Can you REALLY think yourself thin? You may already know about stress and belly fat. . . “There are special receptors on the fat cells deep inside the abdomen which are specifically intended to hook up with stress hormone — and stress hormone stimulates them to accept fat,” said Peeke, a former senior scientist at [...]

In my last blog, I talked about people putting too much on their plate and  the need to exercise discernment– if you truly want to get the most from life. Here are a few practical suggestions for how to do that: 1.    Prioritize When it comes to getting appointments with clients, potential employers or business [...]

Have you noticed what happens at buffet brunch? Most people start at the beginning of the line, indiscriminately scooping food on their plates. By the time they get to the really good stuff, their plates are full. As a result they either end up with indigestion or a lot less of what they truly desire. [...]

Maxwell Maltz, the plastic surgeon who wrote the mega best-seller, Psycho cybernetics, said that the single greatest characteristic of successful people is immunity to criticism. Perhaps he is right. But what do you do if you aren’t so thick skinned? History is filled with people who overcame a chorus of critics on their way to [...]

Did you know that the number of overweight and obese people is higher than ever? Some estimates put the number in the USA alone, at 97 million, or 1 in 3 people! That number has nearly doubled in the past two decades. Interestingly, the number of books on HOW to reduce weight is ALSO higher [...]

Jean Henri Fabre, considered by many to be the father of modern entomology, was perhaps most famous for the experiment he did with processionary caterpillars in 1855. As you might guess, these caterpillars follow each other very closely, forming a column that moves in a procession. When they go out in search of food,each one [...]

While there is a little less talk in the media about economic woes, I still hear a good deal about it from almost all my clients.  In working with them I keep going through these 8 ways to take advantage of the current economic times to increase your bottom line. Develop your sales and negotiation [...]

In a previous post we mentioned that a low cost or no cost marketing tip was to use vendors to find new customers. Here are 4 more reasons to build better relationships with your vendors. Vendors control your costs (money saved on vendor-expenses goes straight to your bottom line – which is why the question [...]

I know that it seems counter intuitive, but do you realize that relaxation can actually make you MORE successful? That is because the foundation of all true success is the skill of mastering your personal energy. Being able to deeply relax means mastering your mind and body through the right use of your attention. Mastering [...]

Last week we talked about ways to leverage your existing marketing dollars and today we’ll look at 10 low cost or no cost ways to market your small business. Ask for referrals from existing clients Offer yourself as a speaker to groups in your target market. (If you havent already done so, post your “speaker [...]