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- Don't Skip This One Thing To Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2013 from Carrie GreeneLife as a solopreneur…in many ways the work is the easy part. You know what you’re supposed to be doing. You say that you’re working and your community understands why you’re not available. In fact there’s a certain level of “I’m doing the right thing” when you head to work. However…one ...
Views: 1805(1 vote) - Later We’ll Have Some Pumpkin Pie…..A Holiday Lifestyle Makeover - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Laura PutmanWhen it comes to holiday food and eating all bets are off. We diet; we starve ourselves in advance of this the biggest food season of the year so we can stuff ourselves to the point of nearly bursting from our skin. When it’s all over after New Year’s Eve, we create a list of resolutions to go ...
Views: 1799 - Cracking Down On Hip Hop - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Kristien WilkinsonThe hip hop genre has not exactly been known for having a squeaky clean, morally upright, unassailably wholesome image. We hear of rappers getting arrested for weapons charges or assault every now and then. A good number of hip hop lyrics tell of (and even glorify) guns, drugs, violence, ...
Views: 1798 - Success - Taking the 3D view - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Daniel BrittonHowever you define your particular view of success, taking a 3D view will provide better clarity and help you reach your goals with more speed. Success can mean different things to different people and each one is right. Whether you are seeking to improve your finances, your health, ...
Views: 1798(3 votes) - Changing Our Patterns of Behavior - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Rick MossIt is essential to release our limiting beliefs. We must clear these thoughts away before we can experience and know our True Identity. However, we must also consciously integrate our healing and transformation into our behavior and become conscious when old patterns start to re-emerge as the ...
Views: 1795 - Banish the Winter Blues - 6 Ways to Stay Positive in January and February - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2017 from Roz AndrewsAfter the warm glow of Christmas, January and February can appear to be cold, somber and miserable months. The gloomy days of winter are mirrored in many people’s lives as they feel slightly depressed, and low on energy and motivation. Here are six ways to banish the “winter blues” by ...
Views: 1794 - How To Be A Frugal Retiree: Five Tips - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Kerry HookFor most people retirement is the time to really become frugal. What does this mean and how does one do it? Being frugal does not equate to being cheap. Cheap has a negative connotation of being miserly. Frugal on the other hand is simply not being wasteful. Frugal is doing things in ...
Views: 1793 - Profitable Small Business Opportunities - How Time Travel Can Set You Free This Year - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Leon CusanoOne thing I always marveled at was that older people always had all the money, nicer homes and drove newer cars while younger people with families were broke. It just didn’t seem right. I mean, shouldn’t young people with families have lots of money while they are still young enough to enjoy ...
Views: 1792 - RSVP or Répondez s’il-vous-plait - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Diane CraigTranslation: please respond A client writes: There seems to be a lot of confusion about RSVP. I noticed this with two invitations I recently sent out. The first was to an intimate bridal shower at my home, and the second, to a costly destination wedding. I understand my experience was ...
Views: 1788 - What are Rituals? - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeRituals strengthen our habits. This is not an option in 2012. It is important that we change ourselves and expand our consciousness. Therefore, we should break with the rituals that make no sense. Scour your rituals and see what you can change instantly. There are many rituals that you have set ...
Views: 1786 - Stuck And Don’t Know How To Move Forward With Life - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Paul WoodwardHave you found yourself stuck? You have a desire you want and you just can’t seem to make it happen. You believe you have tried everything and nothing works for you. However, you still believe that you can work through this and get a happy result. When you look around, you can see people who ...
Views: 1785(2 votes) - Work-Life Balance: 3 Keys to a Happy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinHow has your career affected the rest of your life? Are you happy when you go home and ready to connect with your family? The answers to those questions usually lie in your personal, work-life balance. The ability to manage your job duties with other aspects of your life such as health, ...
Views: 1779 - 3 Easy Steps to Rocket Your Focus to Live the Life You Deserve - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Felicity BakerWhat if it could be New Years Eve everyday? What if we could simply forgive ourselves for what has been, refocus on what we want in our lives and then get excited? Would that make a difference in your life? Knowing that you had a chance to start over? The thing is you, do. Each year you ...
