Emotional Toughness Wards Off Bullies
Edie Raether
10/15/2011 07:06pm
This theory of emotions will help you develop the mental toughness and resilience necessary to become more objective and reclaim your power. Dr. Albert Ellis introduced a program called Rational Emotive Therapy and Dr. Maxie Maultsby referred to his similar model as Rational Behavior Therapy. They are cognitive therapies that challenge irrational beliefs to change how you think and feel. They will free you from emotional bondage and help you recover from any lost self-esteem due to bullying. The model includes a process known as the ABCs of Rational Living. The A stands for the...
Bullies: One Size Does Not Fit All Seven Types of Bullies
Edie Raether
10/15/2011 07:01pm
While the psychology of bullies may vary, they do share a few common beliefs. They all tend to be self-centered and stuck in their own ego. There is an attitude of arrogance and entitlement. They are intolerant of differences whether it be color, creed, size, money, values, intelligence or whatever they choose to perceive as different. In the bullys mind, different is inferior and superiority is part of their agenda. Exclusion is their social weapon of choice.Types of Bullies1.The Bullied Bully acts out his own pain from being bullied himself. His armor and defenses are so strong that he is...
The Bullying Crisis: Opportunity for Action
Edie Raether
10/15/2011 06:55pm
When opportunity knocks, do you open the door or complain about the noise? Opportunity is often a matter of perception. In our vision of the world is the image of ourselves. It may seem like some people have all the luck, which is often not a random act, but a time when preparation and opportunity come together. Although opportunity is often a result of what we create, we must first recognize it to thus tap into it. The world is full of abundance and while water may be everywhere, so many fish in the sea are dying...
Local Author Completes Third Sports Book
Suzy Beamer Bohnert
10/14/2011 10:51am
Local Author Completes Third Sports Lingo BookBy Dave FacinoliStaff WriterIf there is anyone who certainly knows how to speak sports lingo with the very best of them, its Suzy Beamer Bohnert. The proof is in the books the Game-Day Goddess has written.For the third time, the Arlington resident, a 1979 graduate of Yorktown High School, has written a self-help book about how to understand the lingo of a particular game or sport.Her latest is Game-Day Goddess: Learning Baseballs Lingo. It will be released in February or March. Her past two books in the Game-Day Goddess Sports Series...
Baby Boomers in Business - What Skills Are You Already Bringing to the Table?
Linda Hampton
10/12/2011 06:56pm
You already have many skills that you've learned through life, education and work experience. Any business, just like any job requires certain basic skills to perform well. What skills do you have now? Make a list of them. Here are some skills to help you get started:-Good Writer-Experienced Public Speaker-Excellent Critical Thinker-Expert Computer Skills-Proficient Graphic Designer-Care about people-Self-Starter-Good Judgment-Organized-Handle stress wellWrite a list of your own that you have learned over the years either via work, education or life experiences. All skills that you have learned no matter how you learned them are valuable skills to include. If you've learned budgeting...
Designing Your Product's Package: It's Easier With The Right Information
Kathy Piersall
10/10/2011 05:44pm
Does your company need to design packaging for a new product, or change the packaging you use for an existing product? First, you'll need to get some information together to get the process started, and keep it moving smoothly.Does your company need to design packaging for a new product, or change the packaging you use for an existing product? Creating the right package design takes a significant amount of time and effort. But it can pay off in increased sales and lower costs for production and shipping. Whether you're designing the package yourself, working with a designer on your staff, or...
Do You Still Need Business Cards?
Kathy Piersall
10/10/2011 05:35pm
Do you still need to have printed business cards? It's a question worth asking, now that we all have smartphones that all work perfectly all the time, and those nifty digital chips embedded in the base of our skulls that allow for instantaneous thought transmission and flawless mutual understanding ... wait, you mean all-digital communication hasn't been perfected yet?Ever looked at the dwindling stack of your printed business cards and wondered if it's worth ordering more? Or fumbled with the "Bump" app on your iPhone*, trying to impress a new contact? Then read on.Do You Still Need Business Cards?Yes, unless:You know...
Hall for Hire?
