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- Photography Help from Professional Photographers - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Chase McMullenPhotography Help from Professional Photographers The most common question I get at the beginning of a shoot from non-professional models, especially females is “Can you make me look skinnier/prettier/younger?” They’re generally saying it in jest and are thus surprised when I answer in all ...
Views: 755 - Are You Eating Your Heart? - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Noelle NelsonA car cuts you off in traffic. Worse than that, it zig-zags in and out of lanes, putting innocent folks (you) at risk. You’re irritated, aggravated, you declaim loudly what a fool this driver is. Where’s a cop when you need one?! When you get home, you tell your spouse, your kids, the dog, ...
Views: 1429 - Highly effective Ways on How to Make Money Fast - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from jade willsmithStart up your own company in case you're now building below average, it is extremely helpful to earn money online. Figures state that the general public that start off profitable web based business ordinarily fall short or simply quit. An individual's specific is to always determine what the ...
Views: 1555 - Want more sleep! Do you know the ideal timings? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2013 from Edward FeryWe have seen many people who sleep more (I am also one of them). We all sleep because we need it, it’s a necessity and without it our working life will get affected in a way that it will be impossible to deal with. Let’s start with a simple example, at Reed Army Institute; some cadets were ...
Views: 933 - It's Not As Bad As You May Think - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Adrienne FikesNo matter what the issue. No matter what the circumstance, you are probably making it more than it is. Now listen to me. I know this because I do it too. The fatalistic thinking. The dramatization. The negative worry, doubt, fears and criticism. Your imagination is running wild thinking of all ...
Views: 1680 - Life After 60: Tips To Live A Happy And Meaningful Life - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Hifzur RehmanIf you are 60 plus and losing interest in life then I must say “you are wrong”. There is no reason of losing interest in life. You should not count your age in numbers. Your real age depends on your physical, mental and emotional fitness. If you are in good health then you are better than a 40 ...
Views: 6209 - Money on the Spiritual Battlefield - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Teri GoetzWhat is your relationship with money? There's a good chance it has a somewhat sordid tinge to it. Most of us are a bit ashamed to talk about how we really feel about it. We'd rather talk about details of our sexual intimacies, than our real relationship with money. Our deep, intimate ...
Views: 1400 - The Pareto Principle of Time Management - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Mervin SimpaoThe Pareto principle was a theory by Vilfredo Pareto, which is now a popular concept of personal time management. He was an economist who theorized that 80 percent of all the problems that people encounter results from 20 percent of all causes. This may look like a theory that is too ...
Views: 1737 - How to Quilt - Quilt Block Patterns - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Rose SmithQuilt Block Patterns for the Beginner Quilter Quilt blocks can be easy or complicated, traditional or modern, but they all have one thing in common: they are your stepping stones on the path of learning how to quilt, helping you to complete that heirloom quilt that you would love to ...
Views: 2103 - No Time - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I want you to try an experiment. This will take just 10 minutes. There is something important that will come out of this for you to realize. First, turn your cell phone off and your computer off and leave it off for 10 minutes, print this page out first. You cannot cheat on this experiment. ...
Views: 1202 - How Your Good Job is Killing You - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Jessica SweetDo you have a good job? You know, one that pays well and has benefits including a health plan and sick days? Well that good job might just be killing you. When I was a kid, I remember getting up one morning to go to school feeling like I was slowed down by 1000 pounds of chains. It took me ...
Views: 1049 - How Massachusetts Weather Can Help You Find A Job - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2013 from Jessica SweetIt's nearly spring here in Massachusetts, where I live. Thank goodness, because like every year here in New England, it's been a long winter. I'm tired of playing with the kids indoors, the freezing, slippery conditions, and cancelled school alerts. I'm really ready for green grass, ...
Views: 980 - Possibilities When Choosing Headstones - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Janie ChristensenThe death of a family member is perhaps the most painful experience you can ever go through. Whenever you lose someone you care about many ideas are in your head, among the top ones being, how do you cope with the death and that person no longer being around. Although the first couple of days ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - 3 Quick Tips To Stop Feeling Stressed and Overwhelmed Immediately - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Adrienne FikesIt happens to the best of us. Things happen. People say things. Stuff breaks. Suddenly you look up and you are in the midst of a terrible situation. The buck stops with you and everyone is impatiently waiting for you to fix it. The good news is you are a highly responsible person so they have ...
