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		<title>Get Rid Of Stress And Anxiousness From Your LIfe&#8211;Turn Into Resilient!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:13:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Stress Management]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Depression~Melancholy~Despair]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;We can not remedy problems through the use of the identical kind of considering we used when we created them.&#8221; -Albert Einstein Every considered one of us has different levels of resiliency when it comes to dealing with our life situations. Do you might want to be taught some ways of becoming extra resilient? Take [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;We can not remedy problems through the use of the identical kind of considering we used when we created them.&#8221;</p>
<p> <strong>-Albert Einstein</strong></p>
<p> Every considered one of us has different levels of resiliency when it comes to dealing with our life situations. Do you might want to be taught some ways of becoming extra resilient? Take this brief Stress Quiz and find out!</p>
<p> <strong>1.</strong> Do you are worried continually and cycle with damaging self-talk?</p>
<p> <strong>2.</strong> Do you have problem concentrating?</p>
<p> <strong>3.</strong> Do you get mad and react easily?</p>
<p> <strong>4.</strong> Do you&#8217;ve got recurring neck or headaches? 5. Do you grind your tooth?</p>
<p> <strong>6.</strong> Do you ceaselessly really feel overwhelmed, anxious or depressed?</p>
<p> <strong>7.</strong> Do you feed your stress with unhealthy habits-eating or consuming excessively, smoking, arguing, or avoiding yourself and life in other ways?</p>
<p> An important first step in dealing with your stress is to simply accept and acknowledge that it&#8217;s your emotional response to a situation or event in your life that causes your stress, not the situation itself. We cannot often do anything in regards to the situation, but we can work with our reaction to the scenario-that is where our energy is!</p>
<p> I created the Snap Out Of It NOW! Methodology to assist myself, and now you, to turn out to be extra resilient and more creative. In other phrases, to learn to interrupt and SNAP Out of the destructive cycle of emotional reactions which might be engaged when faced with a difficult life situation.</p>
<p> Respiratory Consciousness Exercise:</p>
<p> The breath is your key to self-resiliency. The breath is your entry into your physique-bringing mild to the darkness, warmth to the coldness, and boundless potentialities for breaking free from your everyday reality.</p>
<p> The next exercise takes less than a minute and you can do it anyplace-at the grocery retailer, in your automobile throughout traffic, even in the midst of a fight or disagreement with one other person. Generally just one single minute could be your greatest buddy!</p>
<p> Launch Yourself to Locations You Have Never Gone Before!</p>
<p> 1. STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN-acknowledge you are caught in a destructive think-feeling pattern-you are caught in a destructive cycle of reactions inside your personal body.</p>
<p> 2. Develop into aware of your BREATH by listening to your breath going in and out your nose. Enter your body with your breath.</p>
<p> 3. BREATHE to the destructive feeling sensation in your physique that is current wherever it could be, and as you exhale you&#8217;re releasing the disharmony inside your body. You&#8217;re NOW free to cope with the situation in a creative new means!</p>
<p> You are shifting the state of your physique and thoughts away from disharmony (frustration, anger, concern) again to its pure state of concord (appreciation, love, joy)! Within this state of concord you might be more flexible, resilient, and creative. Is it not wonderful to have a device that may launch you into possibilities you never saw earlier than!</p>
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		<title>Learning About The Law Of Attraction</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:08:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Self Improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[getting to know the law of attraction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[learning about the law of attraction]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The universal law of attraction can really be life changing.  Most people seem to believe that they are where they are today by sheer dumb luck.However, that is not actually true. You are today a representative of who you were in the past and what you believed back then. That maybe hard to hear for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <a href="http://www.extra-income-simplified.com/Universal-Law-of-Attraction.html" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.extra-income-simplified.com');">universal law of attraction</a> can really be life changing.  Most people seem to believe that they are where they are today by sheer dumb luck.However, that is not actually true. You are today a representative of who you were in the past and what you believed back then.</p>
<p>That maybe hard to hear for some people, but it is the truth.  And one of the things that will have a major impact on your future is the law of attraction. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.extra-income-simplified.com/What-is-the-Law-of-Attraction.html" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.extra-income-simplified.com');">Understanding the law of attraction</a> is easy.Whatever you think about most often and whatever you believe about yourself and the outside world will affect you.Do you believe that people are out there to get you and that there are a lot of greedy and mean people around?  If you do then you will run into more and more scams and just plain evil people.</p>
