by Elyse Ann — Most people are familiar with the term “business plan.” Some have even written one for their own business, or work for a company that has one in place. Business plans help us focus on our annual goals and objectives. Many of you made resolutions on New Year’s Eve. You may have […]
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The setup: A turning point
September 20, 2012
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by Sherry Anshara — Sometimes along your journey, an incident, an experience or a situation arises that appears to be beyond your own ideas or perceptions about your life. The usual question we ask is, “What is going on here?” What is going on is an opportunity you have created, consciously or unconsciously, to challenge […]
Now is a great time to talk money with your partner
September 18, 2012
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by Todd S. Smith — Growing up, we knew when the household bills came due. There was always a day or two when my sisters and I dared not bother our mother, who had the responsibility of paying the bills and balancing the checkbook. Frankly, we quickly learned to just stay away at that time. […]
Climbing your life’s mountain to true happiness
September 18, 2012
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by Brian J. Zahn — If you assess your life at this moment, are you happy where you are? The clock is constantly ticking and things are changing all around you; are you changing as well? When you decide to move forward from where you are today, it is as if you are slowly climbing […]
Mid-life crisis or mid-life transformation
September 14, 2012
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by Nancy Hofman — We have all heard the stories of the 40-something man or woman who bolts from a long-term marriage, buys a sports car, finds a new mate who is 20 years younger and seems to turn their entire life upside down. Stories like this are inevitably labeled as mid-life crises, described with […]
Clearing out the weight
September 10, 2012
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by Kathy Balland — From time to time, people get that urge to do some cleaning and clearing out — not only in their homes, but in their lives as well. Do you feel surrounded by clutter? Is it getting a little too dusty in your world? Sometimes people discover that when they begin to […]
The inspirational home
September 9, 2012
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by Terry Prince Sims — Many of us are familiar with the law of attraction. We monitor our thoughts to keep them positive; we make sure we are feeling good; and we stay focused on what we intend to attract. Yet, is our environment supporting all this effort? With so many distractions every day, it […]
10 winning weight-loss tips from a big loser
September 6, 2012
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by Jennette Fulda — Statistics on obesity in this country are staggering. Our nation is suffering from high incidences of obesity-related diseases while we are bombarded with super-sized portions at restaurants and, simultaneously, a multitude of fad diets. The messages are confusing at best and have made my shedding nearly 200 pounds in three years […]
Making optimal decisions
September 6, 2012
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by Ada Porat — Decisions factor hugely in our lives. Your life at this moment is the product of every decision you have made along the way — both big ones and small ones. You navigate your life by the choices you make. Are you overwhelmed by the decisions facing you? Here are some tips […]
Choosing your teammates in the money game
August 31, 2012
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by Karen Russo — When we invest with financial leverage, money’s capacity to purchase, create or circulate is increased by borrowing. Banks routinely help people buy $300,000 homes with $30,000 in cash and $270,000 of financial leverage. More leverage means more capacity, more risk and more potential return. Working, playing, investing, sharing and dreaming with […]
The quantum leap
August 29, 2012
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by Scott Kalechstein — Ever since I was a teenager, I have been a seeker, a student of truth, wisdom and healing. Seeking, which lit a fire under my behind for many years, eventually became an identity, a hiding place, and a wheelchair that I was sitting in to avoid walking my talk and expressing […]
Weight loss is not synonymous with healthy
August 15, 2012
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by Sherry Fragosa — You want to lose weight, trim down, cast away those last five to 10 pounds, or even lose 50 to 100 pounds. Many people, from teens to the elderly, have thoughts of weight loss roiling around in their minds constantly. This is normal, and most Americans will benefit from losing a […]
Emotional eating: why do I eat when I’m upset?
August 15, 2012
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by Lorri Woodmansee There are many methods people use to relieve stress and find comfort in their lives. In and of itself, this is not a bad thing unless their choices are unhealthy, or become unhealthy over time. These can include cigarettes and alcohol, and/or too much sleep, exercise and food. Food represents different things […]
September 30, 2012
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