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- What Doctor's Don't Know About Facial Exercise? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2007 from Cynthia RowlandDoctors know that their patients have muscles in their faces but when they think of exercise for the face to help their clients look younger, most docs believe that facial exercise consists of scrunches, twitches and puckers. They would be right! Most exercise programs are confusing and ...
Views: 2967(1 vote) - Revitalizing Gift - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2007 from Dorothy NeddermeyerMost people are distracted and pressured by a plethora of concerns related to work, family, community and personal experiences, most of which they perceive they cannot control. Stress management is a misnomer, in that something that can be managed needs to be in your direct control. The first ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - One Big Happy Family: Hire & Retail Top Talent! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2007 from Barbara GiamancoA new business owner confessed to me once that her company was growing so fast, she felt she just had to get a body in the door. After living through the pain of a very disastrous hire – the kind that almost destroyed her business – she has a brand new perspective on the situation. Most people ...
Views: 1076 - Why Are Personal Boundaries Important? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2007 from Sue PlumtreeI was brought up to always be friendly, agreeable, charming and cheerful. My parents believed that my very survival depended on people liking me and this was, clearly, the way one gets people to like them. I grew up, got married and, over the years, developed a variety of friendships of ...
Views: 2205 - Go Deeper, Reach Higher - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Jon GordonI have a friend who takes inner city children to watch skyscrapers being built. He does this so they can see, first hand, that before even one ounce of steel can be erected; workers and machines must first dig, dig and dig. The children learn a valuable lesson; before a building can soar through ...
Views: 3968(1 vote) - Too Blessed to be Stressed - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Jon GordonI call it the "Disney Test" and it goes something like this. No matter how much you meditate, breathe, pray and practice emotional mastery the real test of whether you are the master of your emotional domain is how you respond when its 100 degrees in the middle of July and your kids are ...
Views: 3039 - No Fear in the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Jon GordonSix years ago I looked out into the Atlantic Ocean on New Years Day with fear in my heart and uncertainty in my life. I had been fired from a "dot.com" company two weeks earlier with only two weeks of severance, no insurance for my two young children and only two months of savings in the bank. ...
Views: 1387 - Becoming The Happiest Parent on the Block - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Barbara McRae, MCCChange is never easy. Even when you're dropping a bad or unhealthy habit in order to achieve the lifestyle you've been seeking, the transition will be rocky. If change were easy, after all, then quitting smoking wouldn't be a multi-million dollar industry! If you've decided to drop some of the ...
Views: 1168 - Home Workouts: Are They Really Worth It - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Scott WhiteThe DVD is loaded in the player, you have the TV turned to just the right angle for viewing, you have a cold-water bottle strapped to the side of your exercise bicycle, and you're ready to begin your home workout. But can you really gain as much benefit from workouts at home as opposed to ...
Views: 1265 - Enlightenment - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Steven SadleirEach of us have an instinct to learn, to grow and evolve. Everything you experience is teaching you something about yourself. Life lessons that we miss we tend to get tested in again and again until we learn the lesson. The more we learn the better life we live. The more we evolve the greater ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - Overcome Your Fear of Rejection - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealDo you hold back from trying to start new relationships because you often worry that you will be rejected? If a fear of rejection is holding you back from forming new friendships or relationships, there is help available. You can learn to greatly overcome your fear of getting rejected. ...
Views: 17098(2 votes) - Start Losing Weight Today! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Abigail FranksThere's no real secret to losing weight other than eat less and exercise more. I can almost hear a lot of your say; "But I have no time to exercise!" This isn't entirely accurate because there are lots of exercising opportunities if you only think outside the box. Consider these few ...
Views: 855 - How to Find Your Passion-filled Life's Work When the Only Passion you Have is Napping! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Leanna Fredrich"I want to find work I am passionate about and I want to find it by next week so I can quit my job!" is what I often hear from clients. The first question I ask is, "What are you passionate about? " And their response is frequently something like, "I have no idea. I haven't felt passionate ...
