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The top ten ways to be positive in the workplace of life

Internet By BZ Riger-Hull, Certified Success Coach There is a growing volume of research that shows’ staying positive is better for your health; you can cope better with stress. It’s better for relationships; you keep from judging people and getting the bad habit of gossiping. It takes much more energy to be negative, always worrying, thinking of the “ what if’s”, the “should’s”. Being positiv. . .

In Leadership, Dreams Are The Stuff That Great Results Are Made Of

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"7 Deadly Cover Letter Writing Sins"

Don't start off your job search with one (or more) strikes against you by committing any of these common cover letter blunders. Each is easy to avoid, but they can sink your chances of an interview if you include them in your letter. 1. Sending your letter to the wrong person, location, or department. Do you really want your letter to land you a job at the company you're sending it to? Then ta. . .

Evaluating Job Offers -- Eleven Warning Signs You Must Watch Out For

Moving into a new job always involves some degree of uncertainty. You should do your best to find out all you can about a prospective employer, starting right from the pre-interview stage. Here are some things to look out for. If one or more of these warning signs are present, you need to be doubly careful about joining that organization. 1. The company is in the midst of mergers and acquisit. . .

You Deserve To Retire Early

YOU DESERVE TO RETIRE EARLY The fact is that most people continue to work for a living, because they don’t have the means to live without that income. Do not get me wrong. You may enjoy doing what you do. If you do not have to worry about making a living out of this, could you do better, on your own terms? Perhaps work fewer hours and spend more time with your family? Perhaps choose to take a. . .

Paying For Your Holiday Shopping By Doing Your Holiday Shopping

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Two Leadership Traps: How To Avoid Them. How To Get Out Of them (Part 2)

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Freelancers - Get Your Money

Article submitted by http://www.Allfreelancework.com - 1000s of freelance jobs Great! Wow! Hooray! You just finished your first project ever! Hey, when are you getting the dough you were promised? Getting paid is the single most important aspect of being a freelancer, so make sure that you take your time and do things right. If you don't, you might land up getting screwed in the end. Just beca. . .

What Do You Prize Most in Mid-life?

The big question: What’s really important?r r The message I deliver most to mid-life professionals is that a key ingredient of happiness is finding vocational passion. It’s finding the perfect alignment of interests and abilities that make going to work seem like it isn’t work at all.r r People who find the magic balance tend to be healthier and more energetic. In turn, they find more satisfa. . .

Want a Livelihood -- and a LIFE -- You Can Love?

797 Words Copyright Valerie Young You've already made up your mind that there has to be more to life than careers, cubicles, and commuting. Yet, the prospect of making a major life change when you're already feeling caught between a "clock and a hard place," feels overwhelming. On the off-chance you don't win the lottery, your great aunt doesn't leave you a fortune, or the Publishers Clearing . . .

Testing the Waters of Online Education: Reasons to Give Distance Learning a Try

Online learning is still a relatively new format for the delivery of classroom instruction. And while the benefits of attending a virtual classroom instead of a physical classroom are many -- ranging from convenience and affordability to better collaboration and accessibility -- there are still a number of potential students out there who are reluctant to give it a try. Yet, there is a way to t. . .

Personality Testing; Myth and Realities

Personality Testing; Myth and Realities ======================== © 2005 Saqib Ali Ateel It is commonly believed myth that personality testing instruments can measure your personality and predict your future behaviors. The pre-employment testing mechanism has been following this creed without any solid evidence. The testing industry claims all out validity. The educational institutions and emplo. . .

Status Quo Pep Talks That Can Threaten Your Leadership

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Is your life’s purpose for sale? There is no purpose too big or too small

Meet Joe. He’s a middle-aged bridge toll-taker in the San Francisco Bay Area. In a recent interview, Joe said he loves the role he has filled for the last 12 years. The job suits his purpose. He said: “If I can help someone start their day off right in the few seconds when they are handing me [the toll], I feel I have made a difference in the day and life of another person.” Meet Mel. He’s a. . .

Become a Certified Success in the World of Business and Finance

There’s no denying that today’s business and finance sectors have become more competitive than ever. It has become critical for professionals to not only have the necessary skills to succeed, but the certification employers are looking for. This challenging environment has always posed a potential problem for the busy professional trying to take a step up in the business world, or transition i. . .

A New Age Of Small-Unit Leadership

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Steps of a Project for a Freelance Web Builder

Article submitted by http://www.Allfreelancework.com - 1000s of freelance jobs As a new freelancer, there is nothing scarier then starting your first project. This article will take a closer look at the steps you should follow when in charge of a project. Hopefully, if you are aware of what the process should be, you won't be as concerned about getting things right. Since I am assuming that thi. . .

