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- Hunting for Treasure - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Vickie GriffithEver hunt for treasure when you where a child? Remember the thrill of the hunt, anticipation of the prize and the exhilaration when you found the treasure. The treasure might not have been anything more than a shiny rock or small toy. The size of the prize did not matter--it was the value that ...
Views: 1323 - Success? Don't Drink Your Blue Moon When "Blue" - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Becky HarmonIn my more than 20 years experience of working with spiritual and marketplace leaders, I have seen three reasons why Christians and specifically top performers sabotage themselves with food or alcohol, whether they are 25 or 65. This produces an ability to stay focused internally and also ...
Views: 1296 - Benefits of Military Discipline - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from cedric riceMilitary discipline can be administered in many ways and it is normally a harsh discipline when administered by the military. The military administers discipline as a make or break type proposition. The troop who makes it through military training has learned to adhere to and embrace this new ...
Views: 5391 - Learn to Control your Emotions - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from cedric riceLearning to Control your Emotions Our emotions sometimes are the thing which can make or break us in life. If you can control your emotions you can sometimes turn a bad situation into a good one. I have learned that emotional control is key to most of the interactions that we have with other ...
Views: 1584 - Today I Resolve to Make the Most of My Time - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Jef MenguinI look around and I saw that there are people live happy and fruitful life. I believe these people are my best models and not the book authors who give 1001 techniques on time management. I must observe them. I must listen to what they say. The practitioner is the real expert. People who ...
Views: 1488 - What was I thinking? The dilemma of the impulsive buyer - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Tele OpakunleThe joy of shopping to some is like the sweet savor of good wine. Package and baggage - all delights of one hasty decision to taste another forbidden fruit. Dresses, shirts, shoes, perfumes and unlimited categories of buyables. Excuse my coin word but in this era of credit cards flying all over ...
Views: 1460 - Connecting With Others By Using Their Names - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Gian Fiero |What’s the quickest way to build rapport with someone? Use their name when speaking to them. As simple as it may sound, it's a task that often gets undermined by forgetfulness. Why people forget names is the subject of much discussion, why they have difficulty remembering them is ...
Views: 1296 - Hocus Pocus, Let There Be Focus - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Karen KleinwortLife is full of roles, responsibilities and consequences; therefore, being able to stay focused is important when seeking balance in any overwhelming experiences life decides to throw at you. Success in life is nothing without being able to share it with others, and having the ability to focus ...
Views: 1702 - AWAKENING COUNSEL: HOW TO ALLEVIATE ANXIETY - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jim Wawro“The disappointments hardest to bear are those which never come.” ~ Urantia Book Why do we get paid for the job we do? Because we routinely solve whatever problems are presented in our work. But, in addition to the problems we solve in our work, life daily presents us with personal problems. ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - The World Is Changing... Are You? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Michele LandersThe world is changing at lightning speed. We know this and since everything is our mirror, I wonder how many of us are reflecting this change internally? Are we embracing new ways of doing, seeing and being in our world or is it the same old, same old? Are we waiting for our lives to change ...
Views: 1296 - Going online to purchase discount office furniture - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Meredith HernandezJust about all businesses revolve around paperwork. They need offices for the executives and accountants and sales people and product planners and buyers and all non production staff to work. As soon as there is an office the need arises for office furniture and office supplies. Office furniture ...
Views: 956 - Techniques for Increasing Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from cedric riceI really enjoy what I do for a living but there just don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to get everything done. I am self employed but I have to figure out ways to get more productive and squeeze more work into my day so that I can make a better living. I honestly need to add a full time ...
Views: 1285 - Managing your time Effectively - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from cedric riceI have noticed as I have grown older that there just doesn’t seem to be enough time. Time flies by so quickly and once it’s gone it won’t come back again. I have developed a very low tolerance in my latter years for people or activities which waste time. I grow irritated when I deal with people ...
Views: 1424 - Entrepreneurs: Motivated Procrastinators? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Karen KleinwortIt may sound like an oxymoron, but entrepreneurs can be the best at two things: procrastination and motivation! Entrepreneurs are entrepreneurs for the simple reasons they are passionate about what they are doing, get a thrill or high from stepping out into the unknown, have a higher level of ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Influential People - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Renee CanaliEach of us has been fortunate enough to have had someone in our lives have a positive affect on us. Some of us remember a teacher that made a difference at a critical time. Some had parents, grandparents or other relatives to lean on. For others, it may have been a rabbi or pastor. We had the ...
Views: 2236(1 vote) - Better SAT/ACTs = Better College Scholarships & Aid - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Jeanmarie KellerWith college application season approaching for High School Seniors, and Juniors about to put the “pedal to the medal” and ramp up their college efforts, one of the areas where both should step-up their efforts is preparation for standardized tests! If you are looking for college scholarships ...
Views: 1090 - Five Straightforward Steps to a Weekly Plan - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sherry BorsheimBusiness organizing starts with a weekly plan. When you want to be organized at work you should make certain that you are creating a weekly plan as well as reviewing your previous weeks’ plans. Don’t know where to start? I can help you get an effective plan in place in only five ...
