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- Property Auction- Free Interesting Guide For Auction - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Bruce McLaughlinThe different sorts of online auction is straight auction, reserve auction, Dutch auction, personal auction, overstock auction. An english auction online is known as as absolute auction, rising price auction, English auction, forward auction, reserve price auction, standard auction, Yankee ...
Views: 1287 - How To Be On TIme - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Greg BakerBeing on time, or being late, is habitual. People who are on time are rarely late, and people who are often late rarely get any place early. For latter group, it is almost a curse. This article explains the character of being on time. THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ON TIME Being on time is more ...
Views: 1995 - QUESTION: Is chivalry dead? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Kimberly MitchellIs chivalry dead or do we just need to expect more of it? Previously, I posted a question on Facebook about chivalry and the response was interesting and overwhelming. Below are the responses I received. Here’s what I posted: I have a question for you: Do you think that younger ...
Views: 3497 - No Long Ting! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Anne UsangaActually ..... I want a Long Ting .... on my head that is!, naturally long flowing tresses and if you ask most women regardless of their heritage they want the same, we would like to throw away our extensions, they cost to much time effort and money to maintain but are a necessary evil ...
Views: 2251 - Transformational Income: What's Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Sara DillingerIt is a part of life’s tragedy – and unfairness – that millions of men and women earnestly try, work hard, and yet fail while only a few people succeed. The old saying that “the rich get richer and the poor get poorer” seems true. In preparation for his book, Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon ...
Views: 939 - Networking While You Eat - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from paige arnof-fennAt a late morning meeting recently with a fellow entrepreneur, as we were wrapping up I mentioned my next meeting had been postponed and asked if he had time to grab a bite to eat and he responded how lucky I was to “afford the luxury of lunch.” His comment made me realize that life and ...
Views: 1741(1 vote) - Transformational Income: Mind Your Ps and Qs - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Sara DillingerWhen I was a kid, we children were told on occasion – usually special occasions – to mind our Ps and Qs. When I was younger, I thought those initials referred to peas and carrots and I could see the sense of minding the Ps. Peas were sneaky little dickens and would roll off your fork and scatter ...
Views: 770 - This is how to break bad habits - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanUsually a person decides to break a bad habit after he gets a positive charge of motivation which lets him try to change his bad habit immediately. Thinking that will power and persistence is all what’s needed to break the habit the person tries to use them both to stop the habit but he ends ...
Views: 1212 - Goal Setting Ideas for 2011 - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Jane CranstonTime off gave me the opportunity to read and listen to more news and pop culture media than usual. The myriad of suggestions is staggering. I have chosen a few I found interesting and doable. Try some and you will be well ahead of the curve. In 2011 I will: Backup personal data as ...
Views: 1352 - How To Be Happy - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Csilla MoffatWhat is Happiness? The dictionary gives us a definition with synonyms, almost too many of them but in a nutshell all the words represent a good feeling and feeling good is the natural quest in life. But how to arrive there or better still how to be in that state of feeling good, more or less ...
Views: 1025(1 vote) - You Need a System to Attract Clients - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Jason WestlakeAll businesses need systems in order to function successfully. Even businesses that are primarily sales. You needs sales systems in place too. You need to know that you can attract clients every month in your life coaching practice. You need to know how you can get more clients regularly. ...
Views: 1114 - Embrace Change - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria Martinez“The only constant thing in life is change” I don’t remember when was the first time I heard that, yet I clearly recall that I did not like it at first. Now I realize that I was not alone and that that feeling of resistance towards change is a natural reaction. As humans we tend to like the ...
Views: 1219 - How To Be A Frugal Retiree: Five Tips - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Kerry HookFor most people retirement is the time to really become frugal. What does this mean and how does one do it? Being frugal does not equate to being cheap. Cheap has a negative connotation of being miserly. Frugal on the other hand is simply not being wasteful. Frugal is doing things in ...
