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- Discovering Small Wind Energy - A Valuable Resource - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Paul FletcherDomestic Small Wind Energy. The idea of having a solar panel situated on your property that will provide your domestic energy supply has become common coin for most householders. However, to compliment this, growing numbers are also looking at small wind energy projects that will not only ...
Views: 1979(4 votes) - ***The Power of Wellbeing Tip of the Day: Exercise - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Gabriela Cora, MD, MBAHave you ever wondered why you feel so great during vacation? While you may think it’s because you are not at work, how about this other explanation? You are having a great time with people you care about in a nice place, you enjoy good food, you sleep well and you exercise or simply relax. It ...
Views: 1978 - Does the Demand Exceed Your Capacity? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Judy IrvingWhat if you were built like a computer where you could run at full speed, operating multiple programs and all at once? If you’re like me, you attempt to do just this and then get frustrated, if you (or the computer) don’t change as quickly from one program as you deem necessary…what’s wrong with ...
Views: 1975 - 101 Ways to Say YES! to Life - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tracy PhaupIt's so easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and forget to live it to the fullest. Here are 101 Ways To Say YES! To Life. Modify them to fit your budget and safety needs (say YES! to life by being smart about your safety, too!), use them to spark your own ideas, ...
Views: 1973(6 votes) - Is your life significant or important? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from David ThompsonSignificance and Importance. The words resonate with meaning. Yet each one has a very different connotation when it comes to human relationships. Significance is defined as representing someone or the expression of what one is. For example, on the day you were born you had NOTHING but a ...
Views: 1968(12 votes) - Fitness Tricks to Keep Your Muscle Tone Intact - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyKeeping your muscles toned and in-shape will help you to look, feel, and even move better, but you need to use several different workouts to improve overall muscle tone. Begin by using these tips to achieve toned muscles that will make you feel stronger and more fit. Learn How to Use ...
Views: 1967 - How Old Are You Really? Biological Age - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Richard ClarkePeople have always been interested in being “forever young” and today’s society is no different. We want to resist the ageing process. The speed at which we are ageing can be measured – its called biological age, or how old your body really is. The area of study which is now called ...
Views: 1967 - Facts About Women's Fashion Shoes - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from serenity leoThere is a rapid fashion change in the world we currently live in as people are becoming more and more conversant with better, improved and newer things that relate to how we look. Designers are working around the clok to meet the demands of a fashion-obsessed society. Uniqueness, class and ...
Views: 1965(1 vote) - What does "Lifestyle" Business Mean to You? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Marquita HeraldThe other day I came across a blog post about the term “Lifestyle” business. The writer asked readers to comment on whether they felt having their business referred to as “Lifestyle” would be an insult. I must admit I was stunned at the level of emotion displayed in the responses, with the ...
Views: 1961(6 votes) - ***Five ways to eliminate fear - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from David Leigh WeberHow do you eliminate fear in your life? Here are five quick tips to get your started: 1) Understand what fear is First off, it’s important to understand that fear serves no purpose whatsoever. The phrase “we have nothing to fear but fear itself” is highly inaccurate. Why are you afraid of ...
Views: 1960(1 vote) - 7 Tips For Stress Management At Work - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterWhat would work be without stress? Pretty unsuccessful! Stress at work lets you know that you are challenging your own limits, when you are pushing beyond your own limits, like when you push yourself to finish a project before the deadline. Stress also wears down your physical and emotional ...
Views: 1958 - Emotional Eating Help: Finding Things to do INSTEAD of Eating - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Melissa McCreeryIf you struggle with emotional eating: stress eating, boredom eating, comfort eating, frustration eating, or any type of eating designed to help you cope with or avoid your feelings, you know that it can be a difficult habit to break. It’s one thing to identify that you struggle with emotional ...
Views: 1954(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: 1953(1 vote) - 10 Tips for Fulfillment at Work - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Alison LongleyWe spend a great deal of our time working for a living and many of us have “dream jobs” that we wish we could afford to do. Sometimes we try something out and find that in spite of all our anticipation, years spent training and educating ourselves that our dream job is anything but! Others work ...
Views: 1952 - Grounding, Centering and Balance - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Nita HickokOver the years I have told people hundreds of times to ground their energies, center their energies, and balance their elements. It is supposed to be taught everywhere and be common knowledge. Yet most people do not know how to do this properly. I have had an experience recently that has proven ...
Views: 1950 - Secret #2 of 10 Highly Profitable, Proven, Time-Tested Secrets to Create the Ultimate First and Last Impression with Your Client - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2014 from John Di LemmeSecret #2 M: Memory and Mindset Having an excellent memory is an important part of succeeding in business. For example, you can use your memory to impress a client. How? Show that you remember something that’s important to your clients such as their birthday, anniversary, or ...
Views: 1946 - International Trade Law – One of the most productive areas of law - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from reva disujaIn the present era international trade is very important for growth and development of a country. International trade helps us to increase market and audience. This facilitates growth in a country’s economy. It also brings technologies, products and services in the home land which was not ...
