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- 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: 1328(1 vote) - Business as Usual... or the Breaking Point? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Karel MurrayBusiness as Usual… or Breaking Point? By Karel Murray I had no idea how long two straight weeks on the road really was. It seemed like a great idea when I booked the five engagements in four different states. The travel itinerary flowed logically and I certainly did not want to disappoint ...
Views: 1327 - Keeping Work and Life in Balance - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanAre you keeping your life in balance? Are you tired of the frenzied, highly demanding age we live in – the constant pressures brought about by the wish to succeed, be financially secure, fit and healthy, sociable, a good partner and parent. As self-employed, freelance writers and ...
Views: 1326 - Get Organized Now! - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from marla stoneORGANIZE O for Opportunity R for Relax G for Generate A for Arrange N for Next I for Idle Z for Zest E for Execute versus eventually It is a new year and an OPPORTUNITY to organize your self and your space. RELAX as you go into the process of identifying what you value in ...
Views: 1325 - I AM A WOMAN - Mandisa Mndela - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2016 from Mandisa MndelaI AM A WOMAN Mandisa Mndela Author, founder at Stand Your Truth and South African Native, Mandisa Mndela born on September 22 1970 in a small village, Misty Mount in Mthatha, Eastern Cape South Africa. Taking from her life experiences chronicled in her 3books – 1. ”Stand” – ...
Views: 1322 - Play! The Sanity Saver For Tough Times - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Eileen McDarghThe opposite of work is not play. It's depression. So states psychiatrist Stuart Brown in his new book, Play: How It Shapes The Brain, Opens The Imagination And Invigorates The Soul. Brown has conducted more than 6,000 play studies on what goes wrong when people do not play-studying ...
Views: 1322(5 votes) - Still Time for Summer Fun - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Robin WrightThere are still 7 weeks of summer left before Labor Day. Soon the kids will be back in school. Until then, we still have plenty of time to enjoy some summer fun! There are plenty of ways to have a hot time the remainder of the summer. *If your schedule permits, there is still plenty of time ...
Views: 1322(2 votes) - When Celebrities Lose Their Fame And Popularity - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2013 from Stanley PopovichMany celebrities do not know what to do when they lose their fame and popularity. Here are some suggestions on how to not let fame get the best of you. 1. People don't control their own fame. A person must understand that fame comes and goes and that a person has no control over his or her ...
Views: 1321 - How to Juggle Family, Marriage and Work Effectively - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Aurelia WilliamsIn today’s society, we tend to be jack-of-all-trades. Gone are the days where the man of the house worked while the woman tended to the children and the household. While this may still be the case in a few households, it is not typically the norm anymore. Having a career is usually necessary ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - How to Determine Your Life’s Work - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageOur experiences are what move us into our life’s work. The choice is whether to respond to whatever life throws at us in a proactive way and keep moving forward, or stay stuck and flounder about. There are people fulfilling their life’s work each and every day. Some are visible in the ...
Views: 1319 - How To Maintain Friendships When Time Is At A Premium - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Marla EnhelderHave you ever noticed that some people make friends super easily; however, they don’t do much to keep the relationship going? Our girlfriends are a wellspring of support. You need them and they need you. However, if you are like most working moms the demands of life can creep up on you, and ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - What is your Favorite Everyday Retreat? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandA few years ago, I participated in a retreat that up until that time was one of the most soul fulfilling journeys that I could consciously remember experiencing. The center itself was nestled in the warmth of nature, miles away from the busyness of life. And although, it was located in North ...
Views: 1319 - Pro hormones are essential for weight training - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from will payneSome people hit the gym to ensure they have a fit body. And there are some of them who want to take it to the next level and build a muscular body. However, there comes a time when there is the will to build muscles but the body lacks the power and endurance to enable someone to continue with ...
Views: 1318 - 7 Ways to Make your Office Environmentally Friendly - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2018 from Sophia MooreDo you want to create a more sustainable office? Or maybe you’d like to save some money by going green? Whatever the answer is, there are some proven ways to make your office space more environmentally friendly. From setting up paperless meetings to embracing natural light over artificial light, ...
Views: 1317 - 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: 1316(1 vote) - Self-Kindness for Life Balance - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Jennifer Harvey SallinI often work with clients who want better life balance – better balance between work, personal, and family priorities. Difficulty with this issue could perhaps best be titled the Syndrome of Too Many Priorities, and I try to help clients resolve the dilemma by teaching them to practice regular ...
Views: 1316 - Change: Is it in the right direction? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Racheal GovenderThe only thing that is constant is change - We’ve all heard that saying at one time or another, and are very aware at how resistant we are to change. But an even more interesting question is: How much time do we spend on our reasons for the change, and getting resources to adapt and “power up” ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Physical and Mental Health for a Student’s Success - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2017 from Alexandra GraysonAs a student you need to be physically and mentally at the peak of your health. Being healthy means that your body and mind must function the way that they were supposed to and there should be no illness whatsoever. If you are not healthy then you will not be able to do a good job in school. A ...
