If you worry about your brain health as you age, then you must read this article.

It’s not just about wanting to prevent those embarrassing “senior moments” or improving your memory.

More importantly, it’s about reducing your risk of brain-destroying diseases, like Alzheimer’s, dementia and strokes.

You might be surprised to learn that…

You can play a proactive role in mantaining good brain health, instead of just leaving it to chance or genetics.

Let me show you how you can take control of your brain health by first exploring the three daily foods that can help prevent strokes.

A Coffee a Day Can Keep the Stoke Away!

In May 2013, a new study published in Stroke: the Journal of the American Association seems to show that the more coffee people drink, the lower their risk of having a stroke.

This is especially good news because, aside from water, coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world.

The comprehensive study, “The Impact of Green Tea & Coffee Consumption on the Reduced Risk of Stroke Incidence in Japanese Population”…

Examined the coffee and green tea drinking habits of over 82,000 adults, between the ages of 45 to 74, and followed them for an average of 13 years.

Here’s just some of what the study found about those who habitually drink coffee:

• People who drank at least one cup of coffee per day had a 20% lower risk of stroke.

• People who drank at least one cup of coffee per day had a 32% lower risk of intra-cerebral hemorrhage (this condition causes about 13% of strokes).

You’re probably asking, what about the effects of caffeine? Isn’t that bad for you?

According to Dale Webb, PhD, a researcher in the study, the benefits of antioxidants in coffee offset the potential harm from caffeine.

The study also states that coffee also has other beneficial properties:

“Coffee also contains chlorogenic acid and quinides, which may reduce body weight and blood glucose tolerance.

In a prospective study, higher coffee consumption may reduce the incidence of diabetes mellitus.

In our study, higher coffee consumption had a lower prevalence of diabetes mellitus.”

So, not only can coffee help you prevent stoke, it can also help you lose weight and prevent diabetes!

Enjoy that advice?

Let’s take a look at the next drink that can also help you reduce the risk of stroke.

Fancy a Cup of Tea? Yes, please!

The same study also showed that green tea was equally beneficial to reduce the risk of stroke. Results showed that:

• People who drank 2 to 3 cups of green tea each day had a 14% lower risk of stroke.

• Moderate consumers of green tea are less likely to develop hypertension.

So does green tea, like coffee, have any other benefits? You bet it does.

According to the research paper:

“Green tea contains catechins, especially (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate…

Which exerts vascular-protective effects through multiple mechanisms, including antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative —

Increasing the plasma antioxidant capacity, and antithrombogenic effects.”

In other words, green tea accelerates healing, helps prevent cancer, and is anti-aging too!

Good Things Come in Moderation

As in all things, moderation is recommended.

If you already drink a cup of coffee or green tea each day, this study seems to show there’s no reason to change that behavior.

In fact, your morning coffee or green tea may be helping protect you from a stroke.

For more ways on how you can reduce your risk of stroke…

Check out this educational video where one of our trusted medical researchers and advisors shares the 5 WORST foods for your brain that you must avoid…

So you can say goodbye to those embarrassing “senior moments” and enjoy a naturally healthy brain, for life!

About the Author:

Joe Barton is the founder of Barton Publishing and other websites that promote natural health. 

Barton focuses on teaching people how to cure themselves using alternative home remedies (like simple grocery store items, herbs, vitamins, exercises and more) instead of expensive and harmful prescription drugs.

Barton Publishing is built on the foundation of honesty, integrity and diligence. Each report Barton Publishing publishes goes through a thorough process of research, validation, writing, editing, rewriting, formatting and review before it is released.

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Men and lies – it often seems like the two are inextricably linked!

Men, even the good ones, seem to be unable to stick to the truth.

Whether it’s about little things that don’t even really matter, or the important issues in your relationship that depend on an honest conversation…

You know he often hides behind anything from little white lies to whoppers of epic proportions!

Here’s the truth: men lie to the women they love and they lie often.

But why can’t they simply tell the truth?

Why do men lie?

There are 3 main reasons that men lie to the women in their lives…

Understanding each of them is the key to getting your man to open up so your relationship can be built on honesty and integrity, instead of suspicion and deceit!

The First Reason Behind His Lies

Sometimes men lie to women because they don’t think you want to hear the truth.

Have you ever asked, “Do I look fat in this?”

These sorts of questions have convinced men that there are too many potential traps in responding honestly.

Rather than navigate them, it’s easier to simply tell you what they think you want to hear.

The Second Reason Behind His Lies

Sometimes men lie to women because they think if they tell you the truth, you simply won’t like them as much.

If you ask, “What are you thinking about?” you’re likely to get a very fast response like this one: “Uh…nothing, honey.”