<p>Do you believe that the world really is a wonderful place?If you do the universe will look for ways to bring you that perfect world, you will run into other good people and you will have good luck in all areas of your life. </p>
<p>In fact people with bad luck will look at you and say things like, “I wish I had good luck like them” and by doing so they are reinforcing their own beliefs that they have bad luck.This is why it is not a good idea to say things like, &#8220;that is just my luck&#8221; after something bad or unlucky happens to you.</p>
<p>By looking at something bad that happened to you and saying stuff like, &#8220;that was just my luck&#8221; you are telling the world that this sort of stuff always happens to you.  Subconsciously your mind and the universe will go out of their way to make this a true statement.</p>
<p>Now if you reverse this around and only focus on the good things in life and saying, “I am one lucky person” you are telling the universe that you do have good luck and that things really do work out for you. </p>
<p>There are plenty of <a href="http://www.extra-income-simplified.com/Law-of-Attraction-Techniques.html" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.extra-income-simplified.com');">law of attraction techniques for super achievers</a> around that can definately help you to achieve your goals, however just maintaining a positive attitude will really go a long way.  Your thoughts work to create your future, so be careful about what you think and believe.</p>
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		<title>3 Must Have Secrets To Use The Law Of Attraction</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Happiness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[achieving your goals]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Universe is ruled by seven Laws. One of these laws is the Law of Attraction (The Law of Perpetual Transmutation). So what is the Law of Attraction? Every single thing consist of energy, from dirt to the birds flying above us to the nails on your fingertips.  Every single thing you set eyes on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Universe is ruled by seven Laws. One of these laws is the Law of Attraction (The Law of Perpetual Transmutation). So what is the Law of Attraction? Every single thing consist of energy, from dirt to the birds flying above us to the nails on your fingertips.  Every single thing you set eyes on and touch is constructed of pure energy.  If you take a closer look from molecules to atoms, eventually energy will be the only part left.<br /> <strong><br /></strong> What exactly does energy have to do with the  the Law of Attraction?  Look at this this, there isn&#8217;t any substantial substance holding your feelings and values alongside one another. All your emotions and beliefs involves genuine energy. If energy makes up the World, can&#8217;t we use our emotions to create reality?</p>
<p> Our own feelings and emotions attract the negative and positive things that happen to us.  For every situation that transpires in your life, take responsibility for it.  You&#8217;re probably contemplating, so how did I attract that stubbed toe I got this morning , ran out of toilet paper and on top of that spilled coffee on my favorite shirt? Stubbing your toe began a sequence of incidents of bad thoughts that triggered a bad beginning to your day. On the flip side, being optimistic can have a chain reaction of positive events into your life.  Commencing your day with the positive view in your life can result in a positive morning.  You will need to believe that you have the power to control the outcome of your day by monitoring your thoughts and emotions.</p>
<p>You will find 3 steps that are significant components to the Law of Attraction.</p>
<p> <strong>Ask:</strong> You need to mentally create in your mind what you want to arise. The universe would not know what to provide you until you ask for it.<br /> <strong><br /> Answer:</strong> Believe without a doubt that what  you&#8217;re trying for will manifest itself before you.  Even the smallest hesitation or fear  are just going to get in the way of you receiving what you want. Just know that the world has answers for what you ask for.</p>
<p> <strong>Receive:</strong> You can&#8217;t assume what you want is just going to fall in your lap.  In order to manifest your desires, it&#8217;s good to try really hard to employ getting what you want. Don&#8217;t let chance slip by, when you see a chance, take it! Let life happen and be grateful for it as if your desires have already manifested.</p>
<p>If you found this article to be helpful, and you want to learn more ways to use the Law of Attraction into your life, also  check out <a href="http://www.universelaws.com/what-is-the-law-of-attraction" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.universelaws.com');">What is the Law of Attraction?</a> and <a href="http://www.universelaws.com/one-trick-you-need-to-manifest-desires" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.universelaws.com');">Manifest Desires</a><a href="http://www.universelaws.com/using-the-law-of-attraction" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.universelaws.com');"></a>.</p>
