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- Definition: QiGong - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Laura MonzoQigong (or ch'i kung) refers to a wide variety of traditional “cultivation” practices that involve movement and/or regulated breathing designed to be therapeutic. Qigong is practiced for health maintenance purposes, as a therapeutic intervention, as a medical profession, a spiritual ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Book Review: Eating for Energy: Transforming your life through living plant-based whole foods - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Fat Loss. Fat Loss involves shedding excess body fat or adipose tissue, with an eye toward losing weight and increasing overall physical fitness. Yuri Elkaim is the Official Guide to Fat Loss. Eating for Energy: Transforming your ...
Views: 1926(1 vote) - Definition: Fat Loss - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Laura MonzoWeight loss typically involves the loss of fat, water and muscle. A dieter can lose weight without losing much fat. Ideally, overweight people should seek to lose fat and preserve muscle, since muscle burns more calories than fat. Generally, the more muscle mass one has, the higher one's ...
Views: 4432(1 vote) - ***Let Go Of Being a Past-a-holic! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Laura MonzoI recently met a client to discuss their dreams for greater success. Within moments a mouse ran by the table. It triggered old feelings in her that seemed to emerge from out of nowhere. Within seconds an old mental state of mind superimposed itself on the present moment. I witnessed the ...
Views: 1239 - Book Review: Overcoming Loss: Activities and Stories to Help Transform Children's Grief and Loss - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Depression. Depression is the condition of feeling sad or despondent, but can more specifically refers to a mental illness when it has reached a severity and duration to warrant a diagnosis. Julia Sorensen is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1098 - Book Review: Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Teenagers and Parenting. Teenagers and Parents share a special kind and amount of communication, compassion, and space while a child prepares for adulthood responsibilities. Sue Atkins is the Teenagers and Parenting. Get Out of My ...
Views: 1478 - Definition: Teenagers and Parenting - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Laura MonzoAdolescence is a transitional stage of physical and mental human development that occurs between childhood and adulthood. This transition involves biological (i.e. pubertal), social, and psychological changes, though the biological or physiological ones are the easiest to measure objectively. ...
Views: 5125(1 vote) - Definition: Depression - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Laura MonzoIn the field of psychiatry the terms depression or depressed are used in both the ordinary, non-clinical sense and to refer specifically to pathology, especially when the mood of depression has reached a level of severity and/or duration that warrants a clinical diagnosis. The Diagnostic and ...
Views: 1003 - Book Review: Secrets of Great Sales Management, The: Advanced Strategies for Maximizing Performance - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Sales Management Training. Sales Management Training involves teaching sales team leaders to better conceive, plan, execute and control their sales strategy, in such a manner that ensures a growing flow of regular customers and ...
Views: 1219 - Definition: Sales Management Training - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Laura MonzoSales Management Training involves teaching sales team leaders to better conceive, plan, execute and control their sales strategy, in such a manner that ensures a growing flow of regular customers and increasing amount of sales. Sales team members might include the following positions: Sales ...
Views: 3461 - Book Review: How To Find Your Purpose In Life And Achieve It - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Achievement. Achievement connotes final accomplishment of something noteworthy, after much effort and often in spite of obstacles and discouragements. Stanley Bronstein is the Official Guide to Achievement. How To Find Your Purpose ...
Views: 1013 - Definition: Achievement - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Laura MonzoPersonal Goals Individuals can set personal goals. A student may set a goal of a high mark in an exam. An athlete might walk five miles a day. A traveler might try to reach a destination-city within three hours. Financial goals are a common example, to save for retirement or to save for a ...
Views: 1688 - Book Review: Inspiration to Realization: Real Women Reveal Proven Strategies for Personal, Business, Financial and Spiritual Ful - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Human Resources. Human Resources is the field which deals with the recruitment, management, and development of those people. Kelley Rexroad is the Official Guide to Human Resources. Inspiration to Realization: Real Women Reveal ...
Views: 771 - Definition: Human Resources - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Laura MonzoHuman resources is a term with which many organizations describe the combination of traditionally administrative personnel functions with performance management, Employee Relations and resource planning. The field draws upon concepts developed in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Human ...
Views: 3029(1 vote) - Book Review: The Millionaire Next Door - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Financial Freedom. Many people have a goal of achieving financial freedom - to be free of debt and financial obligations and have the money and resources to follow their dreams. Nancy Ogilvie is the Official Guide to Financial ...
Views: 1111 - Definition: Financial Freedom - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Laura MonzoFinancial freedom describes a well-planned lifestyle where one no longer is required to work for income to cover their expenses. Contrary to popular belief, it does not require being free of debt, as a debt payment is just another expense. Typically, "Financial Freedom" can be attained in one of ...
Views: 2656 - Book Review: Make Myspace Your Space - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Public Relations. Public relations (PR) is the managing of and organization's outside communication to create and maintain a positive image. Public relations typically involves popularizing successes, downplaying failures, and ...
Views: 1155(2 votes) - Definition: Public Relations - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Laura MonzoWith the advent of social networking and the world of Web 2.0, how we define public relations is ever changing. With a focus on how the outside world views a company, public relations is closely linked to other activities that keep a company visible and on the radar screens of prospective ...
Views: 3000(1 vote) - Definition: Tantra - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Laura MonzoTantra (Sanskrit: तन्त्र "weave" denoting continuity), tantricism or tantrism is any of several esoteric traditions rooted in the religions of India. It exists in Hindu, Bönpo, Buddhist, and Jain forms. Tantra in its various forms has existed in South ...
Views: 2465(1 vote) - ***Success Coaching: Instant Success - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Laura MonzoAs a success coach, I have a lot of fun working with energetic, motivated individuals who are eager to turn their dreams into reality. They’ve made that important step from talking about success to actually creating it. In helping these “doers” create the necessary ...
Views: 2861 - ***Personal Finance Do's and Don'ts - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Laura MonzoEvery single one of us—no matter our location, age, gender, hair color, family background or race—has to manage our personal finances. For some, it’s an exciting passion, a never-ending game of “how much can I accumulate in one lifetime”. For others, it’s ...
Views: 793 - ***Should I Take Out A Home Equity Loan To Consolidate Credit Cards? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Laura MonzoIf you’re like most Americans, you have some sort of credit card debt. If you’re paying upwards of 10% and even 20% on those credit cards, then chances are you aren’t making much headway when it comes to paying them off. Turn on any TV or pick up any newspaper and you’ll ...
Views: 937 - ***How Love Grows (Practical Steps To Keeping Love Alive In Your Relationships) - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Laura MonzoWe are meant to live a life of love. However, no matter how successful some are in other aspects of their lives, they don't feel it's possible to have the same success in love. They tell themselves to “be realistic.” Being realistic about relationships” is considered natural as ...
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