<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title><![CDATA[Articles - Life's a Playgound | Transformational Life Coaching | Confidant | Ideas Generation | Express Yourself | Playfulness | Sydney | Australia | Los Angeles | Personal Development | Success]]></title><link>http://www.lifeplayground.com/</link><description><![CDATA[http://www.LifePlayground.com Desire, Determination, Discipline and Action - Coaching successful executives and entrepreneurs globally - Los Angeles, Sydney, Brisbane, New York, London, Munuch, Johannesburg.]]></description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:01:44 -1000</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:01:44 -1000</lastBuildDate><webMaster>janet@lifeplayground.com</webMaster><item><title>Are You a Rock Star Performer?</title><link>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/are-you-a-rock-star-performer/</link><description>Are You a Rock Star Performer? Regardless of the industry you are in, you can have Rock Star Power! Now, I&apos;m not talking the Hollywood celebrity kind, I&apos;m referring to the people who tend to give...</description><content:encoded>&lt;table style=&quot;height: 1407px;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;433&quot;&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Are You a Rock Star Performer?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Regardless of the industry you are in, you can have Rock Star Power! Now, I&apos;m not talking the Hollywood celebrity kind, I&apos;m referring to the people who tend to give extraordinary service with their work and with those around them.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You influence, you love what you are doing, and it radiates out from you. You are the kind of person that does more than expected; you are likeable and people want to be around you.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do you have Rock Star Power?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I&apos;d be interested to hear what your immediate response was. As a lot of us generally don&apos;t think we have it, yet we all innately possess it! 65% of the population would admit to being shy and we live from a self imposed script due to it. Your inner Rock Star is hidden. So what other qualities does a Rock Star Performer have and can you awaken them within?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Desire&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Your desire to succeed is so strong that you can taste and feel the end result. Want to set up your own business? If you have a deep burning desire to succeed then you will sit up past midnight after everyone else has gone to bed to develop that business plan, do some research, write an article. Rock Star Performers see no other result than the end goal.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Determination&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Rock Stars push past any bumps and pitfalls along the way including failed attempts! It is well know that most millionaires have lost their money several times over and yet they don&apos;t let failure stop them from dusting down and starting again.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Discipline&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A Rock Star Performer follows through to the end. They perfect their art or way of doing something and act from that all the time. They also learn constantly and adjust behaviours according to any knowledge gained&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Action&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If the desire is deep, you will take action each and every day to attain your goal. You will get up before dawn to educate, read, call the other side of the world, visual or meditation on your success. You know what you need to do. You are crystal clear on the outcomes and you construct your day to include tasks that will get you there. A true Rock Star will also have that work / life / health / spiritual balance as they know the importance of it.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;So how are you going so far? Does the above ring true for you? Has it awoken aspects of yourself that you didn&apos;t recognise or desire to have again? Hope so...!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Next week I&apos;m taking you further down the path of living in your Rock Star power by touching on the two other qualities that you must have to be a huge success - communication and listening. Check back then!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Want Great Looking Skin? miessence&amp;reg; Organic Skin Care Range&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;My dear friend Brad Bowden of Shine Organics is an &lt;strong&gt;entrepreneur&lt;/strong&gt; who I&apos;ve had the pleasure of coaching for 2 years now. He has &lt;strong&gt;Rock Star Power&lt;/strong&gt; - he&apos;s determined, likes his thinking to be challenge and he is constantly thirsting for knowledge and growth.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Brad has always been interested and passionate about health and wellbeing. In 2007 he became aware of the&lt;strong&gt; miessence&amp;reg; &lt;/strong&gt;certified organic range. He spent weeks sampling and researching the products before signing up as a miessence&amp;reg; independent representative.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Through his online business Shine Organics, Brad&apos;s goal is: &lt;em&gt;To create an environment where I bring happiness to others through a change in their consciousness; whilst bringing a balanced organic awareness that enables others to experience a healthy lifestyle and spiritual harmony, with themselves and the planet.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The product range is great. It can do wonders for your skin. Check it out Brad&apos;s Website at &lt;a title=&quot;Shine Organics&quot; href=&quot;http://www.shineorganics.com&quot;&gt;Shine Organics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Want to Awaken Your Rock Star Power?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Looking for a life or business transformation? Want to learn how to push past your barriers? Overcome self sabotage? Take up the opportunity to have a complimentary coaching session with me and let&apos;s see how we can make that happen! Click on &lt;a title=&quot;Life Playground&quot; href=&quot;http://www.lifeplayground.com/&quot;&gt;Contact Me&lt;/a&gt;. To book your session.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Until Next Time....&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Happy Playground....&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Janet&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/table&gt;</content:encoded><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 -1000</pubDate><guid>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/are-you-a-rock-star-performer/</guid></item><item><title>Can you imagine having a conversation with God?</title><link>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/the-god-manifesto/</link><description>Can you imagine having a conversation with God? What would it feel like being in the presence of your Creator? Imagine how it would feel to be engulfed in absolute unconditional Love? Dear Reader,...</description><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;
