When you take conversation with ladies it is not uncommon to hear people telling each other that it is time to go on a diet. After all, they have eaten and drank to excess during the holidays and the net result has been the addition of some much unwanted extra weight. It is kind of a common sense, really and for me, anything that is common sense I can believe in.
Before you go on any easy diet you really need to be asking yourself the following questions:
- do I really need to go on a diet, or do I just need to be a little more disciplined about my eating habits?
Keep in mind that large numbers of people go on diets who do not really need to do so, but are doing so simply to comply with some warp believe that the world expects everyone to look thin. The plan is designed for you not to be hungry at all, because you eat 4 meal plans a day, and while eating the right food at the right time, you are tricking your metabolism from thinking you are on the diet. Basically, you increase the calories you burn, without telling it you are on diet. Can you think of any diet where you eat 4 meals a day, and still lose weight. Sounds impossible, but with calories shifting easy diet plan, that is exactly what happens.
As a result of the above, before you decide to go on any diet, you might benefit from knowing that the most successful people at losing weight after the festive session are not necessarily those who go on crash diets, but more likely those who increase (or start) their regular exercise program and how eat three healthy square meals a day. The reason is that with the low food intake, you actually slow down your metabolism. So when you give up on that diet (which most of people do), you go back to eating like you use to, but your metabolism is stuck in that low burning gear so you gain more weight quickly and often even few extra pounds! And not to mention, how miserable you feel after that.
I was a little annoyed by this Blog performance on Google Search result. Even though I was not intended to rank this Blog very high over a short period but only gradually increases, the fact that Google only includes 2 pages from this blog is disappointing.
I think that was caused by a non-optimized HTML code of this Blog. Now to make this Blog more SEO friendly I started to change the <title> code, because Title is always important for Indexing. Many pages with same title will be treated as one page by Google and that was hurt. Eventually I found a way to solve the problem. Let's do some html var title tricks.
You can modify your template HTML code, and locate this line.<title><data:blog.pageTitle/></title>
Replace with the following code:<!-- Start Widget-based: Changing the Blogger Title Tag -->
<b:if cond='data:blog.pageType == "item"'>
<b:section id='titleTag'>
<b:widget id='Blog2' locked='false' title='Blog Posts' type='Blog'>
<b:includable id='comments' var='post'/>
<b:includable id='postQuickEdit' var='post'/>
<b:includable id='main' var='top'><title><b:loop values='data:posts' var='post'><b:include data='post' name='post'/></b:loop> ~ <data:blog.title/></title></b:includable>
<b:includable id='backlinkDeleteIcon' var='backlink'/>
<b:includable id='feedLinksBody' var='links'/>
<b:includable id='backlinks' var='post'/>
<b:includable id='status-message'/>
<b:includable id='feedLinks'/>
<b:includable id='nextprev'/>
<b:includable id='commentDeleteIcon' var='comment'/>
<b:includable id='post' var='post'><data:post.title/></b:includable>
</b:widget>
</b:section>
<b:else/>
<title><data:blog.pageTitle/></title>
</b:if>
<!-- End Widget-based: Changing the Blogger Title Tag -->
Save and done. You can see the different on your web browser immediately. Now let see, How Google indexing more pages of this Blog. Hopefully the number will increase soon.
Another tips to increase the number of indexed pages of your Blog in Google is published by Amit Agarwal. He said that Blogger may have insert NOINDEX, NOFOLLOW Meta tag in your blog pages silently probably due to a bug.
To remove this buggy meta tag you can do it manually by removing <$BlogMetaData$> (for old Blogger) or <b:include data='blog' name='all-head-content'/> (for new Blogger).
Thanks to Seige and Amit Agarwal for this trick
I found this video quiet interesting. Its like a spiritual refreshment for my soul. I think it is worth to try some of their motivational advices. You could practice as well if you like. Starting from a simple but powerfull thing - Your Imagination -.
video source: http://www.guba.com/watch/3000008859
video duration : 89:24
How To Write Good Articles
As a writer you may be ready to cash in on the need for web content. There is a lot of money that can be made through content writing if you know what web publishers are looking for in high quality content. If you are a very versatile writer you will find that you can actually make content writing your full time job! The new trend of article marketing has writers very excited because webmasters all over the Internet are hungry for talented writers who can't pump out the high quality content fast enough. What to Write
Exactly what you should write will depend on whom you are writing for. If you are a writer that is writing pieces for an article directory you will want to keep things as generic as possible. The more nonspecific you can keep your articles the more likely a webmaster will choose your article to be displayed on his or her website. It's important not to mention websites or specific products, as this can limit the usefulness of the article to webmasters because they generally do not want to promote anything other than themselves and especially not their competitors. Most web publishers are looking for content, not marketing pages.
