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Herbal Supplements | Is It Worth The Risk?
2007-11-26 09:28:00
Many people nowadays are turning to ?organics? and ?naturals? otherwise known as herbals. The rising popularity of herbal supplements has created a new fad if not a new health lifestyle. But before you join the bandwagon, here are some things you need to know about this mean, ?green? dietary supplementing machine.What is the difference between a drug and a dietary supplement?According to the definition set by food and drug administrations in different countries, drugs are chemicals that can prevent, prolong the life, treat other effects of a health condition, improve the quality of life, and/or cure ailments and diseases, or alter the function of any part or chemicals inside the body. These drugs have approved therapeutic claims. For example, paracetamol is a drug given to bring down the body temperature in fever. Ascorbic acid is indicated for the treatment of scurvy. Iron supplements are given to treat mild cases of anemia.Herbal supplements are not classified as drugs but as diet...
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Setting Your Goals
2007-11-21 09:05:00
The Basics of Goal SettingThe basics of setting a goal is an open secret known by top-caliber athletes, successful businessmen and businesswomen and all types of achievers in all the different fields. The basics of setting goals give you short-term and long-term motivation and focus. They help you set focus on the acquisition of required knowledge and help you to plan and organize your resources and your time so that you can get the best out of your life.Setting clearly defined short term and long term goals will enable you to measure your progress and achieve personal satisfaction once you have successfully met your goals. Charting your progress will also enable you to actually see the stages of completion leading to the actual realization of your goals. This eliminates the feeling of a long and pointless grind towards achieving your goal. Your self-confidence and level of competence will also improve as you will be more aware of your capabilities as you complete or achieve your go...
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Time Managament Tips
2007-11-20 10:44:00
Traffic jam is always a problem, specially when we are in a hurry or late for a meeting. The time which we waste in the traffic jam could be a productive hour to complete our agenda for a day.Mitch Johnson wrote an intersting article about some tips to save time.Tips for Saving Time Take for instance the drive to the office. It would be a good thing to anticipate a traffic jam and give your self some grace time over there. Similarly finding a parking space can sometimes prove to be trickier than a treasure hunt. So you could give yourself a couple of minutes extra time here and there if such activities are involved. Again I would like to remind you that the figures given here are just random figures. The figures may vary from person to person.At the same time I cannot help wondering why a person would want to shower for more than 10 minutes.If you work backwards like this, you can get a very accurate idea of how long it will take you to do something. Then how can you possibly go wron...
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Make A Positive and Quality Difference In Your Life
2007-11-20 08:19:00
The Seven Simple On The Job TipsYou can get so absorbed at your job that you easily forget about the important, healthy choices you need to make for yourself. Ever feel a bit dizzy sitting at your desk? You probably need to drink two or three glasses of water.You can get so absorbed at your job that you easily forget about the important, healthy choices you need to make for yourself. Ever feel a bit dizzy sitting at your desk? You probably need to drink two or three glasses of water. Did you skip breakfast? That?s a no, no. That?s why you?re not feeling your normal self.Below are seven simple on the job tips that will make a positive, quality difference in your life on the job. Try them out. Incorporate these tips into your at work lifestyle, and they will make a positive, quality difference in your life. Print one side of one sheet of paper for easy reference.Tip #1. Say good morning, smile, be positive, always give a kind word, and above all be approachable.Tip #2. - Climb the sta...
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Don't Worry, Be Happy (2)
2007-11-20 05:22:00
Manage Your StressAre you surviving or are you living? Are you enjoying your life? Do you ever pinch yourself to be sure it is you who is living this great life? If you are not smiling and gently nodding "yes", then this article is for you!One of my favorite movie lines of all time was Mel Gibson's character William Wallace in the movie Braveheart who said (as he was preparing to be tortured to death), "Every man dies. Not every man really lives."We are often so preoccupied with the idea of getting healthy or living longer. Anti-aging medicine practices are bursting at the seams from baby-boomers looking to extend their life for as long as they can.Would it surprise you to learn that your happiness is one of the greatest factors in determining your current health, your longevity and the level of health you will enjoy for the rest of your life? Just as health is not simply the absence of symptoms, happiness is not simply the absence of stress. Happiness must be cultivated on its own...
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Juicy | Self Esteem Tips
2007-11-19 08:48:00
Choose your favourites from the juicy, refreshing self-esteem tips below. There are bound to be some that you like the look of, so please enjoy savouring them over the next few days.1. inject new life into your day -Pick an activity that you do most days, such as saying good morning to someone, having a shower, shopping for groceries or even going to bed at night and make a conscious decision to do it a bit differently and do it well! For instance, you could sing in the shower and finish it off with a cold dose of water all over to stimulate your senses; you could spontaneously pick up a fruit in the grocery store that you've never eaten before and give it a try; you could meditate before going to sleep. The possibilities are endless.2. squeeze in some "YOU" time -Putting aside a little YOU-time to nurture yourself each day can be a simple way to remind yourself that you're worth investing in. Carving out an hour from your busy day can feel like an impossible mission for most wome...
