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Taking Time For You

It is of vital importance that each of us take some time out of each day for ourselves. With busy schedules, work, kids, and a million things going on in our lives each day, unfortunately this isn't nearly as easy as it sounds. Sometimes it gets so unbelievably hectic that we even completely forget about ourselves, due to being so focused on tasks at hand. But as impossible as it seems, it is . . .

How to Make Cleaning a Kitchen Easy

Kitchens are the centers of our lives. We cook, converse, and even eat in our kitchens. Perhaps that is why getting motivated to clean a kitchen is 99.9% of the battle...and elbow grease is the other 0.1%. The reason for this is mostly because of all the rooms in a house, the kitchen alone has the position of having the most traffic, use, and just plain dirt! To start yourself off, it can be . . .

Organizing Your Home Office and Paperwork

Organizing your home office can truly be a hair raising task! By home office, I mean any area of your house which you pay bills in, write notes, send cards, store paperwork, etc. Some people are lucky to have a separate room for this purpose, and others section off an area in a room with perhaps just a desk. Either way, this article will deal with organizing this area of your life. When organi. . .

Remembering Your Dreams

Learning to remember your dreams is harder for some than for others. There are many reasons a person would want to remember their dreams, including increased self-awareness and knowledge about yourself, coming to grips with aspects of yourself, education, finding out hidden emotions, and more. Remembering your dreams is like opening the door to your own mind. However, for you it may be incredib. . .

Dreams about Water

Having water in your dreams is a very common occurrence. Whether you are dreaming of an ocean, a pond, or even a glass of water, it seems everyone dreams of water at some point in their lives. And in your dreams, water alludes to the most basic parts of ourselves - emotion. Water most always represents our waking emotion. Think about the dreams of water you have had...was the water crashing oce. . .

"The truth about Smokers 'Pleasure Paradox' "

========================================================== "The truth about Smokers 'Pleasure Paradox' " - by Neil Stelling B.Sc, MBA © DigiLectual Inc. 2004 http://www.QuitSmokingWithNLP.com/ ========================================================== Smokers love excuses. Nothing makes them happier than, 'I can't quit because…'. They really believe their own excuses. But all these exc. . .

Damn, That Pain In My ASS! (Sciatic Pain)

If you’re reading this article, it’s a good bet that you have a radiating pain running down the back of your leg that just won’t go away. If what I’m about to tell you sounds familiar, don’t worry, help is on the way. Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome are the same condition... it is just that the medical community is starting to call the condition by the muscle (Piriformis) that is involved an. . .

How High-Carb Diet Plans Treat Carbohydrates

A number of popular diets are focused on carbohydrates. Some demonize them. Then warn you against eating any carbohydrates. Others in fact, emphasize a high carbohydrate intake. Here is how high-carbohydrate diet plans treat carbohydrates. (Such as Ornish, Pritikin, and Food for Life) For years you've been hearing that eating a healthy diet. Means cutting back on the total amount of fat. While . . .

Aches, Pains, and Injuries

Being a Personal Fitness Professional, I hear from many people who are suffering from various aches and pains, and unfortunately are misinformed. One thing I am constantly hearing from people is "I've got a bad back," or "just my old tennis elbow acting up". This frustrates me because these people are misled and are often suffering unnecessarily. My frustration is not with the person experien. . .

So Your Lower Back Hurts???

Low back pain is one of the most common ailments people suffer from and approximately 8 out of 10 people will deal with back pain at some point in their life. That’s a lot of people… are you one of them? Out of all of the various forms of back pain, lower back pain is by far the most common and there’s a good explanation for this. Any idea why? It’s not car accidents, it’s not work-related. . .

Stop Procrastinating to Ease Your Stress

We are all familiar with the concept of procrastination. Procrastination is simply defined as the avoidance of doing a task which needs to be accomplished. And we've all been plagued by procrastination at one time or another. For some, it's a chronic problem. Others find that it affects only some areas of their lives. Two of the most common explanations are fear of failure and dread of taking o. . .