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&lt;td class=&quot;email_text&quot; style=&quot;padding: 0 0 4px 0;&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can you imagine having a conversation with God?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;email_text&quot; style=&quot;padding: 0 0 4px 0;&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What would it feel like being in the presence of your Creator?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;email_text&quot; style=&quot;padding: 0 0 12px 0;&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;How would you feel if God spoke directly to you?&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;email_text&quot; style=&quot;padding: 0 0 12px 0;&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;As you think about your answer I am absolutely inspired to share some exciting news with you.&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;email_text&quot; style=&quot;padding: 0 0 12px 0;&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;My good friend, Russell Hill, author of &quot;The Journey Begins&quot; has published his latest book &lt;strong&gt;The God Manifesto&lt;/strong&gt;. This modern-day classic is living proof God still speaks to us.&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;email_text&quot; style=&quot;width: 585px; padding: 0pt 0pt 12px;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Picture this scenario in your mind just for a moment. Neal Donald Walsh meets Dr. Seuss. Can you imagine the possibility?&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;email_text&quot; style=&quot;width: 585px; padding: 0pt 0pt 12px;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;The result of such a momentous meeting would be a book filled with profound spiritual truths. A book which reveals the truth of your Divine Nature in plain, simple, everyday and easy to understand words.&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;email_text&quot; style=&quot;width: 585px; padding: 0pt 0pt 12px;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Imagine if such a book existed...&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;email_text&quot; style=&quot;width: 585px; padding: 0pt 0pt 12px;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;The God Manifesto&lt;/em&gt; will answer all of your deep seated questions in plain and simple to understand terms. Each page will leave you yearning for more as you are awakened to the truth of Who You Are. The message of &lt;strong&gt;The God Manifesto&lt;/strong&gt; is a blueprint for happiness and much more. It is a message of hope and encouragement Russell was guided to share with the world.&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;email_text&quot; style=&quot;width: 585px; padding: 0pt 0pt 12px;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;The message of &lt;a style=&quot;font-size: 12px;&quot; href=&quot;http://www.holycompanion.com/promo/index.php&quot;&gt;The God Manifesto&lt;/a&gt; encourages us not to look to the events of this world as a catalyst for our happiness, but to turn our attention inward and celebrate our divine perfection.&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;email_text&quot; style=&quot;padding: 0 0 12px 0;&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;I encourage you to read &lt;em&gt;The God Manifesto&lt;/em&gt; today and start sharing the miraculous healing power of God&apos;s unconditional Love. Can you imagine a world where everyone freely shares Love? It all starts with a willingness to hear the truth. Remember we are all God&apos;s Children.&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Happy Plaground,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Janet&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;email_text&quot; style=&quot;padding: 6px 0 18px 0;&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Visit &lt;a style=&quot;font-size: 12px;&quot; href=&quot;http://www.holycompanion.com/promo/index.php&quot;&gt;http://www.holycompanion.com/promo/index.php&lt;/a&gt; today to order your copy of &lt;strong&gt;The God Manifesto&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;email_text&quot; style=&quot;padding: 0 0 12px 0;&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Russell Hill is the founder of Infinite Mind Publishing. After more than 25 years of studying with spiritual masters from all around the globe he has become very adept at communicating with his own Inner Wisdom. An expert in Surat Shabd Yoga and the art of mediation, Russell has shared more than a thousand divinely inspired messages with the world.&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;email_text&quot; style=&quot;padding: 0 0 12px 0;&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;His dedicated work in the field of hearing the Voice for God has far reaching implications for the evolution of human consciousness.&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td class=&quot;email_text&quot; style=&quot;padding: 0 0 12px 0;&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; align=&quot;left&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;A humble visionary with a desire to share his wisdom, Russell is a prolific writer. His published works include: &quot;The Journey Begins&quot;, &quot;The Power of Choice&quot;, &quot;Affirmative Prayer&quot;, &quot;Decoding the Secret&quot;, &quot;Understanding the Law of Attraction&quot;, &quot;Prosperity for a New Millennium&quot; and &quot;Hearing the Voice for God.&quot;&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;For some of us out there we are coming to that dreaded time of year: Valentines Day or Sad-Times Day as I like to call. In honour of the occasion, I&apos;ve decided to step into my desired writer persona, Sex and the City&apos;s Carrie Bradshaw for the rest of this article.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sad-Times&apos;s Day can bring trauma to many out there (women in particular). Why? Because they&amp;nbsp; think that there&apos;s a stigma to being single. This isn&apos;t help by some of those around.  