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- Commission a Photo on Canvas Portrait of President Obama for Your Classroom - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from JanMarie LopezMost US government buildings and public schools display a portrait of the current president as a sign of respect and citizenship awareness. Often there are also portraits of past presidents, especially George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Such portraits are as common a sight as the American ...
Views: 729(1 vote) - Focusing on Your Presence of Mind with Mindful Affirmations - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Arlene UngerWhat is Mindfulness? The concept of mindfulness has actually been around for thousands of years. Its origins can be found in the earliest Buddhist teachings (2500 years ago). It has been used over the centuries in traditional eastern contemplative practices like Hatha Yoga and other ...
Views: 6593(14 votes) - Step Into Your Vision and Dance! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandIn our excitement to stick to our resolutions and reach the goals we set for the year, we can sometimes become overwhelmed with trying to fulfill them all at once. This can lead to postponing our dreams and not being able to help to create positive change in the lives of those we love and ...
Views: 1440 - My Four Hour Work Week Story Part 4 – Making the 4HWW Lifestyle Work - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Jason CleggNew to this blog series? Be sure to read the first three installments here: * Part One: What is a 4HWW? http://bit.ly/bYZphK * Part Two: How My Fairy Tale Became Reality - http://bit.ly/bEWDjN * Part Three: Not Working is Really Not Working - http://bit.ly/avENjn The ...
Views: 2416(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: 1334(4 votes) - How to Live Life to the Fullest - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from J. AcobEach of us has our own way of life, "indifferences" as they call it. But the reality is that even how different we are and the way we live, there are universal truths, values and principles that are governing our world. These truths are both simple and general that if you try to learn and apply ...
Views: 1395(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: 1910 - How to Practice Being Present Instead of Overwhelmed! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Rena HatchDo you find yourself exhausted at the end of your day? Feeling overwhelmed and stressed often? Does your mind seem to race from what you are doing now, to worrying about what you need to do later and then perhaps rehashing what happened yesterday? Well, if so, you are not alone. According to the ...
Views: 3064(1 vote) - Financial Freedom? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Steve GillmanWhen talking about financial freedom, different people can mean entirely different things. For some it means getting to do what they want because they have enough money. For others it means having enough income from investments that they are free of any financial concerns. Of course, few ...
Views: 1217 - Juggling Work and Home – How Do You Measure UP? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Jenny FlintoftI used to work for Disney and I remember in 1995 when Toy Story first came out, all the parents at Christmas time were desperate to get their hands on a Buzz Lightyear toy. It was THE toy to have and the scenes in the stores were completely crazy! (You might have been one of those parents!) ...
Views: 878 - ***Awakening Diamond Consciousness, Individually and Globally - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Jacqueline JoyOne thing I have learned on my journey of transformation is that Awakening to our own Divinity, or to what I call our Diamond Consciousness (conscious partnership with the Divine) is a process – not just a one-time event. In these accelerated times, moving through the vibrational shifts and ...
Views: 4048(6 votes) - The 2010' Answer to "Are there any legitimate home based businesses?" - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from SCOTT LIFERThere is no denying 2009’ was the most tumultuous year in terms of financial, emotional and regrettable decisions we may have made. But as we have learned drudging through the muddy waters in our society together we have also become much wiser to make prudent decisions in 2010’ and many years ...
Views: 1773(1 vote) - 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: 1359(1 vote) - Localizing and Personalizing Internet success from a Utah Home business - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from SCOTT LIFERAs we close 2009’ there is a real sense of despair amongst the masses who have been victimized by this historic and life changing financial collapse and unemployment pandemic. People from all walks of life and in every community are looking for ways to make money that will replace that old job ...
Views: 1634(2 votes) - Time Out – For Time Well Spent - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Diane CraigSummer always seems to slip away. This year in Toronto, summer never really arrived and now it seems to be over. So last Sunday, I decided to celebrate the season with a brief interlude – to make a clean break from the incessant busyness that fills my week and spend the day with a dear ...
Views: 1687(2 votes) - Balancing Work and Life: 8 Tips to Help Women Entrepreneurs Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Karel MurrayAs a woman entrepreneur who travels a lot for work, I know it's hard to balance work and life. Because I travel so much, I constantly find myself watching the behavior of other people. The variety of personalities always astounds me. During a recent two week stint where I spoke at five ...
Views: 2089(2 votes) - What Caregivers Really Want - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Jeffrey SchoenerThere is a silent epidemic looming, not just in this country, but around the world. Family caregivers are under-appreciated, overworked and nearing exhaustion. The reasons they continue are as varied as you and I. For love, honor or family obligation, some even do it because no one else ...
