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Sermon in the Weight Room
The other day, I gave my first sermon in 3 years.After 13 years of Sunday lessons, you can hold forth at the drop of a hat, or a barbell as the case may be.I was in a weight room and my audience was the custodian.I had seen him for several weeks. We exchanged pleasantries, but nothing else save one request about 3 weeks previously to pray for him. I said I would, but didn’t tell him my backgrou. . .
Life Is Too Short
As I write this, I am preparing to conduct the funeral service of a youngman much too young to have a funeral.As a minister, you do these things, but you never quite get used to them.However, life being what it is, these things do happen.Although this point might not be obvious, a funeral brings home the oft-repeated message, “Life is too short.”Life is too short for resentment. At some point i. . .
Great Things Materialize Once We Start to Visualize
You have permission to publish this article electronicallyor in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines areincluded. A courtesy copy of your publication would beappreciated - send to: GregReid@AlwaysGood.comGreat Things Materialize Once We Start to VisualizeWatching the Olympics last week really amazed me. The feats ofstrength were fantastic, and the drama of the events themselveswas cap. . .
Thoughts by Our River
Thoughts by Our River(From the book No Smooshing!)Gary E. Andersonwww.abciowa.comThere’s an old saying that you can’t sit by the same river twice, and until I bought a farm on the banks of our river, I used to think that was a crazy statement. But I don’t anymore. In the years since we moved here, I’ve sat on the bank hundreds of times, and it not only seems different every time, but I've lear. . .
More Than Facial Exercise...Facialbuilding!
How did you get started in FlexEffect?I began teaching Facial Exercise in 1976. At that time, Isometrics were the only form of facial training known to the public. A year later, still teaching Facial Isometrics, I became interested in weightlifting and soon after stepped into competitive bodybuilding. This move called for a marked reduction in body fat. Consequently, this loss of fat had an ag. . .
7 Ways To Boost Your Self-Esteem
1. Get a life purpose statement. A well thought out life purpose statement is a powerful way to boost your self-esteem. It will define who you truly are, draw out your essence and affirm you. Whenever you read your life purpose statement, you will be reminded about who you are, what you represent and what you intend to accomplish in life. 2. Take personal development courses. Investing in the a. . .
Are you prepared for your big break?
"What I do is prepare myself until I know I can do what I have to do."Joe NamathHow prepared are you for that big break you are anxiously waiting for?How prepared are you to begin the journey to achieve your dream?What opportunities have you missed because you were not prepared?Have your job interviews been unsuccessful because you were not adequately prepared?If you want to be successful, you. . .
The Amazing 3-Step Formula To Success!
Believe it or not, there is a special 3-step formula that makes people successful. Unfortunately, you can't buy the formula. But if you could, it would be hotter than reality television shows! So, what is this amazing 3-step formula I'm talking about? Okay. Here it is: 1. Have a goal. 2. Do what you love. 3. Have relentless desire and determination. That's it. That's the formula. Now don't be f. . .
Are you an ex-career woman living in a new country?
Were you once a successful, professional woman who had a significant status level and received adequate remuneration for your work? Have you re-located to a new country where the educational degree you worked so hard to achieve is neither recognized nor considered valid? As a result, have you now settled for a job for which you are overqualified and living paycheck to paycheck? If you once had . . .
What is really going on with you?
What’s really going on? What is causing that inner turmoil within your body? What is causing the discord, what is pulling you apart threatening to tear the very fiber that holds you together? Are you not supposed to be happy, in control, in charge of your life and enjoying the life that you were born to live? Then why are you feeling dissatisfied, unfulfilled, and unhappy? What is this silent r. . .
7 Reasons To Stop Procrastinating Today
Procrastination is a delay tactic that has the ability to choke your dreams and abort the plans and purposes you have for your life. It has to be nipped in the bud. It should not be given a chance to put your life and your dreams on hold. The following are 7 benefits of not procrastinating. Not procrastinating will afford you an opportunity to:1. Find out what you can do. If you want to find ou. . .
Your boss is hostile…what do you do?
Are you working at a job where the boss has no interpersonal skills; micro-manages you and treats you like a child? Do you work for a fault finding boss who yells and screams and talks to you in an arrogant and demeaning manner? Are you are tired of walking on eggshells at work because any small thing could set off an “explosion” Is your boss hostile? If you work for a hostile boss and nothing. . .
