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Am I Really A Stroller-Monger?

Am I Really A Stroller-Monger?r By David Leonhardt I was reading "A Modern Infant Armada", a humor column in Maclean's Magazine written by a fellow humor columnist. Writing about it now is a bit like a painter painting another painter or a singer singing about another singer (but it not like a cook cooking another cook.). David Russell (yes, another humor columnist named David) laughs at hi. . .

Serious Dieting Tips, Humorous Explanations

Serious Dieting Tips, Humorous Explanationsr By David Leonhardt A few months ago, I set out to lose 22.6 pounds, then to put back on at least half of it. Huh? Anybody who's ever found herself stuck on a yo-yo diet is probably thinking that I am either crazy or planning way too hard for the inevitable yo-yo heartaches. However, my plan is more sneaky than that. First, I want to lose this . . .

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 &. . .

Build your social support network

BUILD YOUR SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORK A social support network is a group of people who you can count on to support you. They may be the first people you call when something upsetting has happened, when you have a difficult decision to make, or when you have fantastic news to share. Some of the people in your social support network might be professionals and support you in very specific ways (i.e. . . .

Freedom From Fear

Freedom From Fear Helaine Iris © 2004 “The thing you fear most has no power. Your fear of it is what has the power. Facing the truth really will set you free.” Oprah Winfrey Here’s another installment in the ongoing story of me facing the challenges of parenthood. My daughter, a recently graduate from high school, set out with a group of girlfriends on a 3-month cross country expedition. A po. . .

Should I Give Up Me To Not Lose You?

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: Should I Give Up Me To Not Lose You? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http:/. . .

How Can I Get My Partner To Change?

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: How Can I Get My Partner To Change? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004 by Margaret Paul URL: http://www.inne. . .

Fight, Flight, or Loving Action

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: Fight, Flight, or Loving Action Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004 by Margaret Paul URL: http://www.innerbon. . .

Keeping Love Alive

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.com Title: Keeping Love Alive Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding. . .

Conjuring Up Sid Caesar

Internet Love focuses attention. When you really love something, you are naturally pouring your interest and appreciation toward the object of your love. The driving core of this concern and care, on an electro-magnetic level, is creative life force. As our love flows toward the object of our love, the object is filled with our vital energy, enthusiasm and joy. This energetic connection to the . . .

Five Fun Ideas That Increase Online Traffic

1. Using Hidden Links to increase subscribers or for a contest. Place a not so easy to find link in your copy and then ask people to find it. Give them a prize or freebie for finding it. Or you can give them the ebook after they find the link and click on it. By burring it inside the material, they will definitely need to read it carefully in order to find it. 2. Have unique information? . . .

Slogans: Creating and Using Them In Life, Career andBusiness

Information is coming at us from all directions nowadays. This pace requires us to demand that we receive it fast and predigested in order to inch ahead of the game. This also requires a new filing system method for storing the bites and bytes. In this article, we will go into greater details on: * Why slogans are important in today’s society fast-pace information systems. * What is a slogan. . .

Empty Nest Syndrome

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: Empty Nest Syndrome Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004 by Margaret Paul URL: http://www.innerbonding.com Wor. . .

Emotional Dependency or Emotional Responsibility

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: Emotional Dependency or Emotional Responsibility Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004 by Margaret Paul URL: ht. . .

Do You Experience God?

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: Do You Experience God? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbond. . .

Selfishness versus Self-Responsibility

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.com Title: Selfishness versus Self-Responsibility Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:m. . .

Website Backgrounds: 5 Cool Tricks for a Professional Look

Website Backgrounds: 5 Cool Tricks for a Professional Look By David Leonhardt Most websites feature white backgrounds. Or they sit on a navy or gray background -- but most of the screen is still white, like a page of paper set against the darker background. Occasionally, you might run across more interesting colors - reds and purples and greens and rust – often looking more gaudy than profe. . .

Discovering Your Passion and Purpose

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Discovering Your Passion and Purpose Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.. . .

Discerning The Loving Heart

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: Discerning The Loving Heart Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.inn. . .

Devoted to Loving

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Devoted to Loving Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com Word Count: 991. . .

Addiction to Worry

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.com Title: Addiction to Worry Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding. . .

Revving Up Your Writing Productivity

Productivity begins by recognizing and valuing your brilliance, time, and space. It starts with awareness of what works and what does not. It continues with examining what needs grease, or other needs. Search for the truth for what you need in order to rev up your writing. 1. Long to-do lists. Long to-do lists can be emotionally draining without even knowing it-- even overwhelming and para. . .