Views: 1419(2 votes) - Life and Career Coaching Trends Now In Greece - Live Seminars Towards a Successful Business Mindset Development - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Joanna VaiouLast night I was wondering, how many days per month can a person feel inspired and motivated to keep doing and improving whatever they are into… As I am running my personal development home based business from my lap top, usually from my living room, and less often out at my favorite ...
Views: 3468(3 votes) - Reflexology Q & A - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Laura NormanWhat is Reflexology? Reflexology is an ancient and natural healing process that dates back at least 5,000 years to Egyptian and Oriental cultures. Some call it a kin to Acupuncture because specific points and target areas guide practitioners of both techniques. However, Acupuncture incorporates ...
Views: 2396(2 votes) - 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: 1322(3 votes) - ***My Ghetto Roots and Why I Like It That Way - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromMy Ghetto Roots and Why I Like It That Way Oh, you poor thing, you grew up in that terrible ghetto. Wrong! We ghettoites have a secret advantage, the same advantage the weeds have over the cultivated posies, the same advantage wild animals have over ones of the same species who were ...
Views: 3086(5 votes) - What? That Time of Year Again! - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Thea WestraRemember, that this is only a short segment of each year and much of it is "driven" by media advertising hype or our wanting to keep up "appearances". Keep it in perspective. Mentally sketch a clear portrait of what a "great" festive season would look like for you. Once you are crystal clear ...
Views: 1658(5 votes) - 10 Suggestions for Surviving the Annual Office Holiday Party - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Jonathan HuieIt's that time of year again. Perhaps the annual holiday party your boss throws is the highlight of your year, but for many of us the annual office holiday party is an event of discomfort, an awkward time we wish we could avoid but believe we must survive and make the best of. Whether the ...
Views: 3043(3 votes) - The Aftermath of Burnout - 5 Tips to Rejuvenate Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Mark FooIf you have experienced burnout, then you probably want to find a way to feel happier, healthier, and more peaceful. You need to take care of yourself after you experience such ordeal so that you don't have to later deal with chronic illnesses. You might experience emotional or mental problems ...
Views: 2901(2 votes) - 6 Tips to Stop Burnout Before It Starts - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Mark FooPeople suffering from burnout may experience a number of physical and emotional problems, including exhaustion, anxiety and depression. If you're burned out but you won't change your lifestyle in substantial ways, health problems as severe as heart attacks or strokes may be in your future. ...
Views: 2129(3 votes) - It’s All About Time! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandDecember often brings about the idea of time. 23 days until Christmas… 29 days until the New Year! We begin to ask ourselves questions like …did I do everything I wanted to do this year? What are my New Years resolutions? And saying things like “Next year will be better.” And this is all before ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Shifting from Hybrid to Wholeness - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandThere is a shift in the consciousness in our culture right now. More and more people want to live in integrity and do what their soul longs for instead of living a hybrid existence. This is particularly true for the soul-inspired entrepreneur. Just like a hybrid vehicle that has two different ...
Views: 1405(4 votes) - A Life Full of Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandAs much as I love the holidays, there is something special and peaceful about the few days before they arrive. The quiet you feel just before all of the preparation begins and the visitors arrive. Before the anticipation of a meal well cooked and the welcomed sounds and smells of the holidays. ...
Views: 1453(6 votes) - Small Shifts that Make Big Differences - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandIf you have been following the articles of the past several weeks, you have probably been making some big changes in decluttering your life and preparing for the New Year. So let’s take a moment to breathe… relax… and look at some small shifts that can make big differences. Just like any ...
Views: 1616(2 votes) - To work or not to work this is the dilemma facing Mums/ Moms - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Kate GriffithsI have spent this evening working with a group of Mums in the area of boosting confidence skills as part of the Minerva's Mind at home session. It was a real privilege as they shared so much of their life and it left me thinking how hard it can be for all of us who are Mums today to make sense ...
Views: 615(3 votes) - Proven Strategies to Balancing Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Michelle PrinceIt is often said that balance is the key to happiness and the good life. When related to self-esteem, most of us are aware that we fill our lives with activities and obligations for others without thinking about ourselves and what we may need. There is a way to take care of yourself while also ...
Views: 1561(6 votes) - How to Achieve a Well-Balanced Life - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Linda HamptonWe live in a very fast-paced world. As such, it’s easy to be stressed out. However, oftentimes, stress is a result of not being able to correctly balance everything that’s on our plate. Following is a quick rundown of things that you can do to ensure that you live a well-balanced life. Cut ...