The Third (and Biggest) Reason Behind His Lies

But the third reason men lie to women is the one that shocks women the most…

One of the biggest reasons men lie to women is because men are terrified of women and their emotions!

It might sound weird, but emotions are actually a lot harder for guys to deal with and to recover from.

According to Dr. John Gottman of the University of Washington, women can both enter and recover from extreme emotional states a lot faster and easier than guys can.

If you think about it, it makes sense.

We’ve all seen a woman burst into tears one moment, only to be totally fine a minute or two later.

But when it comes to emotions, guys are a lot more fragile. Gottman says it’s because of evolution.

Guys were evolved to be single-taskers. They are designed to push everything out of their minds except the one thing that’s right in front of them.

In ancient times, men were the hunters and they absolutely had to concentrate on what they were doing.

Any kind of distraction or loss of focus might mean their families wouldn’t get to eat or worse…they’d end up as a wild animal’s dinner!

Because of these ancient traits, men are slow to get into an emotional state and are even slower at getting out of it!

Think of swimming. For women, getting  emotional is a lot like jumping off a dock into a lake.

You get wet, sure, but the dock is right there and just a few seconds later you’re safe and dry…

But for guys, getting emotional is like getting dropped into the middle of the ocean and just barely treading water while being surrounded by sharks…

With land nowhere in sight!

But what does this have to do with lying?

Well, everything.

From a very young age, guys learn that if they tell you the truth, you might freak out on them and flood them with scary emotions.

They’ll feel like they’re being pushed out into a shark-infested ocean.

So What’s a Girl to Do?

OK, so if guys are scared of your emotions…how do you get him to open up and share his feelings?

Well, it might not come to you naturally, but you’re going to have to learn how to talk like a native and do what guys do.

For instance, you might notice that men never, ever say something like “let’s talk” when they’re among friends.

In fact, if a guy ever said something like that he’d get ragged on big time!

Instead, when a man wants to talk about something that’s bugging him…

He asks someone to get together to do something specific.

For instance: “Hey man, you wanna grab a beer?”

Or “Let’s go for a drive.”

“You wanna play pool?”

So if you want to talk to a guy about his feelings (or your feelings for that matter) the best way to do it is to ‘misdirect’ him by giving him something else to focus on…

And then subtly and calmly bring up the actual topic you want to talk about.

It may sound a little like you’re playing some kind of game or “Love Judo,” but I guarantee it works!

If you’re keen on discovering more easy, effective ways to get your man to open up, or you want to know more about why men lie, click on the link below to watch my video presentation.

You’ll learn how read a man’s mind and you’ll even know what he’s feeling at any given time.

You might find it a little unusual or even controversial…but it works and you’ll finally understand how guys operate!

About the Author:

Since early 2010, Michael’s been teaching men and women around the world how to dramatically improve the romance, passion and connection in their relationships; no matter how “dull” things feel like they’ve become.

Michael’s “obsession” with relationships started when he was single and discovered that just by following a simple “formula” he could create incredible levels of intimacy and desire with women he was dating.

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The set-up of your office has everything to do with how stressful or productive you’ll be in your job…

Whether you work for yourself from home or you work in a larger corporate office space… or even in a tiny gray cubicle!

I spent 29 years in corporate America so I know firsthand how the space you create for yourself is crucial to feeling relaxed, yet productive too.

I worked from a small cubicle with hundreds of other people on the floor — all in open cubicles — yet I still managed to apply Feng Shui to my office.

When I applied these principles, my job changed immensely and for the better.

I wasn’t doing anything different at work, yet new opportunities came my way. I managed the new work with very little stress. I even traveled the world in my job with great ease and simplicity.

Because I was of out the office traveling much of the time, co-workers would tell me how they’d often sit in my office and just chill out when I wasn’t around. They found my office to be relaxing and stress free.

How did I do it? I brought the principles of Feng Shui into my life and into my office space, regardless of how structured and standard that corporate space was.

You may be thinking that this will never work because you have little or no control over the office space you are given or that there is no way you can make any changes. 

I encourage you to read on because there are simple things you can do in your space that will make huge differences in your work life.

Do’s and Don’ts for a Stress-Free Work Area

Here are some simple “Do’s and Don’ts” you can follow to create a workspace that brings you new opportunities and less stress in your workplace:

1)     DO place yourself in the command position of the office!

Sometimes we have no choice in the layout, especially with the beautiful “hang on” cubicle furniture (I’m being snarky here), but there are still things you can do to set the command position.

a. The command position is the furthest corner from the door, which works well when setting up your home office, but can be a challenge with the cubical offices. Position the desk so you are facing out, looking out.

b. If you are in the cubical office, place your business card, an acknowledgement (such as a certification or award you may have received) in that command location.

c. Symbolically you are placing yourself in the command position of your career.

d. Raises go up and you have more say in opportunities.