Views: 1315 - 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: 1315(1 vote) - 5 Keys to Unlocking Your Leadership – Part 1of 6 - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2017 from Michele MolitorIn today’s high tech and global economy, mastering your craft isn’t enough to guarantee success. Top female corporate leaders are very good at what they do. But, there is something more that they do to stand out. The intangibles make them shine. It’s their power and presence that radiates from ...
Views: 1314(2 votes) - 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) - 22 Ways to Ligthen Up Your Workday - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2012 from Allen Klein1- Number your curse words and call out a number when stress strikes. If you are really stressed, call out a high number like “5,832,463”. If it’s a minor upset, call out a low number like -- “ffffffive”. 2- Collect cartoons pertaining to your industry and/or its problems. They make great ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - 7 Ways To Prevent A Superwoman Meltdown - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Gia CilentoIf you’re anything like me, you sometimes feel like you’re being pulled in a hundred different directions at the same time. Yes, you manage to fulfill just about everything on your “to do” list, but you can end up feeling drained, empty and exhausted or even totally overwhelmed. When you’re ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Not your Same New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Carolyn BatesNo more New Year’s resolutions!! No more thinking about projects to finish, exercise classes to start or diets to loose that same ten pounds. Baby Boomers, parents, career professionals; we all strive for better health, less stress, being more organized. A great solution for a Great New Year ...
Views: 1312 - Quick Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: Nourish Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryFor women who are busy, one of the biggest challenges can be figuring out how to keep their personal needs and priorities, including healthy eating and fitness routines, on their agendas when schedules get crowded. While skimping on self-care may seem like a time saver in the short run, ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Tipping the Scales: How Is Your Work-Life Balance? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesRecently, I did a Google search on the key words “life balance”; it yielded me 10.1 million hits. The key words “work life balance” got me almost eight million hits. Work, life, and balance between the two are quite hot topics! Balance = 50-50? Is there something objective that we can call ...
Views: 1312 - 3 Ways You Should Be Using the Internet to Save Time and Money - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanIn a world where access to the internet is a necessity for both businesses and households, it can be surprising how much of the web’s potential is ignored. Some of the best things the internet offers us are discounts on just about any resource we invest in it; specifically, the internet allows ...
Views: 1311 - Changes to come - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Carmen GuerraFor the past several years when anyone would ask me to tell them a little about myself I would always being by telling them how I am a mother of 2…..I am very proud of being a mother. While my children have not discovered the cure for any disease or end world hunger to me they are the reason ...
Views: 1310(2 votes) - Get a Real Job...Did I hear you right? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Tricia DyckaThere seems to be a consistent theme running about. Entrepreneurs especially women are lacking the support from those closest to them. Being told to “Get a Real Job”or “Stop Playing at Business” “Who do YOU think You Are?” or even worse the silent treatment. I am wondering at this point what ...
Views: 1310(7 votes) - Holiday Survival 101 - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Karen HaroldHear ye! Hear ye! The holiday season is underway. This time of year can be a wonderful time of celebration, connection and family bonding. It can also bring about unrealistic expectations, stress, and unnecessary conflict. Images of a Rockwell family gathering may be the fantasy, but what we ...
Views: 1310 - Partner for Support: How to Find the Right Community for You! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Nanette SaylorI believe we are here on this Earth to connect—no one is intended to “go it alone”. Energy flows in, around and throw all things, including all people. To fully engage the positive forces of that energy, you have to become a part of the flow. The only way to do that is to connect to other ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - What Have You Lost in Constantly "Doing"? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Melissa HeislerIn our fast-paced, multi-tasking, on-the-go-deadline driven work, we are often caught up in the act of “Doing.” We move from task to task on our to-do list. We rush from work to class to home. We keep pushing ourselves to do more and do it better. from type a to type me: how to stop doing ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - Getting Organized is Worth the Effort - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from A.J. MillerWhether you're mildly or wildly disorganized, if you want to get organized one thing is probably true: you don't want it to take you the rest of your life. And that's the way it should be because getting organized is, after all, just a means to an end. The end or goal is having more time to ...
Views: 1309(3 votes) - Single Parent Survival - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Beate CheletteWe’ve all heard the divorce rate in the US hovers around 50%, but did you know the number of single parent households has tripled since 1960? Statistics show that 25% of households in the US are spearheaded by single moms, and that number has been steadily increasing. The Atlantic refers to this ...
Views: 1309 - The Myth of Multitasking - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Young KimCan you honestly say you can text and drive well, or do you find yourself swerving off to the curb once and a while? How comfortable would you be if your dentist was tweeting while she was giving you a root canal? How do you think your kids feel when you're texting on your Crackberry during ...
