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- 7 Crucial Reasons Why You Need to Market Yourself as an Expert Starting TODAY - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Nancy MarmolejoWith the phenomenal rise of media outlets such as cable TV, online networks, blogs, podcasts, and more, never before has the demand for quality information been higher. From magazine publishers to bloggers, expert opinion is needed to provide valuable content for listeners, readers, and web ...
Views: 964 - 50% of Depression Sufferers Complain of these Physical Symptoms of Depression. - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Merri EllenIn a study of over 25,000 patients at 15 primary care centers on five continents, Seattle researchers found that 50% of all depressed patients worldwide reported many unexplained physical symptoms. The trouble is, too often your physical pain may be sending you or your doctor on a wild goose ...
Views: 865 - Close Relationships Can Be Your Greatest Teacher - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Arlene ArnoldHave you ever wondered why you seem to have the worst trouble with those you care for the most? You find yourself thinking, “Why won’t they change? Why don’t they see what they are doing? Why won’t they listen to me?” Sometimes you have so much energy invested in ...
Views: 498 - Law of Attraction is about Manifesting Happiness, not Material Items. - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Julie JohnsonThe fury of excitement with which people are acknowledging law of attraction for the first time is mind-boggling. I know people that have watched The Secret movie 30 times and think their search ends there. They do not realize that there are so many other wonderful resources like ...
Views: 3401(3 votes) - Women Tend to Eat More Junk Food When Under Stress Easy Acupressure Technique Addresses Stress and Food Cravings - by Do you reach for sugary or fatty snacks when you’re stressed? Do you have a bag of treats in your desk at work to soothe your frazzled nerves? If so, you aren’t alone. According to British researchers, women who feel stressed at work and at home are more likely than men to turn to ...
Views: 2390 - Acupressure Technique Improves Quality of Life for Children with Skin Conditions -- No Drugs or Extensive Therapy Needed - by British researchers have determined that children with skin disorders are really suffering from the “heartbreak of psoriasis.” Accordingly, children with skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis rate their quality of life as poor, i.e. comparable to children with illnesses ...
Views: 2980 - Nine Rules For Becoming A Success - by Success is generally defined as a favorable or satisfactory outcome or result. Whatever you do in your life, you get results. Whether or not those results are the ones you desired, is basically whether you succeeded or failed in your endeavors. Success is often defined as the gaining of wealth, ...
Views: 798 - BALNEOLOGY OR “TAKING THE WATERS” - by Wellness tourism is the buzz word these days and even part of the new “re-branding” of Dominica. Balneology is the scientific study of the therapeutic benefits of naturally occurring mineral waters. Put the two together and “voila” the Ministry of Tourism’s new logo “Defy the Everyday” has an ...
Views: 2335 - Proper Preparation Is The Key To A Successful Speech - by Whether I am giving either a motivational keynote speech on humor or presenting a corporate comedy show for a client I want to go the extra mile.
You see, when my services are engaged one of my main objectives is to make the person who hired me thrilled with the results. And that's because ...
Views: 622 - Hope to Cope with Job Related Stress? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2007 from hifzur rehmanNo doubt, a job is always stressful. The more you are in a responsible position, the more stress you are supposed to take. Accepting new challenges, meeting tight deadlines, working for long hours and day to day hassles, make the body vulnerable to serious ailments. Stress badly disrupts the ...
Views: 1517 - Goals Are Necessary (Part 1) - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2007 from dale mazurekAnything you do in life you need to achieve goals. It doesn’t matter if you want to be a meat cutter, long distance runner, taxidermist or anything in life. It doesn’t matter if you work for another company or work for yourself you still have to have goals that you need to set and goals that ...
Views: 887 - 12 Steps To Turbo-charge Your Visualisation - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2007 from Colin Joss1. Every night, half an hour before retiring, go to your room, where you can be entirely alone and as remote as possible from noise and distraction. 2. Seat yourself in a wide and comfortable chair, or, better still, lie down on your back at full length. See that your clothing is loosened, so ...
