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- Ask Skip: What Are Some Specific Tips to Improve Teamwork in the Workplace? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Skip WeismanThis question comes directly from a blog subscriber who has been reading my articles on teamwork the past couple of weeks. He thought the article last week (A Simple Step to Improve Teamwork at Your Workplace) offering one very specific tip to improve teamwork was a good one but was looking for ...
Views: 1302 - Sacrifice or Choice? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from Cheryl CharronSacrifice? What are you sacrificing? Sure, it’s a crazy world out there and we are living in times where stress and anxiety are common health issues. But here’s the question that can start to change your life. What are you sacrificing and why? Time: Are you stretched to the ...
Views: 1302 - Self Love for the Self Employed: Tips from a Spiritual Life Coach - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Brook MontagnaPrevent Self Employment Burnout with Self Love Self employment usually begins as an act of self love. Didn’t you choose to create your own business in order to do what you love doing, express your talents and gifts, set your own hours, be creative, reach your financial goals, and enjoy life ...
Views: 1302 - How Celebrities Can Deal With The Pressure From Their Fans - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2013 from Stanley PopovichMany celebrities can find it difficult to deal with their fans. Here are some suggestions on how celebrities can manage the stresses and anxieties of making your fans happy. The most important thing to do is to know where you stand on a certain issue. Ask yourself if you are willing to do ...
Views: 1301 - Where There Is Smoke, There Is Fire - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesEvery manager and almost every employee has tended his share of workplace fires. From smoldering embers to raging infernos, they hamper our ability to manage the routine events upon which our operations depend. The world is not a perfect place, and we should be proud of our ability to multitask, ...
Views: 1300 - Balancing Acts - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Jo Anne WhiteCan you achieve balance between your work life and personal life and still feel good? Is it really possible to have it all, be successful and still maintain your sanity? Maybe balance is only an unattainable myth, that’s forever out of your reach. Balance: What’s It All About? You’re in ...
Views: 1299 - Don't Go to Hawaii to Be Happy - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Anita JeffersonIt's all over the news! Hawaii is the "happy" state. According to a survey conducted by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index that asked over 350,000 Americans how happy they felt in their state, Hawaii topped the list with New England states ranking high as well. The study matrixed six ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - Practical Spirituality On Reclaiming Real Science April 6, 2011 - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from John GilmoreThere seems to be a gap between what leaders want and what the people want that is supported by false religion and pseudoscience (another form of religion that uses scientific jargon). This gap has existed for a long time, but has been growing since the Age of Enlightenment. During that time, ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Possible realities, 2012 New Mobile Phones - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Abel JessieThe year 2012 will see unprecedented new developments in mobile technology, again, smart phones faster and better to advances in touch screen, digital memory, cameras and laptops. There is some debate in the electronic community as to whether mobile devices in 2012 will come equipped with ...
Views: 1296 - Rediscovering your inner child - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Sandra DawesWhen was the last time you had a really good laugh? You know the kind I’m talking about – those laughing fits you get where you can’t stop laughing even though your stomach hurts and tears are rolling down your face and you can’t even speak. Those are the best laughs, and when you think of a ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Single Mom Dating - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI didn't date a lot when I was younger. I always used to say it was because I enjoyed hanging out with my friends (which I did), but really it was more about never getting asked out. Everyone wants to be liked. Everyone wants to be asked out. College I dated more, well hung out with guys, ...
Views: 1296 - Lengthen The Life Span Of The Rugs And Carpets Using These Carpet Cleaning Helpful Hints - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Jim MoserWhen carpet cleaning is done on a every day basis, it assists prolong the life of the carpet. There's a need to routinely clean the carpet so dangerous dirt and micro-organisms will be removed. To maintain you and your household healthy, maintain the cleanliness of your carpets. A clean carpet ...
Views: 1295 - FINDING BALANCE - THE KEY TO LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2016 from Olusegun 'Roti Adedokun“Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony.” – Thomas Merton Life is multi-faceted and we assume different roles as humans. Take for example; the CEO of a corporation is likely to be a husband, a father and a member of a club. He may also be an ...
Views: 1294 - How to Cope with Signs & Symptoms of the Menopause - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Nina BagnallIt’s like everything in life until it happens, you don’t spend time thinking of what might happen when and if it does. Two things a woman is certain of, but never exactly sure when each will occur 1. Periods. 2. Menopause Experts maintain that if you begin your periods early the ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - How to Have Your Computer Cake and Keep Your Family, Too! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Mary WilkeyYour family comes first - or does it? Since you've been spending so much time with your new home computer, is your family showing signs of jealousy? Do they compete with this inhuman time hog for your time? Or, at least, do they FEEL they have to? And what can you do about it? After all, ...
Views: 1294 - Will Business Rule the World? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Grampa KenCivilization along with our natural world have serious problems. Planet and social deterioration have accelerated in recent times, fueled by expanding commerce and over consumption. Driven by commerce's need for increased earnings, expansion marches on, sputtering from time to time. The ...