Ten Quick Etiquette Tips for Business Lunches

Knowing what to do when meeting a prospective client for lunch, or going to lunch with the boss or colleague can be confusing at times. Here is a quick list of items to remember: 1. Be in the present moment with whoever you are with. Limit glancing around the room. It’s a sign that you are looking for something better. There is nothing worse than having a conversation with someone who is ha. . .

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. . .

Wisdom Over Coffee

Wisdom Over Coffee Helaine Iris © 2004 “Learn to pause ... or nothing worthwhile will catch up to you.” Doug King I was having coffee with three coach colleagues at Starbucks the other day. It’s a ritual I look forward to. We get together twice a month to share our wins and our challenges, support each other and have a good time deepening our connection. We go around the table, each taki. . .

Getting Your "Wheels" Realigned

"Just as your car runs more smoothly and requires less energy to go faster and farther when the wheels are in perfect alignment, you perform better when your thoughts, feelings, emotions, goals, and values are in balance." -- Brian Tracy As you read this month's issue, I will be in Ukraine with my family, visiting our exchange student who lived with us last year. I hope to get my "wheels reali. . .

Authoritarian Parenting, Permissive Parenting, or Loving Parenting

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.com Title: Authoritarian Parenting, Permissive Parenting, or Loving Parenting Author: Margaret . . .

The Courage to Be a Loving Parent

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: The Courage to Be a Loving Parent Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com. . .

Are You Controlling or Loving Yourself?

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Are You Controlling or Loving Yourself? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbondi. . .

Controlling Behavior, Loving Behavior

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Controlling Behavior, Loving Behavior Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding. . .

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.com Title: Compassion – A Powerful Doorway to Personal Growth Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-ma. . .

Children, Entitlement and God

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: Children, Entitlement and God Author: Erika J. Chopich, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:erika@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004 by Erika Chopich Web Address: http://www.in. . .

Why So Much Infidelity?

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.com Title: Why So Much Infidelity? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbo. . .

3 Steps to Successfully Build a Team in any Program

Any x by y matrix plan has one big risk... but also one big advantage.   The biggest risk:  People in your downline might think they don't have to promote and just wait for your spillover.   The biggest advantage:  Still, it's a great way to build a deep team quick... if you and the people in your team understand that they shouldn't just sit and wait for it to happen.   The following 3 steps yo. . .

Double listings at Google

Double listings at Googler By David Leonhardt Have you ever searched for something on Google and noticed that a website has a double listing – a main listing and a second listing indented – and wondered "Why?" And then wondered, "How?" Google lists up to two pages from a domain for any given search. Most likely, you already have two pages listed for your major search terms. Your pages mig. . .

Increase Book Sales: When a Book is No Longer Just a Book for Sale

Do you have books sitting in your garage that you haven't sold yet and looking for ways to move them? Then you will want to know about these five outrageous ideas that aren't difficult and can be just plain out fun. Dede Hall, author of The Starving Student's Cookbook had very poor sales for her books. Then one day an outrageously light bulb moment appeared. She added an inexpensive skillet . . .

The Challenges of Single Parenting

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: The Challenges of Single Parenting Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com Word C. . .

Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids

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: Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://ww. . .

Can This Relationship Be Helped?

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Can This Relationship Be Helped? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com . . .

Being an Emotional Victim

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Being an Emotional Victim Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com Word Count: 740. . .

Beauty, Gratitude and the Open Heart

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Beauty, Gratitude and the Open Heart Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.c. . .

Have You Ever Thought of Joining or Forming a Consortium?

Have You Ever Thought of Joining or Forming a Consortium? Are you an entrepreneur but don't like selling alone? A consortium is a combination of different industry-types of entrepreneurs working together to attract business as a group. Even though each member maintains their individuality and operates as the same as self-employed. They band to create a more valuable package to fulfill bigger n. . .

Are You Invisible?

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: Are You Invisible? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.. . .

Are You Addicted to Anger?

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Are You Addicted to Anger? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com Word C. . .

The Difference Between Approval and Appreciation

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: The Difference Between Approval and Appreciation Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.in. . .

Anger: To Control or To Learn

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: Anger: To Control or To Learn Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.in. . .

The truth about Smokers 'Concentration Con'

word count: 377 character width: 60 resource box: 3 lines + web link to QuitSmokingWithNLP.com ================================ " The truth about Smokers 'Concentration Con' " - by Neil Stelling B.Sc, MBA © DigiLectual Inc. 2004 http://www.QuitSmokingWithNLP.com/concen ============================== Smokers make many excuses for not quitting. One of them is the 'concentration con'. How many . . .