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Don't Worry, Be Happy (1)
2007-11-19 05:44:00
Happy as You Want to BeAlmost everyone have heard the hit single 'Don't Worry , Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin. The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to everyone. Bobby Mcferiin's simple message surely made a lot of people by telling them not to worry.Living a happy, resilient and optimistic life is wonderful, and is also good for your health. Being happy actually protects you from the stresses of life. Stress is linked to top causes of death such as heart disease, cancer and stroke.One of the better things ever said is - 'The only thing in life that will always remain the same is change', and in our life we have the power to make the necessary changes if we want to. Even if we find ourselves in an unbearable situation we can always find solace in the knowledge that it too would change.Social networks or relationships are essential to happiness. People are different, accept people for who or what they are, avoid clashes, constant arguments, and let...
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Enlightenment | A Seven Days ProgramTo Positive Thinking
2007-11-14 08:07:00
I'm sure you have a bright idea hidden somewhere in the back of your mind that you just can't wait to test out. Of course you're not the only one with the bright idea. So what motivates you to churn those creative, or even inspiring juices to its utmost flavor?It's always best to set up a personal goal where you can accomplish the most in record time, maybe like mowing the lawn in an hour before the big game on TV. A correct and positive attitude in whatever you do will make things easier, and even enjoyable.Here are some tips to make it through the week even if you're just sitting in your favorite couch. An idea takes time to form in your head and is always at work while you are busy sitting.Having a bit of positive thinking can help you realize things that are never thought possible. Thinking big is indeed the American Way and that what made our country prosperous.1. Take passionate action towards living your life by design. Talk is cheap. Action = deposits in the bank of a p...
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Positive Attitude | A Key Ingredient For Success
2007-11-14 03:58:00
google_ad_client = "pub-1337734677582678";//pos ad2google_ad_slot = "0863369080";google_ad_width = 234;google_ad_height = 60;//-->src="http://pagead2.googlesyndica tion.com/pagead/show_ads.js">What is a positive attitude? Being self-assured and satisfied with your inner-self is the beginning of the process. A healthy self-image radiates love and sureness and makes the people who are around you feel the same way. Having an optimistic mental state is a fundamental ingredient for attaining success in every aspect of your life. Your disposition destines how you approach your life and is reflected in your career, business ventures, sporting accomplishments and relationships.To achieve your desires in life it is essential that you have a winner?s attitude. People that we idolize for achieving prominence would not have accomplished their desires by living their life with an impartial attitude. The crucial elements for a blessed life are accepting yourself, having the ability to visualize yo...
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Innovation | Get It Into Your Life!
2007-11-14 03:27:00
It's a talent that everyone has, yet they think they don't. The power of innovation. If you've ever marvelled at somebody's creative prowess, guess what, you can create and innovate too. It just takes time. Everyone is born creative. The box of crayons in kindergarten were not limited to those who possessed potential; because the truth is, everybody has potential.You know how long it took to learn to ride a bike or drive or to never commit the same mistake again? It's the same with innovation. It takes a bit of practice and a lot of time before this mind function comes easily when called. This article will teach you a few tips on how to bring innovation into your life.Don't listen to what other people say. Follow the beat of your own drum. Allowing for the input of other people will only bring cacophony to the music you are trying to make. If you have an original idea, don't waste your time and effort trying to make people understand. They won't. And the help you will prob...
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Watch Out for that Positive Attitude!
2007-11-09 05:35:00
I'm going to begin on a positive note, and with a couple of rather bold statements.Each and every one of us possesses a positive attitude somewhere inside us.If you're not tapping into your positive attitude right now, and don't know where it's hiding, this article is going to help you find it! And, let me reassure you right away, I'm not simply going to twitter on about putting a brave face on adversity and smiling through the pain. Telling yourself, over and over, that "I'm OK" is pretty meaningless if you're not. I'll leave those sorts of recommendations to others, but not before I point out why they usually do more harm than good.In my view, a positive attitude is not much use when it's applied like make-up, or like paint over a fragile eggshell. A positive attitude is something deep down inside you - in the core of your being - and it's there to be used, actively and wisely, to make your life better.If you've looked around much on the Internet, you'll know that ther...
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Time Management | Bring To Your Personal Growth
2007-11-08 08:57:00
Time management is basically about being focused. The Pareto Principle also known as the '80:20 Rule' states that 80% of efforts that are not time managed or unfocused generates only 20% of the desired output. However, 80% of the desired output can be generated using only 20% of a well time managed effort. Although the ratio '80:20' is only arbitrary, it is used to put emphasis on how much is lost or how much can be gained with time management.Some people view time management as a list of rules that involves scheduling of appointments, goal settings, thorough planning, creating things to do lists and prioritizing. These are the core basics of time management that should be understood to develop an efficient personal time management skill. These basic skills can be fine tuned further to include the finer points of each skill that can give you that extra reserve to make the results you desire.But there is more skills involved in time management than the core basics. Skills such ...
