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- Internet Driven Commerce: The Unstoppable Force That is Driving America Back to Free Enterprise - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from SCOTT LIFERA few short years ago we used to start our day by walking the dog or getting our coffee fix, now it is logging onto our networking magnet, the internet and checking our emails or waiting for the responses we put on to Craigslist or Facebook the past evening. This epidemic phenomenon has changed ...
Views: 1409 - Self Love for the Self Employed: Tips from a Spiritual Life Coach - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Brook MontagnaPrevent Self Employment Burnout with Self Love Self employment usually begins as an act of self love. Didn’t you choose to create your own business in order to do what you love doing, express your talents and gifts, set your own hours, be creative, reach your financial goals, and enjoy life ...
Views: 1408 - Tipping the Scales: How Is Your Work-Life Balance? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesRecently, I did a Google search on the key words “life balance”; it yielded me 10.1 million hits. The key words “work life balance” got me almost eight million hits. Work, life, and balance between the two are quite hot topics! Balance = 50-50? Is there something objective that we can call ...
Views: 1408 - Working Your To-Do List: The Value of Alternating Large and Small Tasks - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Jeff Davidsonby Jeff Davidson You are a competent professional, you consistently get a lot done, and you are adept at composing and executing the items on your to-do list. Yet, there is a simple technique that can help you be even more effective that you might not have ever considered. This technique ...
Views: 1408 - 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: 1407(7 votes) - Single Mom Dating - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI didn't date a lot when I was younger. I always used to say it was because I enjoyed hanging out with my friends (which I did), but really it was more about never getting asked out. Everyone wants to be liked. Everyone wants to be asked out. College I dated more, well hung out with guys, ...
Views: 1406 - Conquering Single Moms' To Do List - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorOn certain days, you know what today holds…school, work, pick your kids from school, making dinner, doing homework, and then getting to sleep later than you expected. As a single mom on other days you wake up and you pull yourself out of bed, knowing it's going to be that kind of day…a crazy, ...
Views: 1405 - 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: 1405(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: 1405(1 vote) - Will Business Rule the World? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Grampa KenCivilization along with our natural world have serious problems. Planet and social deterioration have accelerated in recent times, fueled by expanding commerce and over consumption. Driven by commerce's need for increased earnings, expansion marches on, sputtering from time to time. The ...
Views: 1405 - Book Review: Leading Under Pressure - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Robin KThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Life Work Balance. Many people feel that striking a good balance between their work responsibilities and their personal lives is an essential factor in living a whole and healthy life. Gabriela Cora is the Official Guide to Life Work ...
Views: 1402 - BUCKET LIST - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Russell ShippeeHave you written your Bucket List? Have you scheduled your Bucket List? A Bucket List is a list of things you want to do before you die. It’s those things in your mind that you want but, too often, just leave as a future wish while life passes you by. At the end of life, the biggest regret ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - Finding Proportion in Your Life: Are You Ordering Off the Right Menu? - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Jennifer Peek"I'll have what she's having." ~Estelle Reiner as deli customer in When Harry Met Sally Whether you remember this classic movie line or not, it is a great frame of reference for what we often think when we get small glimpses into the lives of other professional women - especially ones that ...
Views: 1402 - 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: 1402(1 vote) - A Day Just for You - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanLet's schedule an entire day where we pamper ourselves and do exactly what we want. Let's spend the day replenishing our energy and nourishing our soul. Let's declare it to our loved ones. Let's let them know ahead of time that this is our day. On this day, let's wake up when we want, ...
Views: 1401(2 votes) - 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: 1401(1 vote) - How sweet is your home? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Danielle RaineAs a race, we humans have always had self-maintenance work to do. It’s part of survival. If you’re alive, it goes with the territory. So why, with all the modern advancements at our disposal, do we struggle to find the time for this primitive and basic care-work - looking after our homes and ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - Navigating an Uncertain Future: Guidance for the Unpredictable Road Ahead - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Alan SealeIt seems that with each passing year, the pace of change is quickening, and there are no signs that it is going to slow down any time soon. Along with rapid change comes unpredictability, and often volatility at every level of society—family, community, business, and government. 2012 is not ...
Views: 1399 - Have You Become a Type A Personality? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2014 from Melissa HeislerThe concept of a Type A personality has not been around for long. It was actually identified in the 1950s by two cardiologists, Drs. Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman, who were studying coronary heart disease. They found a link between personality types and heart disease. According to their ...
