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ARTArticleThe Art of Reinventing You IntroductionWho are you? Not your name (although it says a lot about you). I want to know your essence; your passion. I want to know the you beneath the mask.
Since we’re getting intimate, let me give you a little history about myself and how I became a self-improvement teacher. To do so, I must begin in 1995 when my own reinvention began.
Like Steve Olsher who wrote the foreword for this amazing self-help tool, I was working every day, sometimes 12 to 14 hours, in a job that was killing me.ARTArticleThe Best Therapy for Fighting AcneAcne is a very frustrating condition that can be extremely difficult to get rid of. Whether you get the occasional blemish or you are fighting a face covered with acne, it makes you feel insecure and uneasy. There is a treatment you can do in your own home that will help you get your acne under control without drugs or invasive measures. The most convenient and best product for acne is blue LED light therapy which can be done in a dermatologist’s office or in your own home.ARTArticleThe Dangers Of Self Limiting BeliefsI came across an old issue of Howard Ruff's newsletter recently in which he described a terrifying event ... which, oddly enough, caused me to consider the very real dangers of self limiting beliefs we each hold within us.
Here's the quote from the newsletter -- see if you can make the ...ARTArticleThe Field of Possibility and The Science of Results Oriented ThinkingWelcome to the science of results oriented thinking and the field of possibilities, the dimension of all things and no things, it is very much like the internet. You can’t see the internet unless you are using a computer. You can’t touch it with your hands, smell it or taste it. You just simply ...ARTArticleThe Five Second Rule . . . Not For Food But For Safety!Most everyone knows about the five-second rule. This unwritten rule says that when you’re cooking or preparing a piece of food and it falls to the ground and it stays no longer than five seconds, it’s okay to serve or eat it. Six or seven seconds—throw it away, but five seconds ...ARTArticleThe History Of Network Marketing As A Home BusinessThe mere mention of the network marketing or MLM industry can cause a very visceral reaction with many people.
When you hear someone such as Donald Trump suggest network marketing is a terrific home based business vehicle for the average person, what reaction do you have? Do you find yourself ...ARTArticleThe Importance Of Pet IdentificationHave you ever been driving or walking along and noticed a stray dog running down the street? The dog looks disheveled, thin and sad. You look to see if the dog has any identification and of course, like most strays, he doesn't. Unfortunately, this happens way too often, and is easily ...ARTArticleThe Life Cycle: Epigenesis of IdentityThe Life Cycle: Epigenesis of Identityrn(Vinod Anand)rARTArticleThe Most Jolting Coaching/Training Program On The InternetI don't normally add direct advertising to my blogs and articles, but this is the program I have been writing about for the past 31 days at my personal blog www.theresagiambrone.com If you want to get an up close look at this program and see if you have what it takes to WIN IN BUSINESS, you will ...ARTArticleThe Science of Results Oriented ThinkingThe technology of “thinking” and the science of what it produces is not new. It has been studied for thousands of years by scientists and sages. Many books have been written about thinking. Many masterful inventors, writers and masters of martial arts have spoken about how training your mind is ...ARTArticleThe Secret Ingredient to Success is Your Life Force: Learning Self-CommandYou can search for success all your life and read book after book, on how to improve success in your life and after reading all these books still not have that secret ingredient to the success you envision. A lack of success leaves evidence, clues and keys as to why it has not shown up yet and ...ARTArticleThe Single Biggest Success FactorSo often in MLM and network marketing, especially when we're new, we become guilty of looking for the "magic dust". If we could just figure out that one little nugget that we must be missing, that one secret the successful leaders don't seem willing to share, well then we believe we'll finally ...ARTArticleThe Skin Rejuvenation Tale of Beauty and the BeastiesIn a time not too long ago, Beauty basked in the loveliness of her young and radiant skin. Alas, little did Beauty know that the aging ski
Beasties were lurking right around the corner.
The tale of Beauty and the Beasties begins in a land far too close to home as Beauty begins to fight the ...ARTArticleThings That Go Bump In The NightIt’s two in the morning and you’ve just turned off the horror movie you’ve watched for the last two hours. It wasn’t great, but you just couldn’t seem to stop watching it. You’re exhausted and can hardly keep your eyes open as you head towards your bedroom. For some reason you feel tense as you ...ARTArticleTired Of The Dark Under Eye Bag Lady Syndrome?Reduce under eye puffiness! Reduce under eye bags! Banish that horrid dark under eye bag lady look!
Do you look like a bag lady these days? Have those dark circles completely taken over?
It's hard to look your best when you're tired and your allergies have flared up again. But day after ...ARTArticleTired Of The Dark Under Eye Bag Lady Syndrome?Reduce under eye puffiness! Reduce under eye bags! Banish that horrid dark under eye bag lady look!
Do you look like a bag lady these days? Have those dark circles completely taken over?
It's hard to look your best when you're tired and your allergies have flared up again. But day after ...ARTArticleTop 10 Ways to Manage Stress When Working from HomeMany of us choose to work at home to avoid the many stressors associated with the typical 9-5 job - things like an unreasonable boss, too much work and/or ridiculous deadlines.
