Goal Setting, Health and Parenting

Our new website

2008-10-13T14:22:00.000-07:00

Hello,

We have recently launched our new website www.defeatthegrind.com which provides a free weekly self help and health ezine. Please visit our website to check it out.

Take 10 minutes of your time every week to read Defeat the Grind, and achieve a more successful, healthier and happier you! We guarantee it!

Defeat the Grind provides success orientated people with free weekly self help information on topics which include: goal setting, time management, improving your physical health, nutrition and parenting.

The ezine is written and contributed by experts in their field, many of whom have had their work extensively published. Defeat the Grind also occasionally has guest contributors such as politicians and sports people, who provide us with their views on self-help topics.

Cheers

Andrew Collings

Andrew Collings is the founder of www.defeatthegrind.com and has over 10 years experience in self help, health and parenting. Andrew has a Degree and Masters in social science and has also completed post graduate management studies. During the day, Andrew works as a principal in a consulting firm, and has had numerous pieces of planning work published. He is married with three children, and currently resides in Melbourne, Australia. As a hobby he is a juggler and magician.

Saving Accounts

2008-05-11T22:09:00.000-07:00

In terms of budgets, savings are the be all and end all. With saving you can sleep soundly at night knowing you have some protection. Without them, you are leaving yourself exposed if anything should happen.

But not all savings accounts are the same, and you want to make sure that you get the best bang for your buck, and the best possible return that you can on your money.

We recommend you visit www.wamu.com for all your savings account needs. Wamu is the style of new banking for the future. Visit the website and they will take care of all your banking and financial needs, even credit cards.

Our favourite feature is that you can open a savings account on line, no having to wait weeks, with countless bank visits to open the account, do it from the comfort of your own home or office. We personally recommend the online savings account.

Check out the savings account by clicking on this link Savings Accounts

So do yourself a favour, if you don’t have much savings start building on it as best as you can and go go go. If you want to get the best return and save on fees, then visit wamu.com Savings Accounts

We wish you all the best with your future financials vist the website herehttp://www.wamu.com/personal/savings_account/default.asp

Don't commit to some tasks

2008-05-11T22:05:00.001-07:00

Are great way to achieve your goals is by stopping doing work that isn't relevant.

Often people committ to tasks even when they know they don't have time or are not going to do a good job. Our view is that you should help people whenever you can, but if you can't tell them straight away.

You will be surprised at how easier this makes your life.

Cheers

Andrew

All your lighting needs

2008-05-03T21:05:00.002-07:00

Farrey.com is the place to go to buy all of your lighting needs - and often for lighting you have never even thought of lighting fixtures
Farreys.com doesn't just have 1000s of lighting fixtures...no no no...they have hundreds of thousands!!! Whether you are looking for indoor lighting or outdoor lighting, whether you are after older and classic styles or modern, they are the online shop for you!!!

They have a wide variety of styles and ranges - at low low prices - from all of the top manufactures around the world. Thing of them as a wallmart that specalises in lighting. But rather than walking through row after row of lighting you can simply do a quick search, narrow it down to what you want, and find that perfect product quickly and easily - all without a salesperson standing over your back.

Maybe you are after that perfect chandelier, but don't know what will suit your house. Well click on this link to find out.chandeliers

Maybe you are after home lighting but don't have time to search through an entire store to find the right product. No problems, you can click on this link home lighting

Lighting is a fact of life, so why not make the shopping experience so much easier. Visit ferreys.com to find out more.

Cheers

Andrew

Good Grammer

2008-05-03T21:05:00.001-07:00

Writing in essence is about punctuation. Today, we though we would provide a list of when to use different types of punctuation. Enjoy.

Commas: If we are going to get something wrong, it is usually the comma. When you're writing down a thought and you want to take a breath, put it in. In many cases you need two, as comma's can be used to make a sentance within a sentance.

Semi-colon: Semi-colons can be used to highlight a point, or to detail a slightly different topic, without the need for a new sentance. Be careful not to over use semi-colons as they can create confusion.

Colon: Use when you want to make an example of something: For example, just like this.

The above three points, will hopefully get you on the right track. In our next article we will detail some more common punctuations.

3gb

2008-04-29T16:48:00.000-07:00

3gb

As long time goal setting, health and parenting sufferes will know, we are big on communication and social forums.

3gb.biz is the latest in social communication. Whether you want to catch up with friends, submit or review blogs, or upload your latest photos. The benefit of all this. No matter where you are in the world you will stay connected.

Our favourite feature is the ability to upload and download mp3s. When travelling it is great to be able to get access to your favourite music and transfer it to your Ipod or phone. 3gb.biz enables you to do that.

So why are we pro social sites and communication? Well we truly believe that together we do it better. When we can communicate with friends and family, and others from around the world we become part of a community and have a feeling of belonging.

This offsets the negative problems of people who feel they are isolated and alone. The Internet is a great mechanism for communication and this is where 3gb.biz fits in. No matter who you are, or where you are you can connect to other people. You can discuss social topics or get into deep and meaningfuls. More importantly, you can see photos so you show what you are doing and see what your friends are doing.

Do yourself a favour and checkout this new generation of social site.

http://www.3gb.biz

Self help: Attitude is everything!

2008-04-29T16:38:00.000-07:00

Self help: Attitude is everything

Having the right attitude is one of the keys to success. Attitude determines whether we are happy or sad, often whether we are going to win or lose. At the very least a hopeful attitude determines internal success.

As we often run in to potential threats on our positive attitude, today we are going to provide you with a list of aphorisms to help you when you are under stress and your attitude is threatened.

Kites rise against the wind, not with it
A rubber band becomes effective only when it’s stretched.
Choices not circumstances determine how we think.
Where there is no faith in the future there is no power in the present
Act “as if” we are successful and we will be.

Keep these at hand for when you are having “one of those day’s” and they will help bring you up.

GTXcorp GPS

2008-04-19T05:15:00.002-07:00

GPS is a fantastic technology. Whether you are lost in the bush, driving a car or simply trying to find directions.

Today we want to share with you a fantastic product called GTXcorp GPS. The beauty of this GPS device is that it is the size of a matchbox.

Imagine been able to give it to the kids "just in case" when they are going out to school or a night on a town. Perhaps you are a regular traveller - The GTXcorp GPS could assist you on your travel. It will help you find your way, and more importantly, have people find you if you are lost or something happens.

The use go far beyond the above as well. Are you a business owner? Do you need to track your goods and logistics in real time? Well guess what you can. Simply add the GTXcorp GPS to the consignment and away you go. You will know where your products are in real time.

But don't just take our word for it!!! Check out the website below for full details on what the product can offer you.

In our view, the best use is with tracking vehicles. Whether you run a fleet, or want to make sure your own personal car is safe, simply place the matchbox sized device in the vehicle, and relax. You will know where your car is to within 10 metres accuracy.

The world is embracing GPS, and now you can do with the easy to carry GTXcorp GPS. Do yourself a favour and checkout the website below. Enjoy.

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Visualisation - key to changing habits

2008-04-19T05:15:00.001-07:00

There is often an attitude among people that visualisation is a waste of time. We recall one particular manager, when we were working in quite a remote area of the country, who had a simple attitude: Don’t waste time planning or thinking about it, just do it!!!

We agree in part, that you definitely have to take action; albeit, we also believe that you can undertake visualisation in addition to “just doing it”. Combined, you unleash the full potential.

Visualisation is not a new thing. It has been used by peak performers for years. Sporting greats who visualise that shot at goal. Billionaires who visualise how their company will grow; and most importantly goal setters who visual themselves achieving their goals.

The power of visualisation has also been the subject of numerous scientific studies. While there has been some questions over methodologies, there seems to be clear evidence to suggest that people who visualise something, generally have a greater chance of creating that something.

For example, a person who visualises a calm and happy home life, has a calm and happy home life. The business owner who visualises success, tends to be successful.

Make it a habit to take some time (it doesn’t have to be much, just five or 10 minutes), to relax and visualise what you want to achieve. Imagine that you have already achieved it. How does it make you feel? Keep redoing this until it becomes second nature. What you believe you can achieve.

$ 8 Zenni Optical Rx Eyeglasses

2008-04-15T18:44:00.000-07:00

Are you paying to much for perscription glasses? Are you sick of not being able to find that perfect pair? Do you want to eliminate the middle man and get quality glasses at fantastic places.

If so, then do yourself a favour and check out www.zennioptical.com. This revalution in glasses is now available for you to choose from a wide range of stylish perscription glasses, all from the comfort of your own home, without an inexperienced sales person standing over you just trying to make a profit.

so how do they do it? The Secret to the Low Prices is that they sell only their own manufactured frames direct to the customer, with no middlemen and virtually no advertising budget.