The Mid-Life Challenge: Make a Plan to Re-ignite Vocational Passion

Nobody will stop you in the hallway at work to ask if your career provides meaning and personal fulfillment. Recognizing that something’s missing in your vocational life and taking the initiative to change must come from within. Serena Williamson found a way to turn her passion — helping writers hone their skills in order to get published — into the catalyst for a new, more fulfilling life. S. . .

The Secret of Life Is to Get On Board

One of this year's box office hits was the movie, Polar Express. It's a wonderful story about the power of believing. It is Christmas Eve and a little boy waits in his bed hoping to hear the bells of Santa's sleigh. As he anxiously waits for the reindeer to appear, a mysterious train pulls up in front of his house and the conductor invites him on board. The train is the Polar Express, . . .

Kick Starting a Career in Criminal Justice

Do you watch Cold Case religiously? Do you love CSI in all its incarnations? Do you devour police procedural novels, like the ones by Ed McBain? Are you interested in a career that doesn’t always involve spending eight hours behind a desk? If you’re nodding in recognition, you may be ready to turn your passion into a new career in criminal justice and law enforcement. And a college degree in th. . .

Ringing Doorbells Without Howitzers

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How To Build Up Your Samples for your Portfolio Without Professional Experience

Article submitted by http://www.Allfreelancework.com - 1000s of freelance jobs What should you do if you have no professional examples to place in your portfolio? If you are in a situation where you don't have any professional samples to place into your portfolio, then you obviously have a lot of work to do. You might be able to get away with placing classroom projects into your "book", but you. . .

The End Of Marketing

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Designing Your Home Office

Article submitted by http://www.Allfreelancework.com - 1000s of freelance jobs So you have finally decided to work from home and set up your home office? Setting up your home office is one of the best parts of working from home. For the first time in your life, YOU get to choose your desk and where it goes. YOU get to choose the equipment and the supplies. YOU get to choose the chairs and the l. . .

Inside Elance: Thirteen Writers Explain Why Elance Works for Them

Browsing through the writing projects at Elance, one thing stands out. It’s the “Recent Earnings” figures listed with each bidder’s name. These aren’t fake figures – these figures show what real writers have been able to earn and they range from $1000 to $60,000. If some writers are making $60,000 a year, then Elance looks like a great opportunity for writers. Yet, a lot of the talk is against . . .

The Leadership Imperative: Making Your Leadership Your Life

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The Leadership Strategy: An Unmined Comstock Lode of Results

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Motivational Operations

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Getting What You Need: Asking for Help

"Fortune befriends the bold." - John Dryden I regularly work with clients on making major life changes in line with a new definition of personal success. There are many methods we use in this process: identifying values, removing distractions, getting in touch with their inner wisdom, creating a powerful vision, knowing their energy limits, etc. However, one of the most important methods is of. . .

The Three Factors Of Leadership Motivation

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What Does Your Organization Really Reward?

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6 tips to start your writing journey

Tips for your writing journey So, you'd like to be a writer? Congrats! Writing not only is a great way to express yourself, but can provide an income. Keep in mind not all writers make a fortune, some still cant quit their day job. Below are some tips to start your writing journey. 1.Start Writing Okay, so this tip is obvious. For some, it's a question of what to write about, for others how to. . .

5 Simple Strategies for Keeping Your Life Stuck

One of the most common statements I hear when I talk with potential clients is, "I feel stuck." People find themselves feeling stuck in different ways. They may be in a relationship that no longer is working, but they don't know how to leave. They may have a dream of starting their own business, but aren't exactly sure where to begin. Or they may just want to incorporate more fun in their lives. . .

The "Greatest" Leaders Are Often The Worst Leaders

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Finding Your Own Pathway to Specialized Health Care

We live in a highly specialized age. New industries and professions spring up as the established sectors break down into smaller categories. Driven by the wealth of detail in an increasingly complex world, employers and clients prefer to hire specialists rather than generalists. That decision is often based on cost-effectiveness. And with so much more to know about everything, it pays to sp. . .

5 Ways to Work More Effectively With Your Administrative Assistant

Are you a manager, director or other senior-level personnel who wants to work more effectively with your administrative support professional? Did you know that partnering with your administrative assistants and executive assistants can actually help you to meet your professional goals at work? Would you like to know how to improve morale among your administrative support professionals and retai. . .