2)     DON’T have your back to the door!

Again, if you are able to follow item #1, this will not be a problem. But if you do not have any say in the matter, there are still things you can do that give you the same results.

a. If the position of the desk you occupy at work requires your back to be to the doorway, this is stopping you from viewing the door and seeing who enters your office. As a result, you are basically missing opportunities and missing obstacles heading your way.

b. You have no time to prepare yourself to respond to situations. Instead you are constantly reacting with a feeling of overwhelm.

c. There is a simple, simple fix for this issue! Rest a mirror against the wall or place a mirror in a picture frame, and place it so that when your back is to the door, you can view the door and who is approaching in the mirror.

d. This will allow you to remove the stress and overwhelm from your job. You will be able to respond in a calm and relaxed state.

3)     DO organize your bookcase by the color of the spine!

Most people organize their books by the size of the book. I used to do that until I learned this amazing Feng Shui tip to reduce the chaos going on in your head.

a. When you look at a book case filled with books, notebooks, or stacks of stuff, it creates a chaotic feeling and energy for your mind and your concentration.

b. Think about how logical this is, yet most of us never do it. When there are similar colors aligned together the open shelf now appears to flow gradually versus having all kinds of choppy colors creating a feeling of being disorderly. What is better in your work life… disorder or order?

c. Create a calming environment by color, organizing your career from disorder to order!

d. For those who love sticky notes… this works in a similar fashion. I recommend you place your notes in a notebook for reference. When you need them, open the notebook and find your answer.

4)    DON’T allow clutter to accumulate in your office!

This means anywhere in the office. Not on the floor under the desk. Not on the floor in the corner. And certainly not on your desk.

a. I’m talking about piles of papers! The ½ full coffee or tea cup from the day before. Maybe the empty bottles of water. These are all considered clutter.

b. I know many people believe that they cannot be productive if they don’t have piles on their desk! I’ve heard it all before. Really, even if you believe it is more productive to keep things in view, how long does it take to find one piece of paper buried eight inches deep? That is not only stressful but it’s a waste of time.

c. Clutter means ‘to clot’— to coagulate. That means to block or create stagnation.

d. Create a file system that works for you. Create a log of your files until you get used to it, if necessary.

e. When you can walk into a clean office without the piles of paper, or the half empty water bottles or the left over coffee from the day before, your day starts out fresh. This allows you the opportunity, when you first enter your office, to establish a day of flow, accomplishment and balance.

Start by making changes with the one Do or Don’t that really resonates with you. Test it for a few weeks and see how much better you feel at work! Then slowly incorporate more.

Have fun with these Feng Shui stress free recommendations! They have worked for me in both my corporate life and my personal home office… and I know they will work for you too!

About the Expert:

Christine Conway is internationally known for her unique approach to helping women transform their lives from wondering if life is supposed to be this difficult to feeling happy, fulfilled and empowered! 

As a Life Design Expert, Christine has been teaching women for more than a decade how their thoughts, their words and their environment has an impact on their lives.

Christine uses a blended approach from her expertise as a life coach, feng shui expert and law of attraction enthusiast to assist conscious-minded women who are ready to create their own amazing home life, love life and work life.

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With our expanding consciousness to keep our planet clean and green, many of us already make efforts to recycle and reduce our carbon footprint.

So, you’ll be glad to know that advances in green energy technology now make it affordable for you to convert your home into a green energy home.

A green energy home utilizes renewable resources to provide electricity, hot water, heat and peace of mind…

Significantly reducing your carbon footprint (and energy bills) every single day!

Add a Little More Sunshine to Your Home

You can install solar hot water panels which heat and store water for use.

Solar panels use photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity.

These systems can be commercially pricey, but there are many great alternative resources to build your own affordable solar panels and solar hot water systems.

By combining passive solar design with solar hot water systems, you can further reduce your energy consumption exponentially.

For those who are just building your home, take advantage of the opportunity to implement passive solar design during construction.

This means taking advantage of south facing sides of the house for heating and cooling.

By installing lots of highly efficient windows and heat retaining bricks and stone on your south facing areas, you will be taking advantage of passive solar techniques to develop your green energy home.

Gone with the Wind

Say goodbye to high electricity bills, and hello to the windmill.

Windmills are used to generate electricity from the renewable resource of wind.

Windmills can be installed on rooftops or in yards and offer pollution-free electricity.

You can buy ready-made windmills from retailers. For the motivated do-it-yourselfer, there are a wide variety of affordable kits available for you to put together your very own electricity generating windmill.

Turn On the Waterworks

Do you have a stream on your property?