Deborah Langley
10/09/2011 07:31pm
Modern Twist for Traditional Halls Local community venues have been given a boost in their fundraising efforts this month with the launch of a new website to market and advertise their halls, www.hallsforhire.com.au This website brings together what I know from corporate events with my understanding of community organizations. As an event manager people are always asking advice on affordable venues and as an active member of my local community, I know that we could really do with the extra dollars that come from renting out a hall. This website provides a simple platform to list and search for appropriate spaces...
Six Steps to Creating a Referral-Based Business
Sydni Craig-Hart
10/07/2011 09:29pm
Doesn't it feel great to pass along the word about your favorite restaurant or tell someone about a terrific book you can read? You can make it easy for your clients and colleagues to do the same for your services. When you do great work for your clients, they are just as excited to tell others about you.Creating a referral based business, where you're consistently getting leads from your current clients, has multiple benefits. It helps cut down your marketing time and costs, it gives you more opportunities to provide great service and can help you grow your network exponentially.Here are...
Paper or Plastic?
Marcie Lovett
10/07/2011 02:54pm
Everyone needs systems to stay organized. One of the things that differentiates organized people from the rest is that they have a system for collecting appointments, tasks and ideas. Many people are overwhelmed by all the choices of systems: paper or electronic, pocket-size or large-format, daily or weekly, etc. I have found that people seem to think that the more complicated a system is, the better it will work. While I have found the opposite to be true, the trick is just to make a choice and get going with it.The easiest, cheapest, most portable tool...
Create Your Vision
Marcie Lovett
10/07/2011 02:47pm
As a professional organizer, I encourage people to keep an inventory of their belongings. Whether you have to place a claim with your insurance company or youre thinking of moving or renovating, you need to know what you have.Most people are surprised by the amount of stuff they own, once they start paying attention. Like the practice of writing down everything you eat, writing down everything you own can cause you to question your behavior. How did you end up with multiples of gadgets you almost never use? What were you thinking when you bought that equipment...
Warmth and Positive Energy with Feng Shui Design
Debra Duneier
10/05/2011 04:26pm
Ensure that your home has warmth and positive energy by balancing the Five Elements of feng shui, within the design. In modern design "less is more" but all Elements must be in balance for harmony and positive energy. Here are some simple design ideas to get you started:1.The Fire Element is represented by the colors red and orange and creates excitement. Other options are candles, fireplaces and fabric with triangular patterns. Too much fire could cause unrest and even arguments in your home so try your best to create a balance with the elements below.2.The Earth Element The earth is what...
Dr Toys Best Toys
Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. Dr. Toy
10/03/2011 01:37pm
Hot is not what makes toys great, because hot gets cold fast. What is more important is play value of the toy, appropriateness for childs age, interests and abilities plus the childs ability to be playful, and engage with the right toy that best matches the child. Dr. Toy reminds parents and teachers that play is childrens work and should be respected and understood by all adults. We should be thinking: What products or tools for play can we obtain to provide wholesome experiences for children and plenty of positive play interactions?Lets start Gift Suggestions with Dr...
End Of The Month Weight Loss Update
Meiqua Shepherd
10/01/2011 04:53am
Well, well, well, September is GOOD and GONE. Went by so fast like seriously I wasn't even ready for that lol.My weight loss goal for September was to lose 15lbs, but sadly to say I was WAY OFF from that goal. I only lost 6lbs this month. Which wasn't too bad because I didn't gain any and going down is always good, but it was bad because I wasn't even half way to my goal.I must admit, I really slacked off this month, especially when I caught a cold and was sick for two weeks. I didn't make it to boot...
Can Honest Copywriting Succeed?
Shel Horowitz
09/29/2011 05:49pm
I confess--I'm a marketing heretic! I've built my career on breaking all the rules--and one of the rules I break is that I don't hype.Do I put the best possible "spin" on the truth? Of course! But I refuse to deceive my readers into action.What are some of the common copywriter tricks that I *leave on the table?*Here are a few to start:* If you order in the next 24 hours, you get... (face it. If you come back tomorrow, the offer will almost always still hold)* Get all these bonuses, valued at 999, for FREE with your 100 order (yeah,...