Happiness and Work: Your Life Depends On It
Early one morning, Robert awoke, made his wife of 41 years some banana bread, took out the garbage and called to cancel a doctors appointment scheduled for the next day. He wrote a note to remind his wife to pick up the dry cleaning. All things considered, it seemed like a normal day. Robert had “retired” four years earlier after nearly 40 years doing what he loved in the banking industry. Af. . .
The Language of Intuition
You have permission to publish this article electronically or inprint as long as the resource box is included. Please notify meof publication by sending a website link or copy of yourpublication to claudette@metavoice.org.Word Count: 710 Thanks, Claudette Rowley ============== The Language of IntuitionClaudette RowleyCopyright 2004"Like an ability or muscle, hearing your inner wisdom is strengt. . .
Happiness Versus Pleasure
The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated.Title: Happiness Versus PleasureAuthor: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004 by Margaret PaulURL: http://www.innerbonding.comWord. . .
How to successfully cope with a job loss
How prepared are you for an unexpected turn of events? What if the foundation upon which your income was based was suddenly shaken? How would you cope if you lost your Job today? In these tough economic times, the unemployment rate is high and job scarcity is a common problem. The importance of getting a steady job to guarantee some form of job security cannot be underestimated. Having a regula. . .
Identify your Two Rich Horses
The naked truth of person is that we are still slaves to our mind; means we are still a "bounded slaves" to our mind. The use of mind in constructive way or in some stepping-stone turning way is still not being revealed by human being. This is the only catalyst which leads to become the " the so called body and the body holder" famous and illustrious and it is the same catalyst which can lead . . .
Moving? 10 Ways to Create a Joyful, Less-Stressed Experience
Increase your joy and lessen the stress of your upcoming move using these tips:1. Release, release, release. Give away, sell, or donate to a worthwhile cause any item you no longer want or need. For some, this can be a daunting prospect. Set aside a specific block of time each day to pack and go through each article, applying the following criteria: Do I love it? Have I used/look at this in the. . .
Use EQ to Make Yourself a More Attractive Job Applicant
I’ve counseled some truly beautiful people – I mean physically beautiful. People whom anyone would term “stunning.” I’ve also know some personally, and worked with some.Aside from being beautiful (which is a big “aside), I’d say the “other things” we look for in life (or that hunt us down) are what’s called “normally distributed” among the beautiful and the not-beautiful. In other words, there’. . .
How Do You Build Self-Confidence?
Years ago while running an at-home daycare, I came to realize that we're all born with an innate sense of self-confidence. Every single child under the age of five that I have ever observed has had a strong self-confidence in at least one area of their life. Most kids had confidence in all areas of their lives. It seems to me that they systematically lose that confidence and it's replaced by an. . .
Is This the Right Person for Me?
The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated.Title: Is This the Right Person for Me?Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004 by Margaret PaulURL: http://www.innerbonding.c. . .
Fat to Fit -Arizona Doctor Loses 60 pound
Please feel free to publish this article in yourNewsletter or on your Website (with Resource Boxincluded).Arizona Doctor Discovers Triathlons as the Ultimate Weight Loss Program - Loses Sixty Pounds.I never intended to get fat! I am not exactly sure how it happened, but there I was a 6’2” thirty-four year old pushing close to 270 pounds. My cholesterol was high, my triclecrides were high, and m. . .
Knowing What You Want in Your Next Job
Question – “When have you been most motivated?”This question is more than an interview question; it is aquestion that you should be asking yourself before the interview.When have you been most satisfied in your work? When did you feellike you were making a difference or making a contribution?Basically, it’s about knowing what you want.A simple exercise that will help you answer this question wi. . .
LIFE LESSON FROM A ZIT
LIFE LESSON FROM A ZITOne Saturday morning, at age 15, I looked in the mirror and was horrified to see a huge, red pimple on my forehead. To a teenager that is a major crisis, especially when half a tube of Clearasil only makes it look worse. Who would have predicted that this zit would teach me a life lesson?Silly now that I look back on this incident, but at the time I was consumed with shame. . .
Self-Leadership: Your First Priority
Who should I lead in life?How about yourself?I use to skip over the leadership articles – “knowing” that they were only for people that were the CEOs of big companies or managers with a large number of people to supervise.Not me. I just had myself and 2 other employees to take care of – no big deal – I could handle it.Then I realized what leadership was all about.If I couldn’t lead myself in th. . .
Use Your Time Wisely!
When I was small, I have never considered the importance of time.I would just laze around, watch TV, lie in bed, and play videogames. As I grew older, I thought about the things that I haveachieved. To my surprise, I haven't accomplished a lot. I resolved to myself that I will do things that will contributeto the benefit of mankind. I studied very hard and learned alot of lessons from my exper. . .