Whether you are after single vison lens, sunsensors, tintend sun glasses, bifocals or progressive lens, you will find what you are looking for at www.zennioptical.com

So check out the site and find your next pair of glasses, hassle free!!!

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Parenting: The People's tips

2008-04-15T18:41:00.000-07:00

Parenting: The peoples tips

In today’s article we have turned the parenting tips over to the people. We often get tips about how parents treat their children, and on what works and doesn’t work. We thought it was about time we provide a list of the main tips we get. Enjoy.
· Put your baby down when she/he is still awake. This is the key to having them sleep through the night.
· Read all food labels. You never know what is in food these days. This will help to make them healthier and may even stop a bad allergic reaction.
· Present a unified front: Don’t show your differences in front of your child – show you are consistent and support each other.
· Say sorry to your kids when you make a mistake.
· Monitor yourself: Your child will pick up most of their moral guidance from the parents – make sure you are teaching them well.
· Don’t be over protective. Kids learn through making mistakes and hurting themselves in minor ways. Just make sure they are monitored to some degree.
· Bail and switch: When your child is misbehaving, distract him with something that’s incompatible with the misbehaviour. For example, if your child is grabbing food from someone else’s plate, hand him a glass of milk.
· Ban bad mouthing. Your child will most likely learn this from you…did you see that lady’s dress what was she thinking!!! – teach them to not say bad things to other people.
· Be silly. Enjoy playing and laughing with them.

3 Gb community - are you a part of it yet!!!

2008-04-15T18:35:00.000-07:00

Hello dear blog readers,

Have you heard of the 3Gb community yet. If not do yourself a favour and visit www.3gb.biz the newest social community site.

You can meet new friends and old friends alike, as well as upload all your latest photos to show and share with your mates. But wait therese more. You can read blogs and chat with other members as well as listen to the latest and greats mp3 hits, as well as some of the classics as well.

So enjoy, we look forward to catching up with you on www.3gb.biz

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How to brain storm goals

2008-04-05T16:05:00.000-07:00

Goal Setting: How to brain storm your goals

As we have discussed in previous articles, high level goal setting focuses on four main areas of your life: health, wealth, family/community and spirituality. That’s the easy part. But how do you go about finding what you really want to achieve in each of these four areas. In today’s goal setting article we show you how.

The best way is brainstorming. Brainstorming boosts creativity and helps generate many ideas quickly. However, brainstorming by itself can be frivolous, and you can often end up further away from finalising your goals than you were at the start. To keep you on track with your brainstorming, consider using the following tips.

Brainstorm for ideas only (the review comes later)
Write up every suggestion as it comes (no matter how out of left field)
Suspend your judgement – it is often the thinking outside of the box that leads you to extraordinarily results.
Go for quantity – after you review you can look at the quality

Once you have written down everything, take a small break and then come back to evaluate what you have written. Consider what topics best meet your needs and what you want to achieve in life. From here you need to narrow your thinking and ideas in to two or three main points. These main points will help guide you into what you want to achieve in this area of your life.

How to eat your greens

2008-03-18T04:15:00.000-07:00

We have written may articles on eating your greens, but because of all the benefits, we thought we would write another!!!

Long time sufferers of our daily ezine at www.goals-4-life.com will know the drill. Steam your greens and then add lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. While we know that this tastes great. There are also many other benefits.

The most important is in the lemon juice. Lemon juice helps to keep antioxidants in our bodies. By having lemon juice with vegetables you absorb more nutrients. Simple yet it tastes great!!!

Enjoy.

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2008-03-03T19:33:00.000-08:00

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A Shop: Shopping Cart

2008-02-21T18:57:00.000-08:00

You have all been there. You have gone to purchase a product through a website, you click the shopping cart button and then things start crashing. The website seems to fall apart before your eyes. Things stall, you can't click backwards, the process takes you to the same page again and again.

After several minutes, you shake your head, and restart the computer. You have decided not to buy the product. All this because the website made it to difficult to pay.

DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOUR CUSTOMERS!!!

You have good products that will sell and are useful to people, make their shopping experience as easy as you can with customised products from www.ashop.com.ai

The A-Shop products are like know other. They are affordable, easy to install, and the best part is you can start using them right away. Just look at the benefits the www.ashop.com.au has:
Web based, no installation required
- Affordable ecommerce software
- Accept credit cards online
- Thousands of features, easy to use
- Start selling online right now
- Fully customisable design
- 10 day free trial

So make your checkout experience as easy as can be!!!

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P.S Do yourself a favour and click on the above link. As well as finding out more about the benefits, you will also be able to click on a demo, and see how the system operates itself. With a 10 day free trial, you can try before you buy!!!

Cheers

Andrew Collings

Finding extra time

2008-02-21T18:56:00.000-08:00

Goal Setting: Finding Extra Time

One of goals-4-life favourite parts of goal setting, is to help people find more time, time that they didn’t know they had. In today’s article we will discuss some finding extra time tips. We have discussed a few previously, but it won’t hurt to detail them again!!!

• Reduce paperwork and develop a good filing system: This saves you heaps of time as you won’t be continuously looking for documents.
• Get up early: Almost all successful people get up early,
• Do the most important tasks first.
• Transition time: If you travel a hour a day each way to work, after 35 years of work, you will have spent over 2 years travelling – use it wisely.
• Turn off the TV: TV can be fun, and a good way to relax (sometimes), but it can drain heaps of time.
• Relax: Take time to relax…you will be more productive. When you relax, don’t think about work etc, this is your relaxing time.

Smorty: The benefits

2008-02-21T18:20:00.000-08:00

Blogging is a win win activity. The blogger provides useful information that readers can use, and also gets the joy of writing to an audiance.

What can make blogging even better, is the fact that you can actually profit off the blogs you write as well. While there are many was to do this, the most beneficial is via smorty.

Smorty, in simple terms connects up relevant advertisements with relevant blogs. In between your normal articles that you provide your readers with for free, you simple write an article about a particular topic or company. Your readers can choose whether to click on it or not - if its something they find relevant.

With all the benefits blogging has, the opportunity of a payment helps the blogger to keep going and to keep providing useful information.

The concept is exactly the same as news sites and google sites etc, yet with one important difference. The readers know the blogger personally, and know that the ads recommended will be suitable.

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Goal Setting: Writing in a concise way

2008-02-20T13:55:00.000-08:00

Goal Setting: Writing in a concise way

One of the building blocks of good goal setting is time management. If you can make the most out of every minute that you are working (remember you still need time to relax), you will have more time to achieve your goals.

One way of saving time for yourself and other people is to write in a concise way. In this modern world we still feel the need to write things in great detail, while that is required for academia and for novels, for business we can get away with writing less and more concise.

As a first rule, try not to use jargon, this wastes everyone’s time if no one knows what it means. Also try not to waffle, think about the message you are trying to get across? Speak it…often that helps.

After you have written a letter or memo etc, go through it. Are there any unnecessary words, sentences or paragraphs? This may take a little longer for the first few times, but in the long run, it will set you well on the way to finding more time.

Prescription glasses online

2008-01-29T13:45:00.002-08:00

Tired of paying top dollar for your perscription glasses? Tired of the sales people that try and sell you the most expensive frame? Then why not check out www.zennioptiocal.com. They sell stylish and affordable perscription glasses online, and take the fuss out of buying your new glasses.

Do yourself a favour and check out the site, you won't believe the styles and the price. Enjoy.

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Goal Setting: Small Regular Improvements

2008-01-29T13:45:00.001-08:00

Goal Setting: Small Regular Improvements

Today, in our goal setting article we will look at the benefits of small regular improvements. Goal setting is a funny things, most people seem to view it as either all or nothing. After new years, people go after their goals hard for a week or two, and then normally stop.

Unless you are in a hard situation, or achieving your goal is of the utmost importance to you, chances are you won’t be able to sustain the hard core effort you have put in.

The best way to achieve your goals is to undertake a small amount of regular work every day, and to have your goals and tasks well defined.

Make sure you undertake an action each day that will lead you towards achieving your goals.

Note: If you do have times were you are really motivated, or in a situation where you have to push hard, then use it to your advantage. These moments are great for moving things quickly. Just recognise that these period may be short, and don’t feel upset when you go back to your normal path.

A Shop Commerce

2008-01-29T02:37:00.000-08:00

shopping cart

E-commerce is a scary business. For the un-initatied there seems to be modern snake venom sellers at every turn. Today we would like to share with you www.ashop.com.au who specialise in e-commerce in particular shopping carts.

To put it blunty, you don't want to leave your shopping cart and ecommerce applications up to chance. The more professional they look, the more secure they are, the easier they are to use, the more customers will be willing to use it.