Views: 1774(2 votes) - Personal finances: 15 ways you waste your money - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2016 from Helen SheplyakovaHave you ever left the store with a bundle of bags and came home to find out that you actually bought a pile of things you don’t really need or like? Have you ever wondered why, no matter how much money you earn, you never feel like you make enough to support your needs and desires? Have you ...
Views: 1773 - THE BASIC HABITS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESS - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Pat MussieuxI have been doing a lot of networking and public speaking these past months! It seems that, wherever I go, I am constantly asked about my daily and weekly habits – “What do you do on a regular basis to succeed?” For many years, I just assumed that what I did – everyone did! Well, you know ...
Views: 1772(1 vote) - Breathe Your Way Out Of Fear & Anxiety For Long-Lasting Health & Joy! - by Submitted on May 28, 2017 from Kai AshleyWhat happens when you are gripped in fear and anxiety with no idea how to get out? It can be easy to feel trapped in those heavy feelings for days, weeks and for some people even decades... But it doesn't have to be this way! If you find yourself in a situation where you feel gripped by fear ...
Views: 1770 - Break A Bad Habit Using Brainwave Entrainment - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Wanina PetlockThe beginning of a new year is not the only time that you may take stock of your habits and decide that you need to reign some of them in, but it often represents a place or a time to start. Brainwave entrainment is a personal technological tool that helps you access specific brainwave ...
Views: 1768(1 vote) - Respect Others And Their Time - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONDo you remember this version of the “Golden Rule” … “The one with the gold makes the rules.” Just kidding … a little joke there. The real “Golden Rule” states, “Do onto others as you would have them do unto you.” That means, treat others as you would like them to treat you. When it comes to ...
Views: 1768(2 votes) - 5 Keys for A Success Mindset in Business or Services - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2021 from Leon EdwardIt may well be that your state of mind has more to do with your success or failure than you understand when it comes to having success in business or service. You likewise might have an unfavorable frame of mind and not understand it. Here are some secrets to accomplishing and keeping an ...
Views: 1767 - AWAKENING COUNSEL: HOW TO ALLEVIATE ANXIETY - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jim Wawro“The disappointments hardest to bear are those which never come.” ~ Urantia Book Why do we get paid for the job we do? Because we routinely solve whatever problems are presented in our work. But, in addition to the problems we solve in our work, life daily presents us with personal problems. ...
Views: 1767(1 vote) - The Worry Wagon - by Submitted on May 31, 2007 from Bradley Ann MorganAs we were in the San Jose airport this month, we were joined for coffee by two women executives laden with overstuffed briefcases & cell phones. In our subsequent conversation of where they were headed, we repeatedly heard issues of concern besides just their business worries. I heard the ...
Views: 1767 - 5 Steps to a Perfectly Organized Linen Closet - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxWhat do you see when you open your linen closet? Do you wish your tumbled bunches of sheets and towels were neat folded stacks? Ideally you should know at a glance both the inventory of your closet and where each item is located. A typical linen closet contains sheets, table linens and towels ...
Views: 1764 - Your Thinking Makes It So - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2013 from Billy ArcementWe are equipped free of charge with a most magnificent gift from our Creator. We call it our brain. That’s right; your brain has all the fire power you need to achieve whatever you dream you can conceive. No, this will not be a lesson in biology but it will be a lesson regarding how to move ...
Views: 1763 - Are your Habits Shackling your success? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Andrew HortonEverything you learn, you either learn from observation, imitation or repetition. This learning, over time gets converted into your habits, which either serve you or keep you trapped in a life of mediocrity. Your habit set, starts to develop, from offhand remarks, fleeting ideas and vague ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - BE SMART with Setting Goals - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from John RobsonTo really nail down your goals, here’s a great way to format them. Create “BE SMART” goals: Benefits and Essence, Specific, Measurable, Action, Reward, Timing. 1.Specific (WHAT) - Describe what you want as clearly as you can. 2.Measurable - How will you know when you have achieved your ...