Then you may also add to the efficiency of your green energy home with hydroelectric power.

This is also a great pollution-free option that’s easy to maintain and works as long as there’s running water available.

The Power is in Your Hands

The ultimate green energy home would combine all of three resources of sun, wind and water.

By using these renewable resources to generate electricity, you can enjoy huge savings and possible profits from your electricity usage.

Best of all, a green energy home doesn’t require more maintenance than traditional homes.

Solar technologies require little to no maintenance and wind and water turbines require only regular oiling for peak performance.

There is no better time to create your green energy home…

Start living your green dreams by watching this short video, where you’ll learn many more tips for money and energy savings.

About the Author:

Ben Ford believes that everyone should be self-sufficient. He believes that power belongs in our hands, rather than the electric companies or foreign energy companies who have control over the pricing.

He sees solar power as a gift to us that no one else can take away. That’s why he has dedicated his time and work to put together several Do-It-Yourself guides that anyone can use to make their own homemade energy, and get off the energy grid with minimum investment down.

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But, it’s actually a lot easier than you think.

To truly matter in this world you don’t have to perform daring acts of greatness…

Or display “superhero” courage.

You don’t have to change the course of humanity…

Or transform society.

Sometimes, all it takes to be remembered forever is a thoughtful gesture or a simple act of kindness…

A kindness that can inspire hope, create joy and maybe even change a life.

This sweet, heartwarming movie reveals the awesome power and beauty behind simple acts of kindness…

And it’ll probably inspire you to step out right now to perform one of your own…

Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

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My first husband was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 25. When he was 28, the cancer came back after being in remission, and it was spreading fast.

One day I walked into the hospital room and saw the look on everyone’s faces. I could tell it wasn’t good news. The doctors said there was nothing else they could do for him and recommended we put him in hospice.

I was angry, terrified, and my heart was broken! Why was this happening? We were so happy and so young! This was unfair!

After everyone left, we barely spoke. The sadness hung in the room and we just lay next to each other in his hospital bed.

The next day, we had a conversation that I will never forget for as long as I live…

During our talk, we thanked each other for every good thing we had brought into one another’s lives. We asked for forgiveness and forgave. We talked about how upset and sad we were and he asked me to forgive him for not being able to fight the cancer. He’d done his best.

Then he spoke words that, for me, will always signify the epitome of unconditional love…

He told me he wanted me to be happy. He wanted me to live, and laugh and love again. He said he knew there was someone out there for me, and he wanted me to make that man as happy as I’d made him.  He told me I deserved to be loved and that I’d find him sooner than I thought.

Then he said, “When you meet him, you’ll just know that he’s the one I’m telling you about.

You’ll know I helped him find you.”

I didn’t want to hear those words. I wanted to hear how our prayers were going to be answered, how we were going to beat the odds and fight this monster together. I didn’t want to find or love anyone else!

I wanted us to have the life we’d planned and dreamed of together!

I didn’t say any of this. Instead, when he asked me if I would promise him that I would do everything I could to be happy again, l went against everything my heart and mind were telling me, and I said, “I promise.”

He died in my arms 2 days later, and I felt as if every one of my hopes, dreams and plans for the future died with him. As I grieved the loss of my love and the life I’d hoped to live, I’d often think about what he told me and the promise I made…

Part of me just couldn’t believe that I would ever find love — not that kind of love — ever again.

About ten months later, I got the courage to accept a date from a guy who stood me up! My friend and I went out dancing so that I wouldn’t stay home and gather more evidence that I’d end up alone.

And that’s the night life gave me one of its unexpected surprises – the good kind – this time!
Ric and I have been together for almost 14 years, and we have what I like to refer to as “an extraordinary love.” We have created a beautiful family with two little boys who have taught me to never underestimate the human heart’s capacity to love!

Every day, I fulfill the promise I made to my first husband…

I live, I laugh, and I love. I honor his memory and what we shared by living this promise.

And I’m beyond grateful that I have been blessed enough to experience true love twice in a lifetime!

What about you? Are you afraid that you won’t find true love again? Are you afraid that you let “The One” get away? Are you grieving the loss of your love, hopes, and dreams – either from a breakup, divorce, or loss of a partner or spouse?

I’m here to tell you that we live in a world that is abundantly full of love and possibilities, and, you, too can experience love again!

Join me and 20 amazing experts – Heart Messengers – for the “From Heartache to Your Heart’s Desires” telesumummit as we discuss how to move beyond the pain and fear of heartache and toward a new life that is filled with the hope and the very real possibility of loving and being loved again! Click here to join now.

About the Author:

As a coach and workshop leader, Gladys Diaz shows women all over the world how to go from being lonely singles, struggling girlfriends and unsatisfied wives into women who enjoy their birthright: Being cherished and adored by the man who’s right for them.

