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- Plucking Weeds and Negativity Out By The Roots - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Sally MarksIn a cynical moment while posting on facebook (and yes, even the author of a self help book can have a bloody snark attack on occasion) I wrote that I couldn’t decide what was more exciting – writing or pulling weeds. My niece, Lisa, quickly responded that I should write. I began a new blog ...
Views: 2985(1 vote) - 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: 1321(1 vote) - Practical Spirituality On: Reclaiming the Warrior - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from John GilmoreWhen we discuss the concept of the warrior many people will often think of fighting and violence. Our minds are drawn to the soldier who fights to maintain freedom for his or her country and to advance the cause of the nation without question, or to Rambo who goes and shoots up hundreds of ...
Views: 1557(1 vote) - Procrastination: What Are You Avoiding? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Linda PucciProcrastination is one of the most prevalent forms of self sabotage, and it can be devastating to your relationships, your career and your peace of mind. Procrastination is the habit of putting tasks off to a later time. It isn't just rescheduling tasks; it is a pattern of behavior that ...
Views: 2004(1 vote) - Pushing Distractions Aside - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanOne of my favorite times of the day is when I sit down to write my blog post. I have some breakfast and sit in front of my computer until a topic comes to me. And then I write. And sometimes it goes smoothly and effortlessly. And sometimes life tries to butt in and take over this peaceful ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Reasons Why Soldiers Have Difficulty Adjusting to a Civilian Lifestyle After Serving Their Country - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gayle Joplin Hall“The hardest part, by far, is to make the bad pictures go away. In war time, the world is one big long horror movie, image after image. If this is anything like Vietnam, I’m in for a lifetime of wee-hour creeps.” – Tim O’Brien, Vietnam Veteran. Assimilating back into an everyday routine is ...
Views: 3216(1 vote) - 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: 1283(1 vote) - Reduce Holiday Stress with Breath Awareness - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from David KrajovicHolidays are often stressful. Despite the fun and excitement of this time of year, it is hard to get by without added stress. With good intentions we take on new tasks and activities to ensure a happy holiday for our family and friends. We do more than time allows. This leaves us tired, ...
Views: 1244(2 votes) - Respect to your Customers will bring Profit to your Business! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Chandra NashWorking from home, working outside the home no matter where you work, providing good customer service will help show how serious you are about your business. When you provide the best service for your clients you will have the advantage over most companies. There are plenty of businesses that do ...
Views: 1122(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: 1754(1 vote) - Riding Above the Waves of Life: The Key to Success in Business and Life - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2016 from Leon EdwardRealistic Optimism: Riding the Tides of Life To New Heights. Success comes to those who want it, and who can visualize themselves succeeding. This is used by psychologists, hypnotherapists, and sports trainers the world over. It's the key to most martial arts success. And, more and more ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - Riding the Roller Coaster of Unexpected Change — Part I - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2020 from Rita MartellThe Transitions Curve Model is commonly used to illustrate the different phases –and emotions- we experience as we move through the transition process that is triggered by change. Change is an event. Transition is the process of adapting to what is different because of the ...
Views: 708(1 vote) - Risk/Reward - Armageddon or No Contest? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2016 from Evan MitchellRisk/Reward – Armageddon or No Contest? Armageddon. The final battle between good and evil. An apocalyptic scenario. Literally. For many entrepreneurs the risk/reward relationship is seen in these terms. Kill or be killed… Entrepreneurs are people who inhabit the risk/reward battleground ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Roads taken…. Or not - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Carmen GuerraGrowing up I changed my mind several times what I wanted to be when I grow up. I am sure everyone might have gone through this. As far back as I can remember I always wanted to work outside the home. While some other little girls may dream of being a mother and a wife having children and stay ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Self-Love: 5 Ways to Put You First - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Charly EmeryPutting you first is more than a seductive, self-help catch phrase. When I started making my “big picture for life” a priority and backed up my desires through my choices and actions, I started experiencing unbelievable developments. It completely changed my life. This is precisely why I teach ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - Setting Boundaries - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Sandra DawesCreating boundaries – it sounds like something you would hear in a therapy session or read about in a self-help book, but what does it really mean? For me, it means being self-aware, able to know and express to others what is acceptable in my life. This has not been an easy feat for me by any ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - Setup A Home Work Station with Exclusive collection of Work from Home Furniture Online - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Wooden StreetWith the rise in coronavirus cases and the nation shutdown, working from home has become a new normal. Most of the IT offices have adopted Work from home culture for many months. In fact, Schools and colleges have embraced their teaching through Online Classes. While the world is steadily moving ...
