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- Stay Sane: Keep Your Molehills Small - by When it came to increasing the size of everyday molehills into large mountains, I’d indeed secured the coveted titles of champion and grand prize- winner. This was not an easy victory with lackadaisical requirements. Practice demands were challenging but I took advantage of every opportunity. ...
Views: 2157(1 vote) - What is Life Balance? - by Balance could be defined as having a strong personal foundation, an appropriate level of stimulation in each life area, and knowing your limits. Each person will have an individual definition of balance; based on their life unique situation. However being balanced does imply making conscious ...
Views: 2051(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: 1815(1 vote) - Setting Your Mind for Success - by "No, I can't do that." Throughout your lifetime, how many times have you heard somebody said it to your face? Hundreds, thousands or millions of times, perhaps. Sometimes, we express such skepticism out loud too, particularly when we feel we do not have the skills or knowledge required to ...
Views: 1982(1 vote) - I Want to Do an Ezine! Part 5 More Promoting!! - by Copyright 2002 Terri Seymour
To continue on with the promotion part of this series
of articles, I would like to discuss networking with
discussion lists and message boards as a way of
promoting your business/ezine.
Those of you who know me, know that I am a big
believer in online networking ...
Views: 2049(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: 2311(2 votes) - Breaking Your Relationship Pattern, Part 3 - by Do you want to put to rest the people and situations from your past so they do not interfere with your current and future relationships?
I bet you said yes. Who doesn't have something in their past they want to put to rest? Then let's talk about what action steps you can take to create the ...
Views: 2047(1 vote) - Blow Your Top - by Success is the result of certain habits and attitudes. There is no mystery, no secret society you must join. It is a mathematic equation: Think certain thoughts + do certain things = success.
If you look, these success habits and attitudes are everywhere. Yours for the taking. However, to work ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - How to Assess Your Resume - by If your current resume is not generating the interview offers you want, it is time to start assessing it.
Check to see that the following descriptors apply:
· Begins with a succinct, clearly stated career objective tailored to the particular job for which you are applying.
· Highlights ...
Views: 2223(1 vote) - 5 Super Easy Secrets To A Winning Domain Name - by Copyright © 2002 By Ewen Chia
Are you having sleepless nights thinking of the
right domain name for your online business?
Well, everyone and everyone's grandmother knows
by now why having your own domain is so important.
To sum it up, here're the main advantages :
- It shows You are serious ...
Views: 2041(1 vote) - Principles of Human Misery / Happiness: - by Sometimes we are so occupied with our daily routine in life that we forget that "we" are the most important element of our existence. We need to be nourished in order to grow.
When we look at the people around us, we most likely find that most people's favorite pastime is to complain. And just ...
Views: 1792(1 vote) - The Brand Called You - by Branding is a term used as a marketing technique to identify a product, service or organization in a particular way. Companies use this strategy to create an image in the hearts and minds of customers relating to their product or service. As a result, the power of a brand is in its ability to ...
Views: 2666(1 vote) - How to Improve Your Love Life with the Power of Feng Shui... Without Spending a Dime! - by FENG shui (say "fung shway") is the art of creating a home environment that supports the life you wish to live. A key element of feng shui is creating a smooth flow of chi (positive energy) through your space. Chi likes to move through your home as though it were a gentle breeze or a meandering ...
Views: 1757(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: 2229(1 vote) - THE WEALTHCOUNTRY TOP 10 ATTRIBUTES OF PROBLEM SOLVERS - by We humans are problem-solving systems. We thrive when we can solve our own problems. We suffer when we don't solve them. A good part of problem-solving involves how you see yourself and your world. Yes, there are problems (like preventing death, paying down the national debt, etc.) that are ...
Views: 1829(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 ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - Healthy Treatments' Tips for Indigestion - by When the muscles in the stomach receives too much food and liquid passing through the esophagus, these muscles react to empty the intestinal tract to prevent a build up of food and liquid going back into the esophagus describes a process commonly referred to as INDIGESTION.
Usually eating fresh ...
Views: 2530(1 vote) - I Want to Do an Ezine! Part 4 How Do I Promote? - by Copyright 2002 Terri Seymour
Now that you have your ezine named, designed, formatted
and ready to go, who do you send it to??
To get subscribers, you need to promote your new ezine.
There are several ways to do this that are effective and
free. Included in these are:
*Ad Swaps
*Writing ...
Views: 1771(1 vote) - Look UP! to Your Intuition - by There's one thing about intuition that I've noticed over the years. When a person is using their intuition, they look UP. Literally, their eyes are raised to about 2/3 up the wall in front of them, sometimes to the ceiling. Or over halfway up the horizon in front of them if they are outdoors. ...
Views: 1896(1 vote) - Staying Positive in Tough Times - by We all know that the economy is bad and things are tough! Many people are out of work and many more are afraid they will loose the job they have. Given this poor economic environment, it is crucial that you keep a positive attitude. The last thing you want to do now is get a negative attitude or ...
