WAHM University

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:40:00 +0000

HAPPY NEW YEAR
!*2012*!

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:18:00 +0000

Hope you all have a fantastic Halloween!

What are some of your favorite costumes from the present and past?

Once you have eaten all your Halloween treats and want to detox...CHECK OUT the Raw Promise to kick start your body to a healthier you!

My Costume for 2011 - Captain Morgan and sidekick!

Information on Dermatomyositis with Treatment and Prevention

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:36:00 +0000

Dermatomyositis an unusual sickness has been muscle-weakly-driven a clear by and distinctive skin breaking loose. The cause of dermatomyositis is unknown. It may be related to an autoimmune reaction, or may be triggered by a virus or cancer.

Dermatomyositis may occur at any age, but it mostly affects adults in their late 40s to early 60s or children between 5 and 15 years of age. One of these diseases that's similar to dermatomyositis is polymyositis. Polymyositis leads to many of the same symptoms as dermatomyositis, but does not cause skin inflammation or a rash. Infections caused by bacteria, parasites or viruses can cause inflammatory myopathies, but in most cases. Small blood vessels in muscular tissue appear to be particularly affected. Inflammatory cells surround the blood vessels and eventually lead to degeneration of muscle fibers.

Dermatomyositis belongs to a group situation to be called excited myopathies. Many people with dermatomyositis show a detectable level of autoantibodies in their blood. Myopathies are diseases or abnormal conditions of the muscles. Women have dermatomyositis more often than men do. Dermatomyositis usually develops over weeks or months. People with dermatomyositis are more likely to develop malignant cancers. Patient management includes careful evaluation for underlying malignancy and liberal use of physical therapy, antihistamines, sunscreen and oral corticosteroids. In adults, death may result from severe and prolonged muscle weakness, malnutrition, pneumonia, or lung failure. The outcome is usually worse if the heart or lungs are involved. Dermatomyositis may affect people of any race, age or sex.

A purple-coloured red eruption or sinks most generally occurs on the face, eyelids, and the sectors around the nails, rubs them with the fist, of the elbows, the knees, cases and back. Affected areas are typically more sensitive to sun exposure. The skin rash usually occurs at the same time as muscle weakness, but may precede muscle weakness by a few weeks. Progressive muscle weakness may be occurs particularly in the muscles closest to the trunk, such as those in the hips, thighs, shoulders, upper arms and neck. This weakness is symmetrical, affecting both the left and right sides of your body. Sometimes, the skin rash alone determines the diagnosis. In some children with dermatomyositis, the skin may become thick and hard in a way similar to scleroderma. Some people with dermatomyositis develop a rash without muscle weakness. This is called dermatomyositis sine myositis.

Dermatomyositis is diagnosed through a thorough physical exam and the characteristic symptoms. Treatments can improve your skin and your muscle strength and function. Treatment begun early in the disease process tends to be more effective, often because there are fewer complications. Corticosteroids, especially prednisone, are usually the first choice in treating inflammatory myopathies, such as dermatomyositis. Other immunosuppressive drugs, such as azathioprine (Imuran) or methotrexate (Rheumatrex) may be used. Over-the-counter drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), can be used to treat any accompanying pain. Surgery may be an option to remove painful calcium deposits. Other patients may respond well to intravenous immune globulin. Dermatomyositis often improves with treatment of malignant tumors.

Juliet Cohen writes articles for health care blog. She also writes articles for hairstyles gallery.

This article is free for republishing
Source: http://julietcohen.articlealley.com/complete-information-on-dermatomyositis-with-treatment-and-prevention-537065.html

I was diagnosed with Dermatomyositis in the Fall of 2010...Thanks to a wonderful doctor at the Cleveland Clinic I am on my way to remission....I will be running my first half marathon, in Columbus, Ohio this coming weekend. I am ecstatic that I am able to run - a year ago I know I could not run this far because of the pain I was having. I am happy to run for all of those with Dermatomyositis that cannot.

Create A Great Day!

Shelley

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Happy St. Patrick's Day.

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:48:00 +0000

Irish Sayings, The 'REAL' Story of St. Patrick and some Recipes for the festive day! CHEERS!!!!

St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time - a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic. ~Adrienne Cook

If a man who cannot count finds a four-leaf clover, is he lucky? ~Stanislaw J. Lec

Anyone acquainted with Ireland knows that the morning of St. Patrick's Day consists of the night of the seventeenth of March flavored strongly with the morning of the eighteenth. ~Author Unknown

For each petal on the shamrock
This brings a wish your way -
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.
~Author Unknown

May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.
~Irish Blessing

May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
~Irish Blessing

So, success attend St. Patrick's fist,
For he's a saint so clever;
Oh! he gave the snakes and toads a twist,
And bothered them forever!
~Henry Bennett

When Irish eyes are smiling,
'Tis like a morn in spring.
With a lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing.
~Author Unknown

The Real St. Patrick

The Patron Saint of Ireland was born into either a Scottish or English family in the fourth century. He was captured as a teenager by Niall of the Nine Hostages who was to become a King of all Ireland. He was sold into slavery in Ireland and put to work as a shepherd. He worked in terrible conditions for six years drawing comfort in the Christian faith that so many of his people had abandoned under Roman rule.

Patrick had a dream that encouraged him to flee his captivity and to head South where a ship was to be waiting for him. He travelled over 200 miles from his Northern captivity to Wexford town where, sure enough, a ship was waiting to enable his escape.

Upon arrival in England he was captured by brigands and returned to slavery. He escaped after two months and spent the next seven years travelling Europe seeking his destiny. During this time he furthered his education and studied Christianity in the Lerin Monastery in France.

He returned to England as a priest. Again a dream greatly influenced him when he became convinced that the Irish people were calling out to him to return to the land of his servitude. He went to the Monastery in Auxerre where it was decided that a mission should be sent to Ireland. Patrick was not selected for this task to his great disappointment. The monk that was selected was called Paladius, but he died before he could reach Ireland and a second mission was decided upon.

Patrick was made a Bishop by Pope Celestine in the year 432 and, together with a small band of followers, traveled to Ireland to commence the conversion. Patrick confronted the most powerful man in Ireland Laoghaire, The High King of Tara as he knew that if he could gain his support that he would be safe to spread the word throughout Ireland.

To get his attention Patrick and his followers lit a huge fire to mark the commencement of Spring. Tradition had it that no fire was to be lit until the Kings fire was complete, but Patrick defied this rule and courted the confrontation with the King. The King rushed into action and travelled with the intention of making war on the holy delegation. Patrick calmed the King and with quiet composure impressed the King that he had no other intention than that of spreading the word of the Gospel.

The King accepted the missionary, much to the dismay of the Druids who feared for their own power and position in the face of this new threat. They commanded that he make snow fall. Patrick declined to do so stating that this was Gods work. Immediately it began to snow, only stopping when Patrick blessed himself.

