http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com How are you doing? Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed? Maybe on the edge, but not sure the edge of what? It's hard to avoid listening and reading all the doomsday press and not let it get to you at times. According to the International Council of Shop... http://www.a1articles.com/you-and-the-economy-taking-advantage-of-opportunities-750129.html 12th January 2009 We've all heard the term ‘multi-tasking'. And, to some extent, many of us do it every day. We want to accomplish as much as possible in a set amount of time. But, according to experts, multi-tasking actually hurts our productivity! And, if you think abo... http://www.a1articles.com/singletasking-for-success-617461.html 03rd September 2008 You have 24 hours in a day and a list of things to accomplish that seems overwhelming. Sound familiar? Join the club; we all are trying to fit 30 hours worth of work into 24 hours. Maybe you've found it doesn't work. We can't manage time any more than we ... http://www.a1articles.com/time--how-to-use-it-wisely-to-accomplish-your-goals-198542.html 07th August 2007 If I had a penny for every time I've heard someone say, "But I don't have the time!" I'd be a multi-millionaire! There are a lot of strategies for getting things done, and tons of strategies to ‘just do it' when it comes to your health and fitness, but ... http://www.a1articles.com/9-strategies-for-combating-procrastination-to-improve-your-fitness-and-look-great-198541.html 07th August 2007 If you own your own business, you may often put off taking any real time off to just relax and unwind and rejuvenate. You imagine ‘someday' being able to take a vacation, but the thought of doing it now only creates more stress. How can you go away when... http://www.a1articles.com/vacations-time-off-for-balance-health-and-productivity-183142.html 05th July 2007 You are ready to start working on creating or building your business. In my last article, on time management, one of the very first tips on how best to manage your time was to prioritize. For many people, by just asking them what they most want to accompl... http://www.a1articles.com/prioritizing-for-a-highly-effective-and-successful-busy-life-171491.html 07th June 2007 For many people, taking control of their lives and health is a challenge that feels beyond their control. However, when you start talking to people who HAVE overcome incredible odds - in their health, in their lives, in their financial situations - you se... http://www.a1articles.com/designing-your-healthy-life--do-you-want-it-171483.html 07th June 2007 More than a few dozen times, people say to me, 'I don't know how you fit it all in!' Sometimes even "I" don't know how I fit it all in, to be honest. However, not only did I realize early that if I wanted to accomplish the things in my life 'to do' list, ... http://www.a1articles.com/time-management--making-the-most-out-of-a-limited-resource-168193.html 01st June 2007 I am probably the queen of bootstrapping. Call it power, call it being in control, call it wanting to know it all. Regardless of the motivation, the most enjoyable thing for me has been to figure out how to do something with as little cash outlay as possi... http://www.a1articles.com/ten-steps-to-successfully-use-bootstrapping-to-start-your-business-134049.html 02nd March 2007 In the United States, one complementary and alternative medicine practice that is gaining popularity is Ayurvedic Medicine, also known as Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a whole medical system that is based on ideas from Hinduism, one of the world's oldest and larg... http://www.a1articles.com/ayurvedic-medicine-in-the-united-states-134035.html 02nd March 2007 When you first considered starting up your own business, it was just a glimmer in your eye. You perhaps daydreamed about what it would be like to own your own fun, exciting and successful business. You imagined the business community respecting and contac... http://www.a1articles.com/finding-your-way-how-to-get-support-when-creating-a-new-business-116133.html 03rd January 2007 How many times have you tried a diet, only to find you can't stick with it or the weight you lost comes back? Or maybe none of them were even successful. Many people will try many different techniques to lose weight besides diets, to again find they conti... http://www.a1articles.com/eating-to-lose-weight--facts-for-real-loss-116109.html 03rd January 2007 Everyone starts to consider goals for the future when the year comes to an end. You may be in a position where you have been considering starting up your own business, or you may have a business but are ready to take it to the next level, but for one reas... http://www.a1articles.com/setting-business-goals-overcoming-the-fear-of-failure-110481.html 06th December 2006 You have decided to start networking. You have signed up to attend a business luncheon and you want to share more on the professional electronic listservs you belong to. But, as you head into that luncheon, you freeze. What ever could you have to offer? A... http://www.a1articles.com/networking-for-professional-success-105176.html 17th November 2006 As we head into the summer season, the number of barbeques and picnics increases. But this means more foods sitting out and shared by multiple people. This is the time that we all need to pay particular attention to the fact that food safety is NOT somet... http://www.a1articles.com/food-safety-what-is-hiding-in-your-food-71186.html 11th July 2006 What characteristics separate people into those who follow their dreams and those who just dream? Have you been dreaming about starting your own business? How long have you had those dreams and what are you doing to make them a reality? As you work throu... http://www.a1articles.com/step-into-your-dream-of-starting-your-own-business-71184.html 11th July 2006 Health professionals are constantly in the position to motivate clients to improve their health. There are full workshops on how to help people live healthier and happier lives. Frederick Herzberg developed one of the popular theories of needs-based motiv... http://www.a1articles.com/using-herzbergs-dualstructure-theory-to-motivate-clients-56921.html 26th May 2006 Friends, colleagues and clients often ask me about Reiki (pronounced "ray-kee"), as it is gaining such popularity as an alternative medicine. According to NCCAM, (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine), Reiki is an energy medicine pr... http://www.a1articles.com/wondering-about-reiki-56920.html 26th May 2006 As a registered dietitian, and someone who specializes in sports nutrition, I was appalled when the low carbohydrate fad came into popularity. However, I also predicted that in a couple of years people would become better educated and ready to really pay ... http://www.a1articles.com/the-rebirth-of-carbs-43681.html 13th April 2006 You have been considering starting up your own small business for some time, now. You have read books and perhaps subscribe to some magazines that focus on small business. Maybe you have started to investigate what exactly you would like to do or offer, a... http://www.a1articles.com/five-strategic-management-tasks-for-the-small-business-owner-30725.html 20th February 2006 We just experienced the 20th Season of the Olympic Winter games. It is always fun to watch the athletes challenge themselves in feats above what the rest of us do. As I watched the skiers fly down the mountain at an average speed of 65 mph, I especially a... http://www.a1articles.com/lessons-on-fitness-from-olympic-athletes-30723.html 20th February 2006 The state of health in America is not very positive. As of today, according to the Center for Disease Control, an estimated 65% of adult Americans are considered overweight and 30% of those are considered obese. Cancer – much of it preventable -- has now ... http://www.a1articles.com/achieving-real-weight-loss-19792.html 16th December 2005 In business, owners create business plans and marketing plans for the New Year to help set their course for success. This becomes their template to make their dreams and business goals come true. They can then track their progress and make adjustments whe... http://www.a1articles.com/health-plan-a-healthy-business-plan-19791.html 16th December 2005 "You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face...You must do the thing you think you cannot do." --Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962, Social Activist and Former First Lady. Does fear stop you f... http://www.a1articles.com/does-fear-control-your-future-17348.html 28th November 2005 A question I hear or read often is, 'is that professional enough?' What is 'professional', and how is one professional and what is considered unprofessional? The actual definition of 'professional' is "Of, relating to, engaged in, or suitable for a pr... http://www.a1articles.com/what-is-professional-13418.html 27th October 2005