Taking Personal Stock
What's the difference between self-criticism and self-awareness? There's so much talk in the world about loving ourselves just the way we are. The idea is that we are each perfect and beautiful. It goes even further to say that in reference to our personal journeys, we are exactly where we are meant to be and there's no need to berate ourselves for not being more spiritual, more educated, more . . .
The Anatomy of a Change
Dorothy (not her real name) started coaching two months ago with a simple goal: to learn more about Emotional Intelligence.During the 8 weeks, she’s talked about every facet of her life, and as she’s talked, she’s realized, in combination with her growing Emotional Intelligence, that things are not as they should be. In our last session she announced “I don’t know what’s happened. I’m not sleep. . .
Feng Shui - Peevish Cook / Kitchen problem FAQ....
Question: I know I have read it but I can't remember the Feng Shui remedy for one who has their back to the kitchen entrance - is it a crystal hung in the doorway or a wind chime?Thanks, LeanneAnswer: Howdy Leanne,Unfortunately the "cures" that you mentioned are based upon witchcraft / magic / superstition and have no grounding in Traditional Chinese Feng Shui...... To hang a wind-chime inside . . .
The Neuro-Science Of Losing The Weight You Hate And Keeping It Off Past Summer
You have permission to publish this article electronicallyor in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines areincluded. A courtesy copy of your publication would beappreciated - send to: John@TheStreetKid.comThe Neuro-Science Of Losing The Weight You Hate And Keeping It Off Past Summer Are you one of the 90 million Americans who are currently on a diet?Do you lose weight only to gain every o. . .
Movin' On: Taking Transhumanism In Stride
Back in the seventies, we watched "The Six Million Dollar Man", a popular television show about a trained agent who was critically injured and given the gift of technology--bionic legs and super vision. Lee Majors portrayed a man capable of leaping tall buildings and scanning the landscape at night. We marveled at the possibility of creating a human with superior qualities. In the opening seque. . .
Build a Storehouse of Energy and Resiliency
(C) 2004 by Steve Brunkhorsthttp://www.AchieveEzine.comDid you ever feel like your "get-up-and-go" got up and deserted you? Has a stressful situation left you feeling drained and unmotivated to perform the simplest tasks? Most of us have experienced times of stress followed by fatigue. The resiliency to work, play, and enjoy life after stressful times requires enough reserve energy to bounce ba. . .
5 Key Ways to Attract Abundance and Prosperity
When you hear the words "abundance" and "prosperity", what immediately comes to mind?Is it money, fulfilling relationships, a lovely house to live in, peace of mind, a career/vocation that expresses your gifts? It may be all or none of those things. It may mean something else to you. But if you want to attract more prosperity and abundance into your life, no matter how you define them, then thi. . .
How Do I Compare?
Body image is a big issue for some and a small issue for others...but it is an issue of some kind for almost everybody. Some people feel they are too wide. Others feel they are too thin. Some are too bald. Others too graying. Some too tall. Others too short. Celebrities are not immune. Michael Jackson thinks he is too tanned. Pamela Anderson thinks she is too top-heavy. No, bottom heavy. No, ma. . .
Self Help When You're In Debt
It's no fun being in debt.Money shortages are always stressful and serious debt canemotionally drain you.And yet, while you'll find lots of advice about thepractical aspects of debt management, there is preciouslittle help available for the psychological side of things.Negative feelings like fear and anxiety need to be dealtwith before they start to overwhelm you. So here are someself-help tips. . .
5 Simple Reasons Most People Will Never Get Rich...and How To Make Sure You Do!
What did I learn about getting rich by interviewing over 20 self-made millionaires? Well, after interviewing one famous self-made millionaire after another I realized many of the secrets that make them rich while others continue to struggle. When you understand and do what self-made millionaires do, you get to become one of them. If you don't understand and do what they do you don't get to beco. . .
The Cost of Online Dating
I have been receiving emails from my readers asking: "Is there a list of online dating services that are completely free?" The truth is, that of the online dating services that I have tried and reviewed, none of them are completely free. There may be some online dating services out there that will not cost a dime for any of their features, but I cannot attest to their quality or the quality of . . .
How To Target Your Mental Strengths For Success
_______________________________________How To Target Your Mental Strengths For Success - By William Cook© Bill Cook - All Rights reservedhttp://www.secureyourjob.com______________________________________Is this your story? Or does it sound familiar?You're working a job that's hardly a dream job.Working undesirable hours.If asked - "Do you love your job?""Love?"--- How about "Like." Then, one . . .
