How To Create A Vision For Your Career

Laid Off? Today Is A Brand New Day
Written by: Deborah Brown-Volkman | Distributed: 2008-10-02 | Word Count: 948 | Page Views: 1183 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.70
A sudden job loss can be very unsettling, and it makes a person look inside in order to get perspective on their situation. I was a person that was laid off too a few years back, so I know what it is like to not have a job to go to.

How To Successfully Prepare For Interviews
Written by: Deborah Brown-Volkman | Distributed: 2008-05-19 | Word Count: 669 | Page Views: 1226 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.33
A job interview is a screening tool. For you, it’s an opportunity to assess whether or not you want to work for a company. For the employer, it’s an opportunity to decide whether or not they want to hire you. Both sides are looking for a match.

What All Great Conversations Need
Written by: Deborah Brown-Volkman | Distributed: 2008-04-25 | Word Count: 737 | Page Views: 1196 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.88
Not getting what you want in your career? Maybe you are not asking effectively. Communication should be simple. You say one thing, and the other person says another. The challenge is that each person communicates differently. People listen to what is being said differently, and they interpret what they hear differently, too.

Say The Right Things During Your Job Search
Written by: Deborah Brown-Volkman | Distributed: 2008-04-23 | Word Count: 699 | Page Views: 1211 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.55
Are you doing as well at your job search as you’d like? If not, maybe the problem is the words that are coming out of your mouth.

Tomorrow Will Be A Better Day
Written by: Deborah Brown-Volkman | Distributed: 2008-04-07 | Word Count: 717 | Page Views: 1304 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.20
Your career has its ups and downs. We all have or have had career slumps and they do pass. If you are feeling “slumpish” these days, know that you will look back one day and recognize the valuable lessons you’ve learned from this time in your life. Everything happens for a reason—you just might not know the reason yet

Change How You Feel At Work
Written by: Deborah Brown-Volkman | Distributed: 2008-03-24 | Word Count: 766 | Page Views: 1155 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.75
Work can be frustrating and stressful sometimes. Yet, no matter how tough your job is, you’ll need a healthy mind and body to tackle it. If you are eating poorly, not exercising, or internalizing stress, you won’t feel well. And if you don’t feel well, you can’t treat your career with the attention and respect it deserves. Without energy, you cannot make your career as fulfilling as it could be.

How To Get Paid More At Your Current Employer
Written by: Deborah Brown-Volkman | Distributed: 2008-03-07 | Word Count: 796 | Page Views: 1119 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.67
Getting a raise doesn't have to be difficult. Think about it this way. You work hard. You contribute a lot to the company you are working for. If getting more money is something you deserve, it's OK to ask for it.

How To Successfully Implement A Career Plan
Written by: Deborah Brown-Volkman | Distributed: 2008-02-22 | Word Count: 603 | Page Views: 1208 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.00
It takes work to put together a career plan. You are combining courage, vision, and the specifics of what needs to happen when. When you put these elements together, you create a workable plan that can take you from point A to point B in a powerful and focused manner.

Change Your Approach
Written by: Deborah Brown-Volkman | Distributed: 2008-02-08 | Word Count: 643 | Page Views: 1199 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.00
The working world has changed dramatically over the past couple of years. There are fewer positions and more jobs being sent overseas. It can seem like your skills need updating sooner, and that's because they do. A global economy means change happens quickly. You can't sit back anymore and hope that change will not find you; because it will.

Make A Fresh Start In The New Year
Written by: Deborah Brown-Volkman | Distributed: 2007-12-20 | Word Count: 611 | Page Views: 1205 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.00
The New Year is here. This means, it's a perfect time to complete the previous year and start fresh. If you haven't been passionate about your career in a while, capitalize on this time of the year to begin again.

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How To Avoid The Pitfalls, Wrong Turns, Broken Hearts Of Online Dating
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2012-05-17 | Word Count: 657 | Page Views: 1464 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.40
As an experienced online dater, I feel qualified to help you avoid pitfalls, wrong turns, broken hearts, and the general catastrophes associated with internet wooing. Read on as I examine many of the pitfalls of online dating and how to avoid them...

Getting Past First Base In The Dating Game
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2012-05-11 | Word Count: 947 | Page Views: 628
Dates are supposed to be fun, right? And there are questions burning holes in your gut, on your first meeting? This ice-breaker has worked well for me in the past.

Are All Online Dating Profiles Faked? Get the Facts
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2012-05-09 | Word Count: 944 | Page Views: 1347 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 4.20
Most of us have dated at least offline, and some of us have dated online. Either way, online dating can be a good experience for each one of us - if we don't let the bad outshine the good. This article will help you identify fake online profiles, so that you can improve upon your online dating experience.

'Limitless' Has Wisdom
Written by: Paul Kyriazi | Distributed: 2011-09-16 | Word Count: 1145 | Page Views: 589 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
Want the brain power of Eddie in 'Limitless'? We in the real world can't access that much brain power, but with the right tools and clarity of mind on our part, we can have tons of information ready to use, if only we make the decision to do so.