And lets face it, you want to make sure that your customers are looked after as well, and are using a secure system.

Whether you are a beginner or a pro, check out www.ashop.com.au, and see what they have to offer.

Benefits of Salt

2008-01-29T02:34:00.000-08:00

We wrote an article in our daily ezine about the benefits of salt. Although we have only just recently published the article, we have received a lot of feed back.

We would like to reiterate that when we talk about the benefits of salt we are referring to sea salt, not the normal table salt which is highly adulterated.

The majority of the water in the human body has some salt in it, therefore in its right form it helps to balance the body.

Enjoy in moderation as always!!!

Shopping Carts

2008-01-26T20:00:00.000-08:00

One of the most important aspects of building a e-commerce website, is ensuring your shopping cart and payment details are right. If you don't do this, then you are vertually throwing money away.

With a shopping cart, people look for integrity and a brand they can trust. If you are building a website, we strongly recommend visit www.ashopcommerce.com.

You will find the most up to date technology, as well as information on how to set up software, and complete shopping and chechout solutions.

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Make sure you are not throwing money away when you develop your website - have the best shopping cart software that customers want to use!!!

Making the most out of every minute

2008-01-26T19:57:00.000-08:00

One way to look at life is minute by minute. When we have one minute in front of us we have a choice how we use it. We can waste it, we can have fun with it, we can shape our future with it.

Today, we just want you to think about this idea. It is these one minutes that you have in front of you that add up and can mean the difference between happiness, and no happiness and success and failure.

Benefits of Smorty

2008-01-26T03:07:00.000-08:00

Today we would like to talk about Smorty.

If you have been a long time suffer of this blog, you will know that we use advertising to help support our blogging. We have recently found a website called Smorty that specialise in advertising.

Smorty is a service connecting advertisers with bloggers. Advertisers can pay bloggers to write opinion posts with links back to the advertisers site. Please write your opinion on Smorty's services and try to include some of the following keywords in addition to the anchor texts provided. Get paid to blog, get paid for blogging, blog advertising, advertise on blogs, blog for money.
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Who loves Scrubs

2008-01-21T20:56:00.000-08:00

Ok, we admit it, we are huge fans of the TV show Scrubs. But the gear they are wearing is always the same.

Now we know that scrubs gear doesn’t have to be dull and boring. In fact, as well as doing a valuable job in the community, you can also look fantastic and be fashionable as well.

Check out www.scrubsandbeyond.com to see the full range of scrubs gear available. White, Pink or Blue, Retro or new, you will find what you are looking for.

Especially check out the Kathrine Higal collection, the white and black med gear looks fantastic!!! The prices are also incredible, and the quality is top notch.

Who wants to go to work dull and boring??? Visit www.scrubsandbeyond.com and add colour and fashion to your day, and add colour to your patient’s day as well. It really is the little things that make a big difference.

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Parenting: Not ready to be parents

2008-01-21T20:55:00.000-08:00

Parenting: Not ready to be parents

One of the most common things we hear soon to be parents say is: where not ready to be parents!!! The good news is, that we were effectively born ready, and with a few simple strategies, we can easily fit the bill.

• First, remember that we are not perfect and can only try out best
• Read parenting books, especially ones that relate to your beliefs and religious views
• Spend time with other parents: The saying together we do it better is so to.
• Try the crash test mummy approach: Offer to look after other people’s babies – if they let you – before you become a parent yourself. Just remember…it is easier with your own.
• Decide together how you will parent and do things – you will be amazed at how different your views can be.

House Plans

2008-01-21T20:33:00.000-08:00

Designing a house is one of the hardest things you can ever do. First you have to spend money on an architect, next a draft person, and third and engineer to make sure that things will actually work.

What if there was an alternative? Well there is. Visit www.houseplansandmore.com and see.

www.houseplansandmore.com have taken all the hard work out for you, what’s more you can compare designs or even have some made up individually. All fully functional and approved.

Log Home Plans

With the large variety of plans, you are found to find one which will suit your family, your lifestyle and your budget.

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Imagine: In just a few short months, you will be in your dream home. The home that is right for you. Can you imagine that feeling. Don't have someone else design a home they think is right for you. Visit www.houseplansandmore.com to find the right one.

They have so much to choose from: Tranqual log homes, ranch homes, and even bungalows!!!

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Dyson: For when only the best will do

2008-01-18T18:41:00.000-08:00

It was a Friday night, and we had guests coming over for dinner. Then it happened, there was a loud bang, and smoke started pouring out. Out Vacuum cleaner had sucked its last piece of dust. If only we had of bought a Dyson.

Vacuum cleaner

With so many Vacuum cleaner's on the market, it can be difficult to choose a vacuum cleaner. The only criteria that really matters is quality. Buy the cheaper brounds and you will be replacing them each year - if your lucky. Buy a Dysons, pay a little bit more and it will last you well over a decade.

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So the next time uou need a new vacuum cleaner visit www.wize.com. Not only will you find the best prices around, you can also help and advice from real people!!!

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Quality Bedding

2008-01-18T18:03:00.000-08:00

Sleep is one of the most important aspects of your life. With it, you feel that you can achieve anything; without it, you feel tired and irritable. Lack of sleep has been linked to many diseases, pre mature aging and anxiety.

When choosing beds and bed furniture, you want to make sure that you get, quality and luxury at an affordable price.

Please check out the link below to find furniture that meets these criterias.

King Beds - http://furniturefromhome.com/category/Quality-Bedroom-furniture-set-sets-beds-queen-king-full-twin

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Is yougurt good for you

2008-01-18T18:01:00.000-08:00

Yougurt is a great food for you, that is, when its in its natural state. Today many popular brands have more additions than a luxury car.

When choosing Yougurt try and buy one that is natural, organic and free of artifical flavours, sweeteners or added sugar.

It is still a great food, just make sure you get the right product.

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valintines day

2008-01-18T14:16:00.000-08:00

With valintines day just around the corner, you may be wondering what the perfect gift for your loved one is. Well, go no further than www.couponchief.com for some fantastic valintine gift ideas.

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Benefits of routines

2008-01-18T14:13:00.000-08:00

Routines are a way of bringing peace and order to ones life. The key however is to make sure that the routine is still flexable. If you try and plan everything down to the smallest degree that you will be set for stress and failure.

remember: set your goals in concreate, your plan in sand.

Structured Settlement Fun!!!

2008-01-16T19:41:00.000-08:00

When you hear the words structured settlement, you may not always think of fun. Well structuredsettlement-quotes.com, have added some fun. Visit the website below and click on one of the fun games or quizes to play. On the what super hero game are you, we found out we were a Super Mut!!!

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Goal Setting - Time Management Tips

2008-01-16T19:40:00.001-08:00

Goal Setting – Time Management Tips
Effective time management is essential for achieving your goals. After all, time is one of the best resources you have; if used in an effective way.
In today’s article we would like to share with you some time management tips that will have you to achieve your goals by finding more time, and by doing the right things first:

• Review your tasks and work out which ones are key to achieving your goals.
• Do the most important tasks first (even if they are the most difficult – in fact they probably will be!!!)
• Learn to delegate – but don’t just limit it to your working life, do it for your whole life.
• Use technology such as a planner or PDA.
• But don’t use to much technology – technology can help, but to much or to little will hinder you.
• Learn to say no.
• Strive for excellence rather than profession (excellence is doing the best job you can in the time allocated)
• Keep a master list of all that you do (don’t use loose notes as you can lose these)
• Plan, Plan and Plan…preferably the night before (or first thing if you are a morning person)

Problems with credit

2008-01-16T01:31:00.000-08:00

Bad credit got you down???

In this current credit crisis we are leading into, many people are starting to develop credit problems. When this happens people feel like their choices are limited, and that they should apply for any bad loan that they can get - regardless of the interest level or the terms and conditions.

We are hear to tell you, don;t jump at every opportunity, there are reputable companies that deal with people have credit problems.

We would like you to visit www.badcreditoffers.com. to see what loans are available and what all of your options are.

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Good luck!!!

Find out where to begin

2008-01-16T01:27:00.000-08:00

One of the most common exuses for not starting or achieve a goal is "I don't know where to begin". This is common in people who haven't set themselves clear agenda's and are letting life provide the direction.

To know where to begin, you have to plan. Break down the things you need to do into easily manageable tasks and get going!!!

You also need to have a strategic perspective. If you get to caught up in the task you can lose site of the bigger picture.

Stop what you are doing, take a strategic look, and then get back on track to what you need to do.

Holiday Fun

2008-01-14T02:35:00.001-08:00

Is the winter cold starting to get you down? Are you feeling in need of a well deserve break? After your efforts throughout the year, lets face it...you deserve one!!!