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		<title>Schedule Tasks With A Magnetic Calendar</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:35:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the hectic everyday lives of most people, the use of calendars is essential to keep track of everything. When choosing the type of calendar for a person’s needs, one should consider the use of magnetic calendars. For many individuals, calendars are chiefly utilized to keep track of the date. Yet, other people utilize them [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the hectic everyday lives of most people, the use of calendars is essential to keep track of everything. When choosing the type of calendar for a person’s needs, one should consider the use of <a href="http://www.magnatag.com/page/CALENDAR/category/magnetic-whiteboard-calendars.asp" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.magnatag.com');">magnetic calendars</a>. For many individuals, calendars are chiefly utilized to keep track of the date. Yet, other people utilize them to recall significant events, delivery and labor schedules, and many others. The magnetic calendar is one of the top alternative for calendars today. With the benefit of being magnetized, it can be placed on a refrigerator or a school locker door. Depending on what is to be kept track of on it, sizes and styles vary.</p>
<p> Regular monthly calendars have the months, dates, and the year already printed on them. These are ideal for basic functions such as reminding birthdays or a personal work schedule. The different images available on these calendars is very wide, which is a great aid in accommodating an individual&#8217;s preferences. The standard monthly calendar is usually found in paper format and in sizes that range from pocket book to wall.</p>
<p> The use of a <a href="http://www.magnatag.com" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.magnatag.com');">blank monthly calendar</a> is standard for businesses and organizations, such as ones that deal with fund raising. With the slots open, the individual is able to fill in the month and date, as well as the information needed for that day. This type of calendar offers a larger date box for recording more information. Again, an individual can find blank monthly calendars in different designs and sizes depending on his or her preferences.</p>
<p>Businesses can benefit from using blank monthly calendars for many reasons. For in labor scheduling, in-store deliveries and meetings, this type would be perfect. Instead of making use the traditional calendar, a business will find that using a dry-erase calendar is more favorable for the business. With the dry-erase calendar, an individual can simply erase the writings on the face of the board as well as make modifications on the indicated information without being messy.</p>
<p> Fund-raising organizations could benefit from this type because it would enable them to adjust goals, schedule events, and track money totals without causing confusion, which is important for this type of organization. Keeping a strict record of these things is imperative for a fundraiser’s success.</p>
<p> Families, of course, must use a monthly calendar of the same kind. Majority of families have a greatly hectic schedule to monitor, and that does not include birthdays and holidays~Majority of families have a greatly hectic schedule to monitor, and that does not include birthdays and holidays}. Children have sporting events and practices, band or choir concerts and practices, and field trips to remember. Parents rely more on the calendar than their children, when it comes to reminding them of these things. A magnetic calendar works well for the family setting, because it is usually found in the center of most home activity, the refrigerator. if a family has few events planned, using a smaller calendae will do the work. For a family of three children that all involve in sports, choir, band, or other after-school activities then a wider magnetic calendar is necessary. The blank monthly calendar is an ideal type to go with the situation, as well, for the extra space allocated notes.</p>
<p> Classrooms widely use magnetic calendars on blackboards. Individual children’s goals, recess times, lunch times, and activities are recorded on these for all to see. Teachers want their children to learn how to keep track of their lives, even at a young age. In doing so, they are teaching them not only the regular school academics, but also respect and a moral value. Smaller, paper type <a href="http://www.magnatag.com/page/CALENDAR/category/magnetic-whiteboard-calendars.asp" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.magnatag.com');">monthly calendars</a> can usually be found in addition to the larger ones, which hold the children’s birthdays and holidays.</p>
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		<title>Where are Your Habits Leading You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:16:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Where are Your Habits Leading You? by Jack Canfield You are an accumulation of your habits. From how you get out of bed, how you shower, how you dress, how you walk, sit, and talk, how you respond to the world, how you act in front of others, and how you think; you&#8217;re living out [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Where are Your Habits Leading You? </strong><br />
<em>by  Jack Canfield </em></p>
<p><img src="http://www.jackcanfield.com/images/newsletter/habits.gif" alt="Your  Habits will Determine Your Future" width="175" height="225" align="right" />You are an accumulation of your habits. From how you get  out of bed, how you shower, how you dress, how you walk, sit, and talk,  how you respond to the world, how you act in front of others, and how  you think; you&#8217;re living out your habits.</p>