How to Eliminate Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Written by: Dr Jeannette Kavanagh | Distributed: 2011-09-12 | Word Count: 895 | Page Views: 372
The fact that you can't explain why you feel so terrified is often the most upsetting, but there are ways you can learn to learn how to send those fears packing.

Take The Dating Scene One Step At A Time, After Divorce
Written by: RoseMary Alberts | Distributed: 2011-08-31 | Word Count: 567 | Page Views: 1091 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00
After divorce, the word "dating" scares a lot of people. If you've been married a long time you probably have lost track of all the unwritten rules or even how to go about meeting new eligible people. Many people immediately take off for the clubs thinking that that is the place they are going to meet someone. You may meet someone there, but it depends on what you are looking for. But, if you are looking for more, this article will help you find your way...

Online Dating Is Easy, But Successful Relationships Require Hard Work
Written by: Denice Ritter | Distributed: 2011-08-25 | Word Count: 564 | Page Views: 1052 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00
My nineteenth anniversary will be here in a week and a half. So what's so exceptional about that in Mormon Utah? Just this: I have a mail-order husband. He has a mail-order bride. In those days, there was no Internet, and therefore, there was no such thing as online dating. I had to do it the hard way...

Increase Your Online Dating Success By Including The Most Appropriate Photos
Written by: Kandice Skaggs | Distributed: 2011-08-18 | Word Count: 599 | Page Views: 1083 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 4.50
Because so many people are using dating sites now, it is hard to stand out in a crowd. You need to get the other viewers' attention in less than 10 seconds. You have to grab it. Because people are so visual, a photo is essential.

Tips For Building a Successful Long Distance Relationship
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2011-08-16 | Word Count: 731 | Page Views: 1294 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.07
From time to time, life will hand you a twist, and you will be required to move from one place to another - this can be the result of a job transfer, leaving home to attend college, or any of a number of other reasons. When you move from one town to another, it is not always possible to bring your partner with you, and this sometimes leads to the formation of a long distance relationship (LDR).

Tips To Help You Spot and Avoid Online Dating Scams
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2011-08-11 | Word Count: 1082 | Page Views: 1467 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.67
When seeking romance on the Internet, you should be aware of the many scammers that are seeking to victimize those looking for love.

Fill-In-The-Blank Bio Templates to Write Your Personal or Professional Bio
Written by: Barbra Sundquist | Distributed: 2008-04-17 | Word Count: 654 | Page Views: 27953 | Votes: 110 | Rating: 2.49
It's not hard to write a personal or professional bio when you use the fill-in-the-blank bio templates provided in this article. All you have to do is choose one or two sentences from each of the four categories and add your details. The result will be a first-rate personal or professional bio.

Making Women Lust For You
Written by: Kathy Stafford | Distributed: 2007-10-29 | Word Count: 566 | Page Views: 19418 | Votes: 74 | Rating: 1.69
Ways to be the man women will lust for. Offers suggestions on how to improve your physical image as well as your personality to make yourself more attractive to the opposite sex.

Why Is Failure The Steppingstone To Success?
Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-06-07 | Word Count: 156 | Page Views: 12265 | Votes: 132 | Rating: 1.80
The pervasive misperception is that failure is somehow bad for you. I think failure is just the opposite and have identified 8 reasons why failure is your steppingstone to success.

Do You Take Things Personally? Learn How Not To
Written by: Carol Chanel | Distributed: 2006-11-02 | Word Count: 1891 | Page Views: 10251 | Votes: 45 | Rating: 4.13
Do you take things personally and wish you didn't? Do you want to know how not to take things personally? Every time I say I help people learn how not to take things personally I always get the same response – oh, I need help with that.

She Won't Call Me Back
Written by: Kathy Stafford | Distributed: 2007-11-07 | Word Count: 503 | Page Views: 8531 | Votes: 27 | Rating: 3.26
How to proceed when the woman you connected with won't return your phone calls or emails. Tips for determining whether you should continue to try to contact her or forget her and move on to someone new.

Talking About Past Relationships
Written by: Kathy Stafford | Distributed: 2007-11-13 | Word Count: 685 | Page Views: 6143 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.60
How much information do you give your girlfriend about your past relationships? Offers tips for how to answer the question from your girlfriend about your past relationship – what to tell, and what not to tell.

She Wants You Back
Written by: Kathy Stafford | Distributed: 2007-11-05 | Word Count: 482 | Page Views: 4386 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.42
How to handle a touchy situation when the girl who left you wants you back. Offers tips on how to determine if you should re-kindle your relationship with her or move on to someone new.

Feeling Invisible? Stop Complaining: How to ask for what you want
Written by: Kathy Gates | Distributed: 2006-08-31 | Word Count: 697 | Page Views: 3904 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.88
I feel invisible! My kids don't listen to me, my husband doesn't listen to me. I've told my boss a dozen times about that vendor problem, but still it's the same thing. Sound familiar?

