Engage by Example
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Published:04/14/2011 09:22pm
Engage by example is something I think we as parents should think about. I believe we all want our kids to make good, healthy decisions. The question is, do we make good decisions for ourselves?As parents, we are the primary role models for our kids. They see and hear everything we do and say. We may think they can't get anything past us. Guess what? Things we do as parents doesn't get past them, either. Maybe you are thinking "What is she talking about? We are the parents... we know better." The reality is,...
James Ray Sweeps the 2011 “Scammy” Awards!
Published:04/14/2011 12:14am
James Ray Sweeps the 2011 Scammy Awards!Americans Against Self-Help Fraud is pleased to announce the 2011 winners of the Scammy Awards, given to Self-Help Gurus for "excellence" in ripping off Americans with their falsehoods, false hopes, myths half-truths! The intention of the awards is to ensure that these Self-Help Gurus receive the attention they deserve. The winners were determined by the general public through an online survey, and this years response shows that many Americans care about the negative impact that the highly profitable Self-Help Industrial Complex" is having on America. EXCLUSIVE Asheville, NC - April 1, 2011 -...
OVERCOME PROCRASTINATION
Published:04/13/2011 10:43pm
OVERCOME PROCRASTINATIONDo you ever have to do something and cant bring yourself to do it? Every time you even start to think about it, do you automatically think about something else? Do you ever find trivial things to do in order to avoid what you really need to do? Do you ever sit and stare at what you need to do, but can't bring yourself to do anything constructive toward starting?Procrastination can creep into your life so gradually that you might not even notice it. It can start with you not doing some little thing because it just isn't the right...
Emotional Intimacy with Ourselves
Published:04/12/2011 08:51pm
My apprentice often called me, upset because there were no good men out there. She had been in so many relationships, she said, waiting for a man that would be present and show his feelings. She told me that she was often fooled, thinking a particular man wanted to share with her in a deeper way, but soon realized he did not. Is it true, she often asked, that all men are emotionally unavailable?What do you do when you realize your man is not available to you emotionally? I asked her one day. Well, I usually try to figure out what...
What’s so H.A.R.D. about Change?
Published:04/11/2011 01:59pm
Whats so H.A.R.D. about Change?By Julie Donley, RN Success Expert Author of Does Change have to be so H.A.R.D.?Why does change have to be so darn hard? We struggle to lose weight, get in shape, eliminate debt and stay (happily) married. Health issues such as heart disease, depression, addiction and obesity - preventable illnesses are rampant. Why is it so hard to change?The answer to this question describing eight strategies for success can be found in my new book, Does Change have to be so H.A.R.D.?, now available in bookstores. Change IS hard. And its hard because, as...
The Three Wounds
Published:04/08/2011 01:41pm
The Three Wounds of Egypt, Atlantis and LumeriaCalling forth the 144 High Priestesses of Isis to encircle as we consciously delve into these wounds for the purpose of healing the original split between woman and man. We ask that the healing energies that are generated be shared with the whole of humankindeverywhereOpening to allow the focus of what-so-ever may unfold for you now, letting go and trusting God as you surrender to being held throughout this entire process. All that is left is for you to go deeply into your heart as you meet those parts of you that sometimes...
Success starts with Taking Responsibility
Published:04/01/2011 05:21pm
When did you last use the phrase "if only"? If only my situation were different... If only this person or that person would do something different... then everything could change. It's completely understandable that our reaction in many situations we believe to be adverse, is to look for the cause outside of ourselves. And indeed, there are many external circumstances that we do not control and may not even be able to influence. How about the phrase "He/she/it made me..."? She made me angry. The kids got me upset. The weather prevented me from running...
Best Shapewear for Your Body Type
Published:04/01/2011 03:20pm
Shapewear is designed to boost your confidence and make you feel slim and sexy. But, where do you begin? Depending on your body type, you may be looking to shapewear to enhance your figure or conceal it. Do you have a small chest that could use some enhancing? A saggy bottom that could use some uplifting? A tummy that could use some flattening? With so many options available, its best to shop for shapewear based upon your body type. A study of more than 6,000 women conducted at North Carolina State University in 2005 revealed that womens body types fell into...