Views: 5187(1 vote) - Top 12 Anxiety Depression Symptoms - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Arina NikitinaEven though depression and anxiety are distinct disorders, in reality they are closely linked together. Research has shown that half of chronic anxiety sufferers also experience depression as a secondary condition and about 60-70% of people suffering from depression have symptoms of anxiety. A ...
Views: 4565 - Help With Hearing a Conversation: Everyday Tips for Those with Hearing Loss - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Henry SmithThe purchase of a new hearing aid that can help with hearing conversation, the television, or the telephone is only the beginning of the process of aural rehabilitation. By the time you bring your new hearing aid home, you should have developed an understanding of what it can do to improve your ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - Make Cash Online Easily With These 3 Proven Ways! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Franck SilvestreMany webmasters and bloggers want to make cash online, but they don't know where to start. You see them on forums, asking how can they make money online and if all this is not a scam. While you will find a lot of scams on the Internet, they are many money making business opportunities, and if ...
Views: 847 - How To Start A Business And Finding The Money? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Franck SilvestreThousands of people around the globe want to know how to start a business. Finding the money. Finding the amount of money (cashflow) that you need to run your business and survive while you grow is the most difficult part for most of them. Whether your goal is to start a business online or ...
Views: 686 - Learning to slow down - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Leslie Gail"Learning to slow down" Throughout our lives, most of us are taught to get things done quickly. We learn from an early age, the faster the better. This concept teaches the act of 'doing' rather than the sense of 'being'. To merely 'do' something, for the sake of getting it done, is not ...
Views: 912 - Find Your Learning Curve - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Katie MattsonWalking down endlessly long, poorly lit hallways lined with gray lockers was never my idea of an exciting place to learn. While I value those years and the knowledge I took with me, I much prefer the lessons absorbed before and after. After all, isn’t life just an ongoing apprenticeship with a ...
Views: 856 - New Drug Rehab Model Used in Second Chance Program in Albuquerque - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Dalia BraunsteinA new drug rehabilitation program that uses long-term nutritional and sauna-based detoxification – with no alternative drugs – is achieving high success statistics in a prison setting. Run by Rick Pendery, the national executive director of the Second Chance Centers, and Joy Westrum, the ...
Views: 1117 - Why We Have Bad Financial Habits - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from jeff lakieThere are so many things that we all do on a regular basis even though we know that we should not be doing them. This could be from smoking, driving and talking on the cell phone at the same time or eating too many chocolates. Whatever it is, it is not easy to break a habit. Habits are formed ...
Views: 789 - Arthritis Pain Relief Solutions that Are Natural - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from aron walladArthritis pain relief is all that is available when it comes to taking care of this debilitating disease. Occasional liberation from this ailment is accessible. The longer you can stay pain free, obviously the better off you will be. The fingers, knees, hips, and spine are the areas of the body ...
Views: 3601 - Fun Healthy Snacks for Kids - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Kim RoachObesity is becoming a rising problem among kids today. As a parent, it's up to us to help our kids lead healthy lifestyles. Below is a list of quick and easy snacks that you can fix for your kids. Fruit Kabobs: Fruit kabobs are very easy to make. The first step is to gather your favorite ...
Views: 1473 - Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Kim RoachOften times, snacking can ruin a perfectly healthy diet. That is why it is very imortant to pick healthy snacks that will keep you energized throughout the day. Below are some quick and healthy snacks for weight loss that will help you stick to your diet. Tuna: Tuna is a quick and easy snack ...
Views: 1028 - Bring Others Closer by Praising What You Want to Flourish - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Kare AndersonWhen the priest was moved to a new parish he approached he asked his superior to ask for permission, “Would you mind if I smoked while praying?” and was, not too surprisingly, turned down. Some wise people instinctively know they can gain approval by how they ask. Set the stage for people to ...