Views: 1397 - 3 Tips To Chase Away A Bad Case Of The Monday Blues - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Adrienne FikesArrrrrgh! Stupid Mondays! You hate Mondays. Seriously, like why is it Monday AGAIN? Didn’t you just suffer through a Monday last week? I mean come on! Someone make it stop already. Did you notice how everything terrible happens on Monday? The sun is shining and you’re trying to be happy but ...
Views: 1396 - Holiday Survival 101 - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Karen HaroldHear ye! Hear ye! The holiday season is underway. This time of year can be a wonderful time of celebration, connection and family bonding. It can also bring about unrealistic expectations, stress, and unnecessary conflict. Images of a Rockwell family gathering may be the fantasy, but what we ...
Views: 1395 - How To Create The Balance Of Life? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2019 from Madolyn Kuo“Fortunate, indeed, is the man who takes exactly the right measure of himself and holds a just balance between what he can acquire and what he can use.” – Peter Latham What is the balance of life? What does the balance of life mean to you? Is the balance of life the same to everyone? I ...
Views: 1395 - How to Juggle Family, Marriage and Work Effectively - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Aurelia WilliamsIn today’s society, we tend to be jack-of-all-trades. Gone are the days where the man of the house worked while the woman tended to the children and the household. While this may still be the case in a few households, it is not typically the norm anymore. Having a career is usually necessary ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - Balancing Confidence and Prosperous Lives in 3 Simple Ways - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from V. Ivana FosterWhen your life seems out of control and you've got endless demands tugging at you from all directions, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, fatigued - and just plain stressed! Believe it or not, balancing your life does not require massive changes. You don't have to quit your job, abandon your ...
Views: 1394(2 votes) - Quick Stress Reduction Strategies for Busy Women: Download Your Brain and Get Grounded - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Melissa McCreeryIf your head is spinning with all you have to do and the feeling of too much on your plate, here’s one of my favorite quick stress relief tips. Download your brain and get grounded. Holiday stress, worries about money, the pressures of work or running your own business, managing schedules, and ...
Views: 1393 - Personal Attack Alarms - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2018 from G WILLIAMSWalk Easy Alarm Deterrents Carrying a personal alarm is a convenient way to immediately improve your personal safety and you’ll feel a whole lot safer too. Although these alarms are loud, typically an ear piercing 130dB+ high pitched sound that will attract the attention of nearby public or ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Single Mom Learning the Basics - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Jessica RectorB and I go on our second play group to a music sensory, and I'm not sure how it's going to go. The first play group with other moms and kids we went on two weeks ago could have gone better. There were about 25 moms everywhere and even more kids. I was overwhelmed, and he was ...
Views: 1392 - The Three Biggest Mistakes People in Business Make That Keep Them Overwhelmed and Out of Control - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukThanks to a friend in New York who asked me how he could deal with the overwhelming demands of his workplace. This is a great topic and absolutely vital to understand for anyone in business right now. Let’s call my friend Pete (to protect privacy) and his colleagues were recently accused of ...
Views: 1392 - 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: 1391(1 vote) - Trading Possibilities for Enhancing Your Financial Future - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Lan TurnerTrading Possibilities for Enhancing Your Financial Future Most individuals spend a significant portion of their life trying to find opportunities for securing a financial future. They dedicate countless hours towards their careers of choice as they build savings, pay bills, and eventually ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - Ignorance is Bliss - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Rebecca CherryWhile the world is in a total state of conflict and chaos, your inner world can be calm and centered. Sounds too good to be true? It is time to recognize that the immense changes that we as a species along with our planet are going through is nothing less than a total transformation, from the ...
Views: 1389 - Living a Balanced Life - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiLiving a balanced life. To lose balance sometimes for love is part of living a balanced life. ~ Elizabeth Gilbert Living a balanced life is essential for personal effectiveness, peace of mind and living well. We have to realize that we can’t have everything and do everything at the same ...
Views: 1389 - Online Shopping - Mobile Telephone Market in India - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Abel JessieMobile phones have become the primary means of communication, providing greater flexibility and convenience to subscribers compared to fixed line phones. This technology has made life a lot easier to help people reach their friends, family and colleagues anywhere at any time. In India, the ...
Views: 1389 - Successful Single Mom - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Jessica RectorDo you ever feel like you are your own reality show? Between the kids, work, and things that happen, do you think your life is filled with enough ___________ (you fill in the blank)... so much so that even if you tried, you couldn't plan the things that happen? I've felt that way recently. ...
Views: 1389 - Balancing Acts - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Jo Anne WhiteCan you achieve balance between your work life and personal life and still feel good? Is it really possible to have it all, be successful and still maintain your sanity? Maybe balance is only an unattainable myth, that’s forever out of your reach. Balance: What’s It All About? You’re in ...