Breaking-Up: Should You Leave Or Can you get the Change You Want?
Published:03/30/2011 12:25pm
Is your relationship or marriage just, well, so-so? Maybe youre not sure if you still love or ever loved your partner? Maybe he or she has many good traits is kind, or generous, funny, or the sex is great. Shes gorgeous, or he showers you with kindness but something is missing. Maybe your parents or friends think that he or she is great that others would give their eye teeth for such a relationship. Theres more at stake if you have children together, but if not, how do you decide whats the right thing to do?You tell your...
3 Secrets to Business Success I Learned From My Grandpa
Published:03/29/2011 01:31am
My 96-year-old Grandpa recently passed away, and as a tribute to his memory I wanted to share some of the gems he passed on to me.Grandpa was a successful entrepreneur -- he started his business, a machine shop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, over 50 years ago.Even though he never was able to get his head around the idea of Internet marketing, one thing he DID understand is business. Below are 3 tips he shared with me in order to help you build a solid, successful business:1. Being lucky is contagious. Grandpa would often tell us stories about how his successful friends and...
Paying Debt Off: How Neapolitan Ice Cream Can Help You Control Spending
Published:03/25/2011 05:01pm
I've recommended people track their expenses in hundreds of seminars and coaching sessions and I can tell you that I have NEVER met a person who overestimated what they were spending. But I have met plenty of people who overestimate or never really know what they are making, a dangerous oversight since this will give you the attitude, "Of course I can afford that" or "I want that so I should have it."You know, there are only three concrete ways I know of to have more money: 1) make more; 2) save more; and 3) spend less.Not very glamorous is it?...
Smart Spending: How to Stop Drowning in Credit Card Debt
Published:03/25/2011 04:56pm
Want to hear something shocking? According to Indexcreditcards.com, the average American is carrying 4,013 in revolving (mostly credit card) debt and the average household is carrying 7,861 of such debt. Now keep in mind that about 25% of American households have no credit cards, which means the amount of average debt for credit card holding households is at least 10,000.This, my friend, is a fiasco! There is no way I can be delicate about this. If you are one of the 75% of American households who use credit cards and you want to get out of debt, you must, must, must...
Life Achievement and Success: What Your Washing Machine Knows About it That You Don't
Published:03/25/2011 04:51pm
If you're an entrepreneur and a woman, read onYou'll identify with what I'm about to say!As a thriving business owner and mother of a high-energy toddler, laundry is something I do frequently between coaching sessions. Into my sixth load the other day, I realized as I adjusted that dial yet again that this was a teaching moment. Yes, my washing machine knows a great deal about success-and we would do well to pay attention. In fact, as women and business owners, some of our most powerful lessons about success and prosperity are right under our noses, maybe even as close as...
Tips On Starting Your Own Business And Finding Your Passion
Published:03/25/2011 04:42pm
You spend a third of your life sleeping-unless you have young children like me-and you spend a third of your life at work. That's a lot of time. But you know what? You really can create the livelihood you desire, make the money you desire, and serve the people you enjoy in the time that you spend kicking yourself for staying at your current job.Creating a successful business starts out with long hours and lots of sweat, but you won't feel like you're working most of the time. That is, if you choose to create a passionate business based on where...
FDA seizes control of three J&J factories
Published:03/25/2011 02:49pm
FDA seizes control of three JJ factoriesBy Tabish TalibAfter a recall of multiple drugs in recent past, like Childrens Tylenol, the federal government takes over three Johnson Johnson plants.In response to the long list of Johnson Johnson recalls this past year, which includes Tylenol, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took control of three JJ production plants.The JJ plants, located in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, Lancaster, Pa., and Fort Washington, Pa., were connected to the recall of multiple drugs in 2010 and to the Children's Tylenol three months ago, according to a McNeil Consumer Healthcare press release.The FDA took...