For a warm tropical holiday, you can't go any further than Hawaii. Great climate, great surf, great people and great food - what more could you need???

But where do you find good accommodation, and where do you stay on the Island. Very good questions, as you want to make sure your holiday is perfect and that you only have the best accomodation.

Luckily www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com have done all the hard work for you, and have a great list of quality accomodation at beautiful locations for you to choose from.

Maybe Oahu is for you. Click on the link below for more details.

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Or maybe you just need more information; why not check out www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com popular travel blog. It is full of useful information that will help make your holiday perfect.

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Oahu Vacation Information

So stop thinking about the cold and start planning your Hawaii vacation today!!!

Moderation the ket to health success

2008-01-14T02:29:00.000-08:00

If you have been a reader of this blog for any amount of time, you will know that there is no "proven" secret to losing weight and to being healthy.

The only secret is moderation. Lose weight gradually and exercise moderately. If you lose weight to quickly you will be likely to put it back on. Exercise to much, or in the wrong way, you may mjure yourself, or you will actaully make yourself hungrier!!!

Eat a moderate diet, still enjoy all foods but don't go over the top - limit sugar and carbs as much as you can.

Try exercising with repetition (eg hill sprints), this has been proven to have benefits that far out weight long distance running!!!

Cheers and stay healthy

Andrew

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Health and back injury

2008-01-13T00:07:00.000-08:00

When it comes to health issues, nothing can be quite as annoying as a back problem. It hurts you at work, it hurts you at home, and even more annoying you feel it when you are sleeping. You then get up in the morning and repeat the whole process again.

Now there is a product that massages you while you sit, and will improve your overall health.

When it comes to your comfort and wellbeing, there’s no settling for second-best. This is how Human Touch® feels about its products, which is why they use only the most advanced robotic massage technology and systems in their industry-leading massage chairs. By analyzing the treatments used by leading massage therapists, chiropractors and physicians, and applying decades of experience as the world leader in massage technology, Human Touch engineers have developed the most advanced Robotic Massage® systems ever devised. Within every Human Touch massage chair, proprietary and patented massage systems expertly replicate the hands and techniques of expert massage professionals.
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UK Driving system

2008-01-10T13:46:00.000-08:00

Wouldn't it be great if you could beat some of the driving fines that you have. Well now you can. The website uk-driving-secrets shows you how to legally beat traffic and parking fines.

Now don't get me wrong, there are definately some fines that you probably deserve - eg we don't endorse travelling at 100 miles an hour on a local street. However, there are some where you get a fine and you were doing just 2 miles over the speed limit - it is these fines we want to help you with.

Or imagine you got a parking fine for been in a spot 2 minutes over the required time? Seems unfair doesn't it...just another way to raise revenue.

Do yourself a favour and checkout the site below!!!

http://www.uk-driving-secrets.com/

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value of friendships

2008-01-10T13:42:00.000-08:00

One of the most important aspects of life is good friends and a good social life. As you get busier you can often take these fundamental neccesities for granted.

Today, we would like you to focus on your friendships. Don't just accept them, work out valuing them and growing them and developing them. It will enrich your life!!!

Subliminal CDs

2008-01-10T03:19:00.000-08:00

We have written a few articles recently about subliminal CDs, and the ability they have to improve your life. We must confess that we have used them in the past (and currently) to help achieve, and to overcome obstacles.

As you know subliminal messages reach you just below your consciousness. Our consciousness only represents about 10 percent of our brain power, so it is essential that we focus our thoughts on the subconscious - this has been practiced by the military for years.

If 2008 is the year where you wanted to achieve your goals or overcome your fears, then we strongly urge you to click on the link below.

http://www.subliminal-cds.com/

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Heres to your success.

Editors note 10-01-08

2008-01-10T03:16:00.000-08:00

It is definately a hot day in Melbourne today.

As we write this it is 10:20pm and it is still 37 degrees. The kids don't seem to mind the hot weather, they spend most of their time in the pool. It is us adults that seem to find it harder to cope with.

The two older kids are off to marysville or two days with their grandparents, so I am sure they will have a lot of fun - there are four and three so at a great age to go away.

We wish you all a happy nd productive day!!!

Disclosure Statement(1)

2008-01-09T13:40:00.001-08:00

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This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. For questions about this blog, please contact Mr Andrew Collings at goals-4-life.com.

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We are employed by or consult with: www.goals-4-life.com.

Benefits of self hypnosis

2008-01-09T13:32:00.000-08:00

You have probably heard of self hypnosis, and the benefits it has been bringing to many people. Today we want to share with you a website called instant hypnosis.

The beauty of the website is that it breaks down different areas that people want to improve, or what fears that have in their life.

For example, lets say you have a fear of crowds. Simple click on the fear of crowds button, you will be taken to a sepearte page with information on the fear, and also on how to overcome it.

http://www.instant-hypnosis.com/

Do yourself a favour and check out the site!!! Self hypnosis has so much to offer and can make such a difference in your life.

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enthusiasm: the other side

2008-01-09T13:28:00.000-08:00

We often hear how important enthusiasm is to succeed. Without enthusiasm, you can be the smartest person in the world, but you will still fall short of succeeding on your goals.

However, what many people don’t realise is that there is a equally strong flip side for enthusiasm. With enough enthusiasm, it is also quite difficult to fail!!! This is because you will keep trying to find a way to do something.

Sooooo….be enthusiastic.

Evidence Blaster

2008-01-09T02:34:00.000-08:00

Lets face it computer programmers for good or bad are getting better at what they do.

In the early days you could delete your history and your computer was clear. These day's that is far from the truth.

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Your computer contains sensitive information that if going into the wrong hands, could cause identity fraud.

Today we would like you to visit www.evidence-blaster.com to see fix the problem.

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At evidence blaster you will find a complete one click system that cleans your whole computer and makes sure that your files and your family files are secure. Imagine the piece of mind you will have.

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Do things for others

2008-01-09T02:32:00.000-08:00

One of the keys to happiness is helping out others. Unfortunately, in our modern society we often forget this fundamental rule. We get so caught up in our day to day activities we put off helping people until another time.

Today, we would like to discuss how you can fit time in to help other people. The best way is to schedule "helping others" time into your diary.

Start by putting in a few hours a week and build up from there!!!

You will feel enriched and happy for the experience.

Cheers

Andrew

Adding richness to your life with art.

2008-01-09T02:25:00.000-08:00

In the book "live like a billionaire on a normal person's salary" we are introduced to many techniques for how to make your life richer. One of the most important ones is to gain an appreciation of art.

Art stimulates the sensors, and helps you to appreciate quality in life. You don't have to follow understand the meaning behind each piece of art, and you don't have to like all the famous pieces to gain value and to add richness to your lives.

One of the great art gallaries around is the Park West Art Gallery.

Park West Art Gallery

If you are a long term or short term resident, or if you are in the area for business or pleasure; do yourself a favour and visit Park West.

You will enrich your life for years to come from one visit!!!

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dont take things for granted

2008-01-09T02:21:00.000-08:00

When we are chasing after our goals we are often doing a lot of things at one time. This can lead us to forget about some of the things that are really important.

So today we want you to promise us that you won't take the people who are important to you and things that are important to you. It is these things that are the important things in life.

Cheers

Andrew Collings

Pharmacy medicine and prescriptions online

2008-01-08T13:24:00.000-08:00

With the costs of medicine and visiting doctors increasing, is it no wonder that many of us put of getting medicine that we require? The idea of spending $50 to get another script is often to much.

Today we want to explore a online alterantive. Onlinepharamcy21.com has all the medicine that you need. You can order 24/7 with the need of going to a doctor. What a fantastic service.

So if you have regular medicine, why not check the link below out, not only will you save time, you will also save money!!!

Heres to your health!!!

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Goal Setting Paris Hilton

2008-01-08T13:23:00.000-08:00

Goal Setting
Just to take away some class from this ezine publication, we are going to write a brief article on Paris Hilton. We definitely won’t be using the term, our good friend, when we refer to her!!! That just sounds too dangerous.
We would like to write an article on her goal setting ability. To start, as a disclaimer, we don’t know Ms Hilton, we haven’t seen her well publicised induction into the home made movie business, and we really don’t know which rumours are true or untrue about her.
What we do know is that she is building up a business empire, and seems to be achieving goal after goal. She started out being the daughter of a rich hotel owner, but she has become so much more than that.
From her own TV show (the simple life), to music, even to endorsements of clothing, she is pushing her bad girl attitude out there. Now we are definitely not saying we admire her, and that she is a good roll mode (we are still trying to work out if she is ill moral or amoral). But we have to admire her business sense.
One thing that we can gain from her goal setting and business ability, is to use adversity and bad publicity to her advantage. Her little episode in Jail seems to have built her character more than anything else – funny how what is happening to Brittney Spears hasn’t done the same!!!
So how does this relate back to you dear readers, and your goal setting: Simple. Set your goals, go after them hard, and no matter what happens work out a way to use it to your advantage.