Noted stigma name callers include Aunties, work colleagues, all your married / partner friends, parents in denial for those you out there who are gay.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To make matters worse, Valentines Day falls on a Sunday this year so you can&apos;t even fake a romance by  sending yourself flowers or chocolates to the office so the aforementioned work colleagues think you are have a secret you are holding back from them!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;So What To Do? &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bringing it back to basics, Valentines can be seen as one big money making scheme with the love long gone. It gives retailers, hoteliers and restaurateurs a perfect excuse to mark up products and services by 25%-50%.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Being single actually means you are financially better off! Rejoice in your S!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No arguments over where to eat, dead flowers, liquor chocolates and best of all, you can actually get away with forgetting that it is Valentines Day. What more could you want in this GFC crisis we read about all the time?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Expressing Love&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If expressing love is the true intent of Valentines, then may be we should live each and every day with love in your heart - for you, your loved ones and mankind. Don&apos;t wait for 1 day a year to make someone feel special...&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #00333e;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;Being single used to mean that nobody wanted you. Now it means you&apos;re pretty sexy and you&apos;re taking your time deciding how you want your life to be and who you want to spend it with.&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt; - Carrie Bradshaw...&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Survive Valentines Day as a Single Person- 9 Not Very Useful Tips...!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Eat ice cream&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Delete all profiles and cancel subscriptions to dating websites&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Eat BBQ chicken (no plate, hands only)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Watch Bridget Jones diary&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Eat more ice cream with some vodka thrown in to feel like Bridget Jones&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Buy Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred to get back in to shape (this DVD works miracles for the waistline)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Have 1 last scoop of ice cream&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Go out with some of your fellow single friends and cool partnered up couples and have some fun!&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Come home and eat the remaining BBQ chicken followed by another last scoop of ice cream&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h1 class=&quot;size12&quot;&gt;Remember that you are fabulous regardless of whether you are single or married... Have a great Valentines one and all...&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;h1&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #0f13ef;&quot;&gt;Janet&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PS... Before you ask, Yes... I&apos;m being treated to a lovely Valentines Date! Go Carrie!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -1000</pubDate><guid>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/how-to-survive-valentines-day-as-a-single/</guid></item><item><title>Are You Stuck in a Rut and Can&apos;t Move Forward? Try Working With a Life Coach</title><link>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/are-you-stuck-in-a-rut-and-can-t-move-forward-try-working-with-a-life-coach/</link><description>Are you pondering on any of the following points? My plans never ever come to fruition, my brain generates wonderful ideas but I am unable to take action, though I know my goals in life, I don&apos;t know ...</description><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Are you pondering on any of the following points? My plans never ever come to fruition, my brain generates wonderful ideas but I am unable to take action, though I know my goals in life, I don&apos;t know how to achieve them, I am unable to find time for things that I sincerely desire to do? If this talks to you, then maybe its time you do the step to invest in a Life Coach?&lt;a href=&quot;http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-You-Stuck-in-a-Rut-and-Cant-Move-Forward?-Try-Working-With-a-Life-Coach&amp;amp;id=3334975&quot;&gt;...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -1000</pubDate><guid>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/are-you-stuck-in-a-rut-and-can-t-move-forward-try-working-with-a-life-coach/</guid></item><item><title>Yoga and Surfing - Soul Mates -</title><link>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/yoga-and-surfing-soul-mates/</link><description>What does the Ocean, a Surfboard and Yoga have in common? A sense of Oneness and Peace...The first time I ever paddle out on my board and sat waiting 15 minutes for a wave to come along, I knew I had ...</description><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;What does the Ocean, a Surfboard and Yoga have in common? A sense of Oneness and Peace...The first time I ever paddle out on my board and sat waiting 15 minutes for a wave to come along, I knew I had found a place of peace, tranquility and oneness, just like I experience when practicing yoga.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Nothing else exists when I&apos;m in that place. It is if I&apos;ve made a special agreement with the ocean that I have permission to let go of everything and just be with this dynamic force of nature. The same permission applies at a spiritual level through yoga when you honor your body by pushing yourself to a gentle limit during each asana and the healing meditation at the end of the session.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot; http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/yoga_and_surfing_soul_mates&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/yoga_and_surfing_soul_mates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -1000</pubDate><guid>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/yoga-and-surfing-soul-mates/</guid></item><item><title>Going Organic - The Easy Way</title><link>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/going-organic-the-easy-way/</link><description>Have you ever wondered if you should buy into the organic way of life. After reading Beth Greer&apos;s Super Natural Home; finding out that the author had escaped a major operation to her neck and...