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- 9 Maddeningly Common Myths about Living Your Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Christine KaneLet’s face it. Many people do not succeed as they set out to follow their purpose and build a business based in their passion. There are two primary reasons for this: The first is that too many people rely solely on themselves to figure out the HOW. They try to go it alone, thinking that ...
Views: 1285 - 9 Immutable Laws of Not Taking Things Personally - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Christine KaneDo you ever feel like you’re just way too sensitive? Do comments from other people sometimes knock the wind out of you? Girl, I totally understand! During my 15 years in the entertainment business, I had lots of experience learning how to not take things personally! Really though, ...
Views: 1653 - The 9 Skills Every Woman Should Master - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Christine KaneThere’s a popular Esquire Magazine article called “75 Skills Every Man Should Master.” There’s stuff about baseball, neckties, and other things that most of the extraordinary men in my life could care the least about. It got me thinking about the happiest, coolest, most successful women I ...
Views: 1045 - Modern Developing Methods For Eco-Friendly Luxury - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Mariecar CervanciaOnce you study marketing and advertising materials on high class houses, possibilities are you don’t definitely just stop to think about if they were constructed and designed with power efficiency or eco friendliness in mind. Recently completed developments in a variety of unique locations ...
Views: 934 - Are You Afraid of Being More Productive? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Julie GrayThere is a fear of being more productive and efficient with our time that no one ever talks about. Without addressing this deep-seated fear it can be challenging to create an organized schedule and space that truly supports your goals and allows your days to flow with ease and enjoyment. I ...
Views: 1021 - Work/Life Balance Tips to Keep You Sane - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Gerrianne ClareEffectively managing demands on your time, energy and resources is the key to finding happiness and taking charge of your life. This column offers you tips for merging your work life and your whole life in a way that keeps you sane. How to let go of your work stress before you go home at ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - Holiday Survival Skills - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Beverley GlazerHoliday survival? You better believe it!! With the holidays round the corner, most of us find ourselves searching survival skills. About two to three weeks into the season we feel we are ready to collapse. Thanksgiving, Christmas – even if you celebrate nothing, you end up involved in the hype: ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Feeling Stressed? Ten super reasons for going on a women's retreat - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Jane Booth RobertsonA Women’s Spiritual Retreat is a type of pilgrimage, a sacred journey, that you take when you need to get away from daily stresses, and at the same time, have a deep yearning of self discovery and desire for greater awareness and connection to our Source. Like any pilgrimage, there is the ...
Views: 1686 - How Would You Rate Your Work Life Balance? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Gracie CanfieldDo you think you're a work junkie, or always worried about the situations in your office even when you’re not there? This may be an indication that your work life balance is out of order and you are over-stressed whether you recognize it or not. Stress is an Enemy to Your Peace of ...
Views: 2737 - Your Life – A Continuum of “Nows” - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonAfter you have lived past your thirties or so you will have begun to realize that life is funny, ironic, unpredictable, difficult, hard, and you can go…these are the judgment we form. Some people are wired or predisposed to certain problems and some are able to navigate certain challenges ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - This Too Will Pass - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonMany of us would have heard people making this statement as they go through their worldly trials or witness another person enduring theirs. There is a tendency to give this kind of advice on a superficial level. That is, people say it and do not themselves grasp the power behind the words – the ...
Views: 1170 - Are You Taking Care of Your Relationships? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Gail BarkerI have had the opportunity in recent weeks to notice the busy-ness of the world in which we live. Part of this is a simple reflection of where I am at myself right now. My business is growing and building (which is a great thing). My children are growing and expanding their social worlds ...
Views: 1219 - As We Move Forward in the Aquarian Age — Relationships Are About Balance - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Rebeca EigenAt the temple of Delphi, the ancient Greeks proclaimed, “Know thyself and nothing in excess,” two very wise statements that can help us all today. As we move forward into 2011 and on to 2012, the key theme is BALANCE—balancing work and play, saving and spending, moving forward or staying put, ...
Views: 1203 - C.O.R.E. Leadership Workshops - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Don Martinez MCC, MNLP/PTC.O.R.E. Leadership Workshops —building leaders from the inside out Overview Boiled down, leadership is about getting things done through people. This requires a delicate balance between inspiring people while at the same time holding them accountable to performance expectations. Since ...
Views: 1562 - Macro Photography Tips and Ideas for all Amateur Photographers. - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Lionel BarusMacro photography is a fascinating subject because it allows the photographer to explore a world that is complex to view with the naked eyes. It opens up a completely new and beautiful world that ordinarily goes unnoticed. From simple everyday miniature objects to butterflies and insects, there ...
Views: 2776(1 vote) - 4 Steps to Upgrading Your Time Management System - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from joshua zerkelWe all share the same finite resource – time. No matter what we do, we can’t magically add more time into our days, or extend our weeks. Therefore, how well we manage our time, and our tasks, is critical to our overall success. There are many time management books and systems out there, along ...
