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Opening Doors of Opportunity with Feng Shui
Does your business’ entrance say 'Welcome' or 'Nobody's Home?
The practice of Feng Shui is more than 3,000 years old, but its most basic principle – of recognizing that everything around us has energy – can easily be applied to the modern world. And, whether you run a home-based business or are an executive in a large corporation, there are simple ways you can use Feng Shui to improve your business, starting with your business entrance.
Perhaps you have dabbled in Feng Shui and found it too confusing or maybe you think it is based on superstition, religion or hocus-pocus and you are now considering running for your front door, rather than reading this article… bear with me! The school of Feng Shui that I study, practice and teach is none of the above. It is simple. It works. And it can work for you. …
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Live Better and Be Happier in 2011
Being happy, living better and enjoying life is something you control by making conscious decisions and taking action towards what you want. ML Broxton gives 5 steps to help you start down that path. The first step may be the hardest: clearly define what is important to you and ask yourself how you can make it a part of your daily life. Find out what the other important steps are!
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Are you REALLY Ready for a Stronger, Sexier you?
It’s that time of year again when you’re making new plans and goals. And maybe your New Year’s Resolution includes ‘getting in shape’ to become a stronger, sexier you. Nicole Yamanka of Le Physique asks: Are you SURE you want that? And if you’re sure, then how much WORK are you willing to do to realize your goals?
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Top 3 Weight-Gaining Mistakes to Avoid During Holidays
Personal Trainer, Nicole Yamanaka, reveals the top three mistakes busy professional women make that pack on the pounds during the holidays and what YOU can do to stay fit and healthy. She includes three “anytime, anywhere” exercises that are simple but effective.
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15 Steps to Self-Empowerment
New writer Jennifer Kelly gives wonderful tips on how to follow the path to self-empowerment. In just 15 steps, you can create a stronger, more confident ‘you.’ Already empowered? Add your tips to our “comments” section, or tell us your story.
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Fitness and Exercise 101
Starting a new fitness regime can seem daunting at the best of times, but if you’re an entrepreneur or a student (or both!) with a limited budget, doing your research before you commit can help you choose the best program for you. Nicole Yamanaka, personal trainer, explains some of the terms you’ll come across along the way.
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Vision boards 101 – what are they and how can they help YOU?
Elena Pezzini, a certified professional coach and hypnotist, explains what Vision Boards are (aka Treasure Maps), how you can make one, and why you would want to. Also, find out how to make one in paper, digital or video formats.
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Achieve work/life balance in 16 steps
Heather Townsend, “The Efficiency Coach,” gives 16 steps to improving your work/life balance.
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Life Balance and Exercise
Regular exercise can really help with your life balance – it helps you sleep better and feel better – but sometimes, it can seem like just another stressful task that’s eating up your time. Here are two easy programs to help you "FITT" it into your busy life.
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Kids and Exercise: Fitting it in
I meet a lot of busy parents that ask me if I can help them get in shape or how to exercise with a busy family schedule. I tend to hear a few common themes, important to moms; “I can’t seem to fit in exercise in my parenting routine,” “I want to be able to keep up with my kids,” and “I want to set a good example for my children.”
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How colour affects mood
Choosing just the “right colour” is often the most daunting part of any decorating project or shopping excursion. How many times have you lost sleep trying to decide how to choose that perfect outfit for the interview, or the right shade of red shoes?
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Managing stress through Exercise and Nutrition
You’ve heard it before: “Exercise causes the body to release a chemical called endorphins, also known as ‘feel good’ hormones…” Well, it’s true. Endorphins have the effect of reducing pain and can cause a state of euphoria, similar to those after eating chocolate. Hmm, let’s try a healthier example – after a good workout, like a “runner’s high.”
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Thinking about starting a new business?
Remember your first love? Remember when you spent every waking minute thinking about him? Remember the butterflies and always wanting to be with him? Remember staying up late and dreaming up big plans for the future; plans that got you so excited you jumped out of bed in the morning? Remember the glow you got when you saw him; the glow everyone else noticed as well?
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Which Fitness Personality are you?
It’s the New Year! Try as we might, the allure of making New Year’s resolutions is strong, and media will push fitness at you like some kind of religion. How do you navigate the overwhelming exercise options?