Views: 1762(6 votes) - Unleash your Creative Power - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Andrew HortonOur thoughts determine the size and scope of our expectations, our expectations drive our creative capacity and our commitment, perseverance and creative energy eventually turn into the reality we get to experience. Are you guarding the thoughts that you are thinking, ensuring that you focus ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - Habit - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Rosemary Nonny KnightToday, I struggled to come up with something to say to you… And I know for most people, that would be a reason not to try… But I am committed… Committed to communicating with you… Committed to showing up with that timely word that will propel you forward… Committed to reminding ...
Views: 1760 - Keys to Public Speaking - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from cedric riceThe main thing is to learn to relax. Even the most confident person in the world will have problems the first few times that they speak in public. You must practice speaking in order to get it right. I suggest you start with a very small audience. Use one or two people who will give you an ...
Views: 1755 - How I made myself happy to complete my daily tasks - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiThe Antidote for procrastination Hey mummy, I’m here! Writing about how I finally managed to find myself happy to finish things! Yes, it’s me and I know I am the kid that would always dig under my clothes to find my books, last minute before I went to sleep. I know I went to school only for ...
Views: 1749 - How to Commit to Regular Exercise For Good And Enjoy It! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Lara WilliamsIdentify Your Personal Vision for Being Fit So you’ve decided to commit to regular exercise. How come? Your answer to this question is a key to your success. If you were to get exactly what you wanted out of keeping your body moving on a regular basis, what might that be? A healthier ...
Views: 1749(5 votes) - Is it Easier to be Unhappy or Happy? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellThis was a question that was put before me recently and I thought it an interesting one. For many people the answer is its easier to be unhappy, because unhappiness, struggle and complaint are their default beliefs and behaviors. For others, happiness seems to come easily. We all know those ...
Views: 1748 - Helping Others Get Organized - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemPeople often ask how to get their kids, spouse, friend, roommate, or parent organized. They are often frustrated by others’ clutter and may have given “helpful” advice: “If you would just get organized…” The less organized person’s response (if they had one) would sound something like ...
Views: 1745(2 votes) - One Thing You Must Do to Survive! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Pat MussieuxDo you remember a time when life included elements of play? For many of us, that is a very faint memory – you’re going to have to travel back to a time when you were younger to look for clues about how to resume this life-saving past-time. My brother often asks his little 4-year old, at the ...
Views: 1741(4 votes) - Words: Do Words Create Our Experience Of Life? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe power that words have cannot be denied or dismissed. And there are many points and areas to look at when it comes to words. However, the primary focus of this article is going to be the role that the ego mind plays. Words have certain meanings in the dictionary and socially for example; ...
Views: 1741 - A Fisherman's Beliefs Killed Him - Beliefs Are Real - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2013 from Kael RanschaertAfter a long day of fishing the bright sea, an Indian fisherman heads home to port. The sea with its endless potential treated him very well today and he was sure to gain huge reward after selling his catch. The fishing market had been bustling as of recent and the demand for the fisherman’s ...
Views: 1740(1 vote) - "Quit Taking Everyone's Emotional Temperature" - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Susan FoxleyGrowing up with nine siblings, all with big personalities, was quite a rich and deep experience. My role in such a large Irish Catholic family was “the peacemaker”. With everyone close in age there were always arguments over who got the prize at the bottom of the cereal box, or fighting over ...
Views: 1734(2 votes) - Is Your Cats Scratching On Your Last Nerve - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from brian spilnerCats scratch. It is completely natural, and they scratch for a number of reasons. Excessive scratching, however, can be a big problem for you and your furniture. There are a couple of methods you can try to discourage your cat from scratching. In some cases, you may be able to easily stop ...