Views: 1116 - Elderly Activities – How to Keep an Elderly Engaged and Entertained - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Simon MorrisOne thing that makes elderly withdraw from life is the boredom of post-retirement life when work life suddenly comes to a halt. It is, therefore, very important to keep a retired elderly person engaged in various activities, which suit his stamina. The elderly activities we are going to discuss ...
Views: 4394 - Get S.M.A.R.T.! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Michele LandersBefore long, autumn will be upon us. In the northern Hemisphere autumn is easily recognizable by a spectacular display of vibrant colors as the changing weather heralds in the season of harvest. Here in Florida, the change from one season to the next is much more subtle – to say the least. I ...
Views: 1194 - Turn Activity Into Effectiveness - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Andrew HortonHere is a plan to multiply your effectiveness and efficiency that at first glance seems very simple and just plain common sense. Unfortunately just because something is common sense, it is not often common practice. The reason I present this plan to you, is to help you to multiply your ...
Views: 1243 - News in Hindi: Ruling All Channels - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from Nikita VermaThe news can be known by any people around the globe. The people who are interested in knowing about the news, what was going around the world, they know by either by print media like, news paper or by electronic media like, watching news in television or through internet. The people in India ...
Views: 746 - Creating a Simplified Home - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxA home with no clutter can be a happy welcoming place. People sometimes associate a minimal home with cold and unfriendly feelings; this never has to be what happens. Simplifying just means you keep the things you truly love and clear out the clutter and miscellaneous things with home ...
Views: 949 - Creating a Success Habit Set for Long Term Sustainable Success - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Andrew HortonCreating a Success Habit Set for Long Term Sustainable Success Long term sustainable Success is all about having a system that you apply in your life over time, until this new system for success becomes your new success habit set. Everyone that makes achieving their goals look simple and seems ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - Are unmet needs sending you to the refrigerator? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Julie SimonDoes it feel like you’re living your life, day-to-day, with many of your needs unmet? Do you think this may have something to do with your overeating? If so, you’re not alone. Many overeaters, frustrated by years of unmet needs, find themselves regularly “using” food for emotional comfort, ...
Views: 1572 - Enjoy Your Free Time More, Organize Your Scrapbook Supplies - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxYour day is packed with the things we are required to do, don’t you want to get the most out of the little time you do get to spend on your hobby? Scrapbooking can be a really great hobby. With so many supplies required you can be very easily overwhelmed by the task of keeping it all straight. ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - "Quit Taking Everyone's Emotional Temperature" - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Susan FoxleyGrowing up with nine siblings, all with big personalities, was quite a rich and deep experience. My role in such a large Irish Catholic family was “the peacemaker”. With everyone close in age there were always arguments over who got the prize at the bottom of the cereal box, or fighting over ...
Views: 1636(2 votes) - Getting the most out of your dollar at the Grocery Store - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeWith budgets continuing to be lean these days, people are looking for ways to stretch their food dollar. Here are a few tips to get the most out of your dollar while grocery shopping. 1. When it comes to prepared foods such as pasta, potato and rice dishes, you are paying more for the ...
Views: 1370 - Is Something Missing From Your Weight Loss Plan? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Charles RemingtonIts hours after completing my last seminar… Over my career I have spoken over two hundred times, in front of audiences both large and small, corporations, municipalities, college campuses and hospitals… It is common during my presentation to ask this question… What is the only aisle in the ...
Views: 1003 - Are you constantly seeking approval? It may be time to quit this dangerous habit. - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Tele OpakunleAre you always looking for validation? Family, friends and colleagues are always in better control of your life’s direction, you are in fact fond of sampling ideas and opinions. Maybe you belong to that group of people who started with confusion and have ended up with greater confusion by the ...
Views: 2001 - Learn to set and Keep Goals - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from cedric riceAs I write this article I write it knowing that setting and keeping goals is my own personal weakness. I have a definite sense of direction and work diligently but I know that if I wrote my goals down and followed a systematic plan to accomplish them I would do much better. When you break your ...
Views: 1264 - Obesity and Getting Fit for Life: A Teen's Experience - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Patrice WoltersSummary In this story of a teenage boy struggling with obesity, you will learn how it feels to be overweight and how family dynamics can fuel emotional eating. We'll discuss some obesity information and national trends, and we'll go over a solid program for making exercise a habit for ...
Views: 1952 - Do You Keep Your Promises? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Maria Khalife"Don't make excuses - make good." ~ Elbert Hubbard When you make a promise to someone, you make a commitment to that individual. You can make this promise in two ways: with full intention of keeping the commitment, or as a way of dismissing glibly with no intention of keeping the ...
Views: 941 - Changing Patterns of Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Sharon HaaveMany of our patterns of thinking and habits of dealing with life happen unconsciously. Many of these were ‘downloaded’ in early childhood. These patterns of thinking and behaviour repeat themselves automatically whenever a similar situation comes up. Before you know what’s happened, you’ve ...