Views: 761 - Top 10 Time Taming Tips - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Sue BeckerNovember is definitely a month in which we pay attention to time: we enjoy less sunshine each day, and the end of Daylight Saving Time makes the diminished sunshine even more obvious. As we do our best to cope with seemingly shorter days, it’s a good time to work on making the most of our time. ...
Views: 1269 - How a New Serta Mattress Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Matt EltringhamYou hear the blaring alarm and wince as you turn over to hit the snooze bar. Your entire body feels like it has been bounced around in a giant washing machine. Eventually, you hobble to the shower, dress yourself in a daze, and trudge out the door and head to your job. Once at work, you’re ...
Views: 1651 - Learn The Fact - Why YOU Need a Will - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Steve AlcockSome people have never thought about making a will, and for some, a Will is only essential if they have many possessions or when they have good amount of money. Many of you might be aware about the need of Wills, yet, your hectic schedule should have removed the thought of making your wills and ...
Views: 570 - Stress and Managing It's effect on Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from odette worrellSo what exactly is stress? According to Hans Selye, an MD PHD, the man who coined the phrase, “stress is a non-specific response of the body to any demand for change”. Change can be mental, physical, environmental and emotional. What this means to us is that because our life is always changing, ...
Views: 1322 - Always Improve - Invest in You! - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from James DebonoTwo of the major investments that we all make in business and in our personal lives are money and time. Everyone is familiar with the concept of investing financially. Whether it is in property, shares, or a pension you hope to be rewarded in the future when your investment gains interest. ...
Views: 656 - ***Are You Too Hard on Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Sharon MelnickAre you too hard on yourself? Do people tell you they really like you, or think you are great at what you do – but still inside you think you are ‘not enough’ Do you criticize yourself to try to motivate yourself, but really all it does is stress you out and get in the way of ...
Views: 7967(6 votes) - ***Do you Actually Enjoy Your Free Time? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Sharon MelnickThe end of summer is over. What has the highlight of your summer been? Sure, go on…relive that moment now. For me it happened last week while in the San Francisco Bay Area after doing a training on Influence and Friction-Free Relationships for a company. I took off a handful of days to go ...
Views: 5907(1 vote) - 6 Tips for Gaining Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Anne BachrachBecoming an entrepreneur can be one of the most unnerving ventures in your entire life. Just when you thought you knew it all, you find out you’re just a student trying to make the grade. So what do you do when your confidence takes a hit? Follow these 6 tips for gaining confidence. 1. ...
Views: 1519 - 5 Benefits for Taking Action to Increase Success - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Anne BachrachNew business owners are especially prone to delay taking action in their business, because the unknown outcome can be pretty intimidating. However, even seasoned entrepreneurs will put off taking action, simply due to the fact they lack the free time to juggle another endeavor. So what to ...
Views: 1886 - 5 Tips for Mastering your Beliefs - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Anne BachrachAre you Headed for Success or Disaster? If there is one thing that holds the most power over your success, you can bet that it comes down to your beliefs. Before you even have the opportunity to consciously process the reason behind your actions, and the results those actions put in play, ...
Views: 2063 - 3 Questions to Ask Before You Make Important Decisions - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Anne BachrachWhen it comes to making decisions that positively affect your life, there is only one thing to do. First, ask yourself how you feel about the opportunity. Do you get butterflies because you’re excited or does your gut feel heavy or weighed down, as if you’ve got a feeling that something bad is ...
Views: 1875 - Is Lack of Motivation Stopping You From Getting Things Done? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Anne BachrachIf you’re sitting at your desk with a “To Do List” a mile long, but you can’t find the motivation to tackle it, keep reading. By the end of this article, you will hopefully reclaim your motivation and enthusiasm. How is it that some days it feels as if you have enough motivation to conquer ...
Views: 3085 - How to Make the Right Choice in 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Anne BachrachYou’ve been making choices every day since you were a child, yet sometimes it can feel like you are the most inexperienced decision-maker in the world. You feel uncertain about which choice to make and how your decision will ultimately affect your life. When faced with a decision that could ...
Views: 1505 - My Trick For Creating More Time Each Day - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Julie Gray“There just isn’t enough time in the day!” It is a common frustration I hear. Or this one: “I have too much to do – I will never be caught up!” Sound familiar? I tend to get stuck in these patterns of thinking, too. That time is the enemy. That there is never enough and so I ...
Views: 1016 - The Top 5 Reasons You Should Get Slipcovers for Your Furniture - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Donald BakerOne of the best ways to spend a cozy winter evening is to snuggle under a comforter. If you wish to redecorate your bedroom for the holidays, a quick way to change the look of your bedroom would be by using attractive duvet covers. You can also have similar coverings for other pieces of ...
Views: 723 - 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: 1343 - A New Beginning - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Jake TuschinskiWith change comes leaving behind the old and stepping into a new beginning. An ending is what makes the beginning possible. After all, that is the order of things isn’t it? Leaves change and fall from the trees in the autumn only to reemerge in the spring. One day everything seems to be ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Prevent your roof from excessive damage through infrared inspection - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from richard andrewsAll Austin roofing contractors have not been able to develop the technology of infrared inspection of roofs that helps people in taking care of their roof and house in the most efficient manner. Infrared inspection is meant to pick out the smallest of holes in the roof that might cause you big ...