Medical Alert Jewelry: A Life Saving Fashion Statement

No one really wants to be labeled as “different.” And certainly, no one wants to create that label and apply it to him or herself. But many medical conditions require some form of identification indicating that such a condition exists and must be considered in the case of an emergency. Thus, millions of people with hundreds of medical conditions must advertise that fact simply to protect themse. . .

Managing Your Stress

Stress affects everyone at one time or another. However, not all stress is bad. It has physical and emotional effects on us and can create positive or negative feelings. Positive stress adds anticipation and excitement to life, and we all thrive under a certain amount of this type of stress. Deadlines, competitions, confrontations, and even our frustrations and sorrows can add enrichment to our. . .

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Depression Are Not The Same Thing!

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a very misunderstood illness and this is perhaps why there are so many myths about it. Perhaps the most common myth about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is that it is effectively a mental condition, and another name for depression. But these two conditions are very different! And when you label a condition incorrectly it can cause no end of problems when trying to diagno. . .

The Self-employed Employer

The Self-employed Employerr By David Leonhardt It's that time of year again, when all Canadians rush to their mailboxes, their corner stores or their neighbor's houses to read the latest edition of Maclean's Magazine. For those who don't know it, Maclean's is the Canadian equivalent of Time or Newsweek, and the time of year is the annual Top 100 Employers report – the employers who issue mor. . .

Sex is a serious thing!

Most of the questions asked to sexual health experts are about men's early ejaculations and women's orgasm troubles. When you read this you may say: It's normal, if man is coming off quickly, woman couldn't have an orgasm! But if you really think for a few seconds, surprisingly, you won't see any relation between these two events. Because, a man if he is not a boor, will prepare his woman to re. . .

Letting Go Of Our Negativity

Everyone has something, whether it be a habit, or aspect of their personality, that they wish that they didn't have. For me, that something is fear. I am constantly afraid of just about anything you could name...car crashes, meeting new people, tornados, driving in the dark, sleeping with the closet open, public speaking...you name it, I'm probably afraid of it! This is a negative habit, and ce. . .

Welcome to my stress-free world

Welcome to my stress-free world r By David Leonhardt What the world needs more of is...stress. This means I must deliver a formal apology to all 17,124 subscribers to my newsletter, A Daily Dose of Happiness, for running a series on stress reduction tips and wasting their time in such a frivolous fashion, when they could be using that time to watch the all-oatmeal channel, polish their med. . .

What is a herniated disc and what can you do about it?

So what in the world is a Herniated Disc??? Well, rather than confuse you more, I am going to give you my simple, easy to understand definition… a herniated disc is simply a protrusion, or sticking out of the disc. Think of a disc as a balloon being held in place between your hands… if you push your hands together unevenly the balloon will bulge out on the opposite side. This is what happens . . .

Nothing Seems To Get Rid Of My Nagging Back Pain… What Now?

Tired of struggling and need relief from back pain? You are not alone… millions and millions of people suffer from back all over the world and nearly all of them are like you, looking for something that works… back pain relief! I’m just guessing, but here’s what your experience with back pain has probably been like: You probably went to your family doctor first, or a chiropractor. Your visit. . .

Five Steps to a New Routine

I've noticed that in the two years since the major de-cluttering of my apartment, clutter has been creeping back in. So what DO you do after you've cleared the clutter? If your day-to-day routines are continuing to create clutter, then you'll always be one step behind it. 1. Identify the problem. Think of things that tend to "sneak up" on you in your life - annual things like tax time, monthly . . .

10 Important Things To Tell Your Prospects

1. Tell your prospects that you offer free delivery. This may cost a little money, but, you will gain the extra customers to make up for it. 2. Tell your prospects that you offer a lower price. If you can't afford to offer a lower price you could always hold the occasional discount sale. 3. Tell your prospects that your product achieves results faster. People are becoming more and more impati. . .

10 Ways To Sell Your Ad Space Like Crazy

1. Give your customers a discount when they spend over a certain dollar amount for ad space. You can also apply this tip to the amount of ads they buy. 2. Offer your customers a free bonus for renewing their ad order. It could be an ebook, special report, online utility, etc. 3. Sell advertising space between your content. You just break an article in half and insert the banner or classified . . .