However, we may soon discover that working from home brings its own stressors. So, how can we cope with these new stressors?
1. Organize Your Workspace
Make sure you have a dedicated workspace, along with all the necessary equipment such as telephone, computer, printer, fax, etc. You'll need a comfortable chair and a good desk.ARTArticleTop Five Tips for the Holiday Office PartyToday is Day 6 of my "25 Days 'til Christmas Plan" and I'm merrily on my way to holiday bliss.
With my husband's office party right around the corner, I started thinking about all of the funny things that have happened over the years at these events.
Luckily, I have not been involved. Also, it says something about the people who were, if I still remember who did what, even years later.
Somehow, I doubt they are still with the company.
The office party, however, is a wonderful way to score points with the boss, while having a fun night out with colleagues and friends.ARTArticleTowards finding Creative ReleaseTowards finding Creative Releasern(Vinod Anand)ARTArticleTree Care In Okanagan Is Not All About Stump GrindingOkanagan is a highly tranquil locality. Since hundreds of years, the forest cover has given habitat to plenty of animals and plants. Human beings have been the recent seekers of a home in its lap. There is no denial that we human beings look for a greener surrounding, but an equal truth lies in the observation that we love to live in an environment which is suitable for us. So, we manipulate everything that we need to.ARTArticleUltimate Checklist to Welcome Holiday GuestsAs the arrival date of holiday guests quickly approaches, there are a number of little things that can be done to ensure a very warm welcome.
Surprising your guests with little goodie baskets and an inviting bedroom that makes them feel at home is key.
Some of these items might even be mandatory depending on how much assistance with last minute tasks and help with the kids you plan on requesting.
In a bedroom and bathroom that have been cleaned from top to bottom and ado
ed with a little bit of holiday decor, considering adding a few of these ideas...
Bathroom Counter:ARTArticleUsing A Winter Skin Care Routine To Winterize Your SkinWinter skin care is an important strategy in any facial rejuvenation regimen, especially for aging skin conce
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The effect of seasonal weather changes, especially during the winter months, can take a significant toll on your skin. Facial skin ravaged by exposure to the elements can exhibit ...ARTArticleUsing Gratitude to Feel GoodWhen I woke up this morning, I could hear the birds singing outside (very clearly since the windows were open). I realized how lucky I am to live in a country where life is so easy. I know - you’re thinking “Easy? Times are rough right now!”
Let’s put things in perspective, though. Yes, ...ARTArticleUsing Law Of Attraction: Timeless Wisdom From Wallace WattlesIn his book The Science of Getting Rich, Wallace Wattles lays out the formula by which any of us can put the "science" of law of attraction to work for ourselves and become rich. And his formula for attracting wealth and prosperity is the same as that of pretty much every prominent self help ...ARTArticleVisit Kitchener!The city of Kitchener is found in Southern Ontario. It is commonly referred to jointly with Waterloo (Kitchener-Waterloo). However, each city is actually it’s own municipality. Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge together are known as the “Tri-Cities”.
Kitchener is the largest of the “Tri-Cities” with a population of approx. 204 000. Although Kitchener is rarely mentioned without Waterloo, it can definitely hold it’s own when it comes to attractions. Here are 3 of the best:
1. Oktoberfest: At the turn of the last century Kitchener was known as Berlin.ARTArticleWalk the Path You Choose, Not Someone Else'sWe all walk the Path of life. What Path are you walking? Is it the Path you would like, or is it one chosen by someone else, possibly forced onto you? If you are like most people, it is, unfortunately, not the one of your choosing.
We are a product of our environment, or so the Sociologists ...ARTArticleWaterloo Attractions3 Reasons To Visit Waterloo
Waterloo is a southweste
city in Ontario, Canada. Waterloo has a population just shy of 100 000, although during the school season the population balloons to about 115 000. It is often referred to as half of “Kitchener-Waterloo”. In actuality, Waterloo and Kitchener have separate municipal governments. Although they are geographically close, the two cities are far from similar.
While Kitchener is known as an industrial based blue collar town, Waterloo has embraced education and technology.ARTArticleWays to Increase PTA MembershipInspired Minute Note: The purpose of this article is to encourage you to share these ideas. It is not intended to be a solicitation.
Many times I have heard from various Parent Teacher Association (PTA) leaders that while they deeply appreciate their volunteers, they greatly need membership dues to further their goals.
They also want people to understand that joining the PTA does not require a time commitment.
It involves paying a very small annual due to a community-based, non-profit organization that spends every penny to improve the lives of our children.ARTArticleWe Are Energy, But What Do We Do with It?We are energy beings. What I mean by that is that we are created from the energy of the Infinite Source and we are composed of that same energy. We think we are solid material beings, but we are energy. Each molecule is nothing more than energy. Recently, something was brought to my attention ...ARTArticleWe are hoping for TransformationWe are hoping for Transformationrn(Vinod Anand)
Everyone wishes the world would get transformed. It’s an ambitious, wish — for we want to transform oppressive relations, reform structural inequalities and embody the highest aspirations of all people, particularly of the most marginalized and vulnerable. Everyone, especially the youth, is asking for justice, equity and equality to uphold human honour and dignity.