Views: 1945 - The Danger Of Sitting Still All Day At Work - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Jenna MartinsThere is increasing evidence that shows sitting down for you is bad for your health. Sitting for too long, can kill you! Of course, we are not talking about the short periods of time we have to sit, we are talking about excessive sitting for very long periods of time and how this can be an ...
Views: 1943 - From darkness; a new dream emerged - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Renee BaribeauLate the other night, awaking for a midnight muse that lasted longer than the initial thought shook me awake, I played a meditation by Master Chunyi Lin. The iPhone came in handy for playing Taps at midnight; as soon as I hit the play button, the inspiration was clear that this is the only time ...
Views: 1940 - Where Did YOU Get Lost? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Teri GoetzLet's face it. As women we give. We do (a lot), we feel, we work, we play (though not enough play!). Do you get tired from so much giving? What I see happening very often with some of my clients is that they get tired, and they feel taken advantage of. But they also get pissed. All these ...
Views: 1940 - 5 Benefits for Taking Action to Increase Success - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Anne BachrachNew business owners are especially prone to delay taking action in their business, because the unknown outcome can be pretty intimidating. However, even seasoned entrepreneurs will put off taking action, simply due to the fact they lack the free time to juggle another endeavor. So what to ...
Views: 1939 - Color Your Life with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Candace CzarnyFeng Shui is a great tool to use for decorating ideas. Not only can you learn what colors work together, but you can also learn how their energies will help your life. With Feng Shui, you can easily color in your living room in a positive way. Whether you want to add luck to your life or you ...
Views: 1938(3 votes) - 7 Steps to a Meaningful Life - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenDay to day busy schedules at the office and home can leave one feeling as if his/her life has lost meaning. It’s like life has become all work and no play. Deadlines, emails, paperwork, appointments, taking care of others, as well as housework and yard-work can leave you feeling overworked, ...
Views: 1934(2 votes) - *** Subjective Wellbeing: Life Satisfaction - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Gabriela Cora, MD, MBAForbes recently published The World’s Happiest Places. Denmark followed by Finland and the Netherlands rated at the top of the list. While economic health defined as high gross domestic product per capita and low unemployment rates were common factors in people experiencing well-being, other ...
Views: 1932 - Become a Walking Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Diana Fletcher“Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it.” ...
Views: 1931(9 votes) - Become the Alchemist of Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaI am so angry today I could scream. I just don’t understand why I keep finding myself doing jobs that are simply boring or unchallenging. On top of this, the money is poor and my boss gets my back up. I don’t seem to be able to enjoy the tasks or the people at work and, for that matter, the ...
Views: 1929(2 votes) - Starting a Home Based Business - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Avril BettsWorking from your own home can be very beneficial. There is less overhead and it is a much cheaper alternative to running an offsite business. Not only can you save on transportation, rent and utilities, but you can claim a portion of your rent or mortgage, phone and utilities as a tax write-off ...
Views: 1928(1 vote) - Think Big - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2014 from Mike RobbinsI've had a number of experiences in the past few months which have both inspired me and challenged me to think big (and also to look at the ways in which I don't.) All too often we let our egos, our fears, our perceived limitations, or our selfish motivations get in our way from thinking ...
Views: 1923 - How Will Currency Devaluation Affect Your Financial Security Planning? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Robert KressThe dollar is no longer the safe and stable currency it once was. Changes in the global economy and in other sectors of society have made it a less than optimal choice for investment. This in no means the dollar is finished. However, those concerned about their financial security planning who ...
Views: 1918 - 3 Simple Steps to Calm Your Inner Perfectionist - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyJust about once or twice a day, my tendency toward perfectionism rears its head. It’s a trait I’ve had from birth, according to my mother. I’ve become well-acquainted both with its usefulness and how it often gets in my way. When I first read Dr. John Sarno’s book, The Mindbody Prescription, ...
Views: 1916(2 votes) - The 15 Effective Time Management Tips - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from George McGillivrayLife is unpredictable, particularly with youngsters. you'll not be able to avoid chaos altogether, however with our essential time-saving tips, you'll learn the way to maximize the time you have got and create the foremost of these precious minutes. 1. Take time to Asses. Review what you do ...
Views: 1916 - 3 Questions to Ask Before You Make Important Decisions - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Anne BachrachWhen it comes to making decisions that positively affect your life, there is only one thing to do. First, ask yourself how you feel about the opportunity. Do you get butterflies because you’re excited or does your gut feel heavy or weighed down, as if you’ve got a feeling that something bad is ...
Views: 1915 - Christian Baby Boomers Who Date Online - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from David ButlerMany Christian Baby Boomers, those born between the years of 1945 to 1964, are using online Christian dating services to find their soulmates in the twilight of their years. While they once considered online dating services as weird or taboo, baby boomers (those born between 1945 & 1964) are ...