What Colors Make Your Services Most Attractive?

This information is based on the principles of Laws of Attraction, Law of Allowing and Law of Deliberate Creation. And the Universal Laws of Energy (like attract likes) proven by Quantum Physics. What colors attract people to you? Visual presentation and appeal, whether in your marketing materials or what you wear, can turn on or turn off what you people you attract. It does not matter if it’. . .

Practical Nine-Step Guide to Max Productivity

Practical Nine-Step Guide to Max Productivity Step 1: List all the business activities that you complete (regularly or not). Examples: phone calls, meetings, paperwork, projects, sales, follow-up procedures, writing, learning/researching, web site design, delivering core services (substitute name), etc. Yes, this might seem time consuming. You will need to trust in this process and wait fo. . .

Seven Aspects of a Making Brilliant Decisions: The Relationship Between Work and Self

Work\werk\n: an opportunity for discovering and shaping; the place where the self meets the world. Regardless of what business we are in, what projects we are working on or what interests we have in the world – we are all in the business of relationship building. In business we are always cultivating relationships with employees, with prospective clients, with colleagues. In our personal lives . . .

Who You Calling A Hick?

Who You Calling A Hick?r By David Leonhardt For the last time, I live in the country, not in the sticks. And I am relaxed, not a hick. Ever since we moved to the country, I get the feeling you city-folk are confused. So here is a primer on what it means to be living in the country. When you walk three blocks from your house in the city, you will be in another neighborhood...and possibly l. . .

Suck Up Those Dust Hippos

Suck Up Those Dust Hipposr By David Leonhardt The sun was shining. The refrigerator was humming. The kids were stapling each other to the broom closet door. It was a typical, peaceful day around our house. Until I decided to vacuum. "Make sure to vacuum under the bed," my wife called out. I stopped to consider this unexpected twist in the plot. It would require bending down, maybe even. . .

Addiction to Thinking

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Addiction to Thinking Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com Word Count:. . .

Addiction to Blame

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.com Title: Addiction to Blame Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding. . .

Are You Addicted To Your Activities?

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Are You Addicted To Your Activities? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.. . .

Are You Addicted to Your Children?

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: Are You Addicted to Your Children? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://w. . .

Accessing Your Spiritual Guidance

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Accessing Your Spiritual Guidance Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com Word Co. . .

7 Ways To Improve Your Relationship

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: 7 Ways To Improve Your Relationship Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.c. . .

Top 10 Qualities To Look For In An Online Pharmacy

As you may have noted, there are thousands or even hundreds of thousands of websites selling pharmaceutical products or drugs. These are called ONLINE PHARMACIES or PHARMACIES ONLINE. Can they be trusted? Are they safe? Yes, in many cases but only if you are careful and exercise your due diligence: this is all the more necessary since the consequences of cheating with pharmaceutical produ. . .

Let's concentrate on personal development!

These days, watching TV, listening to the radio, reading newspapers or internet news is real torture: nothing but sickening scenes, a horrible litany of killings, bombings, murder, rape... It's no use dwelling on the "reasons" or justification put forward by those who perpetrate such deeds. However, one thing is obvious: at the root of all conflicts, there is manipulation by so-called "lea. . .

Positive Mental Attitude

Look at this glass on the table in front of you. Is it half-full or is it half-empty? Now, do you realize that it is entirely for you to decide what the answer to this question is going to be. The choice is yours. So, the very same reality can be seen in totally opposite ways: in a positive way, and in a negative way. And there is always a positive side to any thing, any situation, any e. . .

Ten Important Things to Know Before You Join a Weight Loss Program

1. What is my BMI and how do I calculate it? BMI means Body Mass Index. The value is associated with body fat and health risks. Healthy weight is defined as a BMI equal to or greater than 19 and less than 25 among all people aged 20 or over. Between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight; more than 30 is considered obese. To determine body mass index: [Weight in pounds ÷ Height in inches . . .

Knock, knock. Who’s There? Your Target Market, Are YouListening?

Knock, knock. Who’s There? Your Target Market, Are You Listening? Have you ever had a conversation with a person who wasn't listening to anything you said? This one-way communication experience is a big turn-off and many times frustrating to cope with at the time. Is this occurring in your marketing? Oops, no one wants to think of their business as turning a deaf ear to their market. Yet it . . .

The Five Best Gifts to Give Your Family

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: The Five Best Gifts to Give Your Family Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbond. . .

What does it REALLY take to be making 6-Figures as a serviceprofessional?