50 Benefits Of Joint Venturing

What Is A Joint Venture? A joint venture is an agreement in which two or more businesses work on a project for a set period of time. Joint ventures can be long-term, like promoting a product together, or some can be short-term, like bartering (trading) products and services. Joint venture ideas are virtually endless. The Benefits Of Joint Venture Marketing 1. You can build long lasting business. . .

10 Benefits Of Submitting Articles To E-zines

1. You'll brand your web site, business and yourself by submitting articles to e-zines. You could include your name, business name, your credentials, web site address and e-mail address in your resource box. 2. You will become known as an expert on the topics you write about. This will give you and your business extra credibility which will help you compete against your competition. . . .

What Do You Want for Christmas?

Headphones to grant me some private space . . . tickets to some far-off exotic place . . . What do you want for Christmas? Clothing to dress me to paint the town red . . . silk sheets to wrap me when I go to bed . . . What do you want for Christmas? Harry Potter’s a good one . . . the kids will go wild . . . And I love him too, ‘cause I’m really a child . . . What do you want for Christmas. . .

10 Killer Ways To Multiply Your Sales

1. When you make your first sale, follow-up with the customer. You could follow-up with a "thank you" email and include an advertisement for other products you sell. You could follow-up every few months. 2. You could upsell to your customers. When they're at your order page, tell them about a few extra related products you have for sale. They could just add it to their original ord. . .

10 Uncommon And Unusual Free Product Bonuses

1. Offline Directory - Create an online directory of offline resources. You could include names, phone numbers, addresses, etc. 2. eBook Of Reviews - Publish an ebook of stuff that's related to your target audience that you could review like products, web sites, movies, etc. 3. Round Table Chat - You could schedule a group chat of people your customers would want to meet and talk to on the in. . .

10 Ways To Generate Highly Read Article Ideas

1. Participate in chat rooms related to your targeted audience. Watch what questions people are asking and ask others what information they're interested in. 2. Examine what information in being broadcast on tv, news and talk shows. That information is usually hot topics. 3. Hang out in similar message boards. People leave questions for information they're seeking. That is a strong indicator . . .

Running Your Own Website When You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or FM Is Easier Than You Think!

Had you lived 100 years ago, it would have been much harder for you (practically impossible) to earn your own money from home as a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia sufferer. BUT!!! Today, we Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia sufferers are lucky enough to live in the age of the Internet - where knowledge is power. Information, information, information. THAT's what people want. So. . .

The truth about Smokers 'Relaxation Ruse'

word count: 401 character width: 60 resource box: 3 lines + web link to quitsmokingWithNLP.com ========================================================== "The truth about Smokers 'Relaxation Ruse' " - by Neil Stelling B.Sc, MBA © DigiLectual Inc. 2004 http://www.quitsmokingwithNLP.com/ ========================================================== Smokers love excuses. They can't quit because .. . . .

Patrick Anderson: Wheelchair Basketball Star

Winning one Paralympic gold medal is challenging enough. Winning two in consecutive Paralympics is even more difficult. But that's exactly what Patrick Anderson and his Canadian Wheelchair Basketball team did, whipping Austrailia, 70-53 in the finals Sept. 28 to capture their second gold in as many Paralympics. Regarded as one of the best players in the world by his peers and the media. . .

2004 Paralympic Games

Back in August, much of the world was focused on Athens, Greece, site of the 2004 Summer Olympics. The excitement of that event had just begun to die down when the city welcomed more athletes for another set of Summer Games: the 12th Paralympics for disabled athletes. The Paralympic Games (not to be confused with the Special Olympic World Games), took place Sept. 17-28, with athletes co. . .

10 Ways To Profit In An Uncertain Economy

1. Sell more back end products to your existing customer base. You already created rapport, trust and proved your credibility to them. 2. Make it a practice to up sell to new and existing customers. After they decide to buy one product, offer them another product. 3. Cross promote your products and services with other businesses that aren't competition. You will reach a wider audience at less. . .

Reduce Asthma And Breathe Free

Asthma can be a serous and often frightening condition that is typified by a tightening of the chest, wheezing and difficulty breathing. Asthma is made up of two underlying components: inflammation and constriction. During normal breathing, the bands of muscles that surround the airways are relaxed, and air moves freely. But in people with asthma, the bands of muscle surrounding the airways. . .