Views: 1733 - Revolutionize Your Resolutions! - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)“I have never heard anything about the resolutions of the apostles, but a good deal about their acts.” Og Mandino As New Years Day approaches, many people are readying their resolutions in earnest; the lure of the New Year incites the best of us with the opportunity to ‘start over’ and ...
Views: 1732(3 votes) - Going All the Way - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Deborah McIncrow"Fast, hurry, quickly, immediately” are all words that can appear extremely attractive and luring when they spring by our ears regarding weight loss. If you’ve got a horrible toothache then these words are extremely welcoming for immediate aid, if you break down on the side of the road then ...
Views: 1725(1 vote) - Past Performance Does Not Guarantee Future Results - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Kenneth Vogt"Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future." ~Oscar Wilde If you have ever bought shares of stock, a bond, or shares in a mutual fund, you were presented with the disclaimer, "Past performance does not guarantee future results." The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requires ...
Views: 1724 - Shifting the Grief Healing Paradigm-Authentic Grief Healing - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Sandy ClendenenWhile grief is a universal experience, the mourning process varies from family to family and from culture to culture. What I am referring to as the mourning process are the rituals that most of us grow up with about how to behave and how to speak when confronted with a loss. In essence, ...
Views: 1724(5 votes) - 4 Tricks to Getting out of Bed when Stuck - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Stephan ToureIntroduction: Getting out of bed in the morning means starting your day off right. Waking up early allows you to take on your tasks head-on. Unless you're stuck to your bed. Spending one-third of your day sleeping is enough. Don’t get stuck in bed any longer. Many people find that ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - Six Key Areas for Success - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comLooking back at last year, I am reflecting on those things that have been helpful for me to achieve success, meet and exceed my goals. I came up with the following six key areas in my life and I would love to hear from you about the things that have been most helpful for your development, ...
Views: 1717 - Are You Addicted to Your Device? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Mike RobbinsThis past weekend, while we were away for the 4th of July holiday, I had a profound realization of how addicted I've become to my iPhone. While I love many aspects of how technology enhances our lives and allows us to connect with one another in some very cool ways, I'm also aware of the ...
Views: 1715 - 5 Ways to Feel Blessed Instead of Stressed During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Christa O'Leary5 Ways to Feel Blessed Instead of Stressed During the Holidays The holidays can be a hectic time of year filled with social commitments, family obligations, to-do lists that are miles long and full of unhealthy indulgences that make you feel tired and overwhelmed. Here are 5 tips to help you ...
Views: 1714(1 vote) - Fantasy Football - Probably the most populer online recreation - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Edward DowdellIn fantasy football, men and women deal with professional gamers in an interactive digital levels of competition. In those people competitions, individuals act as digital administrators of football workforce. Every one of the players are from Countrywide football league. To be a manager, our ...
Views: 1713 - Can you say No? How Priorities, Boundaries, & Balance Determine Your Success - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinHow do you feel when saying “no” to someone? Do you feel anxious, uncomfortable, or confident? Many people avoid saying no and end up feeling used or stressed out with all of the things they have on their plate. I let my clients know that to create success in your life and career, you will ...
Views: 1711 - "What's Your Laughometer Reading?" - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Eric GarnerHow many times have you laughed today? If research is anything to go by, the answer will be, not as much as you should have done. We're told that people are so overwhelmed by the gloom they read and hear on the TV and newspapers that we're forgetting to laugh. I say "forgetting" ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - Personal and business prowess just got better with lists. Key lists that work the magic - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieImprove your personal and business life with the right lists - 9 ways CONNECT WITH POSITIVE POSSIBILITIES 1. 10 IMPROVEMENTS. Make a list of at least ten improvements you could make. Consider health and fitness, career, home, business, family, hobbies, education and training. Come up with ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - The Importance of Giving – Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Tor ConstantinoI’m a volunteer member on the board of our local church, Potomac Valley Assembly – here’s the link (http://www.pvachurch.com/pwsite/index.php). Since I’ve got my MBA degree, the board selected me as treasurer. It’s an honor to serve in that role and there are some insights that I’ve learned ...
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