Views: 21928(6 votes) - The Invisible Opportunity - by © Copyright 2002 Sharon Davis
http://www.2work-at-home.com
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How would you feel if you had been searching desperately for
something, some magic solution to a problem, and come to find out it was right there in front of you the whole time--you just failed to see it?
For ...
Views: 1957(1 vote) - Breaking Your Relationship Pattern, Part 2 - by The first step toward being able to attract and create your ideal relationship is to clear the way for it by eliminating baggage from your past. This baggage refers to any resentments, hurts, or fears you have toward anyone who either was a role model or who
participated directly in a ...
Views: 2838(1 vote) - How Many People Does It Take To Change A Light Bulb? - by How many people does it take to change a light bulb? One, but the light bulb has to want to change.
How many people does it take to change a bad habit. One. You. *But you have to want to change.*
And you have to go a step farther. You have to realize that you *must* change.
*** ...
Views: 2042(1 vote) - ESCAPE FROM 'SCARE CITY' - by Where do you live?
'Scare City'(scarcity) or 'Abundance Metropolis'?
In order to get there though, you are going to have to cross 'De Nile', better known as the river 'denial'.
But what must you deny?
You must deny anything that would stop you from attaining success. Yes, the success that ...
Views: 2611(1 vote) - Improving Your Intuition Can Save Your LIfe - by I read an interesting article about NineOneOne. The second plane that hit the Twin Towers was unusual in two respects. First, it was nearly empty. And second, most of the people on the plane changed their plans at the last minute to be on the plane.
As a metaphysician, I couldn't help but ...
Views: 3228 - The Great Brain Gain - by Learning a foreign language is one of the best things you can do to balance brain hemispheres. And why is this important? Because it makes you more intelligent and more creative!
There is another advantage to learning a foreign language and that is because it will re-create your initial ...
Views: 2259(1 vote) - Introverts: Sell Yourself First! - by Introverts can be wonderful salespeople. Our style is very different from the extrovert but equal or more effective.
Begin by valuing your listening skills highly. Introverts really listen. This is the shadow side of communication so if you think about it, being a good listener makes you a ...
Views: 2979(1 vote) - Looking For Better Possibilities During Challenging Times - by Almost everyone I've talked with has suffered considerable
financial losses, many people have been laid off (and those that remain have to do the work of 2 or 3 people), business-owners have seen their sales drop off, and most people are scrambling to hang on to what they have without losing ...
Views: 1906 - 7 Feng Shui Tips For Creating Environments That Propel You Into Your Best Year Yet! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2002 from Vicky WhiteNow is a great time to be setting the stage for 2003. It’s time to be making space for more of what you want and stretching those possibility muscles. Are you ready to propel yourself to the next level? By creating environments that pull you forward, you are supported in living your best ...
Views: 1880 - Can an E-Book Become a #1 Amazon Best-seller? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2002 from Joe VitaleEver since Jim Edwards and I completed our now famous e-book, "How to Write and Publish Your Own E-Book... in as little as 7 Days," people have been cranking out their own e-books at, well, a weekly rate. Lately I've been getting a reoccurring question concerning all these e-books. Namely, "Can ...
Views: 3358(1 vote) - Living in Fear! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2002 from Joseph GhabiLiving in Fear! As we are aware, our relationships are that bigger part of our life, and our own personal growth. Our growth starts basically from our relationships. Remember when we were young looking up to our parents, or to our older brothers or sisters, sometimes envying them for being ...
Views: 6216(1 vote) - When the Seas of Life Get Stormy, Use These Tips to Ride the Waves to Run and Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnWhen sailing through life, sometimes you’ll encounter rough seas. Here are some of the things you’ll need to ride the waves to fun and happiness. You’re the CAPTAIN of your ship. Be empowered means having a deep sense of confidence that you can take charge of your ship and handle whatever ...
Views: 3671(1 vote) - The importance of body language - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Frank van MarwijkThe importance of body language People can not live without each other, we are social beings. As soon as we are in contact with others we are communicating. For this we can make use of spoken and written language. In these ways we make the content of a message clear to each other. However we ...
Views: 53610(4 votes) - Planning for Success? Don't Leave Out the Most Important Ingredient! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2002 from Susan DunnAccording to research by Martin Seligman, Ph.D., pessimists are more often right, but optimists accomplish more. Optimism is an emotional intelligence competency, can be learned, and it can be twice as important to your success and happiness as your IQ. Take a look at some of this exciting ...
Views: 1933(1 vote) - Time for Healing! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiTime for Healing We have to go through some unfortunate experiences sometimes in our life. When you speak with other people you will always find out how easy your experience is in comparison to what they have suffered. The impact that experience has brought on your life cannot be identified in ...