Views: 1294 - Do you need help with university assignment? Poor services can cost you a lot! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2018 from Tanvir ZafarSometimes we need to work, sometimes our family takes a lot of time and sometimes the assignment subject simply does not fit. More and more students are now looking for help in writing university assignments with specialists who can prepare basis for seminar papers and even write the entire ...
Views: 1293 - Gender Bias in University Admissions - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Estelle GoldsteinWait a sec … there are more women applying to college than men, and more women in college than men, so we have to attract more men and women have tougher admissions standards, and nobody seems very worried about this? I think sometimes anonymity is a damned good idea, especially when you are ...
Views: 1293 - Successful Life Starts with Balance - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Maria MartinezLife balance is undoubtedly a topic that all coaches work with. The main reason is because the concept of life balance is often the root of other problems experienced by individuals. Women have to wear so many hats and to juggle so many different balls that we often forget about ourselves. There ...
Views: 1293 - Working Your To-Do List: The Value of Alternating Large and Small Tasks - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Jeff Davidsonby Jeff Davidson You are a competent professional, you consistently get a lot done, and you are adept at composing and executing the items on your to-do list. Yet, there is a simple technique that can help you be even more effective that you might not have ever considered. This technique ...
Views: 1293 - Balancing Confidence and Prosperous Lives in 3 Simple Ways - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from V. Ivana FosterWhen your life seems out of control and you've got endless demands tugging at you from all directions, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, fatigued - and just plain stressed! Believe it or not, balancing your life does not require massive changes. You don't have to quit your job, abandon your ...
Views: 1292(2 votes) - Corporate Detox – Making the transition from employee to entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Sherri GarritySometimes I think there should be a halfway house for ex-corporate employees to help you adjust to life “on the outside”. When I started my first business after a 20-year career working for other people, the hardest change I had to make was in my own mind. I remember alternating from ...
Views: 1292(4 votes) - Book Review: Leading Under Pressure - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Robin KThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Life Work Balance. Many people feel that striking a good balance between their work responsibilities and their personal lives is an essential factor in living a whole and healthy life. Gabriela Cora is the Official Guide to Life Work ...
Views: 1291 - How sweet is your home? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Danielle RaineAs a race, we humans have always had self-maintenance work to do. It’s part of survival. If you’re alive, it goes with the territory. So why, with all the modern advancements at our disposal, do we struggle to find the time for this primitive and basic care-work - looking after our homes and ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Virtual Assistant’s are a great resource for WAHM’s - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Grainne FoleyAs a working mum of two very young (10 months and 23 months) children, I understand how hard it can be to manage everything and yes, we do try to do everything. However as business owners, it simply isn’t possible to manage everything in our business, be there for our family and have that much ...
Views: 1289 - 3 Tips To Chase Away A Bad Case Of The Monday Blues - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Adrienne FikesArrrrrgh! Stupid Mondays! You hate Mondays. Seriously, like why is it Monday AGAIN? Didn’t you just suffer through a Monday last week? I mean come on! Someone make it stop already. Did you notice how everything terrible happens on Monday? The sun is shining and you’re trying to be happy but ...
Views: 1288 - Four Simple Steps to Make Life Easier - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2018 from Allison BrightLife has challenges built in; we don’t need to make it more difficult through limiting thoughts, sabotaging patterns, martyrdom and perfectionism. These all create stress, increase anxiety and take the fun and lightheartedness out of life, which affects our health and relationships. Have you ...
Views: 1287 - How To Define And Find The Meaning Of Balance Of Life? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2018 from Madolyn Kuo“Our lives are a mixture of different roles. Most of us are doing the best we can to find whatever the right balance is . . . For me, that balance is family, work, and service.” –Hillary Rodham Clinton In this fast-paced and highly stressed world, everyone plays many different roles in his or ...
Views: 1285 - Ignorance is Bliss - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Rebecca CherryWhile the world is in a total state of conflict and chaos, your inner world can be calm and centered. Sounds too good to be true? It is time to recognize that the immense changes that we as a species along with our planet are going through is nothing less than a total transformation, from the ...
Views: 1285 - Is Your Business Ready for 2010? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Lorraine PirihiOver the next few weeks, anything can change in your business. You’ll find that people often make decisions about what they will and won’t be doing in the new year. You will want to make sure that your business not only survives but thrives next year. It’s imperative that you put time aside ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - Since you are going to be home, would you... - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Judy McKayPitfalls home-based workers face every day. Whether by choice or circumstance you now work from home. Fantastic! You have heard about the advantages of working in your pajamas, no more rush-hour traffic to contend with or parking places to find. Instead of leaving home and “going to work” ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - A Day Just for You - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanLet's schedule an entire day where we pamper ourselves and do exactly what we want. Let's spend the day replenishing our energy and nourishing our soul. Let's declare it to our loved ones. Let's let them know ahead of time that this is our day. On this day, let's wake up when we want, ...
Views: 1284(2 votes) - Three Good Reasons for Expanding Out of that Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezWe all get stuck at one point or another. Even the most creative, outgoing and resourceful individuals are at risk of finding themselves caught in the dangerous area known as ‘the comfort zone.’ Why do we get stuck? Frequently, we get trapped in the same line of thinking or behaving. ...