<p><strong>Habits <em>are</em> necessary.</strong></p>
<p>They free up your mind so you can concentrate on how to  survive day to day. You don&#8217;t have to think about how to drive your car  so you can be on the lookout for danger while you are driving. You don&#8217;t  have to think about how to walk so you can concentrate on where you&#8217;re  going.</p>
<p><strong>Unfortunately, habits can also keep you locked  in self-destructive patterns, which will limit your success.</strong></p>
<p>Is there something you want to accomplish in life that  requires you to up-level your game? Whatever it is that you want to  achieve, you will need to drop those bad habits that are lead to a  dead-end and develop new ones that are in alignment with the life you  want to live.</p>
<p>People don&#8217;t suddenly appear in the life they want to  live&#8230; their habits play a large part in determining their outcome.</p>
<p><strong>What are the habits you have that are keeping  you from achieving your goals? </strong></p>
<p>Really be honest with yourself here&#8230;</p>
<p>Are you  always running late?<br />
Do you return phone calls within 24 hours?<br />
Do  you get enough sleep?<br />
Do you follow through on your promises?<br />
Do  you plan out your day?</p>
<p><strong>Imagine what your life would be like if all your  habits were their productive counterparts!</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
<div>What would your life be like if you ate healthy meals,  exercised and got enough sleep?</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>What if you saved your money, stopped using credit  cards and paid cash for everything?</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>What if you stopped procrastinating, overcame your  fears, and began networking with people in your field?</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>Would your life be different? I bet it would!</div>
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</ul>
<p>So, my suggested action step for you is to write down  some productive habits you could adopt and visualize in your life. Step  two is to &#8216;act as if&#8217; you were living these new habits right now!</p>
<p>I&#8217;d like to help you get moving toward creating more  successful habits, so I&#8217;d recommend you develop four of your new success  habits each year, one for each quarter.</p>
<p><strong>Once you pick the new habit you&#8217;re ready to  adopt, next you&#8217;ll want to create a method that will support your new  habit. </strong></p>
<p>Here are some ideas&#8230; You could write it down on a card  that you keep with you and read several times a day. You could make it a  part of your daily visualization. You could also enlist the help of an  accountability partner who has habits to change, or work with a personal  coach who can keep you on track.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s important to make a 100% commitment to your new  habit, so be specific about the steps that you&#8217;re willing to take in  order to drop an old habit and adopt a new one. Don&#8217;t be vague about how  you will change your habits. Spell it out for yourself so you can  recognize situations that motivate you to act out your new habit.</p>
<p><strong>Just developing four new habits a year will  dramatically shift your life to be more in line with your vision.</strong> And the more in line it becomes, the easier the other habits are to  replace because your perspective is shifting and you can see more  clearly how your old habits aren&#8217;t serving you anymore.</p>
<p>Make the decision. Make the commitment. Then watch your  new, positive life unfold!</p>
<p>I&#8217;ll see you in another two weeks in the next edition of  Success Strategies. In the meantime, take the time to implement just  one of the strategies discussed in today&#8217;s issue.</p>
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		<title>How To Stay Inspired Beyond The First Few Steps</title>
		<link>http://Sarah-Tan.com/2010/07/01/how-to-stay-inspired-beyond-the-first-few-steps/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:59:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whatever your goals may be, staying motivated is essential in conquering these goals. Whether you are trying to lose weight or start your own business, staying inspired through the process may be a little harder as time goes by. It may not be hard to get motivated when you first begin, it&#8217;s carrying this inspiration [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whatever your goals may be, staying motivated is essential in conquering these goals. Whether you are trying to lose weight or start your own business, staying inspired through the process may be a little harder as time goes by. It may not be hard to get motivated when you first begin, it&#8217;s carrying this inspiration beyond the first phase of your goal that may be hard. However, if you are dedicated to achieving your goal, read on for more tips on how to stay motivated.</p>
<p> Understand that reaching your goal will require hard work. If you are attempting to lose weight, and have signed on the help of a <a href="http://www.hermanchauw.com" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.hermanchauw.com');">personal trainer</a> but are feeling discouraged, push through these feelings. Remember that it took you a while to gain the weight in the first place, so it will take time to gradually lose the weight as well.</p>