Views: 1702 - What Are You Telling the World? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Kare AndersonThe secret is all in understanding a code. It is a most elaborate code that is written nowhere, known by none, and yet understood by all. That secret is how we tell each other, without words, what we really feel. How do other people perceive you, especially upon first meeting you ...
Views: 1702 - Keeping Cool While Under Fire - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Kare Anderson"Keeping Cool While Under Fire" by Kare Anderson Imagine. The number one reason people get fired in the U.S. is anger, andthe number one problem people say they have at work is they do not feelheard and respected. How do we make people feel heard when they are difficult to be around -- and ...
Views: 2287 - The Personal Cost of Shyness - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Kare AndersonHas someone nearby been sending you emails rather than calling or meeting you face-to-face? When you do get together, does she or he stand back, avoid holding eye contact, or speaking up? While there are many possible reasons for their behavior, that person may, in fact, be a victim of what ...
Views: 3712 - 25 Uses for Essential Oils in Your Daily Life - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Paula PolmanAromatherapy is a growing area of interest as North America continues its search for alternative and complimentary applications of natural medicines. The use of herbal supplements in our daily lives is one excellent example of this. Aromatherapy, however, is still in the realm of uncertainty. ...
Views: 2285 - Anxiety Disorder - Is Society or Your Lifestyle Killing You - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Abigail FranksGeneral anxiety disorder is a common form of anxiety. It's characterized by excessive or unrealistic worry or concern. This worry is normally associated with a persons life and life situation. There are many theories as to the cause of anxiety but no clear reason has emerged as the primary ...
Views: 2214 - Love Addiction, Approval Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Margaret PaulIn my experience as a counselor for 40 years, I have found that love addiction and approval addiction are far more prevalent than any other substance or process addictions. We live in a love-addicted, approval-addicted society. What does it mean to be love/approval addicted? Below is a ...
Views: 4202(1 vote) - What Causes Obesity - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Cecelia YapWhat Causes Obesity? Obesity refers to a state of a person's bodyweight when it's 20% or more above normal bodyweight. Obesity increases risks of developing high blood pressure, diabetes (type 2), heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease and cancer of the breast, prostate and colon. In ...
Views: 5574 - Romantic Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for your loved one - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Rahul DoshiThere are various opinions of different people as to the origin of Valentine’s Day. Some experts quotes that St. Valentine who was Roman punished for denying giving up the Christianity. St. Valentine died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been dedicated to love lotteries. Legends ...
Views: 1110 - Antioxidant Effects of Green Tea - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Brigita FelthamWhat are the antioxidant effects of green tea? Green tea has been widely accepted as being a great source of antioxidants. The active components in green tea are powerful antioxidants called polphenols (catechins). Green tea contains one particularly potent catechin known as epigallocatechin ...
Views: 950 - Don't Be Fooled by the Claims of the Latest Weight-Loss Products - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2007 from Abigail FranksThe pain and frustration of constantly being on a diet and watching everything that you eat sometimes seems too much to bear. While I can sympathize with the disillusionment and disappointed outlook of many dieters, the fact is that we do it to ourselves. Let's face it, the idea of a ...
Views: 834 - Do You Have The Sunday Night Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2007 from Larina KaseDo You Have The Sunday Night Syndrome? By Dr. Larina Kase Do you get the Sunday blues, thinking about the weekend being over? Do you get a pit in your stomach on Sundays and find yourself nervously anticipating the week ahead? Do you have sleep problems on Sunday nights, and dread that ...
Views: 10146 - What's Your Problem? Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2007 from Thien Kai WeiI suppose you have heard all the hype and calling from ads encouraging you start an online business and make additional income. If you dreaming of achieving success online, here's a sequence of what may happen. Skepticism "Join us now at this EXCLUSIVE price of only $2399.00!" "Sign up now ...