Views: 1017 - Leadership Training: How To Lead Your Team Successfully By Getting Bad At What You Do - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2007 from Wally AdamchikLeader, manager, foreman, boss…. These titles (and others) describe people who are responsible for getting a job done by directing others. The key point to remember is more than one worker must be involved in the effort for the project to be completed correctly. Therefore, the leader must ...
Views: 1908 - How To Tell People About Your Yoga Studio - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2007 from Al LipperHow To Tell People About Your Yoga Studio So They Say “I Want That!” What people ask and what people really want to know are two different things. Just because you answer someone’s stated question does not mean that you’ve actually answered their real question. ...
Views: 2171(1 vote) - What Exactly Is Happening to My Body during a Panic Attack - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2007 from Kiowa JacksonPanic attacks are very uncomfortable, but they are not dangerous. They are produced by a firing of your body’s “fight or flight” response system, also known as the sympathetic nervous system. This response is supposed to happen when you are confronted by a lion or a bear. In ...
Views: 5360 - Detoxification - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2007 from Rico CavegliaDetoxification Detoxification simply means the process of eliminating toxins in our body. Many healthcare practitioners and doctors recognize that detoxification on a regular basis can help prevent illness and degenerative disease. Whenever you are ill, whether serious or not, ridding your body ...
Views: 2969 - Analyzing your competition - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2007 from Kelly RobbinsThe who, what, where, when, why, and how Knowing your competition allows you to identify a niche and develop your own unique selling proposition (USP). Clearly defining and understanding the core value you offer your clients can depend on your having a firm grasp of your competitors' strengths ...
Views: 831 - Five steps to take BEFORE you do an interview - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2007 from Kelly RobbinsInterviewing a subject matter expert can be one of the most time-consuming and frustrating parts of writing copy. If done correctly, it can also be the most important thing you can do to create a successful sales piece. The interviewee has knowledge you may not be able to get anywhere else. ...
Views: 1996 - Seven Signs You're in the Wrong Job - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2007 from Michelle BacaDo any of the following statements describe you? If so, it may be time to reconsider your career path. 1. You would switch careers in a heartbeat if money wasn’t a factor. If you would switch careers if you knew that you would make enough money, then something inside you knows that you’re ...
Views: 11139(1 vote) - Carbohydrates & Insulin Resistance - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2007 from Marsha HudnallOver 40, apple-shaped (excess abdominal fat), struggling to lose weight but continuing to gain, battling high blood triglycerides, low HDLs (the good cholesterol) and high blood pressure. Do you recognize this woman? If it's not you, you likely know someone who fits this description. It's a ...
Views: 763 - The Case for Positive Energy - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2007 from Jon GordonPositive Energy….It’s a term being talked about a lot more frequently in classrooms, board rooms and locker rooms. After all, when business legend Jack Welch says that great leaders have loads and loads of positive energy and Pete Carroll, coach of USC football credits positive energy as a key ...
Views: 1908 - Draining out the Dirty Bath Water - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2007 from Shama HyderDraining out the Dirty Bath Water A little history: Back in the dark ages, people took baths once a month. A huge tub was filled with water, and the eldest male in the household got first dibs. Everyone bathed in the same water according to their status in the household, and the baby was the ...
Views: 938 - Baby Boomers and Career Seekers: Reinventing One's Self to Find Fulfillment in Work- Even if you Work at Home. - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2007 from lana thomasAccording to a report published in US News and World Report (www.usnews.com) the best careers in 2007 are wide and varied. The positions are naturally ranked upon demand, job satisfaction, salary, with a prestige ranking thrown in as well. I find it interesting that much of what I study ...
Views: 1686 - Would You Believe...? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2007 from Reggie OdomWould you believe that what you believe is alive and well in every aspect of your life today? What do you have faith in? What do you believe to be true? If you let this question live in you for a while, you may be surprised at some of your many answers. You each probably have faith that the ...
Views: 646 - Do Speed Reading Programs Really Work? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2007 from Brenda CyrSpeed reading programs are becoming more popular. Evelyn Wood discovered this technique, and introduced it to the public over 60 years ago. Since that time, many others have improved on her techniques, and several different speed reading programs are available today. With the massive amount of ...