Views: 1726 - Cleansing the digital camera Lens - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Penn HeitzCleansing the digicam Lens The lens of a digital camera is essential and you will have to clear the lens with care so that you do not end up leaving it dirty. You'll find that whenever you sue a lens that is delicate, you will solely wish to watch it when it gets very dirty. There are just a ...
Views: 677(1 vote) - Don't Settle for Less - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from cedric riceI have settled for a lot less than I should have on too many occasions in my life for me to count. When I look back at the things that I should have fought for I realize how much that I have lost over the years and I’m sure that you do also. Sometimes we can become complacent with our situation ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - I discovered an Easy, Pratical Way to Change a Bad Habit in an Instant, just by using the routine Task of Teeth Brushing. - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Dyllis NicolThink of the numerous things you would like to change in your life, especially in the New Year.Do you feel that sometimes you just can't do it no matter how hard you tried? What do you think is the reason for that? Most times we are told that we do not have enough burning desire to make any ...
Views: 666 - The Viewpoints of Roy Longstreet - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from Victor ChanViewpoints of a Commodity Trader is a little known book written by futures trader Roy Longstreet. It is a good book in the sense that it contains a lot of wisdom on the psychological aspect of trading. However, the content was put together in a casual manner which might be perceived as ...
Views: 3027(26 votes) - Why Successful Wo/men Will Do Less in 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Christine AryloWhat if I told you that you could get more done by doing less? Would you believe me? Would you nod your head like you did believe me, even agree to try some of the crazy things I asked you to try, yet still fall back into your old busy, over doing patterns... you know the ones that keep you ...
Views: 965 - Menopause and the Mind - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Gisele GuenardMenopause and the Mind. The LOA Mind Body Connection From brain plasticity to menopause and the mind... health leaders are making the mind body connection like never before. Tips on how to stay positive, including law of attraction meditation skills are perfectly suited for this time in a ...
Views: 1418(2 votes) - Green is Good for You! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Ann MusicoA client of mine called me today. She has been taking spirulina capsules in place of a multi as I suggest. She noticed when she ran out of them, not only did she have less energy, but she began craving sugar. Now that may just be how it affects her, but I thought it was very interesting. ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - How to Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions Simply and Easily - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Bob CrawfordHow are you doing on all those wonderful, fantastic New Year's resolutions of yours? Are you still sticking with it? Or have you fallen back into the same old routine, the same old rut, the same old habits that caused you problems last year? Read on and learn how you can stick to your ...
Views: 1318 - Getting Children Organized - It IS Possible! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)As parents, the tendancy is to want to give our children the world, but what many may not realize is that by not instilling boundaries, children are set up to be spoiled and never satisfied. If you currently feel out of control and in a power struggle with your children, don't worry, with clear ...
Views: 1505 - 3 Easy Steps to Rocket Your Focus to Live the Life You Deserve - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Felicity BakerWhat if it could be New Years Eve everyday? What if we could simply forgive ourselves for what has been, refocus on what we want in our lives and then get excited? Would that make a difference in your life? Knowing that you had a chance to start over? The thing is you, do. Each year you ...
Views: 1690(2 votes) - Who is to blame? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Milton DeWayne BensonWho is to blame? One statement that always makes me laugh is when I hear someone say "You made me do it" or "You made me mad". DO you see anything comically wrong with these statements? Certainly when uttered as children those statements seem apropos. But I outgrew childhood in my childhood ...
Views: 1136 - Smoking Scenes on TV Could Mislead Minors - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Donna MartinSmoking is commonly depicted on films and TV and could mislead young people into associating the habit with Glamour, according to supporters of tobacco control. While smoking scenes on TV did not constitute outright tobacco advertisements, they could easily mislead adolescents and leave them ...
Views: 1352 - The Lonely Solopreneur - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Dr Bill TothTo the Lonely Solopreneur – Bring your friends! Whether from desperation or inspiration you’ve finally started your own business. You’ve endured the cheers from your fans, jeers from the “they says”; cut the ribbon, opened your doors and now you’re into the day to day operations. At some ...