Gladys lives in Miramar, FL with her husband, Ric, and her two sons, Nicolas and Xavier.

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Have you ever had this experience before: you climb out of bed in the morning, walk to the bathroom, look in the mirror…

And catch sight of a cold sore on your face!

How did you feel? Did your heart sink? Was your whole day ruined?

While they’re obviously not life threatening, cold sores are unsightly, uncomfortable and not to mention…

Unbelievably embarrassing!

Most people believe that cold sores are something that you just have to put up with…

But it turns out there are some effective steps you can take to protect yourself from suffering through the embarrassment and awkwardness…

Plus a traditional remedy that will help you get rid of cold sores quickly and easily!

Before I dive into the details, let’s start at the beginning and find out what a cold sore actually is.

What is a Cold Sore Anyway?

The technical name for cold sore or fever blister is Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1). This virus is transmitted through humans in the form of saliva, oral contact, dead skin, utensils, etc.

Unfortunately, the herpes simplex virus is one of the most common types of disease found in North America, Europe and Australia.

The virus appears as a blister on the sensitive parts of the human body and is very contagious…

Which is why it is extremely important that you’re conscientious about not transferring it to anyone else.

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 occurs on the body parts above the waistline such as: the face, nostrils, lips, neck, ears etc., while Type 2 occurs on the body parts below the waistline.

Cold sore blisters may reoccur at any time before they become dormant.

The bad news is that once you’re infected by a cold sore virus, then there is no permanent cure available.

Your best bet is to make the virus dormant and hope for the best.

It’s important to note that the cold sore takes 9-12 days to enter into the remission phase where the virus becomes dormant.

As I mentioned before, there are no permanent cures but there are treatments, which make the visible blisters remain dormant.

If you are infected right now it is important that you seek medical advice and treatment.

It’s also crucial that you learn the basic nature and structure of the virus so you can combat it effectively from inside, and outside, the human body.

If you’ve ever suffered from cold sores (and who hasn’t!)…

You already know that the visible occurrence of blisters creates all sorts of emotional problems.

While these blisters are not a serious health threat, they create feelings of acute embarrassment and even depression because of the constant reappearance and visibility of the sores.

Combating Cold Sores

We suffer from cold sores because of:

An unhealthy lifestyle, oxygen deficiency, high acidity in our systems, stress and strain, and excessive exposure to sun.

Cold sores also occur more frequently if you consume lots of junk food and candy or if you have a poor immune system.

One of the most effective ways to combat cold sores is to strengthen your immune system from the inside.

Your immune system can be improved if you practice healthy habits such as eating healthy, nutritious meals, reducing or stopping smoking and drinking alcohol, etc.

White blood cells are the primary defense against all viruses and diseases small and large (even cancer) and keeping your body in tip top shape will help increase the number of these blood cells in your body.

Regular exercise helps improve the oxygen levels in your body, which is also a great way to protect yourself from falling prey to cold sores.

Protection Against Infection

About 70% of the world’s population suffers from the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1)…

Which has the capacity to transfer itself from one host to another within a very short amount of time.

People get infected with this virus because they come into contact with a person who has herpes simplex.

In many cases it’s been reported that people sharing the same glass, plate, etc have also contracted the virus.

Those affected with the cold sore virus need to take enough precautions so that their infection doesn’t get transmitted to their colleagues or family.

If you happen to have contracted cold sores, you should be vigilant about a number of things, so you can help protect those around you…

For instance, never scratch or touch the infected area with your bare hands. Always use cotton pads, which you must then promptly discard.

Oral contact should also be avoided because this contagious virus can be transmitted from one person to another extremely quickly.

You should wash all your utensils, drinking glasses and any other object that you touch, using an anti–bacterial agent.

Also bear in mind that prevention is better than cure and early detection is definitely a decisive weapon against the virus.

Amazingly Effective Traditional Remedy

When it comes to cold sore remedies, some of the traditional methods may sound primitive, but are actually surprisingly effective.

Perhaps the most effective among these is toothpaste…

Many people have experienced significant improvement after applying tooth paste on the exposed blister.

A cooling and numbing effect is produced by the ingredients in the toothpaste, which reduces itching and pain.

Other active and inactive elements in the toothpaste such as bacterial and anti-bacterial agents, enzymes, baking soda, etc. can assist in killing the germs, viruses and bacteria.

If you’re keen to try the toothpaste remedy, make sure you follow the 3-step process…

First sanitize your hands, then disinfect the infected area and finally, apply the toothpaste.

Make sure the toothpaste is applied evenly with a cotton pad or cotton bud.

