80s. Telling us to take our best lycra outfits to work so we can get the whole office to do some crazy dance aerobics at lunch time. For obvious reasons, it never really took off. People go ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Free Your Time and the Rest Will Follow - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Drew GerberDo you have true Time Freedom? I constantly come across people — a lot of people — who want more and more free time. Is it really freedom if you have to work five days a week, eight to 10 hours a day, 50 weeks out of the year? Of course not! It’s only freedom if you can choose whether to ...
Views: 870(2 votes) - Get More Out of Life! 5 Secrets to Greater Fulfillment - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Lorene Collier PurcyLike many people, you may experience times in your life when you're seeking something, but are unsure what of what it is. Maybe you want to live a life that has purpose, reward and challenge or perhaps you desire more excitement. Whatever type of greater fulfillment in life that you seek, ...
Views: 2920(4 votes) - Getting Organized: One Size Does Not Fit All - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Hellen ButtigiegHave you made several attempts to get organized, but ended up frustrated and overwhelmed because you couldn’t keep it that way for very long? Don’t worry; it’s not your fault. And it doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you either. It just may be that the techniques you tried were not a ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Getting to Where You Want to be from Where You are Right Now - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Noah St JohnWhen you try to change your life, this is what happens: Presently you are living in what I call Your CPR. Your CPR stands for your Current Perceived Reality. In your CPR, what you have is what you have, you know what you know, you do what you do and of course you are who you are. This for ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - Golden Triangle Tour Gem of Incredible India - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from yamin rajAre you bored with your same monotonous lifestyle? Want something exciting to happen? Why don’t you plan your Golden Triangle tours to India? Well! India is a beautiful land known for its diverse culture, tradition and custom. Golden Triangle tours are the most interesting and exciting tours ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - Greenhouse Accessories You Cannot Do Without - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Whitney SeguraWhen you are planning to buy a greenhouse, you must also plan for its accessories. Keep in mind that a greenhouse is just a structure in which to conduct year-round gardening, if desired, but it's just that - a structure.You will need various types of equipment, tools and supplies for its ...
Views: 1515(1 vote) - Grounded? What are they talking about? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from sam saundersOften in your yoga class the teacher will say “be grounded” but are they really talking about? The definition of “grounded” according to Websters dictionary is “mentally and emotionally stable; admirably sensible, realistic and unpretentious”. In our fast world we are constantly facing ...
Views: 1038(1 vote) - Having Successful Relationships! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Larry CraneOur emotions and wants in regards to our relationships are indications that we are often not in control. Furthermore, the “I can’t and I won’t” thoughts that are playing in the background keeps us from taking positive action. Each “I can’t or I won’t” thought is actually a limitation. These ...
Views: 1561(2 votes) - Health as a Career! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Bob RobinsonThe term 'career' is most often thought of in the context of a profession or occupation, but dictionaries also apply the term to a chosen pursuit - a person's progress or general course of action through life or through a phase of life. If we use the latter part of the definition, then ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Holiday Survival Skills - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Beverley GlazerHoliday survival? You better believe it!! With the holidays round the corner, most of us find ourselves searching survival skills. About two to three weeks into the season we feel we are ready to collapse. Thanksgiving, Christmas – even if you celebrate nothing, you end up involved in the hype: ...
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