Subliminal Power

2008-01-08T02:59:00.000-08:00

We have written a few times about the power of the mind in this blog, and thats for one reason: The mind is a powerful tool beyond comprehension and is a major factor in achieving your goals, improving your health and being an effective parent.

Today we want to talk about a great product, one that is used by over 1 million - yes 1 million - people around the world. In fact some of the greatest achievers have used it.

Visit the below website to find out the full details.

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The product is easy to install, is not time intensive and works on your computer while you are working. You can overcome your fears and phobias, train your mind, and improve your performance 10 fold, all while feeling more relaxed and stress free.

Go ahead and check out the link. What have you got to lose apart from your fears and phobias.

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In other views 08-01-08

2008-01-08T02:55:00.000-08:00

Your editor is embracing 2008 as a year of achievement.

We have set yearly goals and have broken them down into monthly goals, weekly, goals and a daily to-do-list. Also he has started writing journal for the first time.

We encourage you all to do the same.

Over the next few days we will be providing our goal setting strategy, normally only offered as part of a paid course free. We will be sending you links of where to access this information.

Here's to your success in 2008.

Why you should hide your IP address.

2008-01-08T02:38:00.000-08:00

Unless you have been living under a stone, you will know that the Internet is not secure. In recent times, identity theft has been previlent, and people have lost their jobs or come under scruitiny for looking at websites. And we are not even talking adult websites, it may be that you have applied or a job with a competitor, if you have, then your company may no.

The only way to stop this, is to hide your IP address. But how do you do this we hear you asking? Easy. Visit, the below website and download the product hide my ip address.

With you security at risk, don't put it off, visit the website and see what the product has to offer.

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And don't worry, you don't have to be a computer wizard to use the product. Simply click a button and download, and everything else is done for you - what could be simpler???

Heres to your security on the Internet.

Proverb: Being superior

2008-01-08T02:35:00.000-08:00

The purpose of this short article is to detail a relevant proverb that we have come across that we find very useful. We hope you find it useful to.

"There is nothing noble in being superior to someone else. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self.

Cheers

Andrew Collings

Sleep deprivation

2008-01-07T13:57:00.000-08:00

Sleep deprivation is a major health problem for people.

Nothing is quite like it. You go to bed, trying to sleep and nothing happens. You look at the ceiling and wait.

Not only is sleep deprivation setting you up for a bad day, it is also causing you health problems, all the way for cardiovascular to the potential to have more accidents.

Today we would like to explore a cure. Have you heard of binaural beats. If you haven't don't worry. It is mealy the sound we hear subconsciously when we sleep.

The below CD contains these beats in a format that helps put us into a sense of relaxed awareness, which in a sense mimics sleep. Simple...yet with great benefits. No more tiredness.

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Benefits of beetroot

2008-01-07T13:55:00.000-08:00

Health: Beetroot
Beetroot: the anti cancer vegetable

Beetroot can be classed as a super food when it comes to help with cancer, both in prevention and also in treatment. The deep red colour of beetroot contains a class of anti carcinogens that help fight cancer.

In addition, Beetroot helps increase the intake of oxygen by up to 400 precent, which is pretty amazing, as it means all your cells well have more energy.

Finally, beetroot contains beta caratine with is a very powerful antioxidant. What an absolute super food.

You can eat beetroot in salads, but it is also a tasty vegetable to cook with. You can boil it an add vinegar or olive oil and garlic. You can also cook it in curries and stir frys, simply slice it up and throw it in.

Try to eat beetroot three times a week. Your body will thank you for it.

Subliminal CDs

2008-01-07T13:46:00.000-08:00

While the topic may be a little confusing, and may make you look a second time, subliminal CDs have been shown to provide great benefits to people in helping them achieve their goals, and achieve success.

But not all subliminal CDs are equal. Visit the below website and we will show you what we mean.

http://www.subliminal-audio.com/

Subliminal CDs are great for self help or health products and rely on NLP to get messages across to people in the most beneficial format. Their success however, depends on who puts the CD together and what techniques are used. It is critical that you have you CD developed by a proven professional, otherwise you are wasting yours, and your customers money.

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qualities of a good time manager

2008-01-07T13:45:00.000-08:00

Self Development: Qualities of a good time manager

As a way to start the New Year, we thought we would look at time management. As you get back into work, consider the qualities of a good time management, so that you can get more out of every day in 2007. At its very essence, time management comes down to self management.

Now that we know that time management comes down to self management, we can look at some of the quality of a good time manager and a poor time manager. The purpose of the table below is to firstly show you the characteristics of each, and then to help you identify which positive time management skills you possess and which negative ones you may processes. We will then look at ways you can overcome these negative qualities.

THE QUALITIES OF A POOR TIME MANAGER THE QUALITIES OF A GOOD TIME MANAGER
• Inability to meet deadlines

• Working in excess of 50 – 60 hours per week

• Losing sight of individual objectives and priorities

• Making hasty decisions without considering the ramifications

• Stress

• Insufficient time spent with family (little or no social life)

• Inability to prioritise

• Inherent fear of delegation
• Clarity of thinking

• Decisiveness

• Single-mindedness

• Good memory

• Determination

• A methodical approach

• Punctuality

• Calmness

• Objectivity

• Rationality

Dating

2008-01-02T15:26:00.002-08:00

Internet dating sites are becoming the easiest way to meet people in the 21st centery. And why not, they are easy safe and convenient for everyone.

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But which site is the best? Luckily, today we have the answer for you.

Go to www.primedatingsites.com and have a quick look. www.primedatingsites.com compares all the different dating sites, shows which market they are after and helps you choose which ones a right for you.

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Have a quick look at the review pages

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Cheers

Andrew

qualities of a good time manager

2008-01-02T15:26:00.001-08:00

Self Development: Qualities of a good time manager

As a way to start the New Year, we thought we would look at time management. As you get back into work, consider the qualities of a good time management, so that you can get more out of every day in 2007. At its very essence, time management comes down to self management.

Now that we know that time management comes down to self management, we can look at some of the quality of a good time manager and a poor time manager. The purpose of the table below is to firstly show you the characteristics of each, and then to help you identify which positive time management skills you possess and which negative ones you may processes. We will then look at ways you can overcome these negative qualities.

THE QUALITIES OF A POOR TIME MANAGER
• Inability to meet deadlines

• Working in excess of 50 – 60 hours per week

• Losing sight of individual objectives and priorities

• Making hasty decisions without considering the ramifications

• Stress

• Insufficient time spent with family (little or no social life)

• Inability to prioritise

• Inherent fear of delegation

THE QUALITIES OF A GOOD TIME MANAGER

• Clarity of thinking

• Decisiveness

• Single-mindedness

• Good memory

• Determination

• A methodical approach

• Punctuality

• Calmness

• Objectivity

• Rationality

Pragma TelnetServer

2008-01-02T14:00:00.000-08:00

Secure and reliable access control a key to running a successful corporation. You need access, your staff may need remote access, but how to ensure that this is secure.

Today, we would like to share with you the benefits of the Pragma TelnetServer, and how it can provide security and piece of mind for your business.

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First rest assured that the TelnetServer runs on any computer, which is a a big bonus. However, the greatest feature, is that you can create a fully customised environment, and have up to 1000 connections at the one time - almost unheard off. With the new patent pending technology you can rest assured that you are getting the best product at the best price.

We have to say though, our favourite aspect is the seamless windows management. It just makes it so much easier to use.

So do yourself and your corporation a favour and checkout the website below.

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Cheers

Andrew Collings

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery

2007-12-28T20:37:00.000-08:00

Plastic Surgery is a hot topic these days. And why not. With procedures getting safer, and the practice becoming considerably cheaper, it is no wonder that more and more regular people are getting enhancements made.

It used to be that only the rich and famous would get plastic surgery. Well times, they are a changing.

If you think plastic surgery, is just for enhancements that you don't need...think again. There are many procedures that imporve quality of life both emotionally and physically.

Today, we would like you to check out our friends at Rodeo drive plastic surgery.

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Whether you are just enquiring, want more information or are ready for a procedure they can help you.

At the end of the day, if you are thinking of getting work done, you definately want to go to someone that you can trust, someone with a good reputation, and someone that is well priced. Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery meet all of these requirements. Plus it's in the centre of the world capital for plastic surgery, meaning that they are in the best practice area.

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Parenting: Walk a mile in their shoes

2007-12-28T20:30:00.000-08:00

One of the best parenting tips we can offer is: The walk a mile in their shoes game.