Views: 427(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: 1281(1 vote) - Sleep Disorders: 10 Tips to Get Your Sleep Better - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2021 from Deepak YadavSleep Better Naturally in Your Daily Lives to Improve Your Health No one on earth can deny the importance of sound sleep in his or her lives. Likewise, a single good night’s sleep works dramatically for your health and fitness. Similarly, to feel good and better functioning of our brain and ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - Stainless Steel Under mount Sinks: Buy the Right Fit! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Mike RichardWe all love to decorate our personal place with best of the decorative items. Whether you are renovating an old house or building a new one, you want to put best of the fixtures and fittings in your home. As far as bathroom accessories are concerned, the market is now very big and has lot to ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - 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: 1803(1 vote) - Staying On Point - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieWhether you classify yourself as a “go getter” or not we all desire to accomplish or achieve certain goals and experiences. When we do not reach our objective within the time frame we want, our mental, and emotional state of being becomes frustrated and often irritable. Here are some ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - Take care and avoid these mistakes while buying baby monitor - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2017 from Sagar MandanFor a parent, the well-being of their child is of utmost important. The next thing that is of priority is the comfort that a parent should experience while they are seeing to the well-being of their child. When a child is born the responsibilities of the parents increase by tenfold. They not ...
Views: 1641(1 vote) - Take Time to Celebrate Your Successes - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseThis coming weekend is one of celebration for me. My niece will be getting married on Friday evening. On Saturday we celebrate the birthdays of my brother’s three children. And, on Sunday, my wife and I will be attending a local St. Patrick’s Day parade. Celebrations are wonderful occasions. ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - The 4 Key Factors Of Kitchen Hygiene - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2014 from Ian MorrisonCooking corner is a hotspot in every home, all around the world. It's the place for food storage, preparation and serving. Along with its important role, plenty of risks exist too. For instance, many cases of food-borne illnesses could be avoided with an improved kitchen cleaning routine. The ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - The American Dream Is Calling - Who Will Answer? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsWho Qualifies For The American Dream? In America we have many symbols for the freedoms we enjoy, such as the bald eagle, the American flag, the liberty bell, and the American dream. In 1931, James T. Adams defined the American dream as,"life should be better and richer and fuller for ...
Views: 1656(1 vote) - 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: 1140(1 vote) - The basics you require to start a Home-based Business - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Avril Betts• First and foremost you need to set aside a suitable space. Somewhere you can set up everything you need that is away from your family so you can comfortably work without disturbing them and without them disturbing you. This could be a spare room, part of your basement, or even the corner of a ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - The Benefits of hiring a work life balance coach can be invaluable. - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Drifa UlfarsdottirThe Benefits of hiring a work life balance coach can be invaluable. In this article you will learn some of the benefits you may encounter when hiring a work life balance coach. Are you overworked, stressed, unable to be in the moment with your family or at you job? Are you exhausted, ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - The Benefits of Praying Over Your Food - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2019 from Lana NelsonIt’s likely you’ve heard that prayer has the power to heal. Perhaps you’ve even experienced the power of prayer on your health or that of a loved one. But did you know praying over your food increases the health properties of your meal? It has been proven scientifically that prayer changes ...
Views: 1931(1 vote) - The Benefits of working from home: - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Avril Betts• Tax write-off - A portion of your mortgage/rent payments, and utilities, phone, gas, equipment, fixtures, supplies and other capital expenditures might be tax-deductible. • Savings – You will save additional cash by not having to purchase restaurant lunches or buying coffee. • Time Saver ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - The best ergonomic office equipment 2019 - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2019 from Ashis KumarHow is it that a day at the office can make you feel so tired, so run down, so physically uncomfortable? It turns out that eight to ten hours in a desk and chair aren’t so good for you after all. For hundreds of years now, we as a species have been subjecting our bodies to undue stress by ...
Views: 603(1 vote) - The Buffet of Life - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWe are each given so many options every single day in our lives. And we have the opportunity to travel along the same path or mix things up a bit and go down a different route. While these choices are wonderful, we may sometimes feel overwhelmed by them. We may start to feel scattered ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - The Constraints of No Boundaries - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Rosie KuhnIt’s not uncommon for children to grow up not knowing their own beautiful thoughts and feelings and their essential needs and wants. You might be asking “How can that be?” Well, it’s one of the ravages of families and the individuals inside them. They are at war with themselves with no one to ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - The Disadvantages of working from home: - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Avril Betts• Motivation and self-discipline – The key things you will need to work from home are self-discipline and the motivation to keep working amid family interruptions. You will need to set aside specific time to work your business. If you are easily distracted and not able to concentrate then ...
Views: 1752(1 vote) - The Eisenhower Method of Time Management - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Mervin SimpaoThe Eisenhower method is a time management principle you can use to improve the way you prioritize your tasks. This time management technique evaluates each of your given tasks accordingly. All of your tasks are analyzed and grouped together by using quadrants of four sections: 1. Urgent ...