Over the past 30 years, I've read so much on how to make money that I know I can write a series of books on the topic, books that would cut through the junk and you don't have to buy 101 things for each area. Most of the information repeats itself -- same author, different title and packaging or different author repeating someone else’s list. All the how-this and how-that was driving me crazy . . .

What is Your Recovery Rate?

What is your recovery rate? How long does it take you to recover from actions and behaviours that upset you? Minutes? Hours? Days? Weeks? How long? The longer it takes you to recover the more influence that incident has on your actions, the less able you are to perform to your personal best. In a nutshell the longer it takes you to recover the weaker you are and the poorer your performance. Jus. . .

Performance Anxiety

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. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Performance Anxiety Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com Word Count: 7. . .

Helping Others When You Need Help

(Excerpted from the e-book The Heart and Soul of Being Therapeutic: Seven Keys for Getting Thru to Your Clients in Healing Environments by Phillip Mountrose and Jane Mountrose, http://www.gettingthru.org/btherapy.htm) For those of us who do help others, an uncomfortable question inevitably arises: how can I help someone else when. . .

Three Fast, Short, Simple Ways to Escalate Your Sales

Three Fast, Short, Simple Ways to Escalate Your Sales 1. Sell an inexpensive product to sell an expensive product. If people like your inexpensive product, they will be persuaded to buy your expensive one. 2. Allow your visitors to decided how much they want to pay for your product. I only recommend it for products that don't sell or ones that hardly sell. 3. Create an extra revenue stream with. . .

11 Extraordinary Ways To Expand Your Subscriber List

11 Extraordinary Ways To Expand Your Subscriber List Here are 11 ways to expand your subscriber list: 1. Use a conversational writing tone. It makes a connection. Yet, don't get lax on the grammar and spelling. Use personal pronouns (I, me, you and your). Limit the percentage of I's to half or less of the yous. 2. Spread the knowledge even further by asking your readership to forward a copy. . .

10 Simple Ways To Expand Your Subscriber List

10 Simple Ways To Expand Your Subscriber List Here are 10 ways to expand your subscriber list: 1. Keep your subscription form easy to find on every web page. Preferably, add it on your navigational bar. If the form is to large for the bar or page, add a hyperlink and send them to a popup or a separate page so that the previous page on your site doesn't disappear. It is easy for them to retu. . .

Ten FAST Ways to Sell Your Products

Always give a reason for the sale for credibility. 1. If you have old Inventory, give a closeout sale. 2. Return sales. Sometimes called a scratch and dent sale. Offer any less than perfect inventory at a special discount. Always mention the character flaw with the product -- the corner’s bent, label glue scratch somewhere. 3. Only one or two left. Sell them for half price. Post on e. . .

Creating Assets:  Spark Your Thinking With These 16 Comprehensive Questions

Creating Assets:  Spark Your Thinking with these 16 Comprehensive Questions Here are some questions to get your thoughts and cash flow moving that will also keep your product creating aligned and focused. Find your gold mine in your surroundings by looking at any promotional literature you have created, audio or video tapes you have produced, press releases or articles about or by you, your pro. . .

Knowledge Is NOT Power

For generations, society’s mantra to us was, "Knowledge is power." And that knowledge equaled power. As long as this continued to be subjective, unproven, society kept singing the mantra. Boom! The Internet comes along, knowledge increases 10,000 percent over night, and society chases the knowledge in greater numbers. More people are getting PhD’s and double master degrees than ever before. . . .

Email Reflections: 10 Simple Courtesies

Email Reflections: 10 Simple Courtesies Okay, you are super busy or you are down to your last email before heading home. Maybe it’s first thing in the morning, you have a full in box to read and handle, all before your meeting starts in 10 minutes. It’s easy to be in a rush and dismiss the little things, however... ...have you ever thought how your email looked from a receiver’s viewpoint? . . .

The 10 Cornerstone Principles of Marketing

There are four parts to a marketing system and they rest on ten cornerstones. Marketing results are only as powerful as your marketing systems. To build your marketing system you need to be able to do four things: attract, convert, leverage and retain. With these four accomplishments and the practice of the 10 Cornerstone Principles of Marketing, success will come. Here are the 10 Cornerstone. . .

Three Gratifying Ways To Add Abundance To Your Life

Abundance is intangible, spiritual and attracts energy. To attract this type of energy you need to define it, for when you name it, you can claim it. Your definition of abundance is as personal as your DNA. Abundance is the same feeling you have when all the toothpaste is gone and you realize with a sigh that there is a spare in the cabinet. Emotional abundance is having reserves available . . .