You have surely heard of walking a mile in someone elses shoes; yet have you put it into practice?

When dealing with your child - and they are of reasonable age eg a teenager - and you reach a stalemate on a topic. One of the best things you can do is to look at the situation from their point of view. Ask your child to do the same. Once you have ascertained each others view points, write them down on a piece of paper. After a quick review, the most practical way to solve the problem may/should be on the paper.

Remember though, as a parent, it is your responsibility to have final say. If you topic you can't agree upon could result in problems/accident etc for your child, it is still best to stick to your guns. At the very least, your child should have an understanding of where you are coming from.

Cheers

Andrew Collings

Romance

2007-12-28T16:19:00.000-08:00

Romance: How to keep it in your relationship

If you are a long time suffer of our blog, or our daily ezine at goals-4-life.com, you will know that our beat is goal setting, health and parenting. One thing that is essential to at least two of these aspects (health and parenting) is a solid, genuine relationship, where you feel you have the support of your partner, can tell them anything, and are romantic with each other.

Today, we would like to explore romance, and how important it is for you and your relationship.

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love notes

Romance is easy in the first stages of a relationship. You can buy your partner flowers, you can take them out to a romantic meal, you can write them a sweet letter. Albeit, as time goes on, couples tend to say that they feel the romance lessen; kids come in the picture; they suddenly feel that their romance is taking a second step.

This is quite sad. Romance is an integral part of any relationship, and with some simple steps, and a small amount of effort it is easy to rekindle. So lets explore romance and what you can do to get it back in your relationship.

Romantic gestures trigger the memories of falling in love (you remember those euphoria type feelings? These are the ones we are talking about!!!)
Romance is the show and tell of true love. While women generally need romance more than men (we still need it to!!!), your partner going to an effort to be romantic to you, lets you know that they love you and care for you.
Behaviour can affect feelings. The beauty of romance is that you can change negative feels to positive feels in you and your partner, just by been a little romantic.
At the end of the day romance is the expression of love through words, gestures, and actions. It is the thoughts behind these words, gestures and actions that make them romantic. The great thing is that they don't have to be big things. A simple picnic, a night out at the movies, a card etc is all you need to start those romantic feelings again.

So our advice for today: If you are lucky enough to have a partner be romantic with them. Think of all the romantic things you can do together. It will be a major boast for you and your relationship!!!

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Cheers

Andrew Collings

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Parenting: Holiday Fun

2007-12-28T16:15:00.001-08:00

Whether you live in a warm or cold climate, Christmas and New Years, are a fantastic time of year. Most people have a few days of work, and are in a holiday mode. Today, we thought we would list some fantastic activities that you can do with the kids.

Go to the snow
Go to the beach
Bake cookies
Do puzzles
Do drawings
Watch classic movies
Tobogganing
Swimming
Picnic
Snow angles
Sand angles
Sand Castle
Snow tower
Winter/Summer clean of the house
Museum
Make "real" hot cocoa

This is just to get you started. Do you and your family a favour, grab a piece of paper and write down all the fun things you can do over the holidays. The great part is most of them don't cost much money to do!!!

Cheers

Andrew Collings

Vista Printing

2007-12-28T16:04:00.000-08:00

One of the best presents that I have received is personal stationary that is designed by VistaPrint.

VistaPrint, as well as undertaking printing, develop and print stationary to suit anyones need. Business cards, letter heads, you name it, they do it.

VistaPrint makes a unique gift, and above all it is a useful gift that people can use. Far to often at Christmas time we see people give gifts that are useless and are just going to be thrown out. With VistaPrint, you can provide a gift that people will use, and will actually help them to make money in the future.

Don't want to give it as a gift!!! Why not make up some stationary for youself? Do yourself a favour and go and check out the website.

Postcards

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New Years with young kids

2007-12-28T16:00:00.000-08:00

In today's article, we thought we would look a New Year's Eve celebrations and how you can still have fun with young kids.

If you think back to before you had kids, you probsbly remember wild parties, drinking and been up all night (well with young kids the up all night hasn't changed!!!).

However you can still have fun on New Years with the kids. Below are a list of activities that you can undertake

Fireworks in the city (many cities have fireworks displayed early for the kids
Catching up with friends who have kids (you are all in the same boat)
Going to a park with friends
Having a BBQ that is equivalent to a kids part.
And last but not least, my personal favourite, hiring out a play centre. One of my mates did this with 20 or so other families. The parents and the kids had a blast!!!

Cheers

Andrew Collings

Bed Bugs!!!

2007-12-27T14:06:00.000-08:00

As regular travellers we have been exposed to bed bugs. Nothing is quite like it. You wake up in the middle of the night itching all over in pain from bites.

But the problem doesn't just stop when you leave the dodgy hotel. Bed bugs, can travel in your luggage and you can bring them back home with you...not a nice thought.

At the moment there is a world wide epademic of bed bugs, they are on the increase, and there don't seem to be any signs of them slowing down.

Please visit the attached link for details of what you can do.

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Cheers

Andrew Collings

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

2007-12-27T14:05:00.001-08:00

We take time out from our regular goal setting, health and parenting information to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas, and a safe and prosperous new year.

We hope that the season brings you joy and happiness!!!

God bless

Andrew

Is it time for you to get away?

2007-12-19T22:54:00.003-08:00

Is the winter cold starting to get you down? Are you feeling in need of a well deserve break? After your efforts throughout the year, lets face it...you deserve one!!!

For a warm tropical holiday, you can't go any further than Hawaii. Great climate, great surf, great people and great food - what more could you need???

But where do you find good accommodation, and where do you stay on the Island. Very good questions, as you want to make sure your holiday is perfect and that you only have the best accomodation.

Luckily www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com have done all the hard work for you, and have a great list of quality accomodation at beautiful locations for you to choose from.

Maybe Kauai is for you. Click on the link below for more details.
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So stop thinking about the cold and start planning your Hawaii vacation today!!!

Healthy: Health Benefits of Lemons

2007-12-19T22:54:00.001-08:00

Healthy: Health benefits of lemons

Because lemons are so common, there healing powers are often over looked. However, as you will see from today’s article. This yellow wonder packs an awesome healing punch.

Listed below are just some of the many benefits:
• Stop bleeding gums by rubbing lemon on them
• Lemon can break fevers
• Stop sun burn when rubbed on the skin
• Good for cold and flu’s
• Menstrual pain
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• High blood pressure
• Calms anxiety
• Helps with nausea
• Helps with heartburn
• Can hep relieve asthma
• Can help relieve tonsillitis

Make Hotel Reservations the easy way

2007-12-19T22:48:00.000-08:00

Whether you are a constant business traveller, or just get away for a trip once a year, check out www.hotelreservations.com. Not only will you have easy access to thousands of hotels, you will also be shown the cheapest prices around.

The site is easy to use. Simple type in your destination, the time you want to travel and the number of people travelling. And presto, www.hotelreservations.com will do the rest.

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Goal Setting New Years(2)

2007-12-19T22:47:00.000-08:00

Goal Setting: Goal Setting at New Years

Leading up to New Years we tend to over indulge and justify it by saying we will set goals in the New Year.

To ensure you have the most success at your goal setting, you should really be starting now. Work out what your key goals for the year are. You should have about five or six key goals in key areas (eg wealth, health, relationships, spiritual and giving to the community).

Once you have defined your goals. Work out what it will take to achieve them. Have you set goals that are measurable, and that you can work out a path towards? Once you have down this, you now need to break down your goals into manageable chunks.

Work out what you will have to do each month to progress your goal. From here break it down even further into weeks and finally a daily to do list. The point of the task is to do the hard work early on, and then have simple lists for what you need to do each day, each week and each month,

Good luck with your goal setting.

Amazing gifts

2007-12-19T16:13:00.000-08:00

Coming into Christmas, you want to make sure you get a gift that really stands out. Not your run of the mill bottle of wine, or chocolates. If you want an unforgetable gift, check out our friends at www.freemanX.com.au

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Cheers

Andrew Collings

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Goal Setting for New Years

2007-12-19T15:53:00.000-08:00

Leading up to New Years we tend to over indulge and justify it by saying we will set goals in the New Year.

To ensure you have the most success at your goal setting, you should really be starting now. Work out what your key goals for the year are. You should have about five or six key goals in key areas (eg wealth, health, relationships, spiritual and giving to the community).

Once you have defined your goals. Work out what it will take to achieve them. Have you set goals that are measurable, and that you can work out a path towards? Once you have down this, you now need to break down your goals into manageable chunks.

Work out what you will have to do each month to progress your goal. From here break it down even further into weeks and finally a daily to do list. The point of the task is to do the hard work early on, and then have simple lists for what you need to do each day, each week and each month,

Good luck with your goal setting.