Don’t forget to apply in the morning and before going to bed. You’ll notice that the blisters eventually form crusts and heal.

If you’d like to look and feel better and learn how to cure your cold sores for good…

Check out this powerfully effective cold sore solution that is natural, inexpensive and easy!

About the Author:

Derek Shepton suffered from cold sores for twelve years. Finding himself home-bound from the embarrassment, and on a slew of antidepressants and other prescriptions to deal with the effects of his condition, he decided to find an answer.

He has since had several years free of an outbreak and loves sharing his inexpensive, natural solution to help free other sufferers.

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One of the best ways to appear attractive is to flirt!

Maybe the thought of finding ways to attract a guy by chatting him up is unappealing or even downright SCARY to you…

But it’s only because you haven’t developed the right skills yet!

The truth is, even the most mundane of situations presents a way for you to become better at flirting…

The essential thing to do is to get in the habit of conversing with folks of all shapes and sizes (along with quality men).

If you keep an eye out for chances to develop your conversational skills and self-confidence in general…

You’ll naturally develop your flirting skills, too!

So today, I’m going to tell you exactly how to do this.

The True Meaning of Flirting

First, I’d like to familiarize you with the most basic aspects of being a friendlier, more approachable version of yourself…

In order to make men (and other folks in general) naturally responsive to you.

You might think that flirting is about making raunchy innuendo…

Perhaps your idea of being a good flirt has to do with lacing your conversation with sexual implications and the like.

Well, this is actually just a misconception that’s given the fine art of flirting a bad rep.

The reality is you can flirt with just about any stranger out there, whether he’s a guy or a girl!

Before you get all confused with my last statement, let me explain the true meaning of flirting…

It’s actually the ability to elicit GOOD FEELINGS within a person, regardless of gender.

Why Flirting is a Good Thing…

Flirting can be defined as an effective method to spread feel-good vibes among the people that you meet WITHOUT wanting anything in return (like a date or romantic attention).

Although your intentions for flirting are to simply have fun with everyone, the ironic twist is that you’ll also happen to attract a guy (or guys!) in the process!

When you come across a woman who easily makes everyone around her feel good, then you’re watching a good flirt in action!

Fine Tuning Your Flirting Skills

If you’re able to associate your presence with positive emotions, it would make sense for people to want to be around you, right?

So, with that in mind, here’s a list of tips that will help you master the fine art of flirting:

Tip #1: Pay a Compliment

Before you start handing out words of praise like they’re going out of style you need to have a clear idea of how to do it right.

The whole idea is to make people feel good about themselves with NO ulterior motive…

Anyone would be turned off by someone who is obviously just “sucking up.”

Keep in mind that most people have an in-built ability to sniff out a phony a mile away.

In other words, people can usually tell if you’re firing off an insincere flattering remark…

Or if you’re earnestly observing something important to the person and giving thoughtful comments that will deeply resonate within him or her.

Although this seems complicated, it’s actually not as hard as it sounds. All you have to do is look out for things that are hidden in plain sight.

Greater awareness about someone’s plus points is vital in situations like these, so keep your eyes peeled for things to compliment people on!

The next time you run into someone with whom you can talk to for a bit, try your hand at making him or her feel good with some well-placed words of praise.

Most importantly, don’t feel like you need to make them like you…

Just practice praising someone simply because you felt like saying something nice for the heck of it.

No more, no less!

For instance, if that new guy sitting next to your cubicle at work has a cool screensaver on his computer monitor, make a brief but meaningful comment if the situation allows it.

This is a great way to establish some rapport and validate his choice.

And who knows – it may serve as a starting point for a longer conversation! 

In this example, all you want to do was to take notice of something you honestly liked and gave him props for it.

Sometimes, taking the initiative to pay a sincere compliment goes a long way.

Tip #2: Keep it Light, Keep it Fun!

You can’t generate good feelings in someone else if you don’t feel good about yourself to begin with.

Anyone with an infectiously pleasant personality knows that having a positive attitude inspires the same vibe from the people around them.

That’s why you need to be “in the zone” when you’re mingling with the folks you run into.

You have to remember that your level of energy must be just as high (if not higher) than the person you’re talking to…

Otherwise, your flirting efforts will be a lost cause.

But that doesn’t mean you have to transform into a hyperactive version of yourself…

You just have to go by a few important pointers to make sure that you’re always in top form!

For instance, thinking too much is one of the biggest positive attitude-killers that will keep you from being at your most flirtatious.

Some women have a tendency to let the inner chatter in their heads distract them.

I’m sure everyone – at some point in their social lives – has made the mistake of trying too hard to sound witty or clever!

The result of this habit is that you end up thinking of what to say next without bothering to listen to the person in front of you.