</description><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Have you ever wondered if you should buy into the organic way of life. After reading Beth Greer&apos;s Super Natural Home; finding out that the author had escaped a major operation to her neck and shoulder where a lump had grown, I decided to investigate further. The author avoided surgery after going to a retreat to think over her prognosis. During this retreat, she was introduce alternative ways of living and she started eating organic foods. Within a month the lump was gone. This is the lump that three doctors had no other solutions for but to operate. How many other similar diagnoses are being made on a daily basis?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/going_organic_the_easy_way&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/going_organic_the_easy_way&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -1000</pubDate><guid>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/going-organic-the-easy-way/</guid></item><item><title>Overcome Insomina</title><link>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/overcome-insomina/</link><description>Insomnia is an inability to sleep, not depending upon the number of hours which you sleep, but on the quality of your sleep and also on how you feel after you have woken. So, even if you are sleeping ...</description><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Insomnia is an inability to sleep, not depending upon the number of hours which you sleep, but on the quality of your sleep and also on how you feel after you have woken. So, even if you are sleeping those ideal eight hours during the night and feel tired after the slumber, you may be experiencing insomnia. Most of the time people suffering from insomnia yield to medication as it provides fast results and is convenient. However, medicines can become addictive and a point is reached when you cannot do without them. But did you know that there are many behavioral strategies and exercises for curing insomnia, which are free from side effects and risks.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -1000</pubDate><guid>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/overcome-insomina/</guid></item><item><title>How to deal with the stress of losing your job</title><link>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/how-to-deal-with-the-stress-of-losing-your-job/</link><description>What are some immediate steps you can take to deal with the stress of losing your job? Immediately work out your budget - what does it cost for you to live per month? From there, work out how long...</description><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;What are some immediate steps you can take to deal with the stress of losing your job?&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Immediately work out your budget - what does it cost for you to live per month?&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;From there, work out how long you can afford not to earn - this will then help you decide whether now is the time for you to pursue a career change&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Where can you make cutbacks in your spending? Found some? Implement cutbacks immediately! i.e. that gym membership you never use...&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Who are your mentors? Call them and seek advice&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Who is in your inner circle and your greater network of friends, classmates, colleagues, etc. Who of them can help you? Learn to use to use your network!&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/losing_your_job_some_how_to_deal_with_stress_tips&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/losing_your_job_some_how_to_deal_with_stress_tips&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -1000</pubDate><guid>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/how-to-deal-with-the-stress-of-losing-your-job/</guid></item><item><title>Why Healthy Living Reduces Your Chances For Getting Heart Diseases</title><link>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/why-healthy-living-reduces-your-chances-for-getting-heart-diseases/</link><description>Good health is a key to happiness. Unfortunately in our busy day-to-day modern lives, we often give well being a backseat when this should be our main concern. Numerous questions plague our minds,...</description><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Good health is a key to happiness. Unfortunately in our busy day-to-day modern lives, we often give well being a backseat when this should be our main concern. Numerous questions plague our minds, but we are either too lazy or too shy to discuss our problems with a doctor. It has been scientifically proven now that overall health benefits are related to being physically active. The short term benefits include an improved quality of life while long term benefits include eliminating the risk of serious ailments like heart diseases etc.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -1000</pubDate><guid>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/why-healthy-living-reduces-your-chances-for-getting-heart-diseases/</guid></item><item><title>7 Tips for Healthy Living</title><link>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/7-tips-for-healthy-living/</link><description>If you want to maintain a high quality of life, you have to take care of your health. A healthy lifestyle will help you in developing social interaction. Good health is not what you are blessed with...</description><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;If you want to maintain a high quality of life, you have to take care of your health. A healthy lifestyle will help you in developing social interaction. Good health is not what you are blessed with but it is something that you have to maintain in order to stay fit for as long as you live. So here is a lowdown on top seven habits to keep you healthy and good looking.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt; Antioxidants are supposed to provide protective effects against heart diseases and cancer by removing the damage causing free radicals within your body. In addendum, antioxidants retard our aging process. Prunes, strawberries.....&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -1000</pubDate><guid>http://www.lifeplayground.com/articles/7-tips-for-healthy-living/</guid></item></channel></rss> 