Ease the Stress with Massage

Stress is the response that your body has to all the demands made upon it daily. Everyone has felt the effects of a stressful day in the muscles of the neck or back. Whether you have sore or tense muscles, tension headaches or anxiety, getting a massage can really help relieve all that stress. Research shows that massage is effective care for a broad range of ailments, injuries and conditi. . .

After Christmas Letdown?

“You gotta pay the price,” one of my clients is always telling me. She’s referring to what is a law of physics, and also the way things work – what goes up must come down. The higher your Christmas, the more exciting, chaotic and tumultuous, the more likely you’ll be tumbling down just as far. Why? According to psychneuroimmunologist (big word meaning the effect of brain and emotions on heal. . .

Arre Your Protecting Your Child's Hearing Properly?

by Susan Dunn, MA 5.2 million 6-19 year old have hearing loss directly related to noise exposure*. Don’t let your child be part of this unfortunate group. PEACE & QUIET “Offer your child peace and quiet,” says the Noise Center. “Noise poses a serious threat to children's hearing, health, learning and behavior.” (And I can’t think of an adult who functions well in a noisy environment either. . .

What’s Your Aging in America IQ? Take the Quiz.

Curious how long you may live? Use the Life Expectancy Calculator: http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/interactivearea/living_100.shtml . (Be prepared to know your weight in stones!) Now here's your quiz: TRUE or FALSE 1. Older adults have more mental health problems than younger adults. FALSE. Overall prevalence of mental disorder in older adults is less than in any other age group, and general. . .

How to Enjoy a Networking Event When You Don’t

Networking … there’s no question it helps us get business – it’s not what you know, but who you know – but for some of us it’s not enjoyable and also something of a mystery. There’s plenty of advice out there, such as head for the center of the room, be sure and greet everyone, and watch your entrance and exit. But this is helpful only after you have some kind of foundation to work from. I’m a. . .

What Not to Put on Your Resume

by Susan Dunn, http://www.susandunn.cc “Should I admit a weakness?” one of my coaching clients asked me. “Something tells me I shouldn’t.” ”Something” was telling her right. Your best tool in writing a good resume, is your intuition, or common sense aka Emotional Intelligence. WEAKNESSES Don’t talk about your “weaknesses” unless you’re asked. In my years as a Career Counselor for college st. . .

Better Aging

My friend who retired last year from years on Wall Street tells me, “I have to watch very carefully how I spend my money. I don’t know how to do anything.” One of the reasons people find retirement challenging, is also the solution to the problem of better aging: we identify with roles in our lives. Worse than that, we enjoy them. They’re what our life is all about or we wouldn’t have been . . .

San Antonio: The Perfect Family Vacation

It’s the home of the Alamo … and so much more. One of the most interesting things to know is that The Alamo is smack in the middle of downtown San Antonio. Talk about centrally located! I don’t know about you, but when I take kids on a vacation I want a little bit of everything – fun, thrills, culture, good food, a learning experience. San Antonio has it all. THE ALAMO Sam Houston, Davy Croc. . .

It's That Time Of Year

It's That Time Of Year Helaine Iris (c) 2004 "The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." William Faulkner It's that time again, almost February. Deep winter in New England. Not only is it bitter cold and everything's covered in ice and snow, we're still months away from spring. Although the calendar says it's spring at the end of March, if you live in New England yo. . .

Aromatherapy For Stress Relief At Work

Home | This Months Specials | Free Literature | Recipes | Links | Wholesale Request this article via autoresponder Aromatherapy for Stress Relief at Work Most people work a 40 hour week so we can estimate that we typically spend about 2,000 hours at work each year. And many people work even more than this. Yet we often don't take the time to ensure that our job setting is a pleasant place to . . .

Dessert In The Dessert

Dessert In The Desert Helaine Iris © 2004 “As we grow as unique persons, we learn to respect the uniqueness of others”. Robert H. Schuller Last week, on my vacation I was having dinner with a group of special friends. These friends are affectionately known by many as "the grannies off the grid". The grannies are three conscious, artistic, elder women who live on a beautiful piece of land in the. . .

