Based on the average American’s diet, you’re probably pretty sweet! Did you know that most people eat about 400 calories worth of added sugar each day? That’s 20 teaspoons of sugar! Find that hard to believe? Take a look at these sugar contents, keeping in mind that one teaspoon of sugar equals 4 grams and […]
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Your Year as a Receiver
Every January 1st for the past several years I’ve attended an event that is designed to start the year off with intention. We begin by looking at the past year’s blessings and the things we’d like to release. From there we contemplate the year ahead and choose a word or theme for the year. Why […]
Making the Close
We conclude the year with the end of our series on Selling Yourself as a Single – making the close. Good salespeople will tell you that making the sale is often dependent on the strength of the close. The critical points to remember are to be clear, be sincere, and be persistent. It’s important to […]
Resolve to Embrace Healthy Habits in 2012
Many people will be thinking about their new year’s resolutions this week. With New Year’s Day falling on a Sunday, the start of a new week, it’s inviting to consider embracing a whole new lifestyle to kick off the new year. Unfortunately, many people set goals that are unrealistic and end up feeling discouraged. Set […]
Jesus as a Receiver
Today many of us will celebrate the birth of Jesus, perhaps the most well-known man ever to live. Many of us think of Jesus as a giver, not a receiver. He gave prayers, healing, food, wine, comfort, and peace to people of all ages and backgrounds. Yet he also received a great deal, something I […]
Learning From Others
Being the third of four children, I realized early on that I could learn a lot by watching my older brothers. Paying attention and learning from others is a great way to accelerate our progress. Single people can benefit from the same practice. When you meet someone in a great relationship, why not ask them […]
Did You Eat the Whole Thing?
It’s holiday time and food is everywhere. I believe in moderation in all things, so I don’t encourage people to eliminate the foods they really love. It’s a matter of portion control. When I joined Weight Watchers in 1994, one of my primary goals was to learn how much to eat. I grew up with […]
Forced to Receive
Exploring the process of learning to receive with grace and ease has been fascinating. I truly believe that we must be able to receive to live a full and happy life, but there are still those who resist learning to overcome their discomfort with receiving. Many of these people tell me they have been forced […]
Overcoming Objections
My husband Roger is a terrific role model for using the sales techniques I’ve been writing about. When we started dating, he knew himself and what was most important to him. He took the time to listen to me and learn what my priorities were. Roger met my daughters and father and never balked at […]
Stay Active During the Holidays
With the increased demands on us, it’s easy to give up exercise during the holidays. Who has time for trips to the gym or exercise classes when there is shopping, decorating, mailing, baking, and so forth to accomplish? People intent on enjoying their holidays do! Actually, maintaining your exercise program is essential to getting the greatest […]