Views: 1386 - Make A Toolbox Which Is Well Organized And Workable - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Jim MoserEach and every handyman has a toolbox regardless of what industry he concentrates on. Some people may even say that you are not a real handyman in the event you do not have your own set of tools and a toolbox to accompany it. It's not only important to have your personal box although, it is ...
Views: 1385 - Adding a Terminal Illness Booster While You Buy Life Insurance - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from cishemant mahajanAt the time you buy life insurance plan, there will be a number of plan features and options that you can consider adding to your insurance. Usually these will come at an extra cost – so they are intended as additions to the usual range of features (like payment on terminal illness or an advance ...
Views: 1384 - The Autombile in Our Social Predicament - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Grampa KenOriginally used as basic transportation for home and business the automobile has become much more since the days of the Model T Ford. Today it supports a major industry as well as a wonderful convenience and better standard of living for so many. But the negative aspects of this great invention ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - Three Good Reasons for Expanding Out of that Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezWe all get stuck at one point or another. Even the most creative, outgoing and resourceful individuals are at risk of finding themselves caught in the dangerous area known as ‘the comfort zone.’ Why do we get stuck? Frequently, we get trapped in the same line of thinking or behaving. ...
Views: 1384 - Top Ten Smartphones - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Ben JohnsonEveryone has different opinions about which mobile phone is the best but thanks to What Mobile we can give you a great review based top 10 phones out at the moment, this list will show which mobile phones at the moment are the best available and the top ten phones range from blackberry’s to LG’s ...
Views: 1383 - Where is the path to joy and love? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Manfred Johannsen. It is very common among most people to resist joy and love. Why is it so? Most people have an unconscious resistance against giving. They think that they have to receive first to get something in return. But this is the wrong way round. You will first receive after you have given. Many ...
Views: 1383 - Coaching by Phone: Etiquette When the Call Begins - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Germaine PorcheAt the beginning of your coaching call, ask, “How much time do we have?” The answer may surprise you. Sometimes we believe we’ll have an hour, only to have the player respond, “Oh, about twenty minutes.” It’ll happen to you, too. It doesn't matter if we've previously established the length ...
Views: 1382 - Drones Are Transforming The Way We Shop For Homes - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2016 from Emma LawsonThe recent explosion of technology has permeated nearly every aspect of life, including the way home buyers make their purchase decisions. One of the most profound impacts on the real estate market has been the adoption of drone technology as a way of advertising available homes or other ...
Views: 1382 - 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: 1381(5 votes) - Are You a Prisoner of Superwoman Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2019 from Judith AlbrightDid you ever hear the old song “I’m a Woman” written by songwriters Leiber and Stoller and sung by Peggy Lee? How many of us are still trying to be the "super" woman she sang about back in the 1960s? I’m a W-O-M-A N I can rub & scrub ...
Views: 1381 - Pro hormones are essential for weight training - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from will payneSome people hit the gym to ensure they have a fit body. And there are some of them who want to take it to the next level and build a muscular body. However, there comes a time when there is the will to build muscles but the body lacks the power and endurance to enable someone to continue with ...
Views: 1381 - Single Moms Rushing Your Life Away - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorBlaise "always" takes a nap at a certain time, and like clock work he wakes up at the same time. After months of this routine, nothing has changed. So why would I think today would be any different. Well, like I say, Welcome to Momhood... where even the predictable is unpredictable. I get B's ...
Views: 1381 - THE FOUNDATION OF THE 21ST CENTURY SHALL BE SPIRITUAL ECONOMICS - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaRegarding the viewpoint of mankind the World Health Organization has placed before the world some astounding statistics. According to it, the world over at present, about 10 billion people suffer from myopia (such patients cannot see far off objects). This news can cause a lot of worry for ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Why be middle class when you can be rich? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Sandeep NathDo you really want to stay middle class or be rich? All you need do is decide to be rich. For starters, let’s get some definitions clear. ‘How to’ means a method, a way of doing things. ‘Rich’ means you do not spend your time to earn money. And ‘Middle class’ means you do not abuse your body ...
Views: 1380(3 votes) - 4 Tips to Cope With Overwhelm - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Lisa MininniIn a world of get-it-done, stay-connected, and do-it-now, it’s easy to get on a treadmill of life. Regardless of your plan, you may find unexpected demands pulling you in many directions. For whatever reason, you may feel like you need to put in more hours. At some point, you begin to feel ...
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