Views: 967 - Making Friends with Fear - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Meredith HinesMaking Friends with Fear When I was in drama school the great American actress Annette Bening came to speak to my class. A student asked her how she “overcame” her stage fright. She laughed, and said she hadn’t. Instead she described a mindful awareness and acceptance of the anxiety she ...
Views: 2467(3 votes) - Making Microsoft Outlook Rules Work For You - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Sherry BorsheimMicrosoft Outlook can be a tremendously helpful productivity tool when you are prioritizing your time spent on email. But if you don’t know about Outlook’s many functions you may not be using it to its greatest potential. This article is part of a series of articles that will guide you as begin ...
Views: 1498 - Everyone Can Overcome Any Kind of Addictions - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Fariborz ArbasiPeople who have addictive behaviors feel frustrated when they relapse in the recovery stage. With each relapse the feel of frustrated will be highlighted more, to where they believe that cannot be overcome their addiction. The root cause of inability to overcome any addiction is including: false ...
Views: 2893 - Don't forget about your Supporting Cast - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from cedric riceOne thing that I believe many of us forget about is the fact that in order to be successful we need to have people to support us in our cause. In the military a paratrooper needs to have people who are specialists in packing parachutes to pack their chutes for them. The trooper does not have the ...
Views: 2070(1 vote) - Discovering Affordable Hotel Rooms In A Jiffy - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Leah LingaolingaoPeople love to go to different places. But if you have just an hour before you board your plane to your destination, finding a decent accommodation in a short amount of time can be your worst nightmare. Fortunately, the Internet is here to save the day because there is free WiFi at the airport ...
Views: 1030 - Level Four Integrity: Throw Your Hat in the Ring, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Doug GradyIn the early 19th century, when boxing was quite popular, one who wished to challenge a boxer would throw his hat into the ring. This was probably necessitated by the crowds and noise at such events; you'd be missed if you simply tried to shout out a challenge or push your way through the crowd ...
Views: 1736 - Avoiding Road Rage - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Amber WilsonI remember the time when I was going to my Calgary Dodge dealers for some tune-up, and I happened to yell and honk loudly at the car in front of me when the driver took almost four seconds to go when the streetlight signal turned green. When I arrived at the the dealership, I was surprised ...
Views: 788 - Choose to Control Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from cedric riceSelf control is a conscious choice that we have to make. It has to be a definite choice because sometimes control is very difficult to maintain. In other words when you choose to be in control you have to have a made up mind and determination. If you don’t learn how to exercise control and do it ...
Views: 1350 - Increase Your Productivity With the Right Tools - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxNo matter how you use your home office whether you work from home or only use your home office space to pay bills and check email you want a productive space. People want to use their time effectively, getting the most done in the shortest time. Using the right office tools will make it easier ...
Views: 1138 - THE TAO OF NEW INFORMATION AGE TIME MANAGEMENT - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from William CottringerTHE TAO OF NEW INFORMATION AGE TIME MANAGEMENT By Bill Cottringer “The challenge today is to catch up to the shift between the manufacturing age goal of squeezing a penny out of a nickel to the new information age goal of squeezing a nickel out of a penny.” ~The author. We are ...
Views: 1489 - Dr. Romance: Detox Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Many of my clients come in with complaints about personal habits that feel toxic in their lives. Just as you can detox your body when you’re feeling sluggish, it’s also possible to detox your emotional life. Here are some of the most common ways your life can back up on ...
Views: 987 - 5 Elements To Help You Take Intention to Action Not Procrasination! - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Ramone BellagambaEvery day is a new opportunity for change. For many years after graduating with my bachelor’s degree I really struggled with my time. Always just making deadlines and procrastinating like no other. My social calendar was truly the best scheduled thing in my life. Everything else was done when I ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Gutters - How to Choose Your Gutter Contractor & Gutter Installer - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from anupam YadavAre your gutters leaking and in need of repairs? Do you need a new gutter system installed? If you’re in the market for a gutter contractor, make sure you know what you’re getting before you commit. Here are a few tips that can help you to speed up your search. Before you start searching for ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Time sensitive - Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Angela Schulz-HenkeYou can see it in the outer world and maybe experience it already in your inner word, that this month of July 2011 we are forced to look at our relationship patterns. In the economic and political field we see that as the problems increase parties are forced to work together. We have to improve ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Losing one Battle does not Lose the War - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from cedric riceWe will always suffer from setbacks in life. Some of them will be drastic and some will be minor but they will occur. The true measure of a man or woman’s grit lies in the amount of resolve that they will show in order to recover from a setback. A setback will cause you to miss your dream or ...
Views: 1309 - Maintaining Self Control - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from cedric riceThe Importance of Maintaining Self Control Self control is important to each of us. The controlled person seems to sit above a situation or circumstance of life. He or she does not allow the circumstance to dictate to them. They dictate to the situation. The person who exercises self control ...
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