Views: 2304 - What you Should Know about Anxiety Mood Disorders - by Do you ever wonder if you suffer from anxiety mood disorders? If you suffer from the symptoms of an anxiety disorder if can be helpful to educate yourself about this condition and what can be done to achieve relief through natural methods. One of the first things you should know about anxiety ...
Views: 1830 - An Agenda Helps Keep Your Meetings Short - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2007 from Shafir AhmadMeetings could be considered a necessary evil of the everyday work life. A poorly organized meeting will not only be a huge time waster, but can also ruin your credibility with your coworkers. It is vitally important that you learn the basics of conducting a short and well organized meeting. ...
Views: 830 - Three Steps to Learning Anything Fast - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2007 from Jim SarrisIf you were thinking you could learn anything fast in just one step (maybe two), you’re in for a surprise. You see, there are 3 steps you need in order to learn anything fast (and easy, too!). The problem is, people (young and old), want to skip one of the steps and get right to the ...
Views: 633 - Air-Sick Bag, Please! - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederDoc: I met a young lady on a matrimonial website and we hit it off very well. She had a prior relationship 3 years ago that she ended and admits to feeling guilty about as she sorta "strung the guy along" and did not verbalize her concerns regarding their relationship that she felt wasn't ...
Views: 889 - Clearing Fears and Phobias with Hypnosis - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2007 from Georgina CannonAbout 25% of my work is with clients who have some sort of fear, phobia, or anxiety about some aspect of their life. Interestingly enough, many of these people, don’t have an actual fear of something; their fear is that they might BE fearful. They are afraid of becoming\afraid of flying. ...
Views: 769 - FAITH AND WISDOM - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2007 from Sharon MarcusFaith and wisdom are profoundly intertwined; faith provides the solid root for wisdom’s growth and wisdom nourishes the soil in which faith can grow. They are inseparable and necessary to each other, conjoined twins. For any number of problems an aspirant or seeker on the path will encounter ...
Views: 5044 - How to Overcome Childhood Emotional Abuse - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from Piercarla GarusiHaving worked with many clients recovering from childhood emotional abuse, and having experienced it myself, I want to share my learning with you, in the hope that it will help you be well, feel good, be happy and create the life you desire and deserve. The most important relationship you have ...
Views: 16296 - Benefiting from the unbearable - Pain in our yoga practice - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from Jez HeathPain is without doubt an integral part of yoga practice. But is it really something that should be avoided at all costs? Of course pain is our body's way of telling us that it's not comfortable with the posture we're holding. Throughout our practice we should be conscious and listen to our ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Kick Your Stress In The Butt! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from a b“Stress is the number one cause of death and disease in America” Your body has a natural response to threats. If something dangerous is happening, your body will produce a chemical reaction to let you know that you need to run away or quickly react - the “fight or flight” response. A long time ...
Views: 1446 - Is 'Stinkin Thinkin' Sabotaging Your Success? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from a bOnce upon a time I was so depressed and so convinced my life was going nowhere that I quit my job and lay helpless in bed for three weeks feeling sorry for myself. What I was unable to realize at the time was that my depression was largely a result of my ‘stinkin thinkin’. My mind was a ...
Views: 1839 - Making $100 K in 10 days! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from Danish AhmedFor 10 days in March, a small group of Toronto-area entrepreneurs is going to accomplish the seemingly impossible – create $100,000 out of nothing. 10 days starts Tuesday March 6, at 9 PM EST… Individually, they are all entrepreneurs living in and around Toronto. Regular folks. They love what ...
Views: 1163 - Tips in Preventing Identity TheftIdentity theft could happen to anyone. It is a criminal offense in which a person intends to acquire an identification of another person and uses it without proper authorization as he adopts it as it was his own. Most often, the purpose is for financial gain. A criminal may gather information by ...