5 Keys to Unlock the Waitlist

Being wait-listed is tough, and you need the right set of keys to open the door to your dream program. The truth is that even with these keys, it's still not guaranteed that the lock will work. But this keychain has the critical pieces of metal you'll need to turn that lock. First, a word of introduction: Realize that receiving a wait-list letter means you qualify for admission. You pass. . .

Sell Your Freelance Web Services to Businesses That Don't Have a Web Site

Article submitted by http://www.Allfreelancework.com - 1000s of freelance jobs As you are probably already aware - there are many more freelancers out on the net than there are employers. Consequently, freelancers often find that they are bidding for a job along with hundreds of other web professionals. For this reason alone, some freelancers are finding that they have to bid so low that they c. . .

Ode to a Spoon

"Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have." --Rabbi Hyman Judah Schachtel (1907-1990) I have to admit it, I love spoons. I love their round shape. I love their cheerful shine. I love how perfectly they fit into your mouth when you eat something smooth like ice cream or pudding or even when you eat something tummy warming like hot soup. I love spoons because they are fun. . .

Success Requires Persistence

Success Requires Persistence By Michelle L. Casto What do you think makes someone successful? Do you believe them to be lucky? Do they have the perfect product to market? Are they exceptionally smart? While it is true that a little luck, a solid product and being smarts helps, true success comes from one thing: persistence. A dictionary definition of persistence is “to continue steadfastly. . .

Pricing Your Projects / Setting Rates

Article submitted by http://www.Allfreelancework.com - 1000s of freelance jobs This is the second article that I am writing about setting freelance rates. The reason I am writing another article is because of numerous questions that weren't answered in the previous article. I will first summarize what the last article was about and then I will go on to new details. Determining how much to char. . .

Unlock the Key to your Success by learning more about Yourself

Internet By BZ Riger-Hull, Certified Success Coach Finding balance is deciding to notice what goes on in your life. To make conscious choices and to experience life, not just let it happen to you. Learning more about yourself is an important first step in creating balance in your life. It is easy to get caught up in the fast pace and pressing schedule of our busy lives. We loose sight. . .

Five easy ways to bring family time into your day; Balancing work and family ...

Internet Five easy ways to bring family time into your day; Balancing work and family stresses By BZ Riger-Hull, Certified Success Coach http://www.in-spiros.com The pace of life seems to quicken every year. More and more time is spent rushing from job to after school activities or evening meetings. It's easy to get over whelmed and to loose a sense of family and relaxation in our homes. Here . . .

Appreciation is Never Wasted.

This article may be published electronically in either your ezine or website under the provision that all copyright, contact and link information is kept in tact. We would appreciate receiving a copy for our Publishers Directory. Thank You. Word count: 710 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ APPRECIATION IS NEVER WASTED by Rhoberta Shaler, PhD "Thank you." So good to hear. So simple to . . .

The Difference Between “Need” and “Want”

Let’s face it: Most people spend way too much money on things they don’t really need. The more money we make, the more we tend to spend. This endless cycle of materialism has led many people to confuse the word “need” with the word “want.” As in, “we need a big-screen TV for our new home theater.” Or, “I need a new pair of shoes to go with my new outfit.” If you want to achieve your vocation. . .

Humble Riches

"We come equipped with everything we need to experience a powerful life full of joy, incredible passion, and profound peace. The difficult part is giving ourselves permission to live it." – Deborah Rosado Shaw Summer is a great time to practice slowing down and re-connecting with what you enjoy most in life -- spending time appreciating nature, barbequing with old friends, or expressing yoursel. . .

Julie's 45 - CHOICE

WORDS THAT INSPIRE A monthly quick shot to motivate you, in less than 45 seconds, from Julie Cohen Coaching What CHOICE do you want to make? Dictionary*says: the act of choosing, power of choosing, a person or thing chosen, the best part, care in selecting. What it REALLY means: making a commitment to what matters to you; acting on your priorities and your values; expressing to yourself and t. . .

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. A. . .

A Gift Basket Business The "Punkin" Way-Part One

No doubt about it! There is a dramatic increase in home-based businesses over the last decade! Why? Self-Independence? High cost of daycare? Or, maybe we just want to truly be in charge of the direction of our lives. Many people are trading in their corporate hats and venturing into the small home based business world. http://www.sbtrends2000.com reports "...currently about 50% of the 10 millio. . .

Life Through the Eyes of a Child - Living Life to the Fullest

Life Through the Eyes of a Child - Living Life to the Fullest Lessons on Living I learned from my Niece & Nephews - ages 11 months through 11 years © 2003 Cheryl Marks-Young Have you ever spent time with young children? Have you ever really paid attention to them and watched them in their process of discovering the world? It is a truly amazing experience, watching them move through their emotio. . .