Editor's views 18-12-07

2007-12-17T20:35:00.000-08:00

We had some excitement last night. Your editor was sitting down on the couch watching television with his wife at about 10:30pm last night when he heard one of his cats at the back door.

If you are a cat owner, you will know the meow that cats make when they have caught something…this was the meow that our cat was doing. Without thinking to much, we opened up the door.

To our amazement, our cat Keddi, had a snake in her mouth caring it by the centre. On closer inspection, it wasn’t just any snake it was a Tiger Snake.

For those dear readers who live outside Australia (which is the majority) we will explain a few things about Snakes in great land of Oz.

It is not a question of if a snake is poisonous, it is how poisonous is it. Our friend Tom Gleeson, in his TV documentary, A River Somewhere, summed it up perfectly:
• A Tiapan Snake is deadly it takes about 1 hour to kill you
• A Brown snake is deadly, it takes about 1 ½ hours to kill you
• A Tiger snake is not to bad, it takes about 3 hours to kill you
• A Copperhead snake is also not to bad, it takes about 4 hours to kill you
• A black snake takes about 6 hours to kill you (practically harmless)

So with a Tiger Snake, if you don’t get to a doctor in about 3 hours to get anti venom, your not going to be feeling to well. Out of all the snakes in Australia, the Tiger Snake is the most aggressive. While most other snakes will slide away if approached, the Tiger Snake will stay and fight, they are known to lunge at people, and chase people.

Our cat had managed to catch one. Our next job was to make sure that she hadn’t been bitten. We rang the 24 hour vet, who told us to look over her, and if she had been bitten to bring her in as well as the snake.

To us, the snake looked dead. As we soon found out this was not the case, as we tried to get the Snake into a container, we realised that she wasn’t as dead as we first thought!!! The Snake started moving. Luckily your editor had protective gear that included flip flops (we call them thongs here), a tee shirt and shorts!!! At last we managed to get the snake in the container.

We then had a delimma. Let the snake suffer (it has been hurt by the cat), or put it out of its misery. We thought about the microwave. We then thought about the freezer – neither option seemed humane.

We finally opted to call my father and one of his old friends, who came around and disposed of the snake with a few strikes of a shovel!!!

And the cat, we are glad to say that it somehow managed to not get bitten – it must have eight lives left!!!

In other views.

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Cheers

Andrew Collings

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Editor's views 17-12-07

2007-12-16T20:48:00.002-08:00

In other views…

Your editor had an early family Christmas function on Sunday evening. It involved family on his wife’s side. With a German atmosphere, there were plenty of meat and alcohol to go around as well as many rich deserts.

The Great Aunt who is over from German was there, and lost her dentures half way through the night, which resulted in 40 plus people looking for them, all trying not to laugh for fear of been hit by this lovely – yet fiery – old lady.

Other highlights included people comparing battle wounds from a Thailand Trip, and a Kris Kringle that went for about 1 ½ hours.

I will say one thing, my wife does have an interesting family.

As the Kris Kringle dragged on, and as everything stopped while the Great Aunt slowly opened up her present. One bold person said.

‘Come on, I haven’t got that long…’ he then looked at the Great Aunt and said ‘and you have even less time!!!’ We were just glad he didn’t say it in German!!!

Cheers

Andrew Collings

Goal Setting: Getting used to achieving goals

2007-12-16T20:48:00.001-08:00

Goal Setting: Getting used to achieving goals

One of the biggest problems people have with achieving goals, is not believing in themselves. When we start out with this attitude of failure, is it any surprise that most people fail to achieve their goals.

Today, we just want to provide one simple technique to help overcome this very common problem.

Start setting daily goals that you know you can achieve. You can start with a list of activities (eg pick up dry cleaning) that you can easily do during the day. Once you complete each activity cross it of the list.

If you do this for one month you will have taught yourself that you can easily achieve your goals. A simple technique, but one which has been proven to be successful.

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas as always.

Cheers

Andrew

Take time out this Christmas

2007-12-14T03:48:00.000-08:00

Is the winter cold starting to get you down? Are you feeling in need of a well deserve break? After your efforts throughout the year, lets face it...you deserve one!!!

For a warm tropical holiday, you can't go any further than Hawaii. Great climate, great surf, great people and great food - what more could you need???

But where do you find good accommodation, and where do you stay on the Island. Very good questions, as you want to make sure your holiday is perfect and that you only have the best accomodation.

Luckily www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com have done all the hard work for you, and have a great list of quality accomodation at beautiful locations for you to choose from.

Maybe Kauai is for you. Click on the link below for more details.
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Or maybe you just need more information; why not check out www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com popular travel blog. It is full of useful information that will help make your holiday perfect.

Hawaii Travel Blog

Oahu Vacation Information

So stop thinking about the cold and start planning your Hawaii vacation today!!!

Unique Product - portable scanner

2007-12-12T16:05:00.000-08:00

Are you a busy professional who deals with important and confidential documents. Do you spend time on site, or out on the road where you don't have access to a photocopier? Then do we have the product for you.

Portable scanners are becoming the buzz product for busy executives, and its easy to see why. Doing a big business deal and need a copy of an agreement you signed straight away? No problems, simply grab your ScanShell ss2000nr portable scanner and with a click of a button it is scanned.

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Portable scanners are not just for busy execs. Mothers who want to copy bills can use them. Proud parents can take a permant copy of a childs artwork master piece. The artwork will last forever!!! If you are like us, you probably have your kids artwork hanging on the fridge and after a week or so it is taken down and forgotten about. Imagine been able to keep a permant record of your children's art. Now that is priceless.

Students as well can probably get the most benefit. They can copy important documents and store them for their easy retrival - now don't tell me that isn't going to help come exam time!!!

In addition, consider the business card scanner. Tired of losing bussiness cards? Tired of typing in business card details, now simply scan them and you will build up - and most importantly keep - your contact list.

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So consider the portable Scansheel 2000nr either as a product for yourself, or as a gift that will benefit those who are dear to you.

All the best for Christmas and the festive season.

Cheers

Andrew Collings

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Self Help: The most important thing you will ever need to do

2007-12-12T16:02:00.000-08:00

Self Help: The single most important thing you will ever need to do.

Success and achieving what you want out of live, really only comes down to one thing: Taking action.

To achieve something all you need to do is to take action and start doing it. If you are persistent you will find a way. Most people experience small failures and give up.

Here at goals-4-life we don’t want you to be one of these people. Accept that on average seven out of every ten decisions we make will be wrong. Please don’t be discouraged, accept this and keep trying.

Use all the resources and mentors you have as well. This will give you the best chance of success.

Today our message is simple: Get of your hands and take action – it will be well worth your while in the end!!!

Its time for a holiday

2007-12-12T14:06:00.000-08:00

In other views 12-12-07

2007-12-12T02:22:00.001-08:00

In other views…

Your editor got into trouble from his wife’s old German relative earlier
this week. After coming home from work, we thought we would help out in
the kitchen by steaming some vegetables (we like to steam them then add
lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt and pepper). Apparently this was not to
happen.

She came into the kitchen saw me cooking. She must have decided it wasn’t
a man’s role to cook. She pointed outside out your editors wife who was
just about to get the lawn mower going. We took the hint that she wanted
us to mow the lawn, and that a man’s role is not in the kitchen – shame as
we love to cook!!!

House Plans

2007-12-12T02:09:00.000-08:00

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Healthy: Benefits of Green Tea

2007-12-12T02:08:00.000-08:00

Healthy: Benefits of Green Tea

As we have written in previous articles, there are many benefits to
drinking Green Tea. Listed below are the main ones.

fights against cancer
• helps stabilize diabetes
• prevents cardiovascular disease
• it keeps your skin acne-free, making it healthier and prettier
• assists in weight loss regimen
• slows the aging process
• aids your digestion
• encourages bowel regularity
• provides you with a mild stimulating effect without causing
sleepless nights or nervousness especially during pregnancy

Self Help: Are you a weather proofer?

2007-12-12T02:07:00.000-08:00

Self-Help: Are you a weather-proofer?

But what is a weather-proofer you may ask? A weather-proofer can serve a
good purpose. It is someone who can see detail, and look for what faults
there are in a house, so you know how to fix your house and make it
weather-proof. However, this is where the benefits stop.

Do you know some one who finds faults in everything and everyone. They
look and only see the negative and what needs to be fixed. These people
can be down right destructive to success and the success of those around
you.

To overcome weather-proofing, or to ensure that its effects are only
positive, first realise that it does have a role. A role that is very
specific in nature (eg testing medical equipment).