Views: 1236(3 votes) - Take Care of Yourself to Attract Success and Prosperity - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffWhat did you do for yourself today that helped you be more energetic, productive and prosperous while reducing your stress and anxiety about the future? Do you believe there is something you can do or you need to do to change the status quo or do you feel it is out of your control? The ...
Views: 2061(1 vote) - How to Choose Business Directories - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Cesar MulerOnline business directories are growing fast and are becoming the information hub of consumers in search for local businesses, services or products. A survey done in the United Kingdom tells us that almost twenty million local customers are turning to online business listings each month. It ...
Views: 860 - Insightful Play - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Linda Radford“As we played during the ‘hide and seek’ dance, I received insights about a part of me that has been hiding a long time.” said one Playshop participant. This last weekend, Julie Blake and I busted the myth that personal growth and self-awareness comes only through hard work, struggle and ...
Views: 1218 - Odds comparison help you win - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Cesar MulerWe all enjoy the adrenaline that we feel whenever we place a sports bet. The thing is that most of the times we bet based on our intuition and very rarely happens that we manage to win something. In order to avoid losing a great deal of money and really find pleasure in placing bets you ought to ...
Views: 994 - 5 Ways to Know You've Lost Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Nicole NenningerHave you lost yourself? Are you so absorbed in your career, in your relationship, in the daily grind, or in an addiction that you've lost sight of who you are or where you'd like to be in life? Great! Say what? Well, let me reassure you that first, it's pretty common. Second, I can help ...
Views: 2524(4 votes) - How to deal with difficult people - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2013 from Julia HarrisDealing with difficult people can be extremely draining on your mental energy! And let’s face it, none of us busy working mums can afford to lose any of our energy, be it mental or physical! So here are some tips on how to deal with a difficult person whether they are your mother in law, ...
Views: 1092 - Personal Goal Setting Time Management - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Mervin SimpaoPersonal goal setting is a time management strategy you can use for overall effective use of your valuable time. This includes your personal and professional life because it acts as an important key with the overall things that you do. It helps you become a productive individual as you learn ...
Views: 1528 - Is Tired the New Norm? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffDowntime is a necessity in today’s warp-speed world. We are so busy making a living and consumed in day-to-day activities that we often do not have time to enjoy life. We tend to over-commit, never say no and turn into workaholics – always doing something or going somewhere. Are you someone ...
Views: 2110(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) - The Time Boxing System of Time Management - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Mervin SimpaoYou can use the time boxing system which breaks-down a long and complex project or large task into smaller pieces that will be managed individually. In this system the deadline of the tasks is fixed. However, the overall scope may be reduced. This way your work is focuses on the most ...
Views: 1758 - 5 Ways to Get Unstuck and Improve Your Quality of Life Right Now - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Adrienne Fikes1. Think about What ‘Quality’ Means for You It does not matter what everyone else wants for you. Right now, if you are going to get unstuck, you must be willing to explore what you want from life. Yes, I know you want to make others happy. What about you? What would make you happy? What would ...
Views: 1245 - 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 - If you work hard, everything will be okay mantra - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Takeshi YashimaI don't know how often I heard from people saying that you have to work hard. The things they constantly claimed to me had been: When you work hard, everything will work out okay. This thinking is still pretty mainstream. Even today, I pick up this particular word through a lot of people, such ...
Views: 1745 - How I Dealt With My Persistent Fears And Anxieties - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stanley Popovich People from all walks of life deal with fear on a regular basis. There is the college graduate that is afraid of going out into the real world and starting a career. There is the job seeker that is afraid of not being able to find a job. There are teenagers who are ...
Views: 1191 - How Celebrities Can Manage The Pressures Of Hollywood - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2013 from Stanley PopovichMany celebrities deal with the pressures of Hollywood on a regular basis. Here are some suggestions on how to manage the stresses and anxieties of dealing with peer pressure when working in Hollywood. 1. Know Where You Stand. Ask yourself if you are willing to do something that your friends ...
Views: 1120 - 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 - How Celebrities Can Deal With The Fear Of Getting Older - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2013 from Stanley PopovichSome celebrities are afraid what may happen as they get older. Some worry about their health and others wonder about other things that might happen. There is nothing wrong as we age if you look at the positive side of things. Here is a list on how to manage the fear and anxiety of getting ...
Views: 1008 - How Celebrities Can Deal With The Fear Of Getting Older - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2013 from Stanley PopovichSome celebrities are afraid what may happen as they get older. Some worry about their health and others wonder about other things that might happen. There is nothing wrong as we age if you look at the positive side of things. Here is a list on how to manage the fear and anxiety of getting ...