Quiet Mind; a powerful tool that gives you more time, creativity, and product...

Internet By BZ Riger-Hull, Certified Success Coach The National Center for health statistics reported that in 1997, doctors made two million diagnoses of "Acute reaction to stress" when patients were seen for check-ups or complaints of headaches, stomach problems, immune system disturbances and some heart problems. These were usually a direct result of chronic stress and overwhelm, patients we. . .

Spoiled Rotten: The Big 3 Reasons for Fitness Failure

"I want it now, now, now!" Does this sound like the mind-numbing rant of a spoiled 7-year old in a toy store? Sure it does, and if you've ever heard a similar dialogue from a child, then you understand instinctively that the child in question is all too accustomed to getting their way. However, it may come as a surprise to you that adults of all ages and from all walks of life exhibit very sim. . .

Facing Your Fears as an Adult Returning to School

In case you hadn’t noticed, career colleges aren’t just for learning a vocational trade anymore. Nowadays, career colleges can help you obtain a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or even Doctorate Degree in just about any field of study, or they can even help you simply brush up on skills you might already have on your way to earning a certification or Associate’s Degree. So while some career schools might. . .

Keeping Busy: AGU Student Rebuilds Countries By Day,

Studies In Her “Spare” Time You may remember the old television commercials for the Army, the ones that claimed, “We do more before breakfast than most people do all day.” In the case of Wanda Cross, that’s probably true. Cross, a contract specialist with the U.S. Army Space Missile Defense Command (SMDC), is not only serving her country in the Middle East, she’s also a full-time student at A. . .

The 6 Stages of Learning

The 6 stages of Learning By Michelle L. Casto Have you ever stopped to consider how you know what you know? In reality, you think, say, and do what you do because of what you have learned. Obviously, there have been some good lessons, some not-so-good ones, and even some lessons you seem to keep re-learning. So what is going on when you learn? There are many words and metaphors for the ide. . .

In Leadership, Identifying Dreams That Lead To Great Results

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Plan, Prioritize, Play 10 strategic ways to be time rich and stress free

Internet By BZ Riger-Hull, Certified Success Coach 1. Retrain your self-talk, to remove selfish from your vocabulary and replace it with self-care. In order for you to take care of the people you love you need to take care of yourself first. Friends, family, loved ones look to you as a model, make sure to model self-care, taking time to play, relax, and read. This is especially important for p. . .

GETTING ORGANIZED: You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks…or CAN You?

Were you born disorganized? If so, do you excuse yourself by saying, "That's just the way I am! You can't teach an old dog new tricks!" ? So many people seem unhappy in their professional lives. Very few connect that dissatisfaction to being disorganized, which can make a good job seem unbearable. The good news is that it's easy to correct! Some of the most organized people I know were not ". . .

How to Be a Freelancer in Demand: Become a Busy Client’s Best Friend

The best clients are the busy clients. Why? Because they're the ones with successful businesses, so they have enough money to pay you. They're also the ones who are busy enough that they really need you. And they’re the ones who are likely to have ongoing work for you. They’re also the ones who are the easiest to keep because you know exactly what you need to do to keep them. It’s simple – jus. . .

Get Out Of The Stone Age: Give Leadership Talks

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Be an Entrepreneur

Be an Entrepreneur By Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. The Department of Labor predicts that the #1 employer in 2010 will be “self.” A recent Internet poll of 25-44 year olds revealed that 90% of them hoped to own their own business. A survey conducted by Ernst & Young found that 75% of influential Americans believe that entrepreneurship will be the defining trend of the 21st century. Some of the f. . .

Goal Setting 101

If you have read more than one of my articles, I’m sure you may have come away with the notion that I am big on goal setting. You would be correct in this assumption. I have done a number of presentations on this subject. During these presentations I have noticed that there are two overriding views on goal setting. The first, is of those that are either new to goal setting, or yet haven’t t. . .

Becoming A Home Inspector: What the Home Inspection Schools Won't Tell You

Chances are if you’re reading this you’ve thought about becoming a home inspector. You may have even seen the ads that say you can make hundreds of dollars a day as a home inspector. Home inspection schools put many of these ads out. They paint a rosy picture about the profession and how easy it will be for you to make a ton of money virtually overnight. I’m a Professional Real Estate Inspector. . .