If you are writing for a specific web publisher you will want to keep in mind what their business is all about. Think about key phrases or words that are often associated with their product, business, or service and include them in the article. Be sure that the key phrases you come up with or are provided don't seem unnatural and they don't disrupt the flow of the article. Key words and phrases are only as helpful as their placement. Remember, we are talking about quality content, which reads well and helps search engines figure out what the website is all about at the same time.
Research Required
Make sure that if you are writing on a topic and you don't have first hand knowledge that you research! Content provided by websites is only as useful as the author that is writing. If you only provide fluff and no real meat in articles visitors will be less likely to come back to the website again, so you are actually working against the plan to increase traffic with the article. Always look at your article the way that a visitor would and try to provide all of the information you would want if you were that person.
How to Write
Your style of writing is really a matter of opinion. Many web publishers like for their content to be written in a very conversational style. This writing style allows for readers to feel as though the author is talking to them, and it's just a very comfortable way to get information on the Internet. If you take an official tone many visitors may be turned off even though you are providing all of the information that is needed.
Market Yourself
Don't forget your resource box! The resource box is the section either at the beginning or end of an article that tells the reader who you are, any websites that you are affiliated with, and may even provide links to the websites. This is a great way to market yourself. While a web publisher may first find your work on an article directory he or she may contact you personally for your services, in which case you usually stand to make a lot more money!
By Jonathan White
About the Author: Jonathan White has been involved in article and other online marketing for over 4 years. He is the owner of SimplySearch4it! - Articles Marketing Directory & SimplySearch4it! UK - Articles Directory
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If you are still wondering to become a Freelance writer, maybe you can convicted yourself by reading this tips.
Imagine yourself working whenever you want and wherever you'd be, nobody is rushing your time and you can set your own pace to write on your favorite topics. Or Imagine yourself refusing clients who's ordered you to write on some topics you hate, and you fells free doing that. Or Imagine a time when you fell so tired and need a short nap and you just easily asking yourself. Imagine if those all options belongs to you, so you can set your own destiny. Isn't that great?
The possibilities for a freelance writer seem to expand each day. The need for content from writers is huge and even the start of a part-time freelance business may provide a better income than you could have imagined. There's no doubt that it's hard work, but it's also doing something you already love to do.
Thats right, by deciding to be a freelancer you can own your freedom to decide of how, why, when, or how much you have to work. You only need a strong courage and a brave heart to leave your current position, because your future is brighter than your thought.
It has been 2 weeks after I got my first Moleskine.
I'm using it as my virtually live recorder for almost all of my activity. This habit ate a lot of my moleskine pages.
From the begining, I didn't plan to create something fancy on my black book, I just use it whenever I need. So you couldn't expect my moleskine to be fancy like these pictures :
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Those are too fancy for me, I can't do that. What my moleskine really done to me is saving my budget. Why is that happend? You know, I am really writing my grocery list right now and take it with me whenever I go shopping. It just made me more dicipline to get away from unnecessary window shopping. Thanks God...
Writing tips for you who stuck before writing the second line of love letter.
I experience problem several times, when I was trying to write a love letter for my lovely wife. I wrote the first Dear line easily, but then I stuck just before writing the second sentence. What should I write then? because I have many things in my mind but I just couldn't express it fluently. Recently I found a good tips to reduce my problem. Here there are, you can adopt it if you find it useful.
Everyone wants to be loved. When you are busy living life, there never seems time to slow down and really savour that central relationship that makes it all worthwhile. Oftentimes we think that those closest to us know exactly how we feel about them and how important they are to us. But the sad reality is that often they don't. So how can you write a love letter that you will feel proud to give and one that your loved one will cherish for all time? Where do you start?
1.First write down 5 things that you love about your partner and be as specific as possible.
Rather than writing that they are kind, instead be detailed about how they are kind. Perhaps they always smile at waiters in restaurants or they are great at making people feel included, especially at parties.
2.Write down 5 things that they have done that confirms how much you love them and again, give examples.
Perhaps they enveloped you in a hug last night when you were feeling frustrated about your family. Or maybe they knew how disappointed you were when you missed out on that promotion and they cooked a special meal to cheer you up.
3.Pick the best three examples from each of the above categories and weave them into your letter.
You could start by saying 'I love how you…' and then include the three examples from the first point. Then you could say something like 'I loved the way you…' and then mention the other examples. Make sure you emphasise how their actions made you feel, how loved you felt and how grateful you are to have them in your life.
4.It is best to write up a draft first and then go over it to see if you can improve it.
Sometimes it helps to write up what you want to say, edit it until it flows well and then leave it for a day or two before going back for a final edit and polish.
5.Buy some special paper and write out your letter.
Don't worry if your handwriting isn't perfect - it's distinctly yours and your loved one will appreciate the time and effort you put into the letter. If you feel your writing is so bad it will be difficult to read or if your illegible handwriting is something you've argued about before then pay to get it hand written by a professional. At a stretch you could use a more romantic font on your computer, say Garamond in italic, but you should really only do that as a last resort. The more personal you can make your letter the more your loved one will treasure it.