Anger and Your Driving: How to Cope With Dangerous Emotions (Part 1)
Are you driving under the influence of impaired emotions?Dateline: December 4, 2002. Orange County, California.A 29 year old man was shot to death, an apparent victim of road rage. According to newspaper accounts, he had a reputation for never backing down from a fight.The man and his half-brother were heading home from a plumbing job when the trouble began. Apparently, three men in another car. . .
The High Costs of Anger (Part 2)
‘Dr. Fiore,’ the voice on the phone pleaded, ‘I need anger management classes right away. I blew up at my girlfriend last night and she said it’s over until I get help.’As Kevin recounted the first night of class, he and his girlfriend had argued in the car over which route to take home from a party. Events progressed from mild irritation, to yelling and name calling.Things escalated at home. H. . .
Anger and Your Health: How Your Outlook Influences Health and Your Ability to Control Anger
The situation: Jane and Anthony have differing ways of viewing the world. Jane is a pessimist (the glass is half-empty), while Anthony is an optimist (the glass is half-full). These outlooks influence how they experience similar situations.Scene 1: Job loss. Jane is devastated, convincing herself that she is all washed up, she can never catch a break, it is useless for her to try to be successf. . .
Three Proven Ways To Leverage the Big Power of Small Changes
Successful people set ambitious goals. But the high standards and lofty visions necessary for great success can sometimes be daunting. You may want to run a marathon, lose 50 pounds, or build a business empire, but you may quickly find yourself overwhelmed if you mentally focus on such ambitious goals.The result can be procrastination, or even depression. Clinically depressed people often have . . .
How to Track Your Right Career
How to Track Your Right Career - By Jody Gothard and Cardell Phillips Are you lost in the wilderness when it comes to choosing a career? Once, we knew the way. As children, we played at different roles, but some became our favorites. Those favorites hinted at our gifts. They pointed the way to our exciting futures as entrepreneurs, dancers or astronauts. We did what was fun, and, in the proce. . .
Anger and Your Driving: Using Self-Talk to Create Safer Vistas (Part 2)
Date: January 28, 2001Place: Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CaliforniaThe incident: Jane, a middle aged professional woman had an altercation with another woman who accosted her after she refused to give up her parking spot.Jane clearly reached the coveted spot first, but the other woman asked her to move, explaining she was 20 minutes late for a doctor’s appointment. At first, Jane thought it . . .
Ten Sure-Fire Ways to ‘Make’ Conversation
We aren’t born knowing how to talk. Nor are we born knowing how to make conversation. It’s not a science, where we can memorize rules. It’s an art, where we must intuit the rules. One good way to learn to become a good conversationalist is to study someone who is. Another is to work with a coach. It’s a combination of being present and engaged; having the non-verbals under control; being truly . . .
How To Be Your Own Pet Psychic
How To Be Your Own Pet PsychicBy Stephanie Yeh==================================================Those of you who watch the "Animal Planet" channel have probably seen the Pet Psychic show, where a lady psychic communicates telepathically with a variety of animals. She acts as a counselor, communicator, spiritual healer and "hierophant" between the human and animal kingdoms (the hierophant is the. . .
Should You Express Feelings at Work?
As Emotional Intelligence becomes the latest buzz word, and enters the military, business and corporate worlds, the question arises: “Should you express your emotions at work?” Many people think that’s what Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is about. This question is similar to, “Do you think emotions belong in the workplace?” The answer to both is – Unfortunately, it doesn’t matter what you think, i. . .
Bad Luck ... Or Blessing In Disguise?
There was a woman who was in such a hurry to go to the airport.She told the cab driver to step on it. She was so engrossedwith her own thoughts that she was not aware they were going on a different route.Suddenly, a man went inside the cab and took her handbag whereshe placed her visa, passport, and all her money for the trip.The driver, who was in cahoots with the robber, left her in themiddl. . .
Isn’t It Time For You?
Does it seem like there is never enough time in the day? Why is there plenty of time for everyone and everything but ourselves? The fact is that you only get one shot at this life so it is important to spend it doing something you love. The good news is that you have a choice, you can continue to go on being overwhelmed letting time and life slip away, or you can make the time and start living . . .
Winners vs. Losers
Is gambling for winners or for losers? Well, the answer to that question just might depend upon where you place your stakes. Lev. 27:28 tells us, "… no devoted thing, that a man shall devote unto to the LORD of all that he hath, both of man or beast, and of the field of his possession, shall be sold or redeemed: every devoted thing is most holy unto the LORD." Perhaps one of the reasons we d. . .