<p> Keep your goal in mind. What is it that you want to conquer? If you have been trying so hard to achieve something for so long, you may start to lose sight of your ultimate goal. You simply get lost in the process. This is true for whatever your goal may be, if its work related or simply family oriented.</p>
<p> Maybe you thought that <a href="http://thepregnancyhealthguide.com" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/thepregnancyhealthguide.com');">pregnancy first</a> would be your priority once you reached your adult life. You&#8217;ve dreamt about a family for as long as you can remember, but you&#8217;re too busy for another responsibility. What do you do? Stay patient and really think about your priorities.</p>
<p> You may feel a bit discouraged when it seems like you&#8217;re not getting anything done right. However, stop this thought process and simply believe in your ability to achieve. If you do not believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you. After all, you will teach people how to feel and think about you.</p>
<p> When you are feeling like you have not accomplished anything, think about your successes. Track your progress and look at all the good things you have done. This will help you get out of your negative state of mind.</p>
<p> Seek out help when you feel stuck. Humble yourself and know that it is ok to ask for help when you can not finish something on your own. This is applicable to the assembly of <a href="http://www.sleighbed.biz" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.sleighbed.biz');">sleigh beds</a> or the build up of your own business. When you need help, simply ask. Find someone who is qualified and seek out their help. This will help you avoid getting stuck and keep you moving forward and motivated.</p>
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		<title>How To Understand Feedback And Use It Effectively</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:38:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[evaluation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Executive coach and author Marshall Goldsmith wrote, &#8220;Feedback is a gift that only other can give.&#8221;  If that is so, why do so many people have trouble giving and receiving feedback? Power is the culprit for much of the trouble we have giving and receiving feedback. When we give feedback we may really be trying [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Executive coach and author Marshall Goldsmith wrote, &#8220;Feedback is a gift that only other can give.&#8221;  If that is so, why do so many people have trouble giving and receiving feedback?<br /> Power is the culprit for much of the trouble we have giving and receiving feedback. When we give feedback we may really be trying to control people. Our resistance to receiving feedback is possibly a resistance to change. </p>
<p> It can be very useful to clarify the reason for giving feedback before doling it out.  Here are five different types of feedback and suggestions for each. </p>
<p> Evaluation Feedback: Evaluation Feedback is the most common that you will find in the workplace.It&#8217;s also the least helpful. The timeframe at which evaluation feedback comes is always at the end. The end of the performance year. After a week-long class is over. The end of a project.  True, we all need to be willing to rate ourselves, and the evaluation feedback will improve our performance next time.  But why not give and get feedback when we can learn from it real time?</p>
<p> Real-Time Performance Feedback: This type of feedback is usually given by someone whose success depends on you; for example your boss.  While it may be couched as an observation or something for you to think about, when someone shares performance feedback, they intend for you to change your behavior.</p>
<p> It is helpful to get clarifying information when you think that you are receiving performance feedback.  Try asking, &#8220;what exactly would you like me to stop or start doing?&#8221; Once you&#8217;ve gotten the feedback, make the change!</p>
<p> Fine-Tuning: Fine-tuning feedback generally comes from people who are satisfied with the overall job you are doing, but see some areas you could tweak to get even better. One of the best examples of fine-tuning feedback I ever received was from a course participant.  She told me she enjoyed my course and then asked if she could share some feedback.  She shared that when I nodded my head while listening to people in the audience, it made her feel as though I was rushing.  WOW!  This blew me away because I had no idea that my behavior was having this negative impact.</p>
<p> The key to giving fine-tuning feedback is to share the impact a behavior has on you or others.  The giver is not necessarily trying to control or change you. The person receiving the feedback has the chance to decide whether to change or not change, the person giving the feedback is merely sharing how they are impacted.</p>
<p> Feed-Forward: Goldsmith came up with this one years ago. It means giving someone suggestions in advance about how to behave rather than waiting for them to fail and beating them up afterward. For example, my husband had a presentation to give to the executive leadership committee at work, which was the first time he ever did anything like that.  His boss gave him great feed-forward about how to dress, when to speak, how much detail to go into, etc.</p>
<p> Slap Upside the Head: Two years ago, a colleague who is also a great friend sat me down and said, &#8220;You are making yourself and others miserable.  What&#8217;s going on?&#8221;</p>
