Saturday, March 7, 2009

Be Inspired Every Day: Tips for Women

By Deanna Collins

Everyone wants to possess the spark of inspiration. The problem is finding it. Like many traits, you find it when you aren't actually looking for it. You could be doing something as mundane as the laundry or driving to work when it hits. Living in that "aha" moment is worth the wait. What if you could recognize situations that bring on the spark?

You don't look for inspiration but you can look for these everyday inspirational tools.

Find Daily Inspiration in 15 Easy Ways

1. Music. They say that music calms the savage beast but it can also soothe the soul an open the mind to wonderful things. Listen to a favorite song or music from an artist that you've heard about. Sing along loudly if you wish. Don't hold back-really listen to the words and feel the music.

2. Animals. They are cute and cuddly and loyal to a fault. Pets could teach man a thing or two about life and trust. If you have a pet, try watching their actions from time to time. They are actually quite funny. As a substitute, watch the animals in the park or a zoo.

3. Nature. Whether it is the wind in the trees or the clouds in the sky, stop for a moment and just listen to nature. Experience it as you walk down the street. Experience it for a few moments each day sitting on your back porch.

4. Children. Whether they're your own or you're just watching them from afar, children have infinite wisdom. When they're really young, they live their lives with complete honesty.

5. Your favorite book. Books are a great source of inspiration. They never fail to offer a snippet of inspiration and a quote can often leave us changed for lifeeven if you've read it a hundred times.

6. Religious text. Memorize your favorite religious passages to find inspiration when you need it most.

7. Meditation. Millions of people can't all be wrong. Meditation quiets the mind so you can gain new insights without conscious thought.

8. Art is often created to inspire. Explore art you are drawn to and let it inspire you.

9. Textures. From the softness of animal fur to the feel of a plush carpet between your toes, textures can offer great comfort, sensation and a source of gratitude and inspiration.

10. Watch people. You learn interesting things from watching people in their native habitat. When you can, help another in need and encourage them to continue the kindness.

11. Find gratitude in your life. List what you are grateful for. Tell others that you appreciate them in your life.

12. Dancing. Move your body to express how you feel. Music is not required. Let your heart be light as you free your mind.

13. Friends. Talk to those you trust and let them challenge you to live life in a grander way. Share your joys, fears, and obstacles as well as hopes with them.

14. Quotes. Pick an appropriate quote everyday and let that inspire all that you do.

15. Hobbies. They add passion and meaning to your life. There is more than work that makes you feel worthwhile.

Inspiration comes from many places. You probably have encountered these situations before but didn't know how special they were-until now. - 15790

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Hot Video Marketing Tips You Need to Know

By Matthew Loop

Video marketing popularity is growing rapidly, large in-part because of the fact that the competition isn't so fierce. In other words, you are getting an incredible advantage that many marketers still have not realized exists. In conjunction, the increase in video popularity is because you are no longer providing your target audience with tons of boring text that they cannot comprehend, but giving them something that provides them with visual and auditory stimulation along with entertainment.

In a nutshell, you are creating a video and you are submitting it to social bookmarking, social networking, and blog websites. You can also make a podcast out of your videos. This is a fantastic idea. However, the submission process can be awful, but it doesnt have to be. To make it painless, you have to use video submission software like Traffic Geyser. Even if you don't have a clue on how to create a video, Traffic Geyser video submission software will walk you through it. You dont even need a camera to make your video, just access to some media items.

What Traffic Geyser video submission software does is take care of all of your video submissions for you. You will now be able to focus on the other aspects of your business that is important and not just on the marketing aspect. Subsequently, there are some things that you must brainstorm of before moving onward with your video production and marketing.

The initial thing is to not jump ahead too fast. You have to think about the topic you wish to communicate. You need to think about what the content is going to be like, what is going to make an impact, and if you need any special equipment to produce your video. What equipment you need is based upon how far you want to go with your video. Heres an example: Traffic Geyser provides video creation software in their program that doesnt necessarily require you to use a camera.

The next thing you have to keep in mind is to make sure the person viewing you can see that what you have will benefit them. So make sure you identify their pain and tell them how you can get rid of it for them.

The number 3 thing is to make sure that your video substance is easy to understand. One of the reasons behind duds in video marketing is because the video may not be easy to understand. It may not make sense to the viewer. When making it easier to understand, you must make sure you identify who your target market is before the video is created so that you know exactly who you are marketing to. This subsequently allows distributing of the video easier because you can let the video submission software know where it is it needs to send your material.

The fourth aspect you must be aware of is that content is the ruler of the Internet. This is a fact that we all know because the Internet cannot exist without content. It is this content that communicates to everyone who visits a website. So you have to make sure you submit informative videos. If you dont, then your viewer is going to be hitting the stop button or they are not going to get the message within the video.

Now, if you wish to use video marketing to market your website, which is a very good idea, you now have an idea of what your video needs to be a successful video. Not every person who makes a video succeeds, but when using a video submission software such as that through Traffic Geyser and having a plan beforehand, that success should be yours. - 15790

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Paid Surveys - A Great Source For Extra Cash

By Cache Spencer

If you want to make a little extra income, you may find paid surveys to be a real lifesaver. There are lots of companies and marketing firms that are willing to pay quite well for the opinion of the average consumer. Some may pay in gifts and prizes, but many pay in cash. Not only is survey taking a great way to make a little change, itas fun! When you participate in paid surveys, you can give your honest opinion about all kinds of services and products.