Burris Life Coaching Sets New Standards for Life Coach Certification
Written by: Kelly Burris | Distributed: 2006-10-12 | Word Count: 658 | Page Views: 3733 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 2.71
What determines human behavior? There is not a Life Coach or for that matter a psychologist, psychiatrist or physician who can definitively answer this question yet this is the most fundamental question if you wish to initiate permanent behavior change. If you can not answer this question, how can you possibly expect to help someone make a change in their behavior let alone a permanent change? How can you move forward if you do not know what is moving you forward.

How To Be Happy -- With Whatever Life Gives You!
Written by: Bruce Elkin | Distributed: 2008-01-28 | Word Count: 1087 | Page Views: 3683 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 2.07
The way we make ourselves happy is unique to each of us. But the ways we make ourselves unhappy are remarkably common to all of us. So, perhaps, by not doing the things that makes us unhappy, we can create more space for deep and lasting happiness we long for.

Are All Online Dating Profiles Faked? Get the Facts
Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2012-05-09 | Word Count: 944 | Page Views: 1347 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 4.20
Most of us have dated at least offline, and some of us have dated online. Either way, online dating can be a good experience for each one of us - if we don't let the bad outshine the good. This article will help you identify fake online profiles, so that you can improve upon your online dating experience.

Do You Take Things Personally? Learn How Not To
Written by: Carol Chanel | Distributed: 2006-11-02 | Word Count: 1891 | Page Views: 10251 | Votes: 45 | Rating: 4.13
Do you take things personally and wish you didn't? Do you want to know how not to take things personally? Every time I say I help people learn how not to take things personally I always get the same response – oh, I need help with that.

Time Management For Busy Moms
Written by: Jance Hayes | Distributed: 2006-07-12 | Word Count: 348 | Page Views: 1437 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 4.00
How do you do it? You work 40 hours a week, commute eight, cook, clean, read bed time stories, help with homework, finagle home finances and still have time for yourself and your spouse. Is there an easier way? Before you peanut butter that gum out of Sarah's hair or hunt down Cameron's pet rat, take a deep breath and try these helpful time management tips:

The Key to Success in Psychometric Tests – Personality and Aptitude
Written by: Ron Clover | Distributed: 2008-02-13 | Word Count: 793 | Page Views: 1494 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.88
In the current job market, being invited to a job interview almost always entails taking psychometric tests. The two main elements in psychometric testing consist of – personality tests and aptitude (IQ) tests.

Spring Clean Your Life!
Written by: Jan Hornford | Distributed: 2008-05-13 | Word Count: 1091 | Page Views: 1261 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.80
My spring cleaning has been centered on eliminating tolerations. Tolerations are anything that you are putting up with that drains your energy or irritates you. Eliminating tolerations is a simple way to get you into action, generate momentum and create energy in your life.

Law of Success: Part II
Written by: Sharif Khan | Distributed: 2007-07-18 | Word Count: 1856 | Page Views: 1662 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.78
Learn the Success Secrets of over 500 of the world's greatest achievers in this special three part educational series commemorating the work of Napoleon Hill's classic bestseller, 'Law of Success.'

Coping With Your Stresses And Anxieties In The Business World
Written by: Stanley Popovich | Distributed: 2008-03-27 | Word Count: 490 | Page Views: 1119 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.60
Everybody deals with anxieties and stresses in the business world, however sometimes our anxieties can get the best of us. As a result, here is a list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their daily stresses and anxieties at their job and in the business world.

Ten Things You Can Do To Decrease Your Stress At The Office
Written by: Chris Le Roy | Distributed: 2006-08-24 | Word Count: 2971 | Page Views: 1627 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.57
The world we live on is nothing but a mound of chaotic pressure that is building to the point it bursts like a volcano. We are bombarded with pressure from our employers, our customers and families to the point where some people actually do break. Most of us today in professional lives spend between 8 and 16 hours a day at the office, which equates to almost two-thirds of our lives being in a place we really do not want to be in, but there are things you can do to decrease the stress in your office.

The Heart of The Matter - The Most Sought After Frontier - And If It Isn't, Shouldn't It Be? Episode #2 -Feelings -The Big Cover-Up!
Written by: Bronwyn NobleStar | Distributed: 2007-10-25 | Word Count: 819 | Page Views: 995 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.57
Did you start your day with LOVE or HATE? By asking this underlying question the quality of your life can be improved! Do you always recognize that what you experience is based on feelings? Does it really matter? You bet! Generally, the ego does such a good job of covering up, burying or hiding your feelings that you may have forgotten the way to The Heart of The Matter - your emotions...your feelings!

Law of Success: Part I
Written by: Sharif Khan | Distributed: 2007-07-17 | Word Count: 1173 | Page Views: 1582 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 3.56
Learn the Success Secrets of over 500 of the world's greatest achievers in this special three part educational series commemorating the work of Napoleon Hill's classic bestseller, 'Law of Success.'