<p> Only very good friends can give slap upside the head feedback.  It involves personal feedback that people share out of concern and caring. In his book, Who&#8217;s Got Your Back, Keith Ferrazzi gives some great examples of this feedback along with the assertion that we all desperately need people in our lives who care enough to give it.</p>
<p> A person giving slap upside the head feedback isn&#8217;t giving it with the intent of controlling you or even to change you because it matters to the person giving the feedback. The feedback is given because they understand your personal goals and see how your behavior is keeping you from reaching those goals.<br /> Summary<br /> If you are giving feedback:  think through what you want to achieve and give feedback that is appropriate.Remember that if you are not in a position of authority, evaluation feedback is not appropriate.  You can lead a horse to water . . .</p>
<p> Feedback Receivers: We all suffer from a lack of self-awareness at times and feedback is the only way we can learn what our blind spots are.   Even if you ultimately disagree with the feedback, accept it as a gift from the person giving it. If it&#8217;s evaluation or performance feedback, you have a chance to change in order to do better in the eyes of others.  If it&#8217;s fine-tuning or slap upside the head feedback, you have the choice to change or not.</p>
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		<title>Easy Tips For Contentment</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:03:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Self Improvement]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happiness is the archetypal point for leading a balanced and content life. You cannot think of living life totally if you spend majority of your day fretting about your life. Keeping delighted every time is the key to joy for life. Remember that staying content is no ordeal. It is fairly a quick task, provided [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happiness is the archetypal point for leading a balanced and content life. You cannot think of living life totally if you spend majority of your day fretting about your life. Keeping delighted every time is the key to joy for life. Remember that staying content is no ordeal. It is fairly a quick task, provided you make an effort for the same. Let&#8217;s shed some light on easy measures that may help you keep hale and hearty.</p>
<p> Remain off from a bad mindset towards life. The golden rule to bring joy into your life is always to live your life positively. Attempt to stay upbeat about everything in your life. The more optimistic you remain, more likely you are to be happy. A constructive outlook helps prevent getting bogged down from the tensions and issues of life to a brilliant extent. This subsequently aids in living a joyful life.</p>
<p> Reaching out to folks may also help bring in happiness. Loneliness could never make you cheerful. The more isolated you keep yourself, the sadder you&#8217;re going to feel. Go out and connect to people. You could begin initiating a connection with a family member or even a chum. Inform them how much you love and care for them. You need not be spending a great deal of time together to stay connected to folks. A straightforward message saying &#8216;take care&#8217; will serve the purpose.</p>
<p> Be grateful about all you&#8217;ve been graced with. Many of us are likely to think of ourselves as victims or unfortunate souls who&#8217;ve just received life&#8217;s miseries. Feeling miserable as a result will only hinder you from finding genuine joy. Hence, you should look around and count your blessings. Be happy with what you&#8217;ve got, be it awesome parents, a house to come home to, proper meals etc. Be humble and be grateful to God for showering you with these presents and privileges. When you begin to appreciate all that you&#8217;ve, you will be much happier with your life.</p>
<p> Discover time for yourself and for things that you enjoy the most. Owing to the hectic schedules and the fast moving lives of today, finding time for oneself is fairly a task. However, it&#8217;s very vital to do so in case you want to live a cheerful life. Just chase any hobby of your liking. Merely devote a few time to the activity of your alternative, be it painting, photography or another. This will assist your delight meter swoop big.</p>
<p> Well, you could be all negative and brood over things in life, if it results in something fruitful. Nevertheless, this is not the circumstance as it will just invite unhappiness into your life. Simply make use of the provided tips and you&#8217;re all set to bring back happiness into your life like never before.</p>
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		<title>Do You Think You Can Make A Difference?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 02:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Volunteer in Kenya]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering In Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering In Arusha]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know people from all over the world volunteer in Malawi every year? Volunteering in Africa has become very popular over the past 20 years. Volunteering in Dar es Salaam is a definite current favourite among volunteers. These destinations have prospered over the years due to a number of concerning factors. It is obvious [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Did you know people from all over the world  <a href="http://www.subsaharanadventure.com/" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.subsaharanadventure.com');">volunteer in Malawi</a> every year? <a href="http://www.subsaharanadventure.com/" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.subsaharanadventure.com');">Volunteering in Africa</a>  has become very popular over the past 20 years.  <a href="http://www.subsaharanadventure.com/project-detail.php?wo=123" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/www.subsaharanadventure.com');">Volunteering in Dar es Salaam</a>   is a definite current favourite among volunteers. These destinations have prospered over the years due to a number of concerning factors. It is obvious that people will only want to travel to countries which are politically stable and have something to offer them. With cities such as Nairobi and Arusha you get exactly this. Not only this but the cities themselves play host to a wealth of activities and attractions which play right into the hands of the volunteers. For example Arusha has in close proximity; Mt Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorogoro Crater amongst many other attractions. </p>
<p> Volunteers obviously want to make the most of their adventure to Africa by seeing the beauty of the landscape and the different cultures within it. This all needs to be taken into account when they choose a location to volunteer in. The main reason for the volunteer travelling to Africa in the first place is to work in their desired field, whether this is teaching children or working with HIV/AIDS orphans. </p>
<p>As more and more regions are becoming accessible to many people, volunteering is becoming more diversely populated. People are now opting to travel to more remote areas to experience a different kind of adventure. These people are not looking for the glitz and glamour of the other attractions of the country but solely intent on dedicating all their time to the project of their choice. The opens up the volunteer spectrum widely. </p>
<p> Regardless of where you choose to volunteer it is an experience that sticks with you for the rest of your life. Not only is it a once in a lifetime opportunity but offers you a good stance in the future with job prospects and career breaks. </p>
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		<title>Law of Attraction Coach Tells You How to Be a Magnet to Your Desires</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 01:42:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
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<p><a href="http://blog.nanettegeiger.com" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/blog.nanettegeiger.com');">Nanette Geiger, Law of Attraction Expert</a> , writes&#8230; &#8230;</p>
<p>Few of us walk around truly realizing how we feel in every moment. All of us understand being on automatic pilot and going through the drag of life. In fact, it can be very useful to automate our efforts. Especially if it includes finishing a repetitive project such as raking leaves or peeling potatoes. When you fall into the groove of a repetitive routine, the task can turn into a meditation. Provided you aren&#8217;t repeating a complaint or problem around in your mind, being truly present with a repetitive action can be incredibly calming and helpful. Relationship Attraction has never been more powerful with the discovery of the Law of Attraction.</p>
<p>Being on auto-pilot may be fine for repetitious kinds of tasks, but when it comes to meaningful creation, you want to hone in slightly more carefully to what is truly going on in your vibration. Starting some investigative work on your current vibration will assist you in seeing the areas you need to remove some resisting energy or static off the line. When you acquire a clear, uncluttered channel of energy, what you desire comes more smoothly and without the mixed bag of results you are accustomed to getting. For example, say you want a lover. You create a lover, but because you&#8217;re afraid of being fully emotionally committed, he lives half-way around the world. You may think you are emotionally capable, but if you are getting a mixed result, then you&#8217;re transmitting a mixed message. A <a href="http://blog.nanettegeiger.com" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/blog.nanettegeiger.com');">Law of Attraction Coach</a> can assist you in completely changing your outlook with expert life coaching.</p>
<p>Have a look at your firmly held beliefs. Question your inner dialog. Is it really true? Does clinging to that limiting belief help you? Can you find some of your self-sabotaging behaviors? Interestingly, most of the things we hold to be true concerning life aren&#8217;t true. They are beliefs we have inherited. Pose a question of yourself and then hone in to listen to a response. Your inner guide will allow you to see interesting insights if you&#8217;re willing to allow yourself to hear them. <a href="http://blog.nanettegeiger.com" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker ('/outbound/article/blog.nanettegeiger.com');">Law of Attraction Love Relationships</a> are incredibly rewarding and fulfilling past your wildest dreams! Think of someone who is everything you have ever desired in a lover.</p>
<p>Life was originally designed for you to be a success, find happiness, and fulfilled. We all came in with perfectly untainted guiding systems pointing us in the direction of our joy and self-expression. Tune back in to your thoughts and feelings. Pick the highest and best thoughts and emotions possible. Create with a clear message and you will put yourself back in the creative cockpit of your life.</p>
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