Views: 1026 - How Celebrities Can Deal With The Fear Of Failure - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2013 from Stanley PopovichSome celebrities are afraid to fail in their careers and personal life. Here are some suggestions on how to manage the fear of failure. Eventually in life, you will experience some rejection. When you go for the job interview or ask somebody on a date, you will get turned down eventually. ...
Views: 1391 - 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 - 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) - Look Within ~ Simple Steps to Finding Balance and Harmony in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Constance MollerstuenLook Within ~ Simple Steps to Finding Balance and Harmony in Your Life By: Constance Mollerstuen We all have a degree of acceptance which allows us to view our lives as either being in balance and harmony or out of balance and harmony. So seldom do we take the time to evaluate our own ...
Views: 1024 - Reboot Your Emotional State after a sh#tty day in only 15 minutes - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Carl MassyHere’s the scenario. Through the course of a day you just can’t get into it. You labour through the day. You get a bit of stuff done but the feeling you have as you come towards the end of it is that life sucks a little bit. You are not all doom and gloom but you do feel pretty average, pretty ...
Views: 947 - The matrimony between Money and Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Carl MassyTalk about a loaded topic. But what the heck it is a topic that is one of the top three issues I deal with, when working with any new client. MONEY. MONEY. MONEY. A pretty big 5-letter word that is interwoven into our identity, self-worth, belief systems, and our short and long-term happiness. ...
Views: 895 - The Art of Reinventing You Introduction - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Versandra KennebrewWho are you? Not your name (although it says a lot about you). I want to know your essence; your passion. I want to know the you beneath the mask. Since we’re getting intimate, let me give you a little history about myself and how I became a self-improvement teacher. To do so, I must begin in ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - LIFE LESSONS OF GANDHIJI - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Vinod AnandLIFE LESSONS OF GANDHIJI (Vinod Anand) The first lesson one could imbibe from MK Gandhi’s life is to resolve to do away with platitudes. Language, communication and discussion have become a complex labyrinth of context, nuances and sophistication, dependant on who is articulating. Today, very ...
Views: 648 - Mandatory Mondays – Weekday Organization - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerGetting organized is definitely a daunting task. However, I have decided that if I list out the tasks that need to be completed each week, then divide them up into days, I might have a fighting chance. Since I do not have a cleaning crew, nanny, or someone to take care of my business, it’s ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - Taming My Tuesdays – Weekday Organization - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWith family finances addressed and closets restocked, Monday's new schedule jump-started the week perfectly. Now, I have the task of getting the house cleaned within the next two days, while keeping up with all of my other priorities, too. Using the same basic time blocks as yesterday, I ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - Wielding My Wednesdays – Weekday Organization - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWith half of my house cleaning tasks completed on Tuesdays, the downstairs remains for Wednesday's. At the end of the day, the heavy lifting for the week will, for the most part, be done. Opportunities to take on time-consuming projects during the remaining 4 days exist, but can be ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Automate Tax Procedures with Payroll Software Programs - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Stephanie SalavejusIt is important to maintain the reliability of the payroll software programs of a company in order to comply with the Social Security, IRS and administration requirements. These records detail withheld income tax, Medicare and social security taxes, state taxes and federal unemployment tax. ...
Views: 796 - Living in Tomorrow by Chasing the Dream - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonI love to dream and dream BIG! What I have to be careful of is not getting so wrapped up my dream that I end up thinking more about my dream then I do about living in the NOW. This happens when I am not happy with where I am at. Life has its ups and downs; this is normal for everyone. I ...
Views: 1194 - Need to find a plumber? You’ve come to the right website - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2013 from George VelvetIf you have a roof above your head, you will more likely need the services of a plumber sooner or later. Depending on how old your dwelling is, the moment you will need to find a plumber could unfortunately be sooner than later. But do not despair just yet as we are about to present the best ...
Views: 1247 - 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) - 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: 860 - IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE ETHICAL SELFLESS ACTIVITIES WE SHALL DONATE A PORTION OF OUR TIME, TALENT, HARD WORK, WEALTH - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIf we wish to lead a sacred spiritual life it does not mean that we do just about anything and everything in its name. True spirituality means imbuing our energies in great tasks so as to attain their fulfillment. Right from the arena of our inner being to the external mundane world, sacred ...
Views: 1451 - How To Find Your Dream Job In 2013 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jessica SweetWant to know how to find your dream job in 2013? You've come to the right place! It's the time of year again when all of us resolve to quit this and start that. To be fitter, slimmer, and better looking. You're ready for change and that includes changing your awful job. If your ...
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