Inner Healing
All people have experienced childhood hurts, albeit some more than others. None-the-less, we have all had them. Whether it is a lack of children's developmental skills, a lack of adults recognizing the need to help them, or both ~ childhood hurts do not go away on their own. We can stifle those wounds at times, accuse and try to convince the perpetrator of their error, exhaust ourselves emotio. . .
’EQ’ Your Request and Increase Your Chances of Getting It
Areceli has a difficult time with relationships both in her personal life and at work. When I listen to her ask someone for something, I understand why. Her requests are almost always legitimate, but her presentation defeats her. Areceli expects to get a “no,” even with the smallest request, so she starts off with a plaintive and whiny tone of voice. She acts like it’s hopeless and she’s helple. . .
To Be or Not to Be: Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a complicated issue for many of us because it revolves around anger, which is a VERY complicated topic for most of us. We’re all a little weary of classifications, but let’s throw one out that works as well as any of them do. Most of us have an UNfavorite emotion, and we fall into two camps – those who can deal with anger, but not tenderness; and those who can deal with tendernes. . .
And We Know ...
And we know what? And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Evidently, we are suppose to 'know' that all things work together for our good ... all things. So, do we 'know'? Do we really know? It is to our advantage to look for the silver lining, to not give Satan so much credit, to faithfully w. . .
More and More and More and More
About six years ago I began to study tai chi. When I began, I had already been studying karate for several years, but my instructor encouraged me to add tai chi to enhance my martial arts abilities even further. It seemed interesting to me from the very beginning, but I was totally unprepared for what I have received. What I have learned is far beyond anything I ever expected.Tai chi is a marti. . .
Got Magic? The Idealist Introvert Does!
COUNSELOR infjs are people like ... Chaucer, Goethe, Carl Jung, Mohandas Gandhi and Eleanor Roosevelt HEALER infps are people like ... Homer, Virgin Mary, Shakespeare, Hans Christian Andersen and Princess DianaThe MBTI Personality Temperament theory and other temperament theories such as Keirsey, my favorite, divide introverts into four broad basic categories called Guardian, Artisan, Rational . . .
Whose Fault Was It?
“I thought we had a call scheduled for 10 a.m. today,” the client was telling me, with irritation in her voice. A client working on emotional intelligence, she was truly “showing her stuff.”She was making me feel like an idiot, and also making me mad. “I had it down for 9 a.m.,” I said, “but I could’ve been wrong. Anyway, I’m glad we’ve connected. I have time now, do you? We can get to work.”W. . .
Brilliance in Balance
"For everything you have missed, you have gained something else; and for everything you gain, you lose something else."- Ralph Waldo Emerson The sun creeps above the eastern horizon, and shoots its long red beams across a frozen lake. The ice suddenly dances with a fiery radiance, and paints the snow-covered morning with momentary brilliance. Within minutes the splendor lessens, and the light i. . .
Overcoming The Fear of Money
Many people, it seems, have a fear of money. Does the thought of having a lot of money make you uncomfortable? Cause you anxiety? If so, it may be that you are buying into the myths about money. Myths that are simply untrue. In fact, many of the most common statements about money are often misquoted, wrong, or were made by people who did not understand money ... or had none. Let's look at a few. . .
Life is a Continuous Prayer
Life is a Continuous PrayerPayer doesn't just happen when we kneel or put our handstogether and focus. Prayer actually occurs more often thanwe think.Place yourself in your car. See yourself driving along.You see a green light and think, "Please don't change yet."Well, guess what, you just said a prayer.When you hug a friend, that’s a prayer. Whenever you hugyour children, that’s your prayer fo. . .
How to meditate without even trying
I remember when I started trying to meditate. I would sit down, close my eyes, and try to be really calm (my definition of meditation at the time). That was hard: my head would burst with ideas, thoughts, solutions, problems… I would become agitated, and stopped generally after ten long minutes, if not less. It’s during my short “meditations” that I felt less… meditative.I knew there was someth. . .
Are you really ready?
How many times have you found yourself in a dead-end relationship? You know this is not the right person for you. You feel trapped. You feel lonely even though you are not alone. These are things that can happen if we jump into relationships too soon. We settle. We settle for someone who we may be attracted to, but we don’t really have any future with. If you want to stop wasting your time in t. . .
For Speaking Ease, Forgive Your Younger Self
I love the Disney movie The Kid with Bruce Willis. In it he plays a stressed-out, high-power image consultant. He wears expensive suits, lives in a chic, elegantly furnished home and has all the money he can spend. His biggest challenge comes when a young boy—-his younger self-—comes to stay with him. He doesn’t recognize himself at first, but then comes to see that he can heal himself by comfo. . .