Views: 1309(4 votes) - Single Moms, Do You Give In? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorWhen you're a mom, sometimes you can't get anything done. Well, you can't get things done the way YOU want them done. As I sit my eight-month-old son down in the living room surrounded by his security gates, that rarely do as they're intended, I'm ready to work. Yet, he has something else in ...
Views: 1308 - Trading Possibilities for Enhancing Your Financial Future - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Lan TurnerTrading Possibilities for Enhancing Your Financial Future Most individuals spend a significant portion of their life trying to find opportunities for securing a financial future. They dedicate countless hours towards their careers of choice as they build savings, pay bills, and eventually ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - Oversized Consumption and Waste - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Grampa KenThe wasteful production and consumption of oversized houses, cars, meals, services... have created oversized headaches for society and the world. The big roomy house requiring comfortable transportation to and from the suburbs is a prime example of things gone wrong in our social ...
Views: 1307 - The Power of Letting Go - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2015 from Mike RobbinsMy wife Michelle read the bestselling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and has transformed our house over the past few months. I’ve enjoyed and appreciated all that she has shared with me about the book, and especially all that she has done to de-clutter and tidy up. However, until ...
Views: 1307 - Time--Are You Its Master or Its Slave? 9 Ways to Manage Your Time - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2017 from Rosa ChillisCareer Advice— Time – Are You Its Master or Its Slave? 9 Ways to Manage Your Time by Rosa Chillis on October 07, 2013 Republished on January 01, 2017 “WHY are you so late?” asked the teacher as Joseph rushed into the classroom. “Because I ran alongside the bicycle all the way to ...
Views: 1307 - Trust Me...There's Pollen on Your Wings! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Rita Farin“Do you think they know?” I asked. “Know what?” “That they carry pollen on their wings?” My friend and I were walking around Callaway Gardens, on the Rhododendron Trail with no rhododendrons blooming as of yet. We had just walked out of the butterfly conservatory where 1,000 tropical ...
Views: 1307 - ***The REAL Key To New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2013 from David Leigh WeberIt’s that time of year again when people make New Year’s resolutions and swear up and down that they will both follow and succeed at them. That’s why gym membership skyrockets every January, diet plan sales soar, and so on. Everyone has the best intentions, and tell their friends and families ...
Views: 1305 - Conquering Single Moms' To Do List - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorOn certain days, you know what today holds…school, work, pick your kids from school, making dinner, doing homework, and then getting to sleep later than you expected. As a single mom on other days you wake up and you pull yourself out of bed, knowing it's going to be that kind of day…a crazy, ...
Views: 1305 - Finding Proportion in Your Life: Are You Ordering Off the Right Menu? - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Jennifer Peek"I'll have what she's having." ~Estelle Reiner as deli customer in When Harry Met Sally Whether you remember this classic movie line or not, it is a great frame of reference for what we often think when we get small glimpses into the lives of other professional women - especially ones that ...
Views: 1305 - Make A Toolbox Which Is Well Organized And Workable - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Jim MoserEach and every handyman has a toolbox regardless of what industry he concentrates on. Some people may even say that you are not a real handyman in the event you do not have your own set of tools and a toolbox to accompany it. It's not only important to have your personal box although, it is ...
Views: 1305 - Navigating an Uncertain Future: Guidance for the Unpredictable Road Ahead - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Alan SealeIt seems that with each passing year, the pace of change is quickening, and there are no signs that it is going to slow down any time soon. Along with rapid change comes unpredictability, and often volatility at every level of society—family, community, business, and government. 2012 is not ...
Views: 1305 - Effective Time Management Principle - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Mervin SimpaoEffective time management becomes important if you can view your time as a valuable resource that cannot be renewed. It will become easier for you to understand why you should manage it wisely. Compared with any resource, there is a direct relationship between the supply of and the demand for ...
Views: 1304 - Internet Driven Commerce: The Unstoppable Force That is Driving America Back to Free Enterprise - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from SCOTT LIFERA few short years ago we used to start our day by walking the dog or getting our coffee fix, now it is logging onto our networking magnet, the internet and checking our emails or waiting for the responses we put on to Craigslist or Facebook the past evening. This epidemic phenomenon has changed ...
Views: 1304 - Pushing Distractions Aside - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanOne of my favorite times of the day is when I sit down to write my blog post. I have some breakfast and sit in front of my computer until a topic comes to me. And then I write. And sometimes it goes smoothly and effortlessly. And sometimes life tries to butt in and take over this peaceful ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - Adding a Terminal Illness Booster While You Buy Life Insurance - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from cishemant mahajanAt the time you buy life insurance plan, there will be a number of plan features and options that you can consider adding to your insurance. Usually these will come at an extra cost – so they are intended as additions to the usual range of features (like payment on terminal illness or an advance ...
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