This defeats the core purpose of flirting, which is to establish rapport by being playful, relaxed and fun loving.

Driving yourself mad with thoughts like “I hope this guy likes me!” will only keep you from giving him your full attention.

So do yourself a favor and just keep your ears peeled to the conversation because it’s the best way to keep the fun going.

Let me give you an example. 

Pretend that the guy you’re talking to just told you about a great experience he had camping out with his buddies by the lake over the weekend.

Maybe he mentioned that he got a kick out of momentarily leaving his hectic city life behind and relaxing in the wilderness.

Paying attention to a key point such as this would then allow you to share some of your own thoughts to complement his.

Maybe you could say something like…

“Wow! That sounds like a lot of fun! You know, sometimes I need a little peace and quiet myself when the week gets crazy, so every now and then I do my own thing by chilling out at home.”

Bingo! Not only did you indirectly praise his interests, you’ve also created some excellent common ground between you two!

The best part? You weren’t even trying to impress him by topping his story…

All you really did was to take something he finds important and give it right back to him!

So don’t psych yourself out by thinking that a failed attempt at flirting is going to be the death of you!

Relax into the moment and keep a cool head.

Flirting is a playful way of testing the waters with a guy.  A lighthearted verbal exchange is meant to let you know if your personalities are going to mesh well.

If not, it’s certainly not any great loss on your part so there’s nothing to be freaked out about!

As far as the big picture is concerned…

Taking these little hiccups in stride by staying positive is actually an attractive trait to have.

More importantly, the motivation for flirting is to simply share your joy for living with others!

And that’s a lot easier to do than wanting people to like you.

Go for an impression that tells people, “I’m having FUN talking with you!” instead of something off-putting like, “Won’t you please like me?”

So the next time you head out of the house, don’t forget to ditch the negative self-talk and leave your unreasonably harsh inner critic at the door!

The general idea is to open up to the rest of humanity out there and welcome the fun, flirty chances that come your way.

Your cheerful personality is going to positively affect everyone around you – your family, friends, colleagues…

And of course, the potential Mr. Rights who are just waiting to meet you!

About the Author:

Mirabelle Summers is a professional relationships and dating coach. She’s the author of more than 10 extremely popular books on love and commitment.

Her work includes secrets that have helped countless thousands of women around the world to finally stop dabbling around with BOYS and truly get the love, devotion, and honest, undying commitment of the MEN they truly deserve to be with.

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If you don’t think that there are easy ways to make money online… then think again!

There are scores of people who have already become millionaires from running lucrative businesses on the Internet.

Then there are those who — though not millionaires yet — are making a stable income…

Enough income to be able to quit their soul-sucking day jobs.

You must know that people have been earning from the Internet ever since it was first introduced to the world. So earning money from the Internet is NOT a new concept, as some people believe.

I’ve been running a successful business online for a while now and I can tell you that it’s a great way to boost your income.

I’ve learned that if you do it right, you might even find yourself a member of the “Internet Millionaires” club.

But first, you need to take a good, hard look at what works and what doesn’t when it comes to making serious money online.

The Hot Niche

To be honest, it was much easier to earn money from the Internet in the early days because there was far less competition in almost all niches.

Now, nearly every niche has been tapped and the competition online is getting tougher every year.

This is not to say though that it’s impossible to earn money from the Internet nowadays.

It’s just a matter of being able to recognize a hot niche that is just waiting to be tapped.

To find niches, you probably need to do some market research. Once you have selected a niche then it is time to think of what value-added services or product you can offer to this niche.

You can either develop your own product and sell it to your market, which takes a ton of time and effort…

Or you can do what I did and sell other people’s products or services through affiliate marketing.

The Best Way to Make Money Online

If you are not familiar with how affiliate marketing works and how to market a product then let me give a general description of the process.

Here’s how it works…

First you sign up for an affiliate program where you will be given a link. Then you need to place this link somewhere on your site, blog or email to encourage people to click on it.

If the person who clicks the link eventually buys the product or service being sold, then you get a percentage or a commission of the total sale.

That’s it! It’s as simple as that!

Affiliate commissions can be extremely profitable and can go from 30% to as high as 90% of the total cost of the product or service.

When enough people click on the links that you’ve placed on your site or blog to purchase the products and services you’re marketing, you’ll find your bank balance growing by leaps and bounds…

With very little input from you!

The Truth about Affiliate Marketing

Many experts believe that affiliate marketing is the easiest way to make big money online, and rightfully so.

No other method of making money online offers the flexibility and the earning potential that affiliate marketing does.

If you’re ready to earn huge amounts of money online and you’d like to know exactly how to do it with affiliate marketing…

Check out my One Week Marketing training program that will turn you into a superstar affiliate marketer in no time.