10 Barriers to Clear Perception and Smart Choices (which EQ can remedy)
"Everything is self-evident,” said Rene Descartes,mathematician and philosopher.Everything is self-evident if you have high emotional intelligence and are good at reality-testing. If you’re clouded with emotions, stuck in the past, inflexible, inauthentic, or inept at verbal and nonverbal communication, alas, everything is notself-evident.When you develop your emotional intelligence, and the ab. . .
Why you don't need Motivation
As a life coach, I often hear people say they lack motivation – in fact, the “motivation discussion” is almost a ritual with my new clients. You really want something, in fact you almost need it, but you just don’t have the drive to get to it. As a result, you blame yourself; you get stuck in your disappointment, your guilt, or your frustration – further and further away from your goal.But why . . .
Prepare For Your Next Job Search NOW -- While You're Still Employed
Prepare for Your Next Job Search NOW – While You're Still EmployedBy Ruth AndersonAre you worried about job security? By taking the following ten steps now, you can position yourself to move more quickly and easily through your next job transition. At the same time, you may find that you become more valuable to your current employer.1. Inventory your strengths and skills, especially those you . . .
Would You Work Best With a Coach, Consultant, or Counselor?
Would You Work Best with a Coach,Consultant, or Counselor?By Ruth AndersonCoaching is a unique and relatively new profession that is distinct from both traditional consulting services and psychological counseling. Understanding the differences among the three will help you to select the best person for your situation.Consultants Traditional consultants are typically hired to solve a specific, . . .
A Tricky Supervision Challenge
A Tricky Supervision ChallengeLaurie Weiss, Ph.D. Many managers believe that treating their team members as responsible adults will assure excellent results. The truth is that while this usually is effective, some people need much firmer limits than others to perform their jobs.When I give her a direction, she says she understands, but then she acts as if she can do just as she pleases. Ellen, . . .
Don't Ask Your Doctor
Perhaps I should ask my doctor if there is a drug to take to combat frustration from seeing so many drug ads. You know the ones I'm talking about. They always start out with a list of questions. Then they tell you that a new drug might be just the thing for you--all you have to do is ask your doctor.Here's my tongue-in-cheek riff on those ubiquitous ads. *************************Have you ever f. . .
Do you need more time?
DO YOU NEED MORE TIME?“Kill time and you will kill your career” B.C. Forbes “But, I just don’t have enough time” – how often have you said this phrase? As long as you are really willing to do something about, your problem has a solution. All you need is will power and certain techniques. With these, you will have enough time to do all the important activities in your work will still have time . . .
Top Ten Ways to Set and Reach Your Goals
Top Ten Ways to Set and Reach Your Goals By Ruth AndersonIf you made New Year's resolutions this year, you may be very aware of how difficult it is to stick with new goals. How can you keep your good intentions? Start by taking a good hard look at the goals themselves, and then take effective, focused action to achieve them -- as outlined in the following ten steps.Step 1. Don't kid yourself: . . .
3-2-1 Contact
You only have one chance to make a first impression, so do it right! You have browsed a number of personals and have found some that spark your interest. Now is the time to make your first contact. Start with a short e-mail. This is the time to talk about them. After all, if they are interested, they will check the personal profile you set up for yourself to find out all about you, so don’t ma. . .
STOP ANY ARGUMENT In 3 Simple Steps
STOP ANY ARGUMENT In 3 Simple StepsCopyright 2004 Laurie Weiss, Ph.D.Do you need to stop arguments? These three steps will turnalmost any argument into a productive discussion in lessthan five minutes.1. Go to the bathroom. When you are in the throes of anargument or difficult discussion, just say, "I really wantto have this conversation, but first, please excuse me Imust go to the bathroom." I. . .
GET AN EARLY CURMUDGEON VACCINATION
GET AN EARLY CURMUDGEON VACCINATION“Have you ever heard of a curmudgeon?” the customer asked. To me it sounded like the season’s latest flu virus – the curmudgeon influenza. “I believe your last customer is a curmudgeon,” he said. “He didn’t have a good word to say about anything.”I had to agree with his observation. However, though I like to read almost more than I like to eat ice cream (which. . .
How Stressed-Out Are YOU?
How Stressed-Out Are YOU?Are you feeling stressed out? Too many things to do, too little time? One more thing added to the To-Do list and you feel like you’ll explode?Whoa there, no exploding allowed! You can handle it—just listen in.Listen? To what? To your self-talk. Not yourself talk, but your SELF-TALK. Listen in to the demands you’re making of your time, but more importantly listen in to . . .
