Good visualization skills will ultimately contribute to success for all those involved in self growth and personal development programs. Visualization is always one of the key factors that must be developed for consistent success, and rightly so. We live in a mental universe and it is our consciousness that actually gives us the sensation of the life that we experience. So if we are unable to create thought images as detailed as we would like, the full realization and satisfaction of our world will probably be lacking.

Everything that we do, we do so in the form of some thought image, a picture with emotions and other sensory information. However, most people have not really developed their ability to create these thought images. A simple test for this is to think about the future you most desire to have. What does that future look like? Describe the image that you see in your mind’s eye of your goal.

Most people have great difficulty doing this simply because they have never fully developed this skill. When they engage in goal setting, as part of their personal growth and self help programs, they eventually lose interest in the program because they are unable to generate the pictures that are necessary to follow through and achieve their goal.

Without those pictures, those thought images their mind does not have a plan to follow and no clear blueprint, to impress into the universal mind for physical expression. When the image of what we want is unclear or missing there can only be confusion. What the mind cannot see it cannot achieve!

Here are a few tips and exercises that you can do, on a daily bases, to help develop your image creating abilities.

Exercise number 1.

Try observing something around you and record what you see. Write down everything that you observe about that object, and then ask someone else to observe the same object and see if they come up with a similar list. This can be fun if you make it into a game and it is a great way to introduce older children into the world of focused visualization. Most young children have already mastered this skill. Next, close your eyes and see how much of that object you can recreate in your mind in detail.

Exercise number 2.

Observe two similar, but different items, such as two trees. First pick out the things that make them similar, next observe the things that make them dissimilar. Again, just as you did in the first exercise, after you have completed the first part, close your eyes and see it you can create both trees, one at a time, in your mind. Next, to make it even more interesting see if you can create both trees in your mind at the same time.

Exercise number 3.

Observe an object around you, then close your eyes and recreate that object in your mind, only put it in another location. If you observe a tree in the woods, or even your back yard, imagine that tree on a beach, or even in the middle of a parking lot.

Please don’t attempt to do these exercises one right after another you will only meet with frustration and end up abandoning the whole process. These exercises should be done over a period of weeks, even months. Take one per week and do that one every day or several times per day. As you master one, move on to the next one. Your ability to visualize is like any other talent that you have, it must be developed.

Each one of these exercises will introduce another variable for you to master. As you do each one you will learn how to observe, how to recognize detail, but also how to add detail to your own visualizations and work with your imagination. As you work more with your imagination you will also be opening the door to fuller realization of your intuition. That is the ultimate goal. That is when you will make the most of the law of attraction.

The title of your marketing article will decide it’s success or failure — plain and simple!

Here are two of my favorite ways to insure you create a killer title for your marketing article using your researched niche and keywords.

Another great tip is that you can use the same keyword 2 times in some cases and really grab the search engines attention but you have to be clever. Right now we are focused on our readers. These are just examples and no specific marketing keywords are used here.

Here are 2 vital tactics to provocative article marketing:

1. Ask a question in the title using your niche marketing keywords. For example:

Do You Make These 4 Stupid Mistakes When Asking Someone Out On A First Date? This May Be The Reason You’re Sitting Home Every Weekend!

Are You Embarrassed To Smile? Try These “Secret” Home Whitening Remedies And Never Be Ashamed To Show Those “Pearly Whites” Again!

2. Offer “How To” advice using your bum marketing keywords. For example:

How To Win Back Your Old Flame’s Affection In Three Easy Steps - Do This And You’ll Quickly Mend Your Broken Heart!

How To Effortlessly Sweep Your Spouse Off Her Feet — Wine Her And Dine Her — And Make Her Wonder Who The Great Imposter Is — All For Less Than $15.

Make sure you spend at least 50% of your efforts on the “TITLE” of your marketing article! This is extremely important. If your title isn’t full of benefits for it’s readers, chances are the article won’t even get read… so spend a lot of time on it…

One of the most important aspect of any business is advertising the product or service. The credit for the success, or the blame for the failure of almost all sales copy, article or ad, reverts right back to the original source. The opening headline.

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Many people who get involved in bodybuilding decide to use a natural supplement. When it comes to supplements, usually it is the natural one that ends up providing the best results. One new natural supplement that is out on the market today is 7-Keto DHEA, which is related to the controversial DHEA. However, before you begin using to help you build your body, you’ll want to learn more about the supplement, how it works, and if it can really be beneficial to you.