Still trying to convince the King of his religion, Patrick grasped at a shamrock growing on the ground. He explained that there was but one stem on the plant, but three branches of the leaf, representing the Belssed Trinity. The King was impressed with his sincerity and granted him permission to spread the word of his faith, although he did not convert to Christianity himself. Patrick and his followers were free to spread their faith throughout Ireland and did so to great effect. He drove paganism (symbolised by the snake) from the lands of Eireann.

Patrick died on March 17th in the year 461 at the age of 76. It is not known for sure where his remains were laid although Downpatrick in County Down in the North of Ireland is thought to be his final resting place. His influence is still felt to this day as Nations the world over commemorate him on March 17th of every year.

Source...
(C) Copyright The Information about Ireland Site, 2000 The Leader in Free Resources from Ireland Free Irish coats of arms, screensavers, maps and more http://www.ireland-information.com

Classic Irish Soda Bread

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4      cups          Flour
  4      teaspoons     Baking Powder
  1      cup           Sugar
    1/2  teaspoon      Salt
  1      teaspoon      Caraway Seeds
  1 1/2  cups          Raisins
  2                    Eggs -- beaten
  1      cup           Butter or Margarine -- melted
  1      cup           Milk

Preheat oven to 350oF. Lightly grease a loaf pan. Place raisins and caraway seeds in a large bowl.
Sift together flour, baking soda, sugar and salt. Pour sifted mixture over raisins. Add butter,
eggs and milk to the bowl; mix well. Mold dough into a loaf shape on a floured board.
Place dough in greased pan and bake for one hour. 


Corned Beef and Cabbage

INGREDIENTS

One corned beef brisket, 3 to 4 pounds

Water to cover

1 large onion, sliced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bottle dark beer (optional)

1 bay leaf

1/2-cup chopped fresh parsley

8 black peppercorns

1 teaspoon mustard seed

6 whole cloves

4 large carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces

4 medium potatoes, scrubbed and quartered

4 large parsnips, peeled and cut into large pieces

1 medium head cabbage, about 2 pounds, cut into small wedges

Freshly ground pepper

Horseradish sauce (optional garnish, see links below)

Place beef in a large Dutch oven and cover with water. Add onion, optional beer, thyme and parsley. Bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, place bay leaf, peppercorns, mustard seed and cloves into herb ball or piece of tied cheesecloth. Add to pot; reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for about 3-1/2 hours or until meat is very tender (takes about 1 hour per pound of meat). Add cabbage, carrots and parsnips. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until vegetables are tender. Remove the meat and cut into slices. Place in the center of a large platter. Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon and arrange around the beef. Pass the horseradish sauce and, if desired, some of the broth.

Note: If the brisket is too long to fit in your pot, just cut it in half and layer it in.

Be Safe My Friends! Grab a designated driver if you know you are going to get a little tipsy...always better to be safe than sorry :)

CHEERS! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Shelley

Charlie Sheen - Whether You Love Him Or Hate Him...He Is A Marketing Genius!!! (Charlie Sheen's Famous Quotes)

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 04:14:00 +0000

Since so many are having a blast quoting Charlie Sheen these days I thought I would make a list of some of his famous quotes...here they are:

"Good luck on your travels. You're going to need it. Badly.",
"Sorry man, didn't make the rules.",
"I embarrassed him in front of his children and the world.",
"I\u2019ve got magic. I've got poetry at my fingertips.",
"Mistook this rockstar, bro.",
"The only thing I\u2019m addicted to right now is winning.",
"I'm not Thomas Jefferson. He was a pussy.",
"My success rate is 100 percent. Do the math.",