Views: 638 - My First Cappuccino - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from erickson dowIt was in South America, in Argentina where I enjoyed a drink of my original cappuccino. I took a trip there with some associates for twenty one days. I always love to travel to places I have not come across yet. It was a chance I could not let down and that is how I was able to get to ...
Views: 710 - To BE (Balanced) or Not to BE (Balanced) - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Charmaine HammondLifestyle management, or being resilient, requires a balancing act and the juggling of a lot of priorities. For many years, I quite liked the concept of work/life balance. Watching other professionals who seemed to have it together and were living what appeared to be fairly stress-free lives, I ...
Views: 1207 - Balancing Your Life While Working From Home - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Techy BaristaAs someone who works from home, I know that it can be very hard to stay focused on work when your personal life is all around you. It’s tempting to throw in a load of laundry, check the score of the game, or start making a grocery list instead of getting down to the business of your workday. ...
Views: 632(1 vote) - Do You Use Your Time Wisely - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Mohammad SabirDo You Use Your Time Wisely When I was younger, I never considered the importance of time. I just laze around, watching TV, lie in bed, and play video games. As I grew older, I thought about the things that I have achieved. To my surprise, I haven't accomplished a lot. I resolved to ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - Internet Hunting Secrets! - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Joseph ToalA good deal is rare! You have to Hunt for it! And there's no better place to "HUNT" for bargains than the internet. The key word is "HUNT." Or go on an internet hunting expedition for your favorite items. According to the experts, it's best to continually check prices and availability. ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Call Me A Male Chauvinist - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from David SamuelI was reading an article about Kobe, Japan and came across a very telling report which gives an incite in to the dangerous territory we are going as a species. I do not think this attitude is limited to Kobe or Japan, but rather is global. The point of this article is to ask; are you helping the ...
Views: 2012 - Workplace Stress - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Lisa HaishaRead or listen to any news report these days and you’re sure to get negative information: workers being downsized, employees being forced to take pay cuts, big companies seeking bailout money, and yet another business closing its doors. With so much negativity dominating the nightly news ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - Letting Go - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.There is really no such thing as time management. We all have the same 24 hours a day. What you can manage is where you put your attention. Where you spend your energy and time. And for many of you, you may not be spending your precious time doing things you love or being in environments ...
Views: 1300 - Vinyl Wall Art - What is your Inspiration? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2012 from keely wikiThey say a picture is worth a thousand words. If that is the case, how much is that same picture with an emotion evoking, perfectly stated vinyl wall quote above it worth? It is amazing how a well selected word, phrase, psalm or saying put in the right place can evoke an emotion or feeling and ...
Views: 639 - Key Control Boxes - For Tracking, Storage &Control of Keys - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Alexis CampbellNo matter you run a service like cleaning company, parking garage, or real estate office; management of keys is challenging in all the situations. Not being able to find such devices can cause serious issue. This is the place where key control boxes play an essential role. In the present ...
Views: 794 - Interesting Geographical Facts About Demographics - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Ciprian MiricaDemographics show the statistical characteristics of a population, from age and gender to religion and race. The demographics of the world and its countries is a generous source of curious and interesting facts that will make you say “I never thought of that !!!”. Check out the facts below: ...
Views: 797 - Beautiful Stained Glass Windows for That Magical Touch - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from Robert DsouzaStained glass windows designs are architectural features that have been into existence since times. Such captivating windows were generally found in churches and monasteries in the ancient times. They usually represented biblical scenes or flowers or other geometrical shapes that used to cast a ...
Views: 921 - Got Car Problems? 5 Car Repair Tips - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Discount BrakeOne of the car problems that offer a challenge to vehicle owners is the electrical system. Even though the electrical systems of today’s vehicles are more intricate and require the use of a higher level of technology for a car repair, they are basically the same design as 30 years ago. Many car ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - Menace to Technology - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Muhammad J. SadiqOne of the most imperative negative impacts of the technology which has actually taken over today's world, is the fact, that this technology is making its users sluggish. This indolence has a huge impact on our lives and it is in certain ways, ruining it. The craze for video games like play ...
Views: 4050 - Are you Surrounded by Copiers? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Michelle JansonIf we have a look at our surroundings, we will observe that we are surrounded with technologies. From your cell phone to giant, complex machines, everything is designed by technology. These technologies help us and are useful to an extent that we can’t even imagine living without them, but on ...
Views: 700 - What Are the Subtle Hints That Help You Decide if you've Chosen a Competent Barrister - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Henry WintersAmong the very few professionals who evoke respect and awe, barristers count as one of them. The notion that this is a “predominantly white Oxbridge educated elitist profession for the men” is now being increasingly challenged by a large number of women and people from diverse backgrounds. But ...
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