Views: 1914(2 votes) - 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: 1914(1 vote) - Abundant Practices - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniCreating daily practices for success is always a big focus when I first begin working with a client. The trick is to make sure that the stuff you say you want to practice is a “want to” not a “have to”. The practices that most people want to focus on have to do with exercising, eating, action ...
Views: 1912(1 vote) - Work Harder - Not Smarter! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Willie HortonI know, I bet you that you think the title of this article is the wrong way around - but, unfortunately, that's how the vast majority of so-called "normal" people approach their daily routine. A recent survey of US employees by Gallup found that 74% of people don't like their work or workplace - ...
Views: 1912(1 vote) - How To Build Trust As A Leader - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2014 from Tracey FieberWithout a doubt, one of the most powerful ways for someone in a position of authority to become a true leader is through the trust of their team. Obtaining the trust of your employees can mean the difference between a smooth flow of work, and having people doubt your capabilities and intentions. ...
Views: 1911 - "Don't listen to your boss, listen to that voice inside your head" - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from SCOTT LIFER“Don’t listen to your boss, listen to that voice inside your head” When we hit that all annoying alarm clock, suck down a few cups of caffeinated coffee, put some sugared cereal into our kids bowls and take that early morning shower, where is our mindset really? Most likely it’s not on today ...
Views: 1910(2 votes) - ***Work Wisely: Work Less Hours, Make More Money - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Gabriela Cora, MD, MBAIn an ideal world, we would dedicate eight hours of our day to work, another eight to enjoy recreational activities and the last eight hours to sleep. The true question is, how many of you live in the ideal world? Instead, in the real world, most people work twelve to sixteen hours every day, ...
Views: 1909 - 7 Surefire Ways to Get More Done - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Drifa UlfarsdottirManaging your time effectively is essential to your overall happiness. It can make or break your stress level and absolutely control your world. When that happens it is really difficult to reverse its effects on your life and mindset and can make it increasingly hard to stop the negative ...
Views: 1905(1 vote) - Retiring? Great! Now What? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! To the many individuals currently experiencing the joy of finally leaving the past decades of daily obligation to the J.O.B. – good for you! What next? Now’s a great time to pursue that passion that’s been bubbling just beneath the surface for so long. What makes your heart sing, ...
Views: 1903(1 vote) - The Currency of Life: Energy - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Alexa WachsteinThe Laws of Energy are actually coded directly into our bodies. You don't need to learn anything to know what they are. It is a currency of life because we are constantly exchanging energy with everyone; so are you rich or poor? The simplest description of energy is movement, the motion of ...
Views: 1902 - What Are The Various Pro Death Penalty Arguments? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Charles BergerDeath penalty or what is also called as the capital punishment is becoming common in many states and countries nowadays. There are a lot of places around the world that allow the infliction of death penalty or capital punishment. There are some people who go against the idea of death penalty and ...
Views: 1901 - Small Vacuum Cleaners - Why Housewives Love Them? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2017 from Moana Marie MendezDo you have any idea about small vacuum cleaners? Do you have a lot of kids and pets? Do you have trouble cleaning food stains on your carpet? Small vacuum cleaners may help you to ease your cleaning tasks. This post will explain the essential elements you need to find out about these cleaners. ...
Views: 1895 - First Sessions, First impressions - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Caron GoodeThe first session can be up to an hour. You have to get to know one another. What is the client looking for? You have to set ground rules. I ask for a three-month commitment, and require a 24 hours cancellation notice. I have certain other requirements, such as I do not allow drug or alcohol ...
Views: 1893(2 votes) - Action avoidance. - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Joe NuckolsAction avoidance. Doesn't that sound right up there with restless leg syndrome and other maladies we have thrown at us in the latest barrage of commercials? It is a more perverse disease that plagues millions of wannabes huddled amongst their excuses at the bottom of the ladder. Action ...
Views: 1891(1 vote) - 7 Benefits Of A Balanced Life - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2019 from Madolyn KuoBusy! Busy! Busy! In this super high technology world, everyone is hijacked by smartphones, laptops, and social media. What is in your mind? What do you want? Everyone has his wish and desire. Everyone is derived by his goal. Everyone is chased by another for something. Certainly, you cannot be ...
Views: 1890 - Use The Equinox To Create Work-Life Balance - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumWhen the sun crosses the equator, the hours of daylight equal the hours of night. This occurs only two times each year – during the spring and the fall equinoxes. These equinoxes are special times of year. At these moments, we are poised on the brink of extremes: Cold winter and scorching ...
Views: 1888 - A Tribute for Those Who Care - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.If you’re walking in a store you might not notice them, or in a checkout, or at the ball field. But they are right there and if an emergency ever happened, you would be seeing them up close. They are the ones that care. I have always been truly amazed at how one person can steal the clothes ...
Views: 1886(2 votes) - 3 Tips in Reducing Stress in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Grace AllisonAre you racing around your life putting out one fire after another wondering why your angry and tired all the time? Is stress a major pressure point in your life? Consider taking a few minutes to re-evaluate your life. 1. Priorities I believe in the Golden Rule, which means to love God with ...
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