"I'm so tired of pretending my life isn't perfect and bitchin'.",
"Imagine what I would have done with my fire-breathing fists.",
"Here's your first pee test. The next one goes in your mouth. No, you won't get high.",
"The scoreboard doesn't lie. Never has.",
"I am battle-tested bayonets bro.",
"Where there were four, there are now three.",
"Just sit back and enjoy the show.",
"I have real fame. They have nothing.",
"Bring me a challenge. Somebody.",
"Pure and complete gnarly-isms.",
"There's my life. Deal with it. Oh, wait, can't process it? LOSERS.",
"A lot of people think Major League's called Wild Thing. As they should.",
"Why give an interview when you can leave a warning?",
"There's a new sheriff in town. And he has an army of assassins.",
"We work for the pope.",
"Gnarly gnarlingtons.",
"I am special, and I will never be one of you.",
"There are parts of me that are Dennis Hopper.",
"I don't live in the middle anymore. That' where you get embarrassed in front of the prom queen.",
"Thought you were messing with one dude? Sorry.",
"WINNING.","WINNING.",
"I'm going to hang out with these two smoooooking hotties and fly privately around the world.",
"It might be lonely up here but I sure like the view.",
"I'm done. It's on. Bring it.",
"I wanted to watch Jaws on the ocean in the dark and be afraid.",
"This guy's got more notches on his belt than Black Bart.",
"This is me not on drugs bro.",
"The first one's free. The next one goes in your mouth.",
"This contaminated little maggot can't handle my power.",
"Clearly I have defeated this earthworm with my words.",
"I closed my eyes and in a nanosecond I cured myself.",
"Quit hiding dude. It's embarrassing. Next subject.",
"It's funny how sheep rhymes with sleep.",
"Bull S-H-I-T.","I've spent close to the last decade effortlessly and magically converting your tin cans into pure gold.",
"You've been warned dude. Bring it.",
"Apocalypse Now will teach you how to live inside of a moment between a moment.",
"I have a disease? Bullshit. I cured it with my brain.",
"If you're a part of my family, I will love you violently.",
"I look at the game of baseball and I'm reminded of a quote that I wrote.",
"They couldn't extinguish my pilot light. And that was a mistake.",
"I'm 45, I\u2019ve got five kids, and I've been dumped on for too long.",
"One of my favorite poets is Eminem.",
"Let's hook up and just bring fiery death.",
"Watch me bury you.","I don't sleep. I wait.",
"Let's talk about something exciting. Me.",
"Everybody has a black belt and carries a gun. I don't mess with people.",
"I'm rolling out magic, bro.","Go back to the troll hole where you came from.",
"I'm just giving them what I guess they want, I just don't know if they can handle it. Pussies.",
"I guess I'm just that goddamn bitchin'.",
"We\u2019re Vatican assassins. How complicated can it be?",
"Most of the time- and this includes naps- I'm an F-18.",
"I don't know, winning, anyone? Rhymes with winning? Anyone? Yeah, that would be us.",
"I have one speed. I have one gear. Go.",
"I dare you to keep up with me.",
"I am on a drug. It's called Charlie Sheen.",
"I'm an F-18 bro.",
"The run I was on made Sinatra, Flynn, Jagger and Richards look like droopy-eyed armless children.",
"Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body.",
"You should have read the directions before you showed up at the party.",
"I've got tiger blood, man.",
"Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body.",
"I may forget about them tomorrow, but they\u2019ll live with that memory for the rest of their lives. And that\u2019s a gift.",
"I was banging seven gram rocks and finishing them. Because that's how I roll.",
"I have a different constitution.",
"I use a blender. I use a vacuum cleaner.",
"I'm bi-winning. I win here, and I win there.",
"What's the cure? Medicine?",
"You borrow my brain for five seconds and just be like 'Dude, can't handle it. Unplug this bastard.'",
"Basically they strapped on their diapers.",
"I exposed people to magic.",
"Shut up. Stop. Move forward.",
"Wow. What does that mean.",
"Resentments are the rocket fuel that lives in the tip of my saber.",
"I'm tired of pretending I'm not a total, bitchin' rock star from Mars.",
"Drug tests don't lie.","It's a war. And it's on.",
"Sorry my life is so much more bitchin' than yours. I planned it that way.",
"I take great umbrage with that.","I don't have burnout in my gear box.",
"I'm just going to sail across the winds of the universe with my goddesses.",
"That was the America I was raised in.",
"If people could just read behind the hieroglyphic.",
"I don't think people are ready for the message I' delivering.",
"They picked a fight with a warlock.",
"Faith is for winners. Hope is for losers.",
"Clearly he didn't bring gum for everyone.",
"I'm going to win every moment.",
"That's the code. And we all live by it.",
"Here's your cold coffee. Buh-bye.",
"Surprise. That's what winners do.",
"I can't make up a hernia. That's just lame.",
"It's a three-letter word. It rhymes with why.",
"My conduct is bitchin'.",
"Come on bro, I won best picture at 20.",
"Your perimeter's been breached. You got work to do bro.",
"It was so gnarly I can't remember.",
"I'm not recovering like some pussy.",
"Rock bottom? That's a fishing term.",
"I'm a grandiose life, and I'm embracing it.",
"Can't is the cancer of happen.",
"Dying is for fools. Amateurs.",
"When I'm fighting a war there's no room for sensitivity.",
"If you can bring me a souvenir from that moment when your father locked you in the closet, then bring it to me.",
"She was attacking me with a small fork.",
"What was she doing with a shrimp fork in her purse?",
"I'm still alive, which is pretty cool.",
"Women are not to be hit. They are to be hugged and caressed.",
"I have a 10,000-year-old brain and the boogers of a seven-year-old.",
"Get over here and enjoy the ride, bro. We're starting to win.",
"I'm not taking it. I had to pay for it.",
"Vintage balderdash.","I've been a veteran of the unspeakable.",
"I literally woke up and it was Christmas.",
"It's been a tsunami. And I've been riding it on a mercury surfboard.",
"We're on a rocket ship to the moon some nights.",
"I don't understand what I did wrong except live a life that everyone is jealous of.",
"Duh, WINNING.",
"Park your nonsense.",
"Don't live in the middle.",
"Adonis DNA.",
"We're shaking the tree. We're shaking all the trees.",
"I am grandiose. Because I live a grandiose life.",
"Celebrate this movement.",
"Get a job, anyone?",
"You can't process me with a normal brain.",
"I've got tiger blood and Adonis DNA.",
"You've been given magic. You've been given gold.",
"Bi-polar? The Earth is bi-polar.",
"Damn, I didn't take care of myself. Again.",
"I just want to hug him and rub his head.",
"I'm an exciting client.",
"What's not to love?",
"I'm alive. Bring it.",
"Look at these sad trolls.",
"I'm a peaceful man with bad intentions.",
"Sorry Middle America.",
"Who wants to deal with all the small talk?",
"Really dude? Really?",
"The last time I used? What do you mean?  I used my toaster this morning.",
"Everything. Next question.",
"Can I have one part of my life that isn't TMZ'd up the butt?",
"We need his wisdom and his bitchin'-ness.",
"Work fuels the soul.",
"Winning. Everyday.",
"Add some gold.",
"Change your brain.",
"People can't figure me out. They can't process me. I don't expect them to.",
"They can't hang with me. Their bones would melt like wax.",
"Got to dismiss these clowns.",
"I'm on a quest to claim absolute victory on every front.",
"Teamwork. Bang.",
"The wildfires are spreading. The meek are scattering.",
"They hate themselves first.",
"Biggest star in the world.",
"I'm living inside the truth. And the truth doesn't change.",
"He has no salt in his soul.",
"C'mon. The guy wears corduroys.",
"I honorably pass that torch to these young geniuses.",
"Change the channel. I dare you.",
"I've been blessed with a new brain.",
"It's about winning. Sorry.",
"Bitchin' focus.",
"Get back in the game dude.",
"Get the cancer out of the mix.",
"Gnarly you are not.",
"Of course you're gnarly. You're talking to me.",
"Wow. That's epic.",
"That just flew out. That was a pretty good one.",
"It's a turd that opens on a tugboat.",
"If they want me in it, it's a smash.",
"No panic. No judgment.",
"Hope is for suckers and tools.",
"The people would revolt.",
"You can tell him one thing. I own him.",
"Missing a lot of good sports, people. Lots.",
"My passion was asleep for a long time.",
"I finally extracted myself from their troll hole.",
"They tell you to lay down your sword. Really? Wow, dude's unarmed. WHACK.",
"I think you've got a little more magic than you realize.",
"You make a choice to win, and you win.",
"I have to tip my hat to them.",
"There's a reason I've had mad success doing comedy.",
"Yeah I'll do a movie with you. You're awesome.",
"I don't forget anything, you know?",
"I can't pee in front of you guys.",
"Flinching's for amateurs.",
"He has no salt in his soul.",
"It's about winning. Sorry.",
"They can't really ruffle this assassin's feathers.",
"We form a group called the wedge.",
"Panicking is for amateurs and morons.",
"I don't believe in panicking.",
"They could have fleeced the sheep a thousand times, but they chose to skin it once.",
"It feels like the hot springs of Middle Earth are finally ready to explode outward.",
"It feels like the worm's turning.",
"It boils and it fuels you. It boils in a state that would eclipse a microwave.",
"Ride down the face of a tsunami and tell me you don't feel bitchin'.",
"I'm an F-18 bro."

So there you have it...a list of some of Charlie Sheen's latest and greatest quotes...
...if I left out a quote please leave me a comment.


Thanks for stopping by...
Shelley

(Looking for some extra income - check out my Home Business Today)

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:20:00 +0000

I am just going to start off with a simple understanding of what to keep in mind when you enter into a network marketing business (you may prefer the terms Direct Sales, MLM, Internet Marketing or Affiliate Program)… but all the same to me – “RELATIONSHIP BUILDING” …Service and attitude are your KEYS to success. If you are working a business where you are providing a service or a product, remember your attitude is what is going to help you close the sale. Are you excited about what you are sharing and can the customer or client feel or sense your energy either in your tone of voice, in your facial expression or conveying it on your personal website, a post in a message forum or on your blog?? Be positive and upbeat and listen to what your client/prospect has to say. Do not put your own agenda in front of theirs!