Back in the Saddle
The single parents' guide to dating again. Going through a divorce is hard. Getting back into the dating scene can seem even harder. You have been out of the scene for a while now and are not sure how to get back in. Let alone, back in with kids in tow. When I first found myself back in the dating scene after having my daughter and getting divorced, I was excited and scared all at once. I didn’. . .
How To Write A Successful Personal Ad
By http://www.easy-dates.comNo one would know how good you are if you would not let them know about it. Whether you are promoting yourself for a job or for a date, you have to advertise yourself well.You have written your own personal ad. Unfortunately, no one seems to be paying attention on your ad. You are a little apprehensive that you do not possess the skills you need to write a successful. . .
Making Change Stick
MAKING CHANGE STICK— 5 Systems You Need To Succeed © 2004 by Shawn Driscoll, Succeed Coaching and Development www.succeedcoaching.com********************************************************************************************“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” --Aristotle***********************************************************************************. . .
10 Easy-to-Learn Tips On Handling Interruptions
Imagine this, a co-worker enters your office and says:"Cathy, could I talk with you for a minute? I'm having areal problem with...." You glance at your watch and think ofthe report that’s due in an hour. What do you do?What happens if you were Cathy’s supervisor?Let’s continue. You're cooking dinner, starting tounstress, the food preparation timing is coming together--for once, and your mother . . .
Is This Love? How Can You Know?
Ahhh... love! It's what we all seek. Even those who already have it are continually seeking ways to keep it. But what is love, really? How can we know that what we're feeling is not infatuation? What's the difference? If you are currently in a relationship or if you hope to be in one, this is a very important question. Distinguishing this difference can be very challenging since we can't see lo. . .
Affirmations For Success + Music = POW!
Affirmations for success are powerful and effective in their own right, and when used together with music, it's a double whammy!Music penetrates our mental barriers and influences the deepest areas of our mind. The right music, combined with the right success affirmations, can have a huge effect on our receptivity.Just look at the media...they spare no expense to come up with the right music fo. . .
A NEW LOOK AT AN OLD RULE
The pre-teen “cleaned up” real nice and looked good in his new haircut. In fact, I was plum proud of my work. But, he was totally under-whelmed. In an attempt to get a smile, I said, “You really don’t need to be quite so excited about this haircut.” His mom laughed, but he didn’t.After they left, another customer commented to the effect that the boy would likely have been happier about his hair. . .
How to answer your call in mid-life
Hank Bochenski’s story proves it is never too late to walk away from a life you feel trapped in and do something that you really love. Hank spent 30 years in demanding senior positions at large high-tech companies. By the time he went home each day, he felt like all the blood had been drained out of him. Hank’s real passion was his collection of more than 1,000 movies. He had recently spent h. . .
Your Power To Choose
You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. Please print the article in its entirety unchanged and notify the author by email when you use it.THE POWER TO CHOOSEDr Kem ThompsonI remember the day I decided to become extremely successful. It was in my penultimate year in medical school. Up until that timeI'd been pas. . .
The Price of Low Emotional Intelligence
Low EQ is expensive in terms of lost money, opportunity, time, relationships, promotions, careers, projects, goals, accomplishments, self-esteem, marriages, physical and emotional health, and even life. The good news is that there is no need to have low EQ. EQ can be learned and improved over a lifetime and you can start right away, no matter how old you are.These are some of the results of low. . .
The Higher Up You Go the More You Need EQ?
I’m listening to the radio this morning as callers talk about Martha Stuart’s sentence. Caller number one says it was too strict a penalty. She should’ve been given a small fine. It was enough she lost what she did in the stock market.Caller number two says it wasn’t nearly enough for what she did. She should be given a huge fine and more prison time.OPINIONS VARY. WHO’S RIGHT? HOW DO YOU DECID. . .
Dealing with Difficult People: the Idealist
True idealists (as defined by Keirsey) make up only about 1/10th of the population, which you may think is a good thing if you’re the hard-driven, nose-to-the-grindstone, bottom-line type. Like other "difficult" types, they can make fantastic contributions to your relationship or organization if you understand how to deal with them and their lack of practicality.As Keirsey (www.keirsey.com) def. . .
Letting Go of Beliefs That Don’t Work
“You have learned something. That always feels at first as if you had lost something.” ~ H. G. Wells“It struck me like thunder,” Cammie said. “I was sitting in class hearing about rigid people, and I recognized my father. Could it be true the things he’d taught me weren’t right? All the time I thought he was the authority on everything. It was like I was sitting there taking notes. He sounded a. . .