Views: 1057 - Highly Scented Candles - Outstanding Aromas And A Lot Of Purposes - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Walter FeickThe majority of highly scented candles employ perfume oils, which means the intention would be to perfume the environment of a room or space. Still, you can have also highly scented candles that use essential oils. This sort of candles possess numerous curing functions as aromatherapy candles. ...
Views: 1434 - Ted Williams' Story - What You Can Learn From The Homeless Man With A Golden Voice! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Robert PierceUnless you've been hiding under a rock, I'm sure you've heard the amazing accounts of Ted Williams' Story. This incredible story of this homeless man has lifted the spirits of a country. Here's a quick video of Ted's journey. So now that you've dried your eyes, what can take away from ...
Views: 1608(4 votes) - Your good habits bode well for Your future - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Green BushGood Habits of Daily life Can Bring you the Success. We get this opinion with daily dress style with brand watches.There are many stores on and offline sell Replica Hublot King Power. These watches are almost exact copies to the watches that would cost a fortune to buy. Watches can get pretty ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - 2 Options : Sit on the couch or make mistakes - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2011 from Philippe MoisanYep ! I'm serious. If you sit on the couch, you won't make mistakes. Well, sitting on the couch doing nothing is a mistake, but I won't get into that. No matter how careful you are, how much thinking you have done, how much time you put into searching for facts, you will make mistakes. ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - Emotional Eating Help—How NOT to Eat Your Feelings: Identify the Cause - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Melissa McCreeryIf you are an emotional eater, you are not alone. Emotional eating is one of the major causes of overeating for women and one of the biggest reasons for weight regain. If you are seeing to avoid emotional eating, you’ve probably already figured out that willpower alone isn’t enough. To ...
Views: 1446 - Moving into the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Ben NelsonThe final hours of 2010 are here. This is when we all should make our final reflections on the past year, and see what we need to repeat, and what we need to change in the following year. Here are some tips for getting 2011 started off right. 1) Write down your goals. Goals are much much more ...
Views: 929(1 vote) - Does Weight Loss Hypnosis Work? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Jane Maati SmithYes, and no.... weight loss hypnosis, or self hypnosis for weight loss, will only work if: #1 the hypnotic script contains suggestions to the user for a proper, healthy diet and calorie reduction, #2 the hypnotic script encourages the user to excercise more, and #3 the user actually acts upon ...
Views: 1800(1 vote) - New Year’s Agenda for Success: Get Rid of Your Bad Habits - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Hifzur RehmanIn my previous article, “Your Bad Habits Are Your Worst Enemies” I had pointed out some of the bad habits that block success, affect health, result in financial trouble and hamper promotion at jobs. There is absolutely no doubt that you cannot live a healthy, happy and a successful life unless ...
Views: 1409 - STOP WORRYING! - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsAre you a born worrier? I think everyone would admit to being a worrier at one time, but some people worry a lot more than others Once acquired, the habit of worrying can be difficult to stop. Often our parents teach has how to worry and society often dictates that if we don’t worry, then we ...
Views: 1871(1 vote) - Sasha's Six Steps for Bringing in the Mail - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)"I believe in opening mail once a month, whether it needs it or not." Bob Considine Close your eyes. Imagine coming home from a three week vacation. Notice how big the pile of mail that awaits you is. How do you feel as you contemplate having to deal with it? Feel some resistance? After ...
Views: 1983(1 vote) - 10 Knock-Out Tips for Homework Success! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)"I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework." Lily Tomlin Problem solving, simply put, is the ability to ask the right questions in order to pinpoint what the true issue is. The first obvious question is whether your child is being asked to work ...