Remember, in the network marketing industry we provide service and education at the point of sale. You are building relationships with people to help build their trust in you and what you are offering. You must go above and beyond the typical sales clerk at your local retail store. The “Big Box” retailers like Target and Wal-Mart are not like the old mom and pop stores where you would have someone greet you and actually take the time to walk through the store to show you what you were looking for. People today want service. They want value for their money. Consumers want to be educated and not feel like they are wasting your time. No other form of product distribution is as effective as network marketing. You are building a relationship with the consumer and giving them what they want. In return, they will become your repeat customer.

One big thing to remember is the FOLLOW-UP!!!! Make sure you are “on call” when you need to be. If you know you will be backed up with emails, and you work your business online, make sure you have an auto-responder ready to return a emails saying you received their email and will be returning a response as soon as you can.

Paul Zane Pilzer has eight best selling books including: Unlimited Wealth, The Next Trillion and The Wellness Revolution he worked as an economic advisor in two presidential administrations and predicts:

“A decade from 2006-2016…10 million new millionaires will be created. The majority of which will come from the Network Marketing Industry, particularly those involved in marketing wellness products and service”. He goes on to state…”Yesterdays fortunes were in physical distribution: Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, FEDEX, etc…for those looking to create long term wealth today, educating people one on one about products and services is now the #1 business opportunity. Called “intellectual distribution.” Direct selling is the perfect intellectual distribution business for today’s economy.”

Anyone can be a success in network marketing if you follow or duplicate what others have done successfully in the past. Just don’t quit! That is the only way you can fail.

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Create A Great Day!
Shelley

STAY POSITIVE....

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:10:00 +0000

I know I am sick and tired of the media’s constant negativity....ARE YOU???? Turn on your television for a few minutes - dare to put the news on and you will see the only thing covered is bad stuff. In fact, I have found it to be mentally draining. Do a test...turn off the news for a few days and see how you feel. I seem to feel more energized and feel more positive. I get most of my news from skimming around the news page on Google. I get what I need and do not have to watch long drawn out stories that make me feel depressed. Just my thought for the day....

Happy Hump Day!
Shelley

Add a Fun Income Stream to Your Portfolio

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:40:00 +0000

Are you looking for something unique in the home based business industry? If so, I came across an innovative company.

The Poker Training Network...

I'm no gambler, but realize the poker industry is paying out huge!

Creating a Poker Training environment is a novel idea with serious potential. Offering poker training services in the form of a MLM/Network Marketing business is an interesting concept that will undoubtedly draw attention from a lot of people.

The Income potential with joining The Poker Training Network is huge!

To become an associate for the Poker Training Network - PTN, you have to pay a one-time fee for your Business Builder System (Start-up kit) and a monthly fee. The monthly fee covers your subscription to the online product so you can access all the training you need to learn to play poker or improve your game. You also receive a personalized website to share with potential customers.

You will qualify for commissions after you've activated your Business Center and share the product with others who in turn buy the product. Some will decide to be customers and some will decide to be customers and distributors like yourself.

The Poker Training Network offers various chances to earn substantial income. Retail commissions are awarded for every purchase of your direct affiliates, but there are also team commissions (monthly residual income) and a range of bonuses to be earned, including the fabulous luxury car bonus (A Black Mercedes).

But how do I know that Poker Training Network is not a scam?

In my opinion, the Poker Training Network is a perfectly legitimate business opportunity. The big problem when it comes to becoming really successful in network marketing is people give up before they even get started. They think they are signing up for a get-rich-quick deal but in reality you have to put in some time and effort to build a customer base and a team of people that want to share the product with others. I would rather put the time and effort into building my dreams than the dreams of a corporate mogul.

Leaders can tell when a plan is set for success and they are prepared to follow through with confidence and dedication. There is a simple system that PTN distributors provide to their affiliates. If you follow the system there can be huge income rewards. All the training is provided free.

So visit THE POKER TRAINING NETWORK TODAY and see if it is for you!

Create A Great Day!
Shelley Kimberly

Direct Selling On the Rise – ABC News Coverage

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:36:00 +0000

Direct Selling On the Rise – ABC News Coverage

MLM, Network Marketing Direct Sales...whatever term you use for the industry it is becoming more mainstream...anyone can do it without jeopardizing what you have going on now....If you are looking for another way to bring in income this industry is a low cost way....you have to take action, listen to the person that brought you into the business and duplicate, duplicate, duplicate...and most of all HAVE FUN DOING IT!

Create A Great Day!
Shelley Kimberly
My Work from Home Business - Direct Sales Network Marketing - Check It Out!

Poker…Not Just A Game!

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:45:00 +0000

You can exercise your mind and enhance your intellectual skills by playing strategy games like Texas Hold ‘Em!

With Facebook and the launch of Zynga poker many more people are being introduced to this great sport with so many benefits…. Since July 2007 over 36,000,000 people have played Zynga Poker! Wow!

The well-known benefits of a regular poker game for adults apply to kids as well: cementing friendships, acquiring social skills, developing critical thinking and honing interpretive and analytical skills. Instead of playing Monopoly or Pictionary…Texas Hold ‘Em is a staple in many households these days for family game night.

Memory plays a large part in learning the rules of poker, the ranks and suits of the cards and the order of hands, and recalling how players have played certain hands in the past.

Did you know Walter Reed Army hospital uses poker to help rehabilitate our returning soldiers that are recovering from brain trauma injuries? That is good stuff!

There's also the role poker has played in the life of Bill Gates, In his book, The Road Ahead, Gates outlines clearly how important poker games were to him during his four semesters at Harvard. It's at the card tables he met Steve Ballmer, now the CEO of Microsoft, who called their company's original business plan "basically an extension of the all-night poker games Bill and I used to play back at Harvard." Of the game, Gates says, "In poker, a player collects different pieces of information -- who's betting boldly, what cards are showing, what this guy's pattern of betting and bluffing is -- and then crunches all that data together to devise a plan for his own hand. I got pretty good at this kind of information processing."

There are many more people playing for fun than ever before…When people play for fun and entertainment more than money, when markets converge people make money…You are asking how??? …. Look what is going on now – poker home biz model, charity poker, social pub leagues, media converge (WSOP – on Television all day long) Facebook poker, family fun night, neighborhood poker nights…so much excitement, so many people learning everyday…the “Average Joe” can now profit from this “POKER” community –whether you are a poker player or not you have the opportunity to make a fortune!…You cannot profit from Zynga, Poker Stars or Full Tilt but you can with PTN…Visit THE POKER TRAINING NETWORK (www.talkpokertoday.co m ) to find out more…

Work From Home and Get Paid To Play Poker - How great Is That!?