10 Killer Ways To Multiply Your Sales

Would you like to multiply your web site sales?  Or course you would, who wouldn't?  :)  Then take a close look at the following 10 killer ways to multiply your sales...   1. When you make a sale, always follow-up with the customer.    First you should follow-up with a "thank you" email.      Then, a few days later, you can follow-up up and as them if    they are satisfied with their purchase o. . .

TEN TIPS FOR WRITING YOUR PERFECT WEDDING VOWS.

(c) M. Maureen Killoran, 2004 1. Start with a nice clean piece of paper (lavender is good, but any kind will work). Down the left side of the page, write the numbers 1-10. Now – without stopping to think about it, fill in this page! Write down the first 10 things that come to mind in response to this sentence: “I love (my partner’s name) because . . . “ Set this piece of paper aside. 2. N. . .

Beginnings Aren't As Complicated As They Seem

(c) Maureen Killoran, 2004 Beginnings are seldom as complicated as they seem. You know what I mean by “complicated – the dates and the duties and the things-to-beremembered, the stuff that piles onto your plate with a new project or obligation. Whether it’s an urgent justice issue, a medical diagnosis forcing a changed lifestyle, or the work of starting a new job, the message is that a whole. . .

Do You Need More Time?

Do You Need More Time? Helaine Iris © 2004 "I don't have enough time in my day." If only I received a nickel each time I heard those words. Come to think of it, I do. Sort of. Plenty of smart, successful people hire me to help them deal with the issue of time management. Some have read the latest time management books. Most use the perfect day-planner or latest hand-held computer. Yet, they sti. . .

Kissing for Fun and Profit

Kissing for Fun and Profitr (OK, just for fun)r By David Leonhardt Every now and then a quarrel breaks out down at the barber shop, lines are drawn, challenges leveled and, with any luck, somebody walks out with very few blood stains. All over a seemingly innocent discussion: What is the greatest sport ever? Some say "football". Some say "baseball". Canadians say "hockey". The rest of th. . .

Fighting through the hotel room wall

Fighting through the hotel room wallr By David Leonhardt Ever since I began working for that Florida vacation rentals website, I have been plagued by recurring nightmares. I am haunted at night by the spirits of hotel rooms past. There was a time when I traveled quite a bit on business. Thankfully, I don't hotels hop any more. But at night I float off to a hotel room far away in time... . . .

Smelling the Roses: Better Living Through Savoring

(c) Maureen Killoran, 2004 “Stop and smell the roses,” people often say. Then they smile ruefully, because everybody knows there isn’t enough TIME to stop or, as my daughter says, to “chill.” This is the Conventional Wisdom – and I’m here to tell you that the CW is simply WRONG. Researchers in Positive Psychology find that people actually get more done if they take time out to SAVOR their . . .

Doing Less in More Time

Over the years, the compelling challenge of time, priorities, and life balance has been a frequently mentioned concern of individuals. Our lives have sped up so much that we often feel that we are losing track of who we are. And, in our rush to achieve ‘more’ in less time, the things that really are most important to us seem to always drop to the bottom of the priority list. We often approach o. . .

The Joy of Meaningful Work

The search for meaning in life and in work has been a very powerful, enduring theme in every culture. Many of us have reflected on our work and the meaning it has in our lives. Developing a rewarding career is closely linked to enjoying a more meaningful life. A poll taken by the Gallup Organization in 2001 indicated that less than 30 percent of people are fully engaged at work. Until recently. . .

Harnessing the Power of the Unknown: Move from Repeating the Past to Re-inventing the Future

The Unknown - it is scary territory for many, something to be avoided for others and shameful for those who feel they are supposed to know everything. What is your relationship with the Unknown? Take a moment to ponder it because your attitude towards and experience of this is what governs your ability to create, to innovate and truly bring more of yourself out into the world - in short to b. . .

11 Questions To Kickstart Your Dream

What's your dream? Want to give your vision a jumpstart? Write down your goals and use these questions to speed up delivery of your dream. 1. What's your highest priority this lifetime? What's most important for you to experience, explore or embrace this time around? Until you answer this question, your life goals will be off purpose. Unaligned with your inner passion, your intentions will lack. . .

Shaving off my beard

Shaving off my beardr By David Leonhardt 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 Anders. . .

Vitamin E: not quite a magical cure

Vitamin E: not quite a magical curer By David Leonhardt Vitamin E is an absolutely vital nutrient in your body, but it probably can't do half the things you heard it can. What does vitamin E do? To begin, it is an antioxidant. It tames dangerous free radicals and helps prevent blood clots and blockages in coronary arteries. Research points to its ability to reduce the risk of chronic dise. . .