Views: 752 - 7 Quick Tips To Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Thea WestraAvoid being road-kill on this super charged super highway called life in the 21st century. There is an increase in the amount of information and activity that bombards us on a daily basis and there is no sign of a slow down. In fact, we can feel its exponential growth. It is time to take charge ...
Views: 2157 - Anywhere, Anytime - Why Downloadable Audio Books Are Creating 'The Perfect Storm'! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2007 from Simon LovedayIn a quiet corner of the Internet a revolution is rapidly gaining pace - a revolution that offers the chance of injecting a greater level of quality and intellectual stimulation to the mountain of offerings currently available. Where is the revolution taking place? Well, it's building steam in ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Top Ten Marketing tips from Ripple Massage - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Alison Shaw1. The philosophy of “build it and they will come” only works in the movies – marketing is essential to the success of any business, ignore it and your business will fail. Too many businesses will make the mistake of coming up with an idea for a product, developing the product, getting it ...
Views: 1014 - 7 Different Stress Management Techniques - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Jeannie CrabtreeStress, burnout and physical exhaustion have become a way of life for many people. You need to feel that you can get a handle on what stresses you, and diffuse this stress in different ways so as to maintain both your physical and emotional health. The ways we and others cause stress can come ...
Views: 809 - Our Homes, Our Selves - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Roselind Hejl"Two story brick traditional with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, island kitchen, and large deck!" Sound familiar? We often talk about houses in terms of room count, along with a list of finishes, such as tile floors, granite counters, or faux paint. While this vocabulary conveys certain facts, it ...
Views: 1125 - Overcoming Bias: Step 1 To Creating & Sustaining A Cultural Diverse Future For Your Child - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Deb CaponneAn old Cherokee was teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy. "It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil-he represents anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false ...
Views: 806 - 16 Year Old Letter - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Scott GrovesI still remember the day I received the letter in the mail that made me realise that this book just had to be written. I had been working hard on myself for many years, reading books, listening to tapes and going to seminars when I opened the letter that gave me the clarity I needed. The ...
Views: 1352 - 5 Steps To Get Rid Of Clutter And Enjoy An Enhanced Sense Of Well-Being - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Patricia WagnerYou are probably aware that your surroundings can influence how you feel. For example, if everything around you is a chaotic mess, that will probably affect your emotions. For that reason, your home needs to be a peaceful retreat. However, if it's stuffed with odds and ends stored all over the ...
Views: 1038 - BE CONSTRUCTIVE, NOT DESTRUCTIVE - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Julie DonleyThroughout the day, you greet people, have conversations, and attend meetings. Every communication impacts you in some way, either adding value to you or depleting you. Communication is an extremely potent personal power and you need to learn to use it wisely. For instance, do your ...
Views: 6185 - What Do You Mean There Are Two Types of Bronchitis - Acute and Chronic? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Abigail FranksBronchitis, like many disorders can be classified based on length of time someone has symptoms. Chronic bronchitis is considered long-lasting or long term. While most of us non professional medical types are doing good to recognize basic symptomatic conditions, pulmonary specialists need to be ...
Views: 1040 - RAISING THE BAR: DEALING WITH NEGATIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Julie DonleyChallenge: I’m a new manager leading a team of sales professionals. One of my associates is very negative and does minimal work. While he meets quota, he could do so much more and his negativity impacts the other members of our team. He’s been with our company for a number of years and it seems ...
Views: 1266 - Fitness Success: Get Goaling! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Pamela GermainNew Year’s Day has come and gone. Perhaps you resolved to make some changes in your life: "I want to get into shape." "I want to eat better." "I want to reduce my stress." Such resolutions are stated with the intent to follow through. However, sticking to these goals is challenging because ...
Views: 1195 - The Imminent Approach of Deadline Failures - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Aaron PottsHave you ever just had it? You’ve just had enough of your life not wanting to be what you want it to be, and you decide that from this point on, things are going to be different! You set a target date, and you put the intention out there that by a certain date you are going to accomplish a ...
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