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:33:00 +0000

After working in the MLM/Network Marketing Industry for over 12 years, I have seen many opportunities come my way but nothing as unique as this one. Poker and MLM collide to bring the home based business to a new dimension. How many people do you know that play poker? Even if you don’t, I 'm sure you know a handful.

Before I go any further, I want to disclose something to you. I am a founding affiliate for the Poker Training Network . I will also be honest – I did not know how to play poker before I was introduced to PTN but I saw the potential of earning from the industry that intrigued me.

Texas Hold ‘em is becoming one of the fastest growing sports. Think about if you were the first in the car industry. How about having the first casino in Vegas or the first to open a daycare in your town? For the first time ever, playing poker online and network marketing are joining forces. According to the Poker Training Network website, the system uses proven technology enhanced learning system methods that are normally used by universities. PTN has an extensive library of online poker training modules, and live training for the newest and most advanced online poker players.

This is a business for anyone. Poker Training Network provides training for poker players of all levels, from beginners to pros. Their products are web based programs, which means no shipping, and instant delivery. Even if you don't play poker, the skills you'll learn from the online training will make you an expert in no time! Wouldn’t it be great to gather with a few friends to play some cards? I'm not talking about your typical “HOME PARTY” business, like many of you are familiar with – this is just fun!

With over 300 million poker players worldwide and growing, this is an opportunity of a lifetime for anyone looking for some extra money. Poker is recession proof! No matter how bad the economy gets you can always find a group of people willing to get together for a game.

Poker is fun, exciting and it stimulates your mind. It is a game played in family rooms, casinos, retirement homes, pool clubs just about anywhere – for this reason poker is the game of choice for thousands of people.

PTN is a program every serious or casual poker player needs if they want to win, and with this exploding growth, totally recession proof, you want to get positioned as quickly as possible. We're a growing team. We will support you with all your efforts to earn huge residuals.

Is the PTN product worth the price regardless of the income opportunity? Every good player works on his game. A golfer, basketball player, chess player and so on. To improve poker skills, some people read books, some use online tools, some go to online training programs like PTN.

Shelley Kimberly is an author in The Power Of Mentorship book series with Zig Ziglar, Jim Rohn and Bob Proctor. She is a proven leader in the Network marketing industry and she establishes viable, sound business partnerships one association at a time. She can teach you the skills to grow a successful Poker Training Network Business.

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:39:00 +0000

Montel Williams talks about his recent visit with the recovering soldiers at the Walter Reed Hospital.

He talked about how Walter Reed Army Medical Center uses poker to assist soldiers, suffering from brain trauma problems.

They use it because poker analytically puts the brain back in order. It helps soldiers re-socialize, do critical thinking, and do step thinking. They use poker every Friday to rehab the soldiers.

When Montel found out more about the way poker is being implemented, he decided to take action. He got in touch with the President of the USO, a $290,000,000 non-profit organization. In fact, the USO is the only foundation authorized by the USA Congress. The President of the United States is the honorary President of the non-profit-organization. He met with the functioning President of the USO to discuss the Poker Training Network and his affiliation, well…

The USO signed an agreement with Poker Training Network (PTN) to put on the biggest fund raising affair of the century and it’s occurring first on the Internet, finishing live in Washington, DC this fall. This
is the biggest fund raiser the USO has ever put together.

Congressmen, Senators, and many other key United States officials will play in this Charity Affair. Plan on this being a major media focused event. USO and Poker Training Network banners will be everywhere. The Senior VP representing the USO, an Air Force 3 Star General, plans to travel throughout the country with Monte Williams advertising this event. This is HUGE!

To be affiliated with this type of giving can only make one smile...get your spot with PTN today and start learning, earning and sharing the good with others...http://www.ptnoneworld.com/123

Create A Great Day!
Shelley Kimberly

WIN $1,500 in FREE ROLL Poker Tournaments Weekly - Go-All-In!

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:59:00 +0000

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These are FREE ROLL TOURNAMENTS!!!

What are you waiting for - take a position in the hottest and most fun home based business in the world...

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You can be ALL-In with PTN and start earning today!

When you visit my site you will see Montel William's introducing you to a brief video overview of The Poker Training Network...What are you waiting for - a few minutes of your life to view a couple videos can change your financial situation forever - go visit now!!!

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:21:00 +0000

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Do you want your own poker business? Check out...

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By getting involved with PTN you are positioning yourself in front of one of the most explosive, fun and financially rewarding poker-based business opportunities on the planet. In fact it's the only one!

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Be in business for yourself and have fun in the process - whether you are an avid poker player or just want to work from home this is the most is one of the most unique businesses you will ever see. THERE IS NO COMPETITION!

Poker Training Network is for EVERYONE...what are you waiting for??? (Well, almost everyone - you must be 18 years of age to own your own PTN business)

Soul...From Rain Nutrition...Antioxidant Powerhouse!

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:46:00 +0000

Here are a few new testimonials I wanted to share about Rain Nutrition's Soul...

I have suffered from fibromyalgia for years. While not much is known about its cause, even less is known about its treatment. Often my joints and muscles hurt so badly I could not even walk normally or leave the house. I have seen several doctors who have told me that the only thing I can do is take pain killers to manage the intense pain I suffer. A member of my family suggested I try the Rain Soul product. Thinking that I had nothing to lose, I began to take Soul and within a relatively short period of time I could not believe the results. My usage of prescription pain killers is a small fraction of what it was before. I have been able to manage my pain naturally without the addictive and negative side effects of narcotic pain killers. Best of all, I have been able to become active again and enjoy a much more normal and enjoyable life.
-Christy B.

As I have become older, I have developed rheumatoid arthritis. My whole life I have been active and enjoyed doing things with my hands. As my condition worsened, the joints in my hands and wrists have become so painful that normal activities are sometimes impossible. It is difficult to imagine the frustration I have felt as I have worked with doctors to treat my condition. I have been told that there is not much that can be done, and that really the only thing I can do is take prescription anti-inflammatory medicine and other types of pain killers. While those treatments help to a degree, I am worried about the long-term effects their side effects may have on my health. A few months ago, I was introduced to Rain Nutrition and its product, Rain Soul. I can't believe what has happened. My inflammation and pain in my affected joints is much improved. Even my emotional and psychological state is better knowing that I can manage my arthritis with the help of such an incredible natural product.
Thank you Rain Nutrition!
-Karen B.

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Jim Rohn International

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:14:00 +0000

"Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Jim Rohn" online! Now available to watch online as streaming video.

Jim Rohn International

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:36:00 +0000

Please listen to me on BlogTalkRadio on the THE REAL WAHMS...You are asking what is a WAHM... It's a Work at Home Mom!

Jodi and Kimber interview the most successful Wahms...and I was chosen as one of them in the home based business industry...

LISTEN TO ME ON BLOG TALK RADIO BY PLACING YOUR CURSER HERE AND GOING TO THE SITE...

