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Thank You
“Thank You” is a magical phrase. The root meaning of the word “Thank” comes from the Greek word: Exomologeo, which means to acknowledge and agree fully. This word in turn comes from two Greek words: Ek or Ex which denotes the origin or beginning of action, and Homologeo which means to give thanks. Thanking someone…
Read MoreCOGNITIVE DISSONANCE
Guest Post: Dr. Steve Greene In music, a dissonant chord doesn’t satisfy the ear for melody. We aren’t born dissatisfied. We learn it. Do you remember times you have purchased a product, took it out of the bag, consumed it and later determined…this product really didn’t give me what I thought it would. Through experience,…
Read MoreSoy Joy
Clary Soy: Produced by American Farmers! Clary soy candles are made with 100% natural plant wax. Pure soy candles are the eco-friendly choice for those that enjoy the aromatherapy and ambiance of candles. Create a safe environment with the “green” soothing glow, while delicately distributing fragrance throughout your home, spa, or office space. We embed…
Read MoreNew Franchsing Opportunity
Press Release Local Business Franchising Operations Tulsa, Okla., (November 11, 2011) – Teresa Knox, founder and owner of Community Care College, Clary Sage College and Oklahoma Technical College announced today that she is franchising certain aspects of her current business model, including a Salon and Spa with a prototype store to open in January of 2012.…
Read MoreA Lesson from the Blue Rose Cafe
Has an unplanned moment ever hit you so intensely that you, in reactionary response, mixed-up all of the rules of rational behavior and decision making? When life gives you a sour lime, darn it…you better have the knowhow to make a Cherry Limeade. Even with my three years of intense limeade training at Sonic Drive…
Read MoreCrapola
I will be on a flight to Las Vegas tomorrow attending a very special event for a very special person. Go online and you’ll find many lists of where to go, what to see, what you must not miss and how to travel in style to America’s Sin City. It’s true. Las Vegas is the…
Read MoreFlip the Bird
Let’s work on taking your career to an improved destination…someplace tropical so you can sip a fresh Pina Colada perhaps? Or, maybe just a promotion and pay increase? Yep! That’s better. If these simple little gestures helped me, I guarantee they can work for you. No more sucking up to the boss with yummy doughnuts…
Read MoreMy New Year's Wish
I think about the decisions and choices that I have made over the years. Would I go back in time and change things if I had the opportunity? Well, I wish I hadn’t gotten married the first time around so that I would have never gotten divorced, but then I wouldn’t have my beautiful baby…
Read MoreParty Favors
In preparation for my company’s annual Christmas Party this Saturday night, I decided to Google proper office party etiquette. You see, I always get the “morning after” weird feeling so my thought was that this year; I’d be more prepared and perhaps implement a few preventative measures to avoid the Sunday self torture. With my…
Read MoreMirror Mirror on the Wall
The controversial, plastic, duck-lipped, attention-loving blonde star of the Hills, Heidi Montag, has some serious self image issues, right? But let’s be fair…don’t all women? I do….too many to count! I don’t really know the psychology behind it but in my case, I’m thinking it has something to do with my childhood and not having…
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