Hurry up and procrastinate

Hurry up and procrastinater You, too, can become a champion procrastinatorr By David Leonhardt I've been meaning to write this column, but I keep putting it off. There always seems to be something better or more important or easier to write about. Everybody is rushing to enter the contest to find America's Biggest Procrastinator. As an expert in the field, I will help you win the contest. . .

There's More to Orlando than Disney

There's More to Orlando than Disneyr Don't forget to take in some of the secret treasures of central Floridar By David Leonhardt Orlando is one of the top tourism destinations in the world. It features Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World. People come from every continent to take in these famous theme parks, and especially to meet Big Mickey. But there is another Orlando, a ci. . .

Are You A Bill Clinton Webmaster?

Are You A Bill Clinton Webmaster? Post-Florida Google Pulls Back the Fig Leaf By David Leonhardt One of the most frequent questions I get asked about my ebook, Don't Get Banned BY The Search Engines , is whether I amended it to include post-Florida Google. "Florida" is the code name that search engine optimizer wizards gave to a November, 2003, shakeup at Google that left many webmasters co. . .

When Mother Comes to Visit

When Mother Comes to Visitr All Hell Needn't Break Looser By David Leonhardt My mom came to visit us for a few days. I know what you're thinking. I know it's happened to you, too. Just when someone comes to visit, All Hell decides to break loose. And especially if it's your mother, All Hell delights in knocking everything just enough out of whack to showcase your utter incompeten. . .

Super Bowl 2004: Silly or Boring?

Super Bowl 2004: Silly or Boring?r Janet Jackson reveals one of two thingsr By David Leonhardt If you watched the Super Bowl, you know that Janet Jackson revealed one of two things. She revealed how silly and paranoid otherwise normal human beings can get. Unfortunately, she did not reveal how bored we have become with run-of-the-mill celebrity nudity. Had she revealed both things, like. . .

Time: Do You Spend or Invest It?

Time is our greatest and most precious asset. Time is the great equalizer of all us human beings. Why then do we not recognize and treat it with the respect it deserves? Whether you are rich, poor, healthy, ill, or just humming along in your life somewhere in between, we all have only 24 hours in each and every day to invest wisely. We often spend a great deal of time and energy thinking and wo. . .

A Wake Up Call

A Wake Up Call Helaine Iris © 2004 “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver Last week was one heck of a week! It all started with what I thought was a toothache. After a few days of building pain, I reluctantly went to my dentist to see what was the problem. I was hesitant because I was convinced the outcome was sure to be expensive. I Probably ne. . .

Searching for The Meaning of Life

Searching for The Meaning of Life ====================================== A member of the Self Improvement Zone asked me the other day: "How is it that we can know what is good for us, yet we don't seem to be able to make a practice out of anything? I go from one author, book, concept, idea to another, thinking one day I will find the answer, and I will no longer have to look. I have. . .

Swith to a Better Channel!

Peril, catastrophe and disaster. These are our friends, allies and mentors. Appearing as enemies on the surface, these seeming threats are our most helpful teachers on our Earth adventure. These apparent foes repeatedly demonstrate how we humans have awesome power over our fate and circumstances in life. When faced with an expected outcome we don't like, we have an option. We can open to an alt. . .

English has come a long, long way...

English has come a long, long way... By David Leonhardt I often wonder what would happen if Shakespeare were to be transported in a time machine to our world today. What would he think? How would he react? Yes, Willie would probably tell me "thou hast too much time on thy hands if thou spendeth it wondering about such flights of fancy." But only after he found his feet. You see, Willie w. . .

10 things you should be monitoring on your website

10 things you should be monitoring on your websiter By David Leonhardt Every business needs to know how it is doing. That's the idea behind exit surveys, customer feedback forms, suggestion boxes and other devices. Without feedback from the customer, monitoring inventory, expenses, revenue and other benchmarks, a business can take a quick slide down a slippery slope, without the owner ever s. . .