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:26:00 +0000

By therealwahms

Join hosts Jodi Stott and Kimber King on Wednesday, Feb. 10th at 11:30am MST/1:30pm EST as they interview the most successful women in the direct sales and home business industry!

You've heard of "The Real Housewives" right? Well stay tuned to catch an insider's view into the lives of some Real Wahms...living a balanced life and have a thriving business from home!

http://www.therealwahms.com/

Shelley Kimberly will be featured on Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Shelley Kimberly is an identical twin, a wife, a mother of three kids, and a published author, “The Power Of Mentorship For Network Marketing.” She has been featured with Zig Ziglar, Jim Rohn, Denis Waitley, Bob Proctor, Diane Diamond, from The Secret, and many other inspiring mentors. She has been involved in the health and wellness aspect of network marketing since 1998. She is also the founding president of a woman’s investment club. Come learn how Shelley manages it all and keeps it REAL!

Women and Business...Focusing - Staying On Task

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:35:00 +0000

"This is a fantastic time to be entering the business world, because business is going to change more in the next 10 years than it has in the last 50." Bill Gates

Business is going to change - it already has. The percentage of people working from home is on the rise. Many people have multiple streams of income - they work a day job at an office and have a business they are passionate about that they work from home in the evenings and weekends -which hopefully, one day will let them fire their bosses and have the freedom to work from home forever...unless you are one of those rare people who likes to work for someone else that makes your rules - you can keep commuting to your office each day!

Back to following your passion and realizing your dreams by starting your own business...You are all excited about starting your new venture...now you have some goals written down and a plan of action (from previous post)...Remember, no one can predict the outcome of even the most passionate, well planned business. But if you give it reasonable time and effort you will hopefully be rewarded for taking action. If you give up too soon, then all your planning and time will just blow up in your face. Make sure you give it your all - put the effort into your business. Remember, you can only reap as much reward based on the amount of effort you have put forth...

You may often get in a rut - especially working from home. It sometimes gets hard to stay on task and keep motivated. You must surround yourself with positive affirmations and other things that help motivate and drive you to complete your tasks. Examples could be keeping a vision board right next to your work area, placing pictures of your kids near your computer monitor to glance at while you are working, listen to motivational CD's or uplifting music while you are working (I like Jim Rohn - he tells it like it is)...whatever your vice might be, make sure you have it close to you for those times you just need a good kick in the pants!

Other tips that might help you stay motivated and on task...

(1) Get Busy - follow-up with your prospects. There is nothing more invigorating then getting in the trenches and closing deals.

(2) Get some exercise - physical activity boosts your adrenalin and gets your brain juices flowing.

(3) Drink water - hydrate, hydrate, hydrate - This keeps things working good inside and keeps you from overeating. You might think you are hungry but your body is actually telling you to water it!

(4) Smile - yes while sitting by yourself smile for 17 seconds...IT ACTUALLY WORKS!...

“In the same way that there is not an instant wanted thing manifesting in your experience, there is not instant unwanted thing happening in your experience. It takes some adapting to vibrations. If you’ve managed to hold anything, wanted or unwanted, for 17 seconds — there is a coalescing of thought that takes you a little closer to the vibration of whatever you are turning your attention to. Those 17 second increments, are not discernible. And that’s why, when you get into that place, it feels like instant manifestation. Just like when you get into that negative place, it feels like instant manifestation. It’s like, “Where did that come from? Seemed like it just sort of snuck up on me,” instead of snuck up over a long time.”
Expressed by Abraham-Hicks

(5) Talk to some of your team members or your business partner if you have one...This will help you refocus and regroup.

(6) Be Realistic - "Your Life" will often get in the way of you completing a task. ..what I mean - you might get a call form the school nurse telling you your child needs tom come home, your car might break down, your computer might blow up. Find a way to stay calm in these situations. Change your mind set knowing you will make time to get these tasks done - but make sure you come back and complete what you started!

(7) The key thing for any business to grow is to TAKE ACTION EVERYDAY! I do not mean - clean your desk off I mean talk to people who want your product or service and start building relationships and closing deals!

Shelley Kimberly
http://www.wix.com/shelleyk/home

Author - The Power Of Mentorship For Network Marketing

"Creating Dynamic Business Relationships One Connection at a Time"

Women and Business...MLM Frustration - Maybe You Need A Change...

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:27:00 +0000

Do you know what I mean when I say MLM frustration? The quote below is relevant to what I am talking about...

"After you've done a thing the same way for two years, look it over carefully. After five years, look at it with suspicion. And after ten years, throw it away and start all over." ~Alfred Edward Perlman, New York Times, 3 July 1958

When I relate the quote to those in the industry that are "frustrated" with their position at this moment it makes me sad for so many....Trust Me - I have been there. With my first experience in MLM someone once told me the only way you could fail in this business is to quit. I took that to heart and was with my first company for 7 years! What I did not realize - being passive and not following what the leaders were doing is the same thing as quitting. I just figured as long as I stuck it out and did my own thing I would be a success. I wish someone would have read me the quote above 12 years ago - it would not have taken me those 7 years to get it together in the industry. I finally did see the bigger picture and found what I was passionate about and made a change - THANK GOODNESS!

Start listing the attributes of the best possible solution to your current situation. When you have a clear picture of what the solution looks like, then you are prepared to go out and find it or create it. Maybe the company YOU THOUGHT, was the best thing for you two years ago is not now...so many people are scared to re-evaluate their situation in the mlm industry. Maybe you jumped into the first opportunity you ever saw. You liked the people and you liked the potential of making money from home but the reason you jumped in was it was the first one you were introduced to. You had no clue there were several thousand MLM companies in the world.

Now that you have been in business a few years - not really with the company that fits your personality, needs, interests you feel stuck...you feel stuck because you met so many wonderful people on the way and you cannot imagine leaving them. But what you have to look at is the BIGGER PICTURE. If they are your true friends in this industry, they would be happy for you and stick by any decision you made.

Another thing to bring into account of your frustration in the industry is this question...Are you not succeeding with this company because you are not passionate about what you are sharing with others? Is that your reason for not taking the action steps needed to succeed? If that is the case...you need to look at what you are passionate about, write down your dreams and set some goals. Then do a search of a company that meets your needs. Yes, some people in your current company will be upset that you are leaving but you need to do what is best for you - your true friends, like noted above, will stick by you!

Think about how much time you spend doing the things you might hate (laundry, cleaning toilets, etc...) Now think about how much time a person spends re-evaluating their current situation and feeling they are in a rut...Most people hardly spend five minutes - instead most people spend the time just worrying about what they are frustrated about but will not consider changing their current situation and taking the time to evaluate what needs to be done to change it. Why not take some time for yourself? Go get a pen and paper right after you read this post. Jot down some things you are passionate about and find out what you can do to change your current situation!

Shelley Kimberly
http://www.wix.com/shelleyk/home
Author - The Power Of Mentorship For Network Marketing

"Creating Dynamic Business Relationships One Connection at a Time"

Women and Business...What Is Holding You Back From Starting?