Views: 2708(1 vote) - Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Gerald HenthornWe’re coming up on the New Year fast and furious right about now. This is a time people project their thoughts and aspirations into the coming year. New Years resolutions have been a fad for so long they are now a tradition. Sadly, failed New Years resolutions are epidemic, to the point of ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - 10 Tips to Write a Great Thank-You Note - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Tracey BennettDo you know how to write a great thank-you note? You will when you follow these ten tips. It's easy. Here's your incentive: The better you write, the more great gifts you'll get. It's the Law of Attraction in action. Be sure to use my my Secret Knock-It-Out-Of-the-Park Tip to make the giver feel ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - Revolutionize Your Resolutions! - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)“I have never heard anything about the resolutions of the apostles, but a good deal about their acts.” Og Mandino As New Years Day approaches, many people are readying their resolutions in earnest; the lure of the New Year incites the best of us with the opportunity to ‘start over’ and ...
Views: 1636(3 votes) - OSHA's Announces Top 10 Safety Violations for 2010 - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Henry WilterThis year OSHA issues over 94,000 citations for safety related violations. At the National Safety Council's 2010 Congress and Expo, OSHA announced the top 10 safety violations, which accounted for nearly half of the total violations, for the year. While this year's list is nearly identical to ...
Views: 1153(2 votes) - OSHA's Announces Top 10 Safety Violations for 2010 - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Henry WilterThis year OSHA issues over 94,000 citations for safety related violations. At the National Safety Council's 2010 Congress and Expo, OSHA announced the top 10 safety violations, which accounted for nearly half of the total violations, for the year. While this year's list is nearly identical to ...
Views: 1153(2 votes) - What a Life Coach would like Coaches to know about the Addiction-Recovered Population - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Helga MatzkoWhen I suggest to addiction trained and mental health professionals that there may be more for a sober client to attain in life than sobriety through the successful completion of the 12-step program in AA, I receive various responses: 1. Looks of incomprehension; 2. Questioning of my ...
Views: 1096 - Importance of Rest: True Balance and Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Tina JanelleThe importance of rest centers around your needs for rejuvenation. You need to recharge and clean out the pipes of your body like a piece of machinery. Taking moments out of your day to rest, remind yourself of what you're truly working for, and feel renewed is stabilizing. It can mean the ...
Views: 1369 - The All Powerful NO - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniMy mom loves to cut out articles from magazines and newspapers that she knows may be of interest to me. She’s done it for decades. This week she gave me one about taking things off your to-do list. Of course, it immediately drew me in because I’m a huge advocate of having only a few things on ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Secret Keys To Success - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Aleks SrbinoskiThe secret key to success is failure! It's sounds, strange, it sounds counterintuitive but it is the secret to success. Ask yourself how many times have you failed in your life? I'm sure the answer is more than you care to remember. Then think of someone you admire, a role-model who you ...
Views: 1491 - Newtons Law of Inertia - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Brad HessNewton’s law states that: “An object in motion tends to stay in motion, unless acted upon by an outside force.” It also states that: “An object at rest tends to stay at rest, unless acted upon by an outside force.” Ok great we all learned this in fourth grade science, why am I discussing it now? ...
Views: 1359(2 votes) - How to deal with stress? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow to deal with Stress Do you feel stressed? Is stress affecting your life? How do you deal with stress? Stress is simply the response of the body and mind in reaction to events or external influences. Many people go on with their day feeling stressed from their jobs, house work, life ...
Views: 1190 - How to Stop Automatic Behaviour and Create New Habits - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from Frederick DodsonOne way to increase your overall Awareness and Psycho-Spiritual sense of power and aliveness is by not having all of your behaviour, movements and actions run on automatic but instead controlling some of them. A practice I recently saw a group of Japanese Buddhists do is "extremely slow ...
Views: 3399(2 votes) - No One is Perfect - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Marsha EganNo one is perfect, and as long as people work, there will be behavioral errors, and situations that need correcting. There is a lot of room for improvement in the way bosses, coworkers, and friends handle these situations. One of the most popular responses to correcting behavior is to ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Reducing Distractions - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Sean BurrowsOne of the key elements in our quest to improve the quality of our lives, is to reduce the number of unnecessary distractions which are causing our growth to either stagnate, or to move backwards. To fully understand what we need to focus on, we will need to ask ourselves a few simple ...
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