Views: 1204(3 votes) - How a Success Business Mindset can make all the Difference in Achieving your Dreams - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouWe all desire to have success in our lives. Whether it’s in the realm of family life, love or business and careers, we all strive to achieve the best of what we are capable of achieving. We all know just how important hard work is in achieving that success, but gaining inspiration from the great ...
Views: 2555(10 votes) - Self Discovery and Exploration - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Nancy HovdeSelf-Discovery & Exploration When is the last time you made time for self-reflection? When we take some time to ask those questions that allow us to explore and discover answers about where we are in our life and what things we would like to see changes in our life, this type of ...
Views: 1505(4 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: 1366(7 votes) - What Is A Breakthrough With Food and Weight Anyway? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryIf you are like many women who’ve spent a lifetime (or what feels like one) struggling with weight and overeating, words like “breakthrough” may sound like unrealistic hype. For many women who are worn out with food and weight struggles, a breakthrough may feel impossible. Why? Their current ...
Views: 1191(3 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: 1341(5 votes) - Feng Shui for the Lazy Woman - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Cathleen O'ConnorRecently I attended a workshop on Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese practice of placement in order to achieve harmony, comfort and balance. Now, as a busy professional woman, I realized I needed a system to keep track of my events, private appointments and ever-expanding ‘To Do’ list, so I decided ...
Views: 2489(4 votes) - Get On With Creating The Life You Want - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Ted CiubaI had a guy who embezzled several hundred thousand dollars from me. I'm not going to go into the specifics of the situation, but because of the fact that he did it to some other people, the law may still settle the score differently than things look right now. I have no idea. This I do know. ...
Views: 1238(3 votes) - Welcome to your Life - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandIn designing our lives, most of the time we start with listing things that we want to accomplish, places we wish to go or things we wish to accumulate instead of how we want to be in our life. When we align ourselves with the essence, beauty, and truth of who we already are it is easier to ...
Views: 1465(5 votes) - Is Your Team Working with You or for You? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandA big part of releasing clutter this month in your business is keeping only what you absolutely love, use and need. The only way to do that is to take inventory of every area of your business including your team and how you work together. Your team can be either formal, informal, or a ...
Views: 1448(3 votes) - Can You Hear Me Now? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandIn the past few years, the way we communicate has expanded so much that it has affected everything we do. A lot of the processes we use to communicate are not new. Think about it; the first telephone was invented in 1876, the first television in 1925, and the first computer 1939. They have all ...
Views: 1681(15 votes) - Are You Building Your Business with Clarity or Clutter? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandHave you ever been so passionate about your business, so in love with your business that you’ve stayed up late, maybe most of the night to work on an upcoming project? Have you gotten up early because the spark of an idea woke you up without the need of an alarm clock? What I am describing is ...
Views: 1500(4 votes) - Creating Conscious Choice in Business - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandHave you found that while aligning your life that you have shifted but your resources have not? One of the great joys of being a conscious entrepreneur is that you absolutely know that you can create the lifestyle you desire. When I consciously made the decision to not only align my ...
Views: 1488(6 votes) - Relaxing at Home - A Parents Guide - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from marneta viegasBefore School This is often one of the most stressful times in the day. If you could introduce just 2 minutes relaxation, it will help set your child on the right track, for a relaxed and positive day. 1 As your child is waking put on one track from the CD and allow them to have a few moments ...
Views: 1463(2 votes) - Is the Recession Affecting How You Spend - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Francis HoseinDo you find yourself saying no more often to your children than you use to and you are feeling guilty for it because the recession is affecting how you spend? Are you worrying more? Do you find yourself worrying about how you are going to make it each month and it is keeping you up at ...
Views: 743(1 vote) - Behavioral Coaching: Bullies Becoming Leaders - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Dr. Ken PollockWhat is bullying? Bullying is an aggressive imbalance in power, either physically or socially. Bullies are either bigger and stronger than their victims or are socially more powerful. Bullying behaviors can include hitting, teasing, name calling, or intimidation. Bullying can leave its ...
Views: 1024(2 votes) - How to do a Career Tune-up Every Season - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZMost of us get our cars tuned-up every 30,000 miles or so -- or at least once a year. Yet many of us fail to tune-up our careers until they are stalled or worse! A good auto tune-up insures that your car continues to run smoothly, that it's getting good gas mileage and checks to prevent severe ...
Views: 2759(8 votes) - Finding Renewal and Balance during the Holidaze! - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Victoria FittsMilgrimDo you find yourself needing a vacation after Christmas vacation? Are you exhausted from all the shopping, running around, buying, wrapping, buying, wrapping, buying, wrapping? Let’s take a look at some simple ways to make this time of year one filled with joy and meaning. At this time of ...
Views: 1119(2 votes) - 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 - ...
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