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:58:00 +0000

I am going to start a series of posts related to this topic...

I have talked to a lot of women over the years about the idea of them starting up a business from home. They get all excited about the thought of adding to the household income but something seems to be holding many of them back from starting…It could be time, money, confidence, support, or all four. If this sounds like you then this could be your day to change your mindset and believe that this idea – or dream of having your own business can become your reality. I want to help you get focused and start living your dreams.

If you get involved with a business solely based on making income then I am not sure you will succeed. Many do but for the masses you need to be passionate about what you are doing. Any sales position where you are sharing a service or product with another individual, I feel, is 90% relationship based to make the sale – emotions must be tied to the sale for someone to want to know more about what you are offering. Lets be honest…we all want to make money – but you have to have the passion to succeed and you have to have a mindset that what you are sharing will make a difference to another person…remember people will not remember how much money you made in this world but how you made them feel…VERY POWERFUL statement to remember.

Trust me, I have made many mistakes on my road to success but, it is those mistakes where I learned adversity and perseverance and turned that energy into my success! I want you all to be excited about what the future holds for you. Stop doing the exact same things you did yesterday or you will never get ahead…

I have helped many women, also men, succeed in business. I have also watched many crash and burn because they gave up too quickly.

Here are a few things to help you on your road to success…

1. Identify your dreams – or in another way to state it …WHAT IS YOUR WHY? Make a vision board that shows your feelings, your wants and desires… Is it making enough money to travel the world? Is it making enough money to donate to your favorite charity? Or, is it making more money and getting more time freedom to be able to spend more time with your family? I cannot tell you what your why is…you need to figure that one out for yourself.

2. Think about what you are passionate about – For me it is health and wellness. I love helping others feel better. I am very much a people person.

3. Find a business that fits your passion – I found a Direct Selling company that meets my needs. Maybe it is selling cars or skydiving…great thing is we are all passionate about something…you can turn that something into a profitable income stream by helping others. For me Direct Selling was my vehicle of choice to achieve my dreams…there are hundreds of Direct Selling companies for you to choose from and the great thing about Direct Selling is you can start your home business for less than your daily visit for a month to Starbucks! Kind of crazy – but it is true!

4. Write down your daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly goals – not just where you want to be monetarily but your action goals as well – how many people will you talk to each day – how many presentations or samples will you share with others and so on…

5. Tell yourself that you believe in your business and this product and you believe it is a vehicle to manifest your dreams. If you do not have the confidence and the belief behind what you are sharing, then how will you be able to sell your widget to anyone else?

6. Read for 15 minutes a day - Feed your mind with uplifting materials - One of my mentors, Jim Rohn said, "The book you don't read can't help."

7. Focus on the positive behavior and have Gratitude. Please and Thank you are very important words – use them often.

One reason I chose to work from home is I want the flexibility to control my own schedule. If the kids get sick at school and need picked up I can go at the drop of a hat.

You do have to remember that going into any business when you are a full-time homemaker or as I say “Domestic Goddess,” requires much planning and juggling of the household responsibilities. One thing though, when your business starts rewarding you with a positive cash flow you can hire out some of the duties like housecleaning and laundry – unless those are things you dream about doing….

I think that is enough for today…I will be continuing on with this series of Women And Business in my next post…

Shelley Kimberly
Contact me for more information about my home business opportunity and see if it might be right for you!
(330) 472-4211
EMAIL ME
Author - The Power Of Mentorship For Network Marketing
"Creating Dynamic Business Relationships One Connection at a Time"

16 Simple Tips To Feng Shui Your Bedroom....

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:20:00 +0000

Adapted from Feng Shui for Life, by Jon Sandifer (Inner Traditions, 2000).

Your bedroom is your ultimate inner sanctum where you are at your most vulnerable while you sleep and recharge your chi. From a yin/yang perspective, this is a more yin, quiet and peaceful environment; you need to feel protected and do not want distracting and powerful chi to disturb you. At the same time, there needs to be a good circulation of chi and plenty of fresh air available to recharge you.

Here are 16 tips to Feng Shui your bedroom. Make this all-important room a sanctuary:

1. Ideally, the bedroom should be as far away as possible from the front door, mirroring the practice of our prehistoric ancestors who did not sleep in the mouth of their cave.

2. On entering your bedroom, note where the windows are located. Chi tends to travel between the door and any windows, so avoid positioning your bed in line with this ‘”draught’” of chi.

3. Position your bed so that you can see the door from where you sleep. This gives you a deep sense of inner security.

4. If it is feasible, position your bed as far away from the door as possible.

5. Avoid sleeping with your head close to a window as your chi will dissipate through the window and make you feel more tired on awakening.

6. If you have a bathroom, toilet or shower leading off your bedroom, make sure that the toilet door is always shut while you are asleep.

7. To help you protect your own chi while you are asleep, to internalize it and recharge it, make sure you have a strong, stable headboard. Chi energy enters and exits the body through the feet, hands and the top of the skull. Having a solid “mountain” behind you while you sleep is far more beneficial than a cold, blank wall or worse, the cutting chi of an ornate brass bedstead.

8. If you sleep with another person, note the position of your bed relative to the wall that it is up against. Is it equidistant? In the middle of the wall? This is vital in a relationship as it gives both individuals who share the bed equality in the relationship. A shared bed crammed into the corner of a room, is giving more freedom of chi to the individual on the open side whereas the partner will literally and symbolically feel up against a wall.

9. Make sure all bedside tables have rounded edges and not square to prevent cutting chi being focused towards the occupants. If two sleep in the bed, ensure matching beside tables on either side for added stability and protection in the relationship.

10. Ceiling beams above the bed are a feng shui nightmare. They can be a source of cutting chi and the beams carry a tremendous load, and this pressure is focused into the beams generating chi which continues downwards, placing direct pressure on you while you sleep. Some tips:
Paint the beams; drape fabric over the beams; hang bamboo flutes 2-3 inches below the beam to soften the load (the flutes are hung at a 45-degree angle to the beam with the mouthpiece downwards).

11. If you sleep with another person, make sure your bed is symbolic of this relationship. Beds that are rickety or likely to fall part speak volumes about the state of the relationship.

12. Given that the bedroom is a more yin environment, the lighting that you choose needs to reflect this. Soft lighting is ideal. Avoid having ceiling lamps right directly over your bed.

13. Pastel colors are ideal.

14. Avoid sleeping with your image visible in a mirror. the worst scenario of all is a mirror at the foot of your bed.

15. Place something beautiful that inspires you where you first look in the morning.

16. Pay attention to what is under your bed. Keep the space clear and get rid of any unwanted items there.

Some oF My Favorite Quotes...