Five Steps to Vocational Passion: A Disciplined Plan for Major Mid-life Changes

There’s a famous song lyric that asks: “Is that all there is?” Every seven seconds, an American turns 50 years old. So there’s a good chance that song is running through some of their heads. The question captures the ennui that many people feel in mid-life. They look up at the clock, see it ticking, and begin counting in their heads all the mountains not climbed, the poems not written, and t. . .

Buddha in Your Back Pocket

The other day I was late for something. Not very late. In fact, I was actually on time but an angry voice berated me anyway, saying, "You are late! There will be no seats left. You wouldn't run late if you were more organized!" It was a terrible feeling, especially because the voice was partially right. Who was this voice yelling at me? It was my nemesis – the Shrew who lives in my head. We all. . .

Attitude

On your road to becoming successful (no matter what your definition of success may be) there are a number of fundamentals or principles that you must make a part of your life both personal as well as professional. I am making it my life’s mission to share with, as many people as possible the synthesis of what I have learned are life’s principles for success. Most are the fundamentals that we . . .

Get Branded

Get Branded By Michelle L. Casto La Fontaine once said, “By the work, one knows the workman.” He must have known long ago about the importance of branding. In today’s competitive marketplace, establishing and maintaining a brand name is essential to your career success. A service or trademark tells people immediately what you do. People will return to those companies or individuals who have. . .

Leadership For Deep Results: Without Them Are You Wasting Your Leadership And...

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What is a life purpose?

What is a Life Purpose Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. Whole Life Coach, Speaker, and Author What is a Life Purpose? Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose in life? These are some of the oldest and most important questions posed by human beings throughout history. They become the most profound when an individual such as yourself begins to think and reflect on them. Upon reading this workbook . . .

Believing the Plan

Mary had a delivery service business. Her idea was to market to senior citizens who couldn’t get out every day. She came to me as a SCORE counselor because her business was struggling and she thought she needed marketing help. She had been marketing to seniors for more than a year and was frustrated by her results. She hoped I would have the silver bullet that would change everything. My fi. . .

Success: Define Your Own!

Define Your Own Success By Debra Thorsen www.corporaterebels.com Many of us are prisoners of our own success. Maybe we started our careers with a goal of climbing the corporate ladder, or earning $100,000 per year, or another milestone we wanted to achieve. We then achieve “success”, are respected by our peers, have a nice big house full of great stuff, take nice vacations….. And yet, we often . . .

The Leadership Talk As A Living Hologram

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A Lasting Leadership Lesson: How One Leadership Talk By George Washington Sav...

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The 3 Key Components to Any Successful Change

We live in a world that is constantly bombarding us with changes. One would think that with all that practice, we would be fairly adept at navigating the change process. But the truth of the matter is, making any kind of intentional change in our life can be difficult. When we decide to change something in our lives, we make the decision to swap out the old and familiar for something new a. . .

Break in with Fillers: The Best Market for New Writers

Interested in breaking into writing or breaking into a new area? You can't go past writing fillers. Fillers are one of the most overlooked opportunities in the freelance writing world and offer one of the best opportunities for new writers. Fillers Are In Demand I've spoken to hundreds of editors and been told over and over again that fillers are the one thing they never get enough of. Most pu. . .

6 Steps to a Remarkable Reapplication

OK. You didn't get accepted at any of the schools you applied to. What should you do now? Deal. Get over it. And consider what you’re going to do next year. If you decide to re-apply, you need to assess what went wrong and resolve to improve it. 1. Determine what you need to change. You definitely need to do something different, because your previous approach didn't work. Don’t turn in the. . .

Unhook from the Perpetual Progress Grid

I have been a member of a group called the Women in Business Connection (WIBC for short) in Cambridge, MA for about four years. We get together for lunch meetings once a month. Last week at our December event several of the women commented to me how much they liked my newsletter. It is always nice to hear complimentary feedback but one woman went even farther - she said it was like getting a "Z. . .

Surviving the First Year of Marriage - Top Ten Tips for Creating a Successful...

Surviving the First Year of Marriage - Top Ten Tips for Creating a Successful Foundation in your First Year of Marriage (and other Relationships) © 2003 Cheryl Marks-Young We have all heard the statement, "the first year is the hardest". Can you picture the person who first said that to you? Did they seem happy about being married or were they proclaiming their happiness through gritted teeth? . . .

Top Ten Ways to Live Authentically

Top Ten Ways to Live Authentically 1. Know your purpose Are you wandering through life with little direction – hoping that you’ll find happiness, health and prosperity? Identify your life purpose or mission statement and you will have your own unique compass that will lead you to your truth north every time. 2. Know your values What do you value most? Make a list of your top 5 values. Some . . .

How to answer your call in mid-life

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