Secondly, recognise that most of the time, the smallest details really
don’t matter. If you know the objectives that you want to achieve, and
have a rough idea of how to proceed, then keep going. The worst thing you
can do is stop because of some small problems you or someone else has
identified.

Take weather-proofing comments for what they are worth. Accept them, then
make your own opinion if it is important enough to address or not.

Parenting: When should you tell your kids Santa isn't real?

2007-12-09T21:26:00.001-08:00

Parenting – When should you tell your kids santa isn’t real?

There come a time in a parents life when they have to tell their kids that Santa isn’t real (for those who never told their kids about Santa my apologies). But what is the perfect age.

After much research we have learnt that it is a sliding scale. Somewhere between 6 and 9 years seems to be the average. For us, I am sure it will be when the kids start asking for ridicules presents!!!

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Editor's views 10-12-07

2007-12-09T21:25:00.002-08:00

In other views…

We have an old relative staying with us at the moment. She is in her 80s and is taking control over the house, the cleaning and the cooking. As she only speaks German, it does make for some communication problems.

On the weekend she was showing your editor pictures of her children and grand children. Your editor didn’t understand the word for great grand children which caused her to become angry!!! A part from that she is a great old lady and is not afraid to discipline our children (even the one year old).

For being in her 80s she is in pretty good shape. Your editor thinks it has something to do with drinking over a litre of wine a day and eating goulash that is full of olive oil – she must be well preserved.

Cheers

Andrew Collings

Healthy: Decaf and Cholesterol

2007-12-09T21:25:00.001-08:00

Healthy: Decaf and Cholesterol

Before you reach for that cup of decaf thinking you are benefiting your body by not having full caffeine, ponder this.

A recent study showed that regular drinkers of decaf had higher levels of bad cholesterol, and were at more risk of heart disease than their counterparts who drank regular coffee.

Our recommendation: Minimise your consumption of normal coffee and decaf and replace them with green tea and other herbal teas that are high in antioxidants.

In other views...

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We wish you a good festive season.

Cheers

Andrew

Goal Setting: 3 Goal Setting Necessities

2007-12-09T21:24:00.001-08:00

Goal Setting: 3 Goal Setting Necessities

As we enter the festive season, we also enter the goal setting season. New years, rather than any other time, people set goals, most of which never get achieved!!! Today we wanted to share with you three goal setting necessities that will help you achieve your goals. The necessities focus on developing the goal itself.

1) Make your goal valuable: The goal has to be a goal that you deem to be valuable. Think about how the goal will benefit you and the wider society of friends and family around you. This is a crucial step as it will save you from following frivolous goals that won’t be of any benefit to you or those around you.

2) Is your goal a absolute necessity: This is a critical point. If your goal is essential you have a higher chance of achieving it. For example, lets say you have a large amount of debt that is severely impacting on your lifestyle. If this is the case then getting out of debt is an absolute necessity. Likewise if you have a health problem, then overcoming it becomes an absolute necessity.

3) A goal is a process not just a result: As long time goals-4-life suffers you will know that a goal does not sit by itself, there is a process behind it that helps you to achieve your goal. When considering your goals, write down the proposed process, and evaluate what steps are involved.

Healthy: Health benefits of Mangoes

2007-12-07T18:56:00.000-08:00

Healthy: Health benefits of Mangoes

Mango’s don’t just taste great, they have many benefits to your health. Now that we are officially in summer (in the southern hemisphere at least – sorry to all the northern hemisphere people – which is probably the majority!!!)

For one, mangoes contain phenols which is a very powerful antioxidant and can reduce the risk of many types of cancer. Mangoes and also high in iron, and are a tasty way to get it!!

Some other benefits include, unclogging of skin, aiding in poor digestion and rich in vitamin A, E and Selenium which helps to protect against heart disease.

With all these benefits, try and eat a few each week.

In other views

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With exams you can use all the help you can get. Exam-prep.com has a fantastic range of quality materials on a variety of topics. From computers to real estate you know you will be in good hands, and have that edge on the exam!!!
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Cheers

Andrew Collings

Goal Setting: 9 goal setting tips

2007-12-07T18:49:00.000-08:00

Goal Setting: 9 goal Setting tips

Today we want to share you with 9 very simple goal setting tips. We will then tell you what the most important one is.

Write out the goal (if you have been reading this ezine for any time you will not that is a standard)
Make it a specific and measurable.
Make sure you know why you want to achieve your goal and what the outcomes will be.
Make sure the goal is written in the positive and not the negative.
Break the goal down into smaller tasks, At goals-4-life we like to break our yearly goals down into monthly, weekly and daily goals and taks.
Make the goal realistic and somewhat achievable (make sure it isn’t to easy, but make sure you do at least have a chance at it)
Make sure that the goals is your’s not someone elses.
It the goal consistent with your moral and ethical values.
Make sure there are elements of the goal that you can control (eg don’t write, to win the lottery)

And what is the most important tip? Number 7. Many people set goals without asking themselves if it is what they really want – and doing the research to find out what it is they really want.

If you set a goal that is someone else’s and not personal to you, there is a fair chance that you will fail. So make your goals relevant to you!!!

Holiday Time

2007-12-06T18:56:00.000-08:00

Holiday time

Today, as we come into the official holiday season we would like to discuss holiday plans.

If you read our previous article on holiday’s you will know the numerous benefits of taking time out from work and taking a holiday (feeling refreshed, bonding with family and going back to work more productive just to name a few).

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But where to go? There is a whole world to explore, and you want to make sure that you choose the right location. For us, we offer two unforgettable locations, that have something for everyone. France and Germany.

As destinations go, you can’t do much better than Europe – particularly France and Germany.

France is not only the worlds most romantic countary, it is also home to great food, great wine and great museums. Paris in particular is world famous for its stunning attractions (see below.

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Germany, not only has beer (although that is a great benefit!!!) but is home to sensational castles and controversial history.

France attractions: Haute Couture, wineries, museums. For more info see http://www.francethisway.com/regions.php
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Paris attractions: Louvre, Eiffel tower, Notre Dame. For more info go to http://www.francethisway.com/regions/parisiledefrance.php
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Berlin attractions: Pergamon Museum, Brandenburge Gates, Schloss Charlottenburg. For more info see http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2777067-berlin_things_to_do-i

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Germany attractions: Beer Festivals,Neuschwanstein Castle, The Romantic Road. For more info see http://www.destination360.com/europe/germany/things-to-do.php

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So when planning your next holiday, be sure to check out the above sites – you will be glad you did.

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Goal Setting: 9 goal setting tips

2007-12-06T18:55:00.000-08:00

Goal Setting: 9 goal Setting tips

Today we want to share you with 9 very simple goal setting tips. We will then tell you what the most important one is.

1. Write out the goal (if you have been reading this ezine for any time you will not that is a standard)
2. Make it a specific and measurable.
3. Make sure you know why you want to achieve your goal and what the outcomes will be.
4. Make sure the goal is written in the positive and not the negative.
5. Break the goal down into smaller tasks, At goals-4-life we like to break our yearly goals down into monthly, weekly and daily goals and taks.
6. Make the goal realistic and somewhat achievable (make sure it isn’t to easy, but make sure you do at least have a chance at it)
7. Make sure that the goals is your’s not someone elses.
8. It the goal consistent with your moral and ethical values.
9. Make sure there are elements of the goal that you can control (eg don’t write, to win the lottery)

And what is the most important tip? Number 7. Many people set goals without asking themselves if it is what they really want – and doing the research to find out what it is they really want.

If you set a goal that is someone else’s and not personal to you, there is a fair chance that you will fail. So make your goals relevant to you!!!

Insurance - Do you have enough

2007-12-06T14:46:00.002-08:00

Insurance is something that we don't seem to think about to much, yet it is essential in our modern lives.

In a nutshell, the more insurance we have the more piece of mind we have. Insurance comes in many forms, car insurance, home insurance, life insurance and income protection insurance.

The first two are no brainers, if you have assets such as a car or a home you need to protect them - simple!!!. Life insurance and income insurance are a bit difference.

Have you ever sat down and wondered what would happen to your family if you weren't there? How much money would they need to survive - this is where life insurance and income insurance come into play.

Today, we just want you to think about insurance and to think about how it can provide piece of mind in your life.

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In other views

2007-12-06T14:46:00.001-08:00

In other views

Tomorrow is the day we pick up my wife’s long lost relative from the airport. If you recall in previous emails, we received a letter from a relative overseas who said she would be staying with us for six weeks.

We are looking forward to it, although your editor wishes that he knew a bit more German as she doesn’t speak English. Anyway it will be good to have an extra pair of hands around the house coming into Christmas.

She will be in for a shock with the weather though: She will become from zero degrees to 32 degrees.