Dressing a toddler, whomever she is today

Dressing a toddler, whomever she is todayr By David Leonhardt Some things we take for granted. Like getting dressed. Unless we are paraplegic, an absolute klutz or have just smoked far too much cabbage, getting dressed is a cinch. Sure, if you happen to be the winner of the 2004 Imelda Marcos Shoe Collection Trophy, you might have trouble choosing just the right shoe for the occasion. But. . .

Web site monitoring is a global necessity

Web site monitoring is a global necessityr Web site and shopping cart performance should be monitored from around the worldr By David Leonhardt Bill Huang sits down at his computer. As he connects to the Internet, he glances out at the sun poking its nose above the Hong Kong skyline. It will be another busy day, and he has to order those slippers for his wife before rushing off to a meeting.. . .

A Jar Of Sauce Can Make You Bigger

A Jar Of Sauce Can Make You Bigger Helaine Iris (c) 2004 "We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are." Max Depree It's funny how the seemingly simplest events in life can be doorways into profound moments of self-realization and growth. I had a meltdown this afternoon. Albeit brief, it had all the qualities of a full-fledged tantrum. It was no fun. There I was in my kit. . .

Ditch the hotel for a villa or vacation home

Ditch the hotel for a villa or vacation homer Whether in Orlando or Budapest, private vacation home rentals are tops!r By David Leonhardt Two visits to Budapest. Two apartments, walking distance from downtown. I did not even set foot in the Hilton. My mother and I saw Budapest like only someone who stays away from the Americanized hotels can. We stayed with the locals. We came to feel the. . .

Give a Hug for Happiness

Give a Hug for Happinessr Here is Some Daily Motivation to Get Closer By David Leonhardt Hugs have a long and honorable tradition, going back to the day the caveman first squeezed his wife and discovered that no ketchup squeezed out. Since then, he found that his wife makes an awesome teddy bear, and he can always squeeze a rhinoceros when he wants ketchup for his hotdog (which gave him the n. . .

Top Ten Tools for Writing Humor

Top Ten Tools for Writing Humor Humor columnist David Leonhardt share his favorite humor techniques. By David Leonhardt (Humor Columnist) Ever want to write a funny book or a humor column? Or add spice to your newsletter editor or web page so that people read beyond the typical drivel that sends otherwise eager-to-spend customers into a boredom-induced coma? Here are my top ten favorite humo. . .

The Great Career Switch

The Great Career Switchr Brad Pitt's Grizzly Bear Visits the Doctor.r By David Leonhardt "Hello. Is the doctor in?" "I'll be with you as soon as I finish filling in these forms." "But I really need to see a doctor." "There, now what can I do fo – EEEEEK! You...you....you're a grizzly bear." "Yes, ma'am. Can I see the doctor, please? "Wh...why would you want to see the doctor? He doesn'. . .

An Interview with the Better Fathering Coach

by Susan Dunn, MA, Marketing Coach “He’s disobeyed me again,” Bill fumed as he walked in the door at night. The kitchen was a mess and his teenage son was playing “Grand Theft Auto: Vice City” on the computer with rap music blaring at 106 dB, known to cause permanent damage in less than 4 minutes, and homework nowhere in sight; all things Bill had fought with his son about before. Bill’s he. . .

The Top 10 Things to Know About Your Child and Hearing Loss

by Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach In 2000, 5.2 million 6-19 year old had hearing loss directly related to noise exposure [3rd National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, reported on Dangerous Decibels ( http://www.dangerousdecibels.org/ ). According to a study done by Montgomery and Fujukawa in 1992, “Over the last 10 years, the percentage of 2nd graders with hearing loss has increased 2.. . .

Vacation in comfort with kids

Vacation in comfort with kids Three stress relief techniques for families while away from home By David Leonhardt It takes a special person to travel with kids – a parent. Children have their own needs. Their idea of a vacation is more "adventurous" than a parent's. They need constant stimulation and they can get as tired as they are tiring. There are many top ten type lists of tips for . . .

Tips For Dog Toys

Toys are fun both for our dogs and us. Lucky for us there are endless choices. But did you know how important toys are for your dogs - puppies especially. Toys play a great role in the emotional and mental development of puppies. They also act as solutions for inappropriate chewing, boredom, and separation anxiety. In fact most dog trainers recommend that new puppy owners buy lots of toy. . .