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:27:00 +0000

"The only limitations you will ever have are the ones you put on yourself." - Kristinna Habashy

"People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily." —Zig Ziglar

"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss

"A non-doer is very often a critic-that is, someone who sits back and watches doers, and then waxes philosophically about how the doers are doing. It's easy to be a critic, but being a doer require...s effort, risk, and change." Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

"If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down, but the staying down." - Mary Pickford, actress

"You were not born a winner, and you were not born a loser. You are what you make yourself be." - Lou Holtz

"Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will." - Dr. Robert Anthony

"Never tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon" - Unknown

"Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it." - Groucho Marx

"Every great achievement was once considered impossible." - Unknown

"So when you are listening to somebody, completely, attentively, then you are listening not only to the words, but also to the feeling of what is being conveyed, to the whole of it, not part of it." - Jiddu Krishnamurti

"If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul." - Harold Kushner

"Instead of thinking about what you're missing, try thinking about what you have that everyone else is missing." - Party of Five

"You're the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it" - Earvin Magic Johnson

"Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." -Robert Breault

"It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about." - Dale Carnegie

"Life is a game, play it; Life is a challenge, Meet it; Life is an opportunity, Capture it. " -Unknown

"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain." -Maya Angelou

“Having a positive mental attitude is asking how something can be done rather than saying it can't be done.” - Bo Bennett

“In one hand I have a dream, and in the other hand I have an obstacle. Tell me, which one grabs your attention...Thanks for reading...I have a huge collection of quotes and these were just some I have shared over the last few weeks with some of my WORK AT HOME team members...

Hope you all enjoyed :)
Shelley

We are in trouble... The population of this country is 300 million...

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:42:00 +0000

160 million are retired.

That leaves 140 million to do the work.

There are 85 million in school..

Which leaves 55 million to do the work.

Of this there are 35 million employed by the federal government.

Leaving 20 million to do the work.

2.8 million are in the armed forces preoccupied with killing Osama Bin-Laden.

Which leaves 17.2 million to do the work.

Take from that total the 15.8 million people who work for state and city Governments...that leaves 1.4 million to do the work.

At any given time there are 188,000 people in hospitals.

Leaving 1,212,000 to do the work.

Now, there are 1,211,998 people in prisons.

That leaves just two people to do the work.

You and me.

And there you are,

Sitting on your bum...At your computer, reading jokes..

Nice. Real nice.

Hope you enjoyed...a friend emailed this to me...working from home reading jokes in between work seems to have perks...I got to laugh when I read it! Hope you did too :)

Some Stress Free Tips For 2010...

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:41:00 +0000

Take time to regenerate/refocus – You should include this step in anything you do, because it is so important. I am much more efficient if I am refreshed. So that means try to sleep 7-8 hours a night, so that your head is clear when you work and you will end up getting more done in less time.

Meditate – whether it is for 5 minutes or 60 minutes/day – this will also help you clear your head so you can be more focused to get your goals completed.

Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.

What other people think of you is none of your business. Think about it…. Stop worrying about what other people think about you and what you do. You will get extremely stressed if you are worrying about whether other people approve of your actions. Do what you feel is right for you and enjoy it (so long as you don't hurt anyone else in the process).

Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

Pursue Your Goals - The absence of goals in our lives, or more specifically avoiding to pursue our goals, makes us feel like we are stuck and ineffective. The pursuit of goals in our personal lives, in our relationships, or with our careers, is the difference between having a mediocre life or a life full of passion and enthusiasm. Pursue your goals and watch your happiness soar. Make a Vision Board Or Treasure Map (A vision board is a collage of images, pictures and affirmations of your dreams and desires.)

Compensation – Everyone wants to be compensated monetarily what they are worth. If you need to take some risks and focus on generating multiple income streams then DO IT. If you do nothing over the next year where will you be a year from now?

Meaningful career and day to day life – I think many get a bit more introspective as they get older. They want to feel like they are not just going to a job to do the same monotonous things each day. Find something that will make a positive impact on society whether it is something you can do work related or if it does not fit in the realm of your work duties maybe volunteer. Helping others is very gratifying.

Savor Every Moment - To be in the moment is to live in the moment. Too often we are thinking ahead or looking ahead to the next event or circumstance in our lives, not appreciating the “here and now.” When we savor every moment, we are savoring the happiness in our lives.

However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

Make Time To Play - Responsibilities should be balanced with play. For many people, life is a burden simply because they have forgotten how to have fun. If you are having fun that means you are laughing and smiling. Trust me smiling and laughing is one of the best things you can do in life – especially sharing it with others!

Be Grateful - How many times do you say the words “thank you,” in a day? How many times do you hear these same words? If you are doing the first thing, saying the “thank you,” the latter will naturally happen. Learn to be grateful and you will be open to receive an abundance of joy and happiness. If you feel your life is so bad but you are able to see, touch, smell, taste and move everyday be grateful for that – many people do not have the use of all of their senses and they are grateful for what they have - no pity parties allowed!

Get moving – This is one of my favorite stress relievers - Do something each day to be active — walk, hike, play a sport, go for a run, do yoga. It doesn’t have to be grueling to reduce stress. Just move. Have fun doing it. The best thing is you can do this by yourself, with a buddy or with your kids. JUST START MOVING!

Last but not least a little tidbit about money…Part of living is taking responsibility for your financial situation by taking care of important money matters daily through solutions which include:

Spending and saving tips

Various debt solutions and their advantages/disadvantages

Implementing a Family Budget

Raise your credit score and protect your identity

Here are some statistics for you to ponder…

Savings account (retirement): To earn $1,500 a month ($18,000 per year) from your saving account which pays a 4% return, you would need to save $450,000!

Investment account: To earn $18,000 from investments at 10%, you would need to invest $180,000.

Employment: For many, to get $18,000 in raises could take several years of dedicated service to your employer.

Financial Freedom: Extra income of $1,500 per month could cover car payments, help pay down credit card debt, or cover some or even all of a mortgage payment.(MULTIPLE INCOME STREAMS CAN WORK IN YOUR FAVOR HERE – Take some risks and stop feeling that your JOB is going to make you wealthy, if that is what your goals is…)

Whether you invest in Real Estate, You do consulting outside of your regular job – or better yet have a group of people consulting for you that work for you, invest in the stock market or do what I do with Direct selling, multiple income streams is making your money work for you when you are doing something else.

Here is the tidbit of what I do…One of the easiest ways for many people to stop working for others or to add to their bottom line in conjunction with what they are doing now is to begin their venture part-time in what is today known as direct selling. It requires very little cash outlay, usually about $100 to $500 dollars. Most average around $200.00.

Direct selling companies have all the support tools, management, legal, product, and customer service systems in place. All they need is someone willing to educate the public about their product or service. They allow you to create multiple streams of income with a balance between upfront cash for now and residual income for the long haul. You can contact me at Shelley Or VISIT MY SITE BY CLICKING HERE!

I hope I gave you a bit of advice to help you on your way in 2010...

Health and Happiness in the New Year!

Shelley