Paid surveys are the best option for making money online. Before start participating in paid surveys we have to follow some important rules and regulations as per the company. Here are some of the steps I would like to recommend.

First thing is to do some preliminary research about the best and reputable sites offering paid surveys. We can use any informational sites or search engines as well as social networking sites. Try to get the information from friends as well.

Once you have looked over a few companies and decided which ones you like the best, you will want to register with their sites. Be sure to have all your professional and personal information on hand so that you can do this quickly and easily. You may want to set up a separate e mail address for your survey correspondence. Be sure to have it in place when you register so that the company can contact you right away.

Depending on the company and how much checking they do, there may be a little wait before you begin. Watch your e mail for confirmation. Once you have gotten the green light from the company, you will be ready to start earning extra money online. Sometimes a company just offers a few surveys daily. Other times a company may have many surveys available for you to work on. How you get paid may also vary. Some companies pay cash up front. Others pay in prizes or certificates. Be sure you understand the system that is in place when you sign up.

All said, participating in paid surveys is just an excellent way to earn a bit of extra cash online. The work is fun and easy, and you can do it from the comfort of your own home in your ajammies! You donat have to spend any money to sign up, and you donat have to invest anything but your time. The only caveat is that you will want to choose your companies carefully. Double-check their credentials to be sure they are legitimate sites that will really pay.

Realize that many sites donat pay in cash immediately. Often a site will have a points system in place. They will expect you to work long enough to earn a thousand or more points before they convert those points into cash, gift certificates, or prizes.

So, again, while earning cash online by participating surveys is, indeed, one of the best opportunities you will find - do be sure that you find legitimate sites that will truly pay as you expect them to. Search sensibly and with a reasonable amount of caution. By being an educated consumer and conducting an intelligent search, you are sure to find a good number of legitimate sites that will help you supplement your income by paying you for your personal opinions. - 15790

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Home Business Opportunity Are you concerned about your future.

By Francisco Rodriguez H.

What you DO KNOW, is that the Internet is the best stage to start a home business with a small outlay of cash, and build it into a total replacement for a 9 to 5 job. LET US CURE YOUR #1 BUSINESS PROBLEM There is so much focus on selecting that "just right" business.

Extra financial help for home business owners, free legal helpline for families on a low income; tax credit estimator. Free telecoms service for people working from home, small businesses and charities.

Over the last decade the entrepreneurial spirit has resurged in the home business industry. Forbes Magazine recently predicted over 79 million people will start a home business in the next three years.

Although there are hundreds of legitimate opportunities available, Citizen Corps Home Business Reviews will focus primarily on what is known as the Top Tier opportunities. The Top Tier opportunities are those that have at least a six figure income potential in the first year of business and therefore require a higher initial investment.

Some of these topics are entrepreneur franchises, work at home, business resources, business brokers, inventions and much more. One of the themes Im picking up in business publications is that the recession that is here for some and coming for others is a time when some businesses will build capabilities and strengths that will enable them to flourish when we are through the trough.

I would love to see a list of Twitter people with home based businesses and Twitter names for companies servicing that market. We are heartened by signs that governments, business and the community are pulling together on this one, to help the helpless and comfort the injured and bereaved.

Home Base Business when it first started to become main stream in the early 90s, it was hailed as a way to bridge gaps between cultures. You may have wondered why people have often decided against joining your home base business. - 15790

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Alabama Jubilee Hot-Air Balloon Classic

By Ian Kleine

Ever been to a hot-air balloon festival before?

The Alabama Jubilee Hot-Air Balloon Classic is just that. It's an absolutely awesome place to be in for a balloon enthusiast. Especially if you're living off Alabama, this classic is sure to be an eye-catcher. After all, what person would not turn his head to the sight of dozens of balloons floating up in the air, each decorated with flamboyant and colorful designs.

The Hot-Air Balloon festival of Alabama is probably the oldest among the balloon races in the Southern area, which originated in the city of Decatur at around 1978. The original race had 17 balloonists from the states of Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio, and the other surrounding and near states. Today, it has more than 60 people participating in the annual races.

The events are usually done in the weekends, when people have their times free and where they can spend it with their families. All the more, it is aligned with the annual Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Because of this, it also has become one of the top 20 Tourism Events in the Southeast Region for May, by the Southeast Tourism Society. And well put, because the balloon jubilee is a very large event. It, not only spans the land and over water, but also the skies.

If you want to be there, the festival is usually held over on the area of Point Mallard Park, a complex which has the water park on it. The venue is well armed with a wave pool (dubbed "America's First Wave Pool") tennis courts, fields, trails, a golf course, a rink and a recreation center. Of course, if you are new to the area, the sight of rising hot-air balloons would clue you in immediately as to where to go to find the site.

You'll have a lot of things to do in the jubilee grounds. - 15790

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