Views: 1284 - Thrive- Move Beyond the 9-5 Struggle to Survive - by Submitted on May 09, 2016 from Jennifer RegularHere are some strategies to transform stress into ease and empowerment: T- Transcend from role to role way of relating to connect soul-to-soul. Be in service to others without sacrificing your integrity by being authentic in your communication and acting from ...
Views: 1284 - Simple Home Management Tips You can Follow - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Charles CoyneAre you always busy and don’t have much time to do household chores or manage your home? Do you find it difficult to balance work and home? Well, there are many of us that feel the same way and for sure you are looking for some management tips to help you out. Continue reading further to learn ...
Views: 1283 - Zen; the cure for the rat race? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Nathaniel ReesChasing happiness has become an all too common practice in our modern world. If it is not the promotion we are chasing it is the boat or the car. Why is it that many of us are always in pursuit of those last few pieces of our lives that we believe will give us our ideal life? Why is it that ...
Views: 1283(3 votes) - Executive Challenge #5: “There Just Aren’t Enough Hours in the Day to Get Everything Done.” - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Brenda BenceDo you find yourself frequently falling behind in your tasks even though you work 12, 14, or even 16 hours a day? Do you find that at the end of the day, you still haven’t finished your to-do list? The truth is that learning how to manage your time can make or break your success as an executive. ...
Views: 1282 - 4 Tips to Cope With Overwhelm - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Lisa MininniIn a world of get-it-done, stay-connected, and do-it-now, it’s easy to get on a treadmill of life. Regardless of your plan, you may find unexpected demands pulling you in many directions. For whatever reason, you may feel like you need to put in more hours. At some point, you begin to feel ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - A Comprehensive Cookbook To Meet Your Cooking Requirements Effectively! - by Submitted on May 19, 2017 from Harshad JethraCooking food could at times be challenging for one. One simply wonders about the right kind of recipes one should go for. A significant challenge in this regard is whether all the people at the table are going to like a dish. And otherwise, you might have to prepare multiple dishes. Now ...
Views: 1281 - Have You Become a Type A Personality? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2014 from Melissa HeislerThe concept of a Type A personality has not been around for long. It was actually identified in the 1950s by two cardiologists, Drs. Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman, who were studying coronary heart disease. They found a link between personality types and heart disease. According to their ...
Views: 1281 - Personal Attack Alarms - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2018 from G WILLIAMSWalk Easy Alarm Deterrents Carrying a personal alarm is a convenient way to immediately improve your personal safety and you’ll feel a whole lot safer too. Although these alarms are loud, typically an ear piercing 130dB+ high pitched sound that will attract the attention of nearby public or ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - Successful Single Mom - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Jessica RectorDo you ever feel like you are your own reality show? Between the kids, work, and things that happen, do you think your life is filled with enough ___________ (you fill in the blank)... so much so that even if you tried, you couldn't plan the things that happen? I've felt that way recently. ...
Views: 1281 - The Workshop Is Over - Now What......? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Lynne JenrowA friend of mine is completing the seven day yoga intensive. He is staying in a hotel and all is simple and easy in that he is able to eat at the requisite time so that he can do his yoga on an empty stomach. On the last day of the series he learned that in order to receive the benefits of this ...
Views: 1280(2 votes) - 4 Tips For Taking Control of Stress Before It Takes Control of You, Your Life, or Your Eating - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryWe all know the stress of too much on our plates–too much to do, too much to think about, too many things and people and responsibilities to take care of. Whether you choose to have a lot on your plate or feel like there is no other option, stress and overwhelm may be a reality–and they take ...
Views: 1279(5 votes) - Find Your Focus - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Judith BaxterIn today’s busy and ever changing world, we can easily become overwhelmed. You have made your resolutions and set your goals for change but now it seems you have so much to do and don’t know where to start. At this stage it is easy to lose our enthusiasm for the changes we wish to ...
Views: 1279 - Do You Fear Success? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Laurel DonnellanIt has surprised me how many of my clients struggle with the fear of success. For some, this fear stems from being successful in the past and associating success with loss. These losses include lack of privacy, health problems and serious damage to important personal relationships. In this ...
Views: 1278 - 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: 1277(2 votes) - Creative Ideas for Crafting a Home Logo Design for House Building Businesses - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Tammy BeckerIf you want to successfully launch your business then you must create a brand mark identity in the first place. You must take heed before your business gets diminished in the crowd of so many companies. Economic breakdown has fostered youngsters a lot to launch their businesses as there is a ...
Views: 1277 - The Three Biggest Mistakes People in Business Make That Keep Them Overwhelmed and Out of Control - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukThanks to a friend in New York who asked me how he could deal with the overwhelming demands of his workplace. This is a great topic and absolutely vital to understand for anyone in business right now. Let’s call my friend Pete (to protect privacy) and his colleagues were recently accused of ...
Views: 1277 - Coaching by Phone: Etiquette When the Call Begins - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Germaine PorcheAt the beginning of your coaching call, ask, “How much time do we have?” The answer may surprise you. Sometimes we believe we’ll have an hour, only to have the player respond, “Oh, about twenty minutes.” It’ll happen to you, too. It doesn't matter if we've previously established the length ...
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