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A Healthy Life | Start Now!
2007-11-07 04:35:00
How many times have you gone to sleep at night, swearing you'll go to the gym in the morning, and then changing your mind just eight hours later because when you get up, you don't feel like exercising?While this can happen to the best of us, it doesn't mean you should drop the ball altogether when it comes to staying fit. What people need to realize is that staying active and eating right are critical for long-term health and wellness -- and that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The more you know about how your body responds to your lifestyle choices, the better you can customize a nutrition and exercise plan that is right for you. When you eat well, increase your level of physical activity, and exercise at the proper intensity, you are informing your body that you want to burn a substantial amount of fuel. This translates to burning fat more efficiently for energy.In other words, proper eating habits plus exercise equals fast metabolism, which, in turn gives you ...
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Motivation | The Heart Of Self Improvement
2007-11-06 03:55:00
Pain may sometimes be the reason why people change. Getting flunked grades make us realize that we need to study. Debts remind us of our inability to look for a source of income. Being humiliated gives us the ?push? to speak up and fight for ourselves to save our face from the next embarrassments. It may be a bitter experience, a friend?s tragic story, a great movie, or an inspiring book that will help us get up and get just the right amount of motivation we need in order to improve ourselves.With the countless negativities the world brings about, how do we keep motivated? Try on the tips I prepared from A to Z?A - Achieve your dreams. Avoid negative people, things and places. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, ?the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.?B - Believe in your self, and in what you can do.C ? Consider things on every angle and aspect. Motivation comes from determination. To be able to understand life, you should feel the sun from both sides.D ? Do...
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A Starter Guide To Self Improvement | Build Your Self Esteem
2007-11-05 09:42:00
So how do you stay calm, composed and maintain self esteem in a tough environment? Here are some tips you may to consider as a starter guide to self improvement.Imagine yourself as a Dart Board. Everything and everyone else around you may become Dart Pins, at one point or another. These dart pins will destroy your self esteem and pull you down in ways you won?t even remember. Don?t let them destroy you, or get the best of you. So which dart pins should you avoid?Dart Pin #1 : Negative Work EnvironmentBeware of ?dog eat dog? theory where everyone else is fighting just to get ahead. This is where non-appreciative people usually thrive. No one will appreciate your contributions even if you miss lunch and dinner, and stay up late. Most of the time you get to work too much without getting help from people concerned. Stay out of this, it will ruin your self esteem. Competition is at stake anywhere. Be healthy enough to compete, but in a healthy competition that is.Dart Pin #2: Other Peo...
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Improve Yourself By 10 Inspirational Quotes
2007-11-02 09:26:00
It might take a little coffee or probably a few rounds of beer or any other booze you could get your hands on when it comes to relaxing after a hard day's work. Well, yeah I'm guilty about that one as well, unless I'm caught dead wearing a lampshade over my head after a few rounds of vodka? half-naked! Okay, bad example and I apologize to everyone reading this after getting nightmares about me in that state of drunken stupor.Just don't ask how it happened, please.But what's really interesting is that how do people go through the usual part of life when faced with vein-popping stress? I mean, the new age thing like Zen or yoga is one of the good things and it actually works. Is there room for the intellectual side of people who can actually smell the roses-in-a-can while on the move? It kind of had me thinking that there really must be something in this 'mind-over-matter' thing.Humor is indeed the best medicine there is whenever you are. I mean anyone can pay good money to lis...
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Do It Right Now!
2007-11-01 07:48:00
We are living in a time when literally anything is possible, at least for us in the privileged minority. Anybody really can be anything they want to be and do anything they want to do. That doesn?t mean that we?ll be handed everything we want on a plate, we?ll still have to work for it, but we certainly have more choices and more opportunities now than our parents or grandparents ever had. It's so easy to take for granted just how well off we are and to forget how grateful we should be.The start of a New Year is one of the most popular times to make plans for the future, and many people make New Year Resolutions. Personally, I?ve never really known of anyone to have much success with them. One of the reasons for this is that these are often little more than wish lists and rarely backed up by plans or action. A strategy or plan of action based on you personal values and desires is more likely to be effective. If you need more help or inspiration there?s plenty of invaluable informat...
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Get Ready, Get Set ...
2007-10-31 10:45:00
"Better to be prepared, and have no opportunity, than to have opportunity knock, and not be prepared." This is an old saying but the principle is just as true today as ever. The time to get ready for opportunities that may present themselves is now, not when that fleeting opportunity arrives at your door. A great example of this is the world of athletics. Professional athletes work and train endlessly to hone their skills, and build their strength and endurance. Then, when they get that open shot, or an opportunity to intercept the ball, or to block an opposing shot, they are prepared to make an outstanding play. Someone might say, "they got a lucky shot." But you and I know that ...
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