What is the difference between a power of attorney and a guardianship? Which is appropriate for some

A power of attorney is a legal document in which one person (the principal) authorizes another (the agent) to act on his/her behalf. Financial powers of attorney allow your agent to make decisions regarding your property. Healthcare powers of attorney allow your agent to make decisions regarding your health care needs. A power of attorney permits you to appoint someone else to manage your finan. . .

What is an advance directive? Does an Alzheimer's patient need one?

An advance directive allows you to communicate your health care preferences when you no longer have the capacity to make your own decisions. It is a legal document, such as a living will or a power of attorney for health care. If you are able to communicate your medical preferences, then you will do so. If, on the other hand, you lose the ability to state your wishes, the advance directive allo. . .

Clueless About Network Marketing?

Clueless About Network Marketing? By Cora L. Foerstner A year ago, I began reading about real estate and residual income. My desire to become an entrepreneur was born. As I read, the term network marketing and its synonym multi-level marketing (MLM) kept popping up. The authors of these buzz words didn’t bother explaining or defining them. They assumed that I, their eager reader, knew their mea. . .

Handbags, purses and toolboxes, oh my!

Handbags, purses and toolboxes, oh my!r By David Leonhardt Never send a man to do a woman's job. You'd think I would have figured that out by now, but I haven't made my quota of mistakes just yet. Somehow I got it into my head to buy my friend a handbag. It seemed simple enough. I've never had a problem buying toolboxes, cabinets or file folders, so how hard would it be to pick up a handb. . .

5 TIPS for Home-Based Business Entrepreneurs

5 TIPS for Home-Based Business Entrepreneurs by Perry Gage http://www.Over50Resources.com Have you ever heard that only a small part (5%) of 'all' Home-Based Business entrepreneurs achieve success? Do an online research on your favorite Search Engine and you will understand what I mean. In this article I'm going to show you the KEY to Home-Based Business entrepreneurs success; you'll find out. . .

Online Marketing Through Newsletters

Internet So you want to start publishing an online newsletter? Why? Because that’s what all the online marketing experts and gurus said to do. You’ve been told you’ll pull in lots of new customers if you just start publishing an online newsletter AND purchase their list magnet ebook. I am not going to tell you that because I know it’s not that simple. In fact, I’ll tell you the truth as I’m alw. . .

Is Vacation Rental Ownership Your Business Opportunity?

Is Vacation Rental Ownership Your Business Opportunity?r By David Leonhardt It's a dream I've heard so many people express: "I want to run a bed and breakfast. They are so cute" Or "I want to own a vacation rental property, so I can get a free vacation and make money the rest of the year. But what is really involved in being a vacation landlord? Is it a business that is right for you? I . . .

Exercise for Stress Relief

It is well known that exercise helps to alleviate stress. In fact, the American Council on Exercise reminds Americans that one of the most effective methods of stress relief is exercise. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Association endorses exercise as a way to reduce stress, and recommends cardiovascular exercise that elevates the heart rate for 15 to 30 minutes - three to four times per wee. . .

By Now, I'm a Expert at Memory Loss

By Now, I'm a Expert at Memory Lossr By David Leonhardt I sat down to write my weekly humor column, but I just could not remember what I wanted to write about. This seems to be an increasingly more common affliction, ever since I turned 40. For instance, like most people over 40, I often can't remember my age. In fact, I am quite certain I am not yet 40. How do I know? Well, I can't reme. . .

The Power of Healthy Words

Title: The Power of Healthy Words Author: Patricia Wagner Format: Word wrapped at 60 characters per line Article Word Count: 677 Contact Author: mailto:wagner.art@verizon.net Date of Copyright: copyright © 2004 by Patricia Wagner Author Photo: http://www.a-to-z-wellness.com/Images/PWagner.jpg Receive new articles: http://www.a-to-z-wellness.com/article-updates.htm Other Availabl. . .

When is a nursing home appropriate for the Alzheimer's patient?