6.Think about how you plan on delivering this letter to them.
Will you slip it in their briefcase? Mail it? Leave it under the pillow? Do you want to be there when they open it? If you want to see their reaction, then it is best to hand it to them. You could team the letter up with a small gift like flowers or chocolate but make sure the gift doesn't diminish the letter as you want that to be the main focus. If a birthday or anniversary or other special occasion is involved you'll want to include mention of that too.
By Jill Brennan
About the Author: Jill Brennan has been writing letters to her husband and children for years. Now she has put together a package of easy-to-use template letters to make it easy for you to tell your loved one what they most want to hear: how much you value them. Let her help you send them a reminder today. Visit http://www.loveyouletters.com.
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Reading mini lesson tips to speed read faster than ever.
Many people, particularly students, would love to be able to absorb information faster. But before retaining information, they have to go through the first stage of learning, which is reading.
For many individuals who are pressed for time, have to read faster has become a necessity. However, it's not just the reading part that is important. Equally essential is for the reader to fully understand the words coming out from the book or paper.
Here are some great tips to read faster and and comprehend more.
1) Relax.
If you're in the stressed mode, it would be much more difficult to concentrate; hence, it would just be a lot harder for the information to sink in.
2) Know what you want.
Focus on the areas that you really need to learn. Some people read all parts of a book, when all they need to know is a specific chapter. Know your priority. If you need to find out about a certain subject, go to the Table of Contents and search for the heading that best suits your need. If you need to learn more, then adjust accordingly. The important thing is to weed out the stuffs that you don't currently need.
3) Get rid of the structure words.
Did you know that around 60% of the words we read are structure words? Examples are the words "the, or, and." They are essential in the structure of the sentences; but when you ignore them, they basically mean the same thing. They only serve to beautify, yet you can understand what you are reading even without them. Try not to focus too much attention on structure words.
4) Practice, practice, practice.
When I started exercising with weights, I can only lift the lighter ones. As the time goes by, I slowly add more and more weights as my body tends to adjust and become more comfortable carrying heavier ones.
The same concept goes for speed reading. Set a goal. Figure out how fast you can read, then create a plan to increase your ability.
If you can read 200 words per minute, set a goal to read 250 words a minute. After accomplishing this feat, set a goal to read 300 words per minute.
This takes time and practice, but the effort is all worth it. If this is your first time to set such a goal, read first those materials you are familiar with.
Carry on with more difficult ones as you progress. This way, you're not overwhelming yourself with understanding different new words and at the same time developing your speed reading skills. In no time at all you will read faster.
By Christian Whiting
About the Author: Christian Whiting is owner of Speed Reading Monster Course. Effectively double your reading speed and accelerate your learning ablilities with this amazing speed reading monster course. http://speedreading.thinking-clearly.com
Source: www.isnare.com
The human mind is an innovative hybrid that allows us to anticipate the future - to think big thoughts. That's the good news.
However, a growing number of psychologists and behavioral scientists are finding evidence that our brains are hard-wired for mistakes in today social environment, especially when it comes to assessing the personality and predicting behavior of people we encounter.
Why are we so bad at reading the intentions of others? Built on top of the older "emotional" parts of our mammalian circuitry, there is a "rational" cerebral cortex. The two are often at odds, and under the surface, our protective instincts are always lurking. Unfortunately the "emotional" circuitry frequently overwhelms the "rational" cortex. When we encounter people we simply give more weight to elements in their personalities that support our beloved preconceptions than to any evidence to the contrary. Thus we frequently completely miss the target and pay a price of our misjudgments. Most people do not listen with the intent to understand - they listen with the intent to reply or impress. This is never successful because the mind does not have simultaneous capability. Therefore, if you are contemplating your next statement, you are not focusing on his words, tones and actions.
In order to read a person like a book, you must get them to open up, get them talking. Getting people to open up is a skill that you can learn.
A skilled conversationalist uses specific question in three different categories. (1) Conversation starters. (2) Personal questions. (3) Philosophical questions. Once you've mastered a small inventory of optional questions you can switch categories to control the outcome.
QUESTIONS ARE THE KEY TO KNOWLEDGE and source of power. He who does not ask the right questions always hears the wrong answers. An unclear question has an infinite number of answers.
Many say that information is the path to power. The wealthiest people will tell you that it's their ability to make wise choices in dealing with people is their greatest asset. And that when they did make mistakes, it was often disastrous for them socially and financially.
By Oscar Bruce
About the Author: Oscar Bruce is considered the ultimate personal communications guru. His dynamic books are field manuals for mastering conversation and confrontations. His website offers several verbal strategies that can add power to your conversations at no cost. HIS FREE NEWSLETTER, "Talk Tips" is available at http://www.oscarbruce.com
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