Views: 2683(1 vote) - The Fifth Deadly Seven Sin in Obesity – Poor Time Management - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalIt is hoped that by now, you are able see the development of how obesity advanced in the western culture, with the advent of the motor vehicle. As I have declared, it is not entirely your fault; because the pattern has been driven by big corporations; for attracting families into seeing their ...
Views: 2974(1 vote) - The Healthy Joy of an Online Family Business - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from David AnthonyHaving had three natural and happy births (so far) and having set up house, organic garden and begun home schooling, my wife and I decided to turn our attention to a home based family business. Since I work from home and my wife is the primary carer, we needed something that would fit in to our ...
Views: 2010(1 vote) - The Importance of Receiving Appreciation - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Mike RobbinsMy 40th birthday was amazing! I received such beautiful blessings from so many people in my life - it was exciting, wonderful, humbling, and a bit overwhelming. As touched and honored as I was (and still am) by all of the appreciation I got, I also noticed there were moments when it was ...
Views: 1878(1 vote) - The Magic of Personal Responsibility - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2017 from Ranjan Kumar VaranasiHello Success Seeker, Decided to re-invent yourself? Eager to re-script your story? Curious to find out what it is that makes the successful who they are? Then let’s dive in and discover the key to anybody’s success… Yes. I am fully conscious when I use the word ‘anybody’s. Because ask ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - The Obstacles That Prevent Success - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Brad HessThe road to success has always been scattered with obstacles. The unsuccessful did not feel like they could overcome those obstacles and they did not. What would life be like if every time there was road construction and traffic came to a stop people got out of their cars and sat on the side of ...
Views: 1363(1 vote) - The Personal Assistant Job as a Career - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Brian DanielIn an ever-changing economic climate, many are reevaluating their chosen careers. More and more are learning that a career personal assistant position to someone wealthy is a gateway to fabulous pay and perks that are unparalleled in any other industry. Few industries worldwide will pay ...
Views: 3771(1 vote) - The Shocking Truth About How Much Water You Really Need - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Lana NelsonMost people don’t consume enough water. This is evident by the number of people who complain about headaches, lack of energy, sleepiness mid-day, and other easily remedied conditions that proper hydration can address. Yet, most people grab a pill, energy bar or some type of caffeinated drink to ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - The Sixth of Seven Sins in Obesity – Sedentary Leisure Activities - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Gail McGonigalFollowing on from time management skills, do we actually have time for leisure activities? It is questionable whether anyone plans to have leisure time, or whether you are like me; you just grab it now and again, when someone offers you a hike up the “Grouse Grind” or something else ...
Views: 2043(1 vote) - The sweet kiss of death - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Angelika ChristieYes, this is what ignored and uncontrolled diabetes is. Recently I saw a TV commercial for a diabetes- testing device. The actor said, and I paraphrase: “When my doctor said I had diabetes, I thought: that’s all it is? And I was relieved”. Well I could not believe what I heard, but it made me ...
Views: 1150(1 vote) - The Warning Signs of Sleep Deprivation With Resulting Health Issues and Risks - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Leon EdwardSignals of a Lack of Sleep or Improper Sleep If one is not simply getting enough sleep, the body ultimately begins revealing outside indications. Among the very first indications of being denied of your sleep is feeling tired throughout the day. Somewhat surprising to some, another ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - The Warrior Woman - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Ann Marie O'DellWhen young girls are replaced by the birth of a son, or feel their fathers wish that they were a boy, it isn’t uncommon to try to become a man for Dad. They can be the Combat Flyer, the Executive, a Madam, Race Car Driver or the ...
Views: 1657(1 vote) - The Whole Process of Hiring Painters in Kingaroy Explained - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Ron SpencerAre you frustrated by how your house is looking after you had just painted it a couple of years ago? But have you considered why it is so? More often than not, it’s because of poor workmanship during painting. This is precisely why hiring only the best painters in Kingaroy is so ...
Views: 2167(1 vote) - The Wordallogic , Living with Life Threatening Food Allergies - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Aleasa WordAs we go through life it is often that we experience hills and valleys. Fortunately for most of us we have the opportunity to reach out to others relatively close to us for support when the valleys appear. What happens to your ability to gain support for a disorder that most have no ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - Tipping the scales of L.I.F.E. - by Submitted on May 09, 2015 from Jim PhillipsAs most of us have experienced at one time or another it is all too easy to allow one aspect of life to take precedence over all others. As an example, we get so caught up in our work that we ignore the other equally important aspects of life without realizing the impact it has on our family, ...
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