Plus you even get a FREE sneak peek membership pass!

About the Author:

Jennifer Ledbetter is one of the top internet marketers online today. Well-schooled in all aspects of internet marketing, Jennifer uses the knowledge and expertise that she has gained over the years to teach others how to make a living online.

On top of helping others, she is financially successful in a variety of different internet marketing venues.

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This yellow brick road of mine has presented itself with a myriad of twists and turns in my lifetime.

The journey to one’s “Authentic Self” is not an easy one, and I’m sure that you feel that way too.

How many times have you wanted to just get off this rollercoaster of life and switch the ride to… perhaps, the merry-go-round?

The month of May is “Mental Health Awareness Month”, and as a mental health advocate…

I’m dedicating this month to promoting the practice of positivity, building self-esteem, staying on track and “mindfulness.”

I love that term — “MINDFULNESS.” That’s what Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz seemed to have a strong sense of when she dreamed of finding her heart’s desire. I can’t say that I’ve always practiced mindfulness, but I certainly do now.

I recently had an experience that caused me to make the decision, once and for all – to leave one job, in pursuit of building my consulting business.

Who hasn’t had to make a call like that, risky or not?

Once I made the leap, creative ideas just flowed into my consciousness and I gained clarity and insight that had previously been blocked from my imagination.

Why?

The commitments and obligations of my position with one agency prevented me from being fully “mindful” that my time there had served its purpose and it was okay to move forward.

When you allow yourself to be open to the possibilities that are right in front of you, great things happen.

It’s okay to pull back and assess the options, in fact — it’s imperative to your mental well-being.

Sometimes, you need a little help… somebody who will just listen and let you “think out loud” about the events that are unfolding in your immediate, present moment.

What is it that you really want to be doing? Are you in a dead-end relationship? Is it time to make some changes?

Do you keep telling yourself, “if only they would change?”

Maybe it’s you who needs to change. Drum up the courage to really look at yourself and become aware of what’s holding you back.

And what about that job that makes you miserable? Is it really the job, or is it your attitude about the job? In my case, it wasn’t the J-O-B that was blocking my ability to move forward on this journey of mine… It was my idea that I needed this job until something else broke free.

My concerns were mostly of the financial nature.

Take a leap. Now, I don’t promote quitting your job and putting your family in jeopardy — but I do promote being “mindful” of where you are, how you’re feeling and where you want to go.

I once saw a phrase that stays with me and it’s very profound: “Your Present Creates Your Future.”

Think about it… what you do today, determines where you end up.

So what are you thinking about?

If that relationship is a dead-end, or unsatisfying, then change it.

Maybe it’s not over, but just needs to be reevaluated, manicured and looked at from a new perspective. Or, maybe it needs to end after all.

I’m talking about the relationship you have with yourself.

Be mindful of your self-talk. Fill your thoughts with positivity and be aware of what you say to yourself on a moment-by-moment basis.

Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month…

I challenge you to seek out ways to be aware of, or “mindful,” of your thoughts and feelings, and the impact your actions have on yourself and those around you.

Watch your thoughts, watch your words, watch your actions — be aware and mindful of your surroundings.

I guarantee you’ll see things from an entirely new perspective.

Something you may or may not be aware of…

I host a podcast called, “What Women Want To Talk About,” and it’s a series of conversations with mental health professionals about the issues that women bring into therapy.

(Please know, it’s great for men too, but since its part of It’s All About Women, I stay with the gender theme.)

When I was a radio personality, one of my favorite things was to interview listeners, business owners, community leaders and charity organizations. It was such an honor to open the mic to my audience and allow one party to share with another party the events of their lives, about their business and services, what was happening in our town and how one could help out a needy family, or donate to a cause – you get the picture.

Radio was a lot like social networking, and I’m a master of networking!

My podcast is now providing the same type of service; providing interesting information about issues that we all care about. I hope you enjoy “What Women Want To Talk About” and locate a topic (or topics) that matters to you and your family.

If you have a topic or subject matter that you’d like to know more about…

Send me a note and I’ll find a mental health professional to have a chat with on my podcast.

We’re all in this together. Happy Mental Health, and be sure to subscribe to It’s All About Women and follow the yellow brick road with me!

About the Author:

Kelly Orchard is a cracker jack change agent, business consultant, author, motivational public speaker, coach, marketing professional and Co-Host for It’s All About Women.

After more than 30 years in broadcasting and sales and marketing, a serious health crisis and life-derailing event served as the catalyst for Kelly to make a major career change. Kelly obtained her Master’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Kelly uses her business and marketing skills and education in mental health to provide insight, guidance and coaching through workshops, articles and blogs. 

Learn more about Kelly.

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