The Top 10 Signs Your Wife is Cheating on You
1. Changes in her appearance.She’s losing weight and sprucing up her appearance. New hairstyle, nails, new clothes. Changes in her style of dress. She's dressing to please another man, or he's buying her new things. Also new lingerie you don't get to see on her, but it's in the drawer or laundry hamper.2. Bigger phone bills (cell and landline), odd phone calls.The phone rings at odd times. When. . .
How to Stop Your Wife from Cheating
Is YOUR wife one of the growing number of “cheating wives” in the US? Is she going to be? What’s good for the gander is now good for the goose, according to recent studies. The number of cheating wives is growing, and may soon equal the number of cheating husbands. You need to know the signs, because you can’t stop her if you don’t know she’s doing it. You also need to know the preventatives, b. . .
Improve Your Listening Immediately!
We are good at talking, but we have trouble listening. One sage said, “The only reason we listen is because we know we get to talk next.” Here are some tips that can change your listening behavior now. Names! First, repeat a person’s name when you first meet him or her. This will make you listen first and talk second. You want to have a mental set to become a better listener, and repeating a p. . .
Dealing with Difficult People: the Prima Donna (or Heir Apparent)
The prima donna, the heir apparent, aka the "bone in my nose" type ... often star producers who are take a lot of time and energy out of your day.BONE IN THE NOSE Matthew had it all. A degree from the best college, phi beta kappa, a long record of the highest academic achievement, startling good looks, and great social skills. "I could walk in there with a bone in my nose and they'd hire me," h. . .
Recognize the Early Signs of Burnout
Most of us are trying to balance work, home, and a family life. We tend not to accept the early symptoms of burnout and carry on our daily lives. In my opinion, living your life isn't supposed to be that way. If you ignore the red flags, you'll become gravely ill and your life could come to a complete halt.To add to the normal day-to-day stresses, what about the poor economy and the war on terr. . .
Compassion – A Powerful Doorway to Personal Growth
The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated.For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.comTitle: Compassion – A Powerful Doorway to Personal GrowthAuthor: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.E-mail: ma. . .
Dealing with Difficult People: the Hyper Person
"When I'm talking to Amanda," says her supervisor, Kathleen, "she's jumping all over the place. She’s hyper, bouncing up and down, talking a mile a minute. I have to turn into a kind of human pacifier to get her to settle down enough to get some work done. It’s exhausting.”"Vicente's the best man I've got," says Sean, a CEO, “but when he attends a meeting, it turns into a circus. Hands flying a. . .
Need to Change Something?
“Need to change something?” you ask. “Isn’t it enough that everything around me is changing so fast I can’t keep up?”I see and hear it all the time. People starting to say something, then stopping, shaking their head and saying, “It isn’t like it used to be.” You may agree with Michael Fry and T. Lewis who said, in “Over the Hedge, “ “the more things change, the more they remain … insane.”A com. . .
How to Have a More Sensual Relationship
Couples want to know how to make their relationships more sensual. They know something is missing in the sex-for-orgasm experience, delightful as it is. The trouble is, it can become almost pragmatic, a means to an end. Hunting for the G-spot and popping Viagra® can become like making bread in a bread-making machine instead of by hand. You will enjoy an enhanced and deeply bonding experience wh. . .
Clear Mind, Empty Head?: A Leak in "Mind Like Water"
There's a lot of talk in meditation circles about emptying the mind. This is a roadblock for many people. Why? Because it's counterintuitive. After all, we spend most of our waking hours filling up our minds. We go to school, we get trained, we read, we learn, we absorb information from all around us. Then someone comes along and tells us that the best thing we can do is EMPTY our mind? Why wou. . .
The End of Self-tragedies!
Please help end suicide (and extreme depression, self-injury & incited violence) and spread the web addresses everywhere, including the internet: SUICIDE VACCINE, a "figure of speech", is a solution to ending suicide, a life preserver made up of words--- http://keeperofflame.proboards24.com/. and http://excoboard.com/exco/index.php?boardid=1979 and http://www.bev.net/users/homepages/JamesSorrel. . .
Relationship Advice That Matters Part II
(c) 2004My consulting expanded to include thought leadership after it crystallized for me that the individual is vital to the progress of the whole and a key component to attaining success. An organization led by someone oblivious to how critical thought leadership is to success could be in for an extraordinarily bumpy road.I have known or worked with so many people who’ve been in therapy for s. . .
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