Caring for an Alzheimer's patient can be a huge burden. When it becomes too hard and too time consuming for you to take care of your loved one, it may be time to look for a nursing home. When you feel comfortable, then you can start planning ahead which will help avoid crisis situations later. You may not ever need a nursing home, but act in a proactive manner just in case the day comes. It is . . .

How to cope with agitation in your loved one who has Alzheimer’s

Many times, understanding the meaning of a word can give us great insight into the issue at hand. What is agitation? · Extreme emotional disturbance. (The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language) · A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquility; disturbance of mind that shows itself by physical excitement. (Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary). · A mental state of extrem. . .

Mr. Cheapie's Frugal Shopping Tips

r By David Leonhardt Hello. Mr. Cheapie here again with three more fantastic I-can't-believe-I-didn't-think-of-that frugal shopping tips. I already gave you my best frugal eating tips. Now let's move away from food, because it is to always important to buy the sizzle, not the steak. That's the first tip. If the steak was any good, why would Madison Avenue spend all its efforts selling th. . .

Enjoy the Magic of Prosperity

There is an art and a science to prosperity. The art is playing with the magic of prosperity. The science is aligning with the physics of prosperity. Play at Life! Why does the money run out? Why doesn't passion stay around? Why doesn’t health last? Perhaps because we’re not playing. Instead, we’re analyzing and strategizing. By not being innocent, open, willing, spontaneous and flexible, we . . .

What's your clutter keeping you from?

What's your clutter keeping you from? So you might be asking – what is clutter and why should I care about it? Clutter is essentially anything you don't need, don't want and get no joy from seeing. There might be 100's of items in your home or office right now that could be cleared away. The cost of having a lot of clutter around you is that it: ~ Takes up physical space and energy (consider th. . .

The Joy Of Living In The Zone

What do people want most in the world? What is the most sought-after goal? From the moment we awaken to the moment we close our eyes at night, what is it we seek every minute of the day? We want to feel good. The primary motivation behind every action we take is the desire to feel happy. Even when we're focused on moving away from pain, we are, in effect, moving toward feeling good-physically,. . .

Telling the truth is good for your self-care

Watching television’s “sitcom’s”, I can’t help but notice that most of the plots revolve around the same theme – someone being afraid to tell someone else the truth. We saw it in the years that Ross loved Rachel, that Niles loved Daphne, or that George hated Susan. We saw it in virtually every episode of Three’s Company. Why do we keep the truth from people? Usually it’s for one of the followi. . .

Sleep - Are you Getting Enough?

For some people, enough is four to six hours. Other people just don't feel right with less than eight hours. People need more or less sleep at different phases in their life. Women may need more or less sleep at different phases of the month. The simplest way to tell if you're getting enough is by checking in every morning - do you feel rested? Do you ever wake up without an alarm clock and fe. . .

Stopping Time

Six hundred feet straight down! Nothing to break the fall. I've got to switch channels. I don't like my chances on this station. Infused with youthful caprice, I mused to myself about my predicament. Enjoying the intense body rush of imminent danger, I was torn between prolonging the joy-terror and searching for an escape from my imminent demise. I'd been in similar dire situations before and I. . .

Unique Gift Ideas for the 21st Century

Unique Gift Ideas for the 21st Centuryr Poor advice from a personal growth specialistr By David Leonhardt As a personal growth specialist, I like to think I'm hip. I like to think I am avant garde. I like to think I am on the cutting edge – despite what everyone else around thinks about me. I read last year that the growth sector of the future is in healthcare and wellness. So, being the. . .

I saw an angel at work

I saw an angel at workr By David Leonhardt Sometimes you have to see something to believe it. Like angels. Unfortunately, angels are adept at not being seen, yet many people believe in them. I saw an angel at work last year. No, I did not see the halo. Or the feathered wings. Or a flowing white gown dancing in the wind. But there was no mistaking the unique handiwork. When Little Lady. . .

Protect your self-care when others tempt you to stray

Protect your self-care when others tempt you to stray So, you've set your self-care goals and you're all set. You've even considered the ways you'll sabotage yourself - but wait! What about those well-meaning friends and relatives who: ~ With all good intention pass along clutter from their house to yours – "this would look great on you", or "I can't use this but maybe you can". (Surroundings &. . .