What is 7-Keto DHEA? If you take a close look at 7-Keto DHEA, you’ll find that it is a hormone that is actually quite close to DHEA. However, it is different in that it cannot be used by the body to activate estrogenic or androgenic hormones. Instead, it keeps the thermogenic, immunologic, and memory enhancing effects of DHEA without this problem. So, now basically 7-Keto DHEA is being sold as a safe type of DHEA. Many people who are selling these kinds of supplements say that they offer all the great benefits of DHEA without the risks that come along with it. Basically it is thought that using this hormone may actually lead to healthier skin, improved immune system, better body functions, lean muscle, fat loss, and increased energy.

Can it Be Beneficial for Bodybuilding? Now that you understand a bit more about what 7-Keto DHEA is, you may be wondering if it can truly be beneficial as a supplement. Well, some studies definitely do show that 7-Keto DHEA can help to get rid of fat, which is important when you are involved in body building. It also has been shown to help improve the amount of lean muscle that people have as well, which is also important when it comes to bodybuilding. So, for those who are bodybuilding, it can prove to be beneficial, since it helps to get rid of fat and promote lean muscle as well - both important things for most bodybuilders.

Using it Properly. Of course like with all bodybuilding supplements, it is important that you use 7-Keto DHEA properly. Depending on which form you purchase, you may find that there are different directions for the use of this product. Be sure to follow the directions that are on the product you purchase. Usually though, if you are planning on losing fat, 200mg per day is what is recommended in order to lose the best amount of fat. In some cases, if you plan on taking this natural supplement on a regular basis, then you may want to have your DHEA levels tested from time to time to make sure that you are not getting too much of it in your system.

DHEA is one of many natural bodybuilding supplements available today. Take a close look at the product yourself and figure out whether it is a product that you are comfortable using. If so, then you may find some great results while you are body building when you use this natural supplement with a good bodybuilding routine.

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I never thought I would be a GRG, a grandparent raising grandkids. But three months ago my twin grandkids, who just turned 16, moved in with us. The adjustment has been hard on me, my husband, and my grandkids. Fixing meals for our family turned out to be a challenge.

My husband and I eat a healthy — lots of fresh fruit, lots of veggies, whole grains, lean meat (and less of it), fish twice a week, and occasional desserts. Our diet is low in fat, sugar, and salt. We want to continue this diet, but the kids don’t like it. I needed more information, so I logged onto the US Government Web site mypyramid. According to the site, teens need to eat lots of calcium for growing bones. They also need to get vitamins from fruits and vegetables, and eat whole grains. For more information on whole grains I printed out the “Get on the Grain Train” brochure.

The brochure says whole grains are important because they contain vitamins, minerals, and complex carbohydrates. Whole grains also contain fiber, which is necessary for good health and may protect the body against chronic disease. Could I fix healthy meals for my grandkids and us? I decided I was up to the challenge. The twins eat more than we do and I needed a system to fix healthy meals. Here’s my system.

I MAKE OUT MENUS. The twins’ schedule is erratic and, since I never know how many of us are going to be home for dinner, I make out menus for four days only. I cook extra food because the twins may have invited a friend for dinner.

I SHOP OFTEN. Minnesotans crave fresh produce in the winter, but it gets picked over quickly. To get fresh produce I shop late on Monday morning, after the trucks have delivered produce. Because I read food labels (which takes time) I shop every other day. I buy milk in bags at a local gas station.

I PUSH FRUITS AND VEGGIES. After I discovered the twins love fruit I put it in every dinner menu. I serve slightly warm, unsweetened applesauce with chunks of fresh apples in it, and a little cinnamon. I serve refrigerated pink grapefruit or grapefruit and orange sections. Refrigerated fruit is pricey, but worth the money. The kids also love green pears and grapes.

I TALK ABOUT SERVING SIZES. According to the US Government brochure, “How much are you eating?” a serving of spaghetti is only half a cup. Many servings are smaller than we think. I give the twins a cup of spaghetti (a double serving) and point this out to them. I also tell them to stop eating the instant they feel full.

I EMPHASIZE NUTRITION. Fats, oils, and sweets are at the top of the food pyramid. In other words, they should be eaten sparingly. The kids know I buy low-sugar, low-sat, and low-fat foods. They also
know I read food labels and are starting to read them, too.

Cooking for two generations is a challenge and I welcome it. Part of my job as a GRG is to feed my grandkids healthy, balanced, tasty meals. Every meal has a secret ingredient. That ingredient is love.

Copyright 2008 by Harriet Hodgson

http://www.harriethodgson.com

Harriet Hodgson has been a freelance nonfiction writer for 29 years. She is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and th Association for Death Education and Counseling. Her 24th book, “Smiling Through Your Tears: Anticipating Grief,” written with Lois Krahn, MD, is available from http://www.amazon.com - A five-star review of the book is posted on Amazon. You will find other reviews on the American Hospice Foundation Web site and the Health Ministries Association Web site.

Please visit Harriet Hodgson’s Web site and learn more about this busy author and grandmother.