Views: 2059(1 vote) - I love you! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiI love you! The famous three words we never hear enough of in our life. Throughout our life span we keep looking, waiting and hoping for something to take us, or lead us, to our true love. Have you ever wondered where we can find love? What really is this word “Love” that we keep repeating to ...
Views: 2405(1 vote) - How to tell if you are a literary snob - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from David Leonhardt"I don't know if I should put 'writer' on my business card," I murmured. "Then don't," my wife said in her infinite wisdom. "Put 'author' on it." "But if I put 'author' on, none of those big companies with overflowing coffers will want to hire me as a writer," I said, wondering if George Bush ...
Views: 2079(1 vote) - Breaking Your Relationship Pattern, Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Love Coach RinattaWhen you were little, you looked up to your parents. You imitated their mannerisms, words, and actions as you learned about life by watching them. This applies to relationships as well - you leaned about relationships by watching them. Not all you learned about relationships came from your ...
Views: 3246(1 vote) - Why Sit Here Until I Die? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Audrina BuntonThe bible tells a story about four men who sat at the entrance of the city's gate dying with leprosy, an incurable disease which causes terribly visible swelling and sores on the skin, only then to eat inward to the bones. These lepers sat outside of the city because they were not permitted to ...
Views: 3146(3 votes) - Say “Yes” to You! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Julie DonleyHave you ever had anyone speak to you in a tone that made you feel uncomfortable? And yet, you said nothing. Have you ever done something for someone or with someone that you really didn’t want to do? And yet, you did it anyway, only to become resentful later. Every time you say nothing, every ...
Views: 2003(3 votes) - The Art of Prioritizing - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Julie DonleyThere’s an art to getting things done without creating a stressful environment. When you find yourself with too many things to do and not enough time to do them, stress rises. And at times, panic can set in. Instead of trying to schedule it all in, take some time to identify your priorities. ...
Views: 6841(4 votes) - A Matter of Thought - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Julie DonleyIt has been echoed through the ages that what we think about is what we bring about and our thoughts actually create our reality. James Allen’s book, “As A Man Thinketh” was written in the late 19th century to communicate this concept at great length. Steven Covey calls it the “first creation”, ...
Views: 1896(2 votes) - ARE YOU READY? YOUR LIFE IS WAITING - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Julie DonleyChange is often very difficult for people to accept and yet it’s happening every minute. The only thing certain is change. When you find that things are not as you want them to be in your life, it’s time to get comfortable with change. The Comfort Zone Change means many things to people. It ...
Views: 1837(2 votes) - Top Ten Strategies for Getting Things Done with ADD - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Bonnie MincuTop Ten Strategies for Getting Things Done with ADD 1. Commit to one vision. You may have many brilliant ideas and plans, but without implementation, none are worth much. Choose ONE idea to flesh out and commit to. Write it down in detail. Picture exactly where you’d like to be with that ...
Views: 2610(3 votes) - Put Yourself in Charge of All Outer Circumstances - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Guy FinleyBarring those moments when we find ourselves in real physical danger, conditions of themselves have absolutely no authority over us. It's true. No event or circumstance has any power to make us feel one way or another. The only command any condition may have over us is that which we ...
Views: 2988(3 votes) - Dear our beloved crying planet... - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiDear our beloved crying planet… I read an article last week in “The Gazette”, a local English paper here in Montreal Canada. It was titled “Time is running out” and was written by Peter G. Brown. He is a professor in the school of the Environment at McGill University. Professor Brown emphasized ...
Views: 2260(3 votes) - MAINTAINING YOUR BEST PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Gerri D SmithMAINTAINING YOUR BEST PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE By Gerri D Smith Copyright Ó 2002 “The mind is everything; what you think you become.” - Guatama Buddha Do You Have What It Takes to Take It? Without the strength to deal with the stresses in life: pain, sickness, disappointment, missed ...
Views: 7319(4 votes) - How to Attract and Seduce Single Sexy Women With Your Eyes - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Don DiebelThey say the eyes are the mirror to the soul. And you can use the power of your eyes to influence single women to be attracted to you. You can even literally seduce single women with your eyes. Follow these guidelines to use your eyes to capture the hearts of single sexy women for love, sex, and ...
Views: 10268(3 votes) - Book Summary: The Rebel Rules - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Jorge AzurinThis article is based on the following book: The Rebel Rules "Daring to be your self in business" Chip Conley, A Fireside Book, Simon & Schuster New York 2001 ISBN 0-684-86516-5 287 pages What does it take to get in touch with your inner rebel and run a business on your terms? Today’s ...
Views: 3057(3 votes) - Book Summary: Good To Great - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Jorge AzurinThis article is based on the following book: Good to Great "Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don’t" Jim Collins, co-author of ‘Built to Last’ Random House Business Books, London 300 pages Explore what goes into a company’s transformation from mediocre to excellent. Based on hard ...
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