Views: 943 - Persistence the key to success - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from John PhillipsOver the last several years I have had the opportunity to meet many successful people. It has been my pleasure to meet every type of person from real estate professionals to movie stars. Each one of these people have a different story but they have one thing in common. PERSISTENCE! I have also ...
Views: 1277 - "Applying the Law of Attraction: FEEL your way to prosperity" - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from Cornelis BoertjensDid you watch Oprah when The Secret was featured on the show? How amazing to have this incredibly powerful movie brought to the world like this. Thousands of people had already seen and benefited from the teachings of The Secret, but I think these were mostly the early adopters of this ...
Views: 1448 - Are YOU Your Own Leader? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from Piercarla GarusiPerhaps you are wondering: what does it mean being my own leader? Well, among the aspects of being your own leader are that you are your own authority, you think independently, you live your life on your own terms, and you are authentic. And this regardless of whether it is popular or not, ...
Views: 826 - The Power Of Persistence - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from Piercarla GarusiI went recently to see the movie ‘The Pursuit of Happiness’; if you haven’t seen it, please go, it is great. It could be the story of so many of us and it is about some of the most important qualities we need in order to succeed and be happy. It begins with a dream...well it is a dream we all ...
Views: 745 - The Sabbath as a divine means for man's proper spiritual improvement - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from Adar AvrahamThe Sabbath as a divine means for man's proper spiritual improvement It may be said that the essence of the Sabbath is the most significant and valuable gift which man received from his God. In the following lines, we will clarify and prove all we want to know about this wondrous and important ...
Views: 811 - How Can I Find Work In Music When There Are Only 25 Music Careers? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from Dave WestonThe Music Industry is not only limited to 25 music careers and - is not just for singers, rappers, musicians, dancers, song writers, producers, etc. that are super talented. (and some not so talented) It's also for those that love a behind the desk job, or hands on work or technical electronics ...
Views: 660 - Overcoming low grade Depression - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from Shaun DavisFreedom from Depression By Shaun Davis It is estimated that more than 3/10 have suffered or will suffer from depression at some time in there lives, the problem with low grade depression is that often those suffering from it don’t actually know that they have a problem and therefore don’t seek ...
Views: 7433(1 vote) - Why Has Stress Become the Malady of the Modern Age? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from Jean RichardsIn this current age of medical advancement, when people are living longer than ever before, why is it that stress is becoming more and more prominent in today’s society, affecting our health and our quality of life like no other illness? It is thought that around 80% of visits to the doctor ...
Views: 909 - Attitude for Greatness - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2007 from Piercarla GarusiWhat is attitude? It is what you think, believe, feel, expect, act, in relation to yourself, life, people, and your goals. Attitude can be positive or it can be negative; it can be limiting or it can be expanding; if you have a positive attitude, you feel alive, well, loved, happy, liked, ...
Views: 858 - How to Use a Vision Board to Activate the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2007 from Tristan LooA vision board is a simple yet powerful visualization tool that activates the universal law of attraction to begin manifesting your dreams into reality. The concept of the vision board (also known as a goal board, goal map, or treasure map) has been around for generations, but it’s gained ...
Views: 113193(24 votes) - How to Spice Up Your Boring Life! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2007 from Caroline Jalango1. Be spontaneous Seize opportunities to do something interesting. For example; when a friend invites you for a drink or to the movies—don’t make excuses. Simply, say yes and go. Don’t turn down invitations to socialize when you know you have nothing better to do. 2. Visit a new place It’s a ...
Views: 940 - Public Speaking Anxiety: Everyone is Judging Me! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2007 from Lisa BraithwaiteMany people express fear of public speaking - which is quite a large category of fear when you think about everything that might be considered public speaking. But is it really "speaking" that they fear, or is it something else? What people are really afraid of may be something much more ...
Views: 1182 - The Second Half of Life - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileThe Second Half of Life I’m 55 years old. Really. It seems like yesterday I was bopping down the streets of Manhattan with my buddies and today I’m in bed by 10 pm. And whose body is this? Not to mention the fact that now that I’m in my 50’s, what do I want to do ...
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