Top 10 Resolutions for 2012 from 43 Things

Here are the top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for 2012 from the website 43 Things.  These are those keywords that show as larger size bold sayings.

In order based on the number of people who said these are:

      1.      Drink More Water                              20,344 people

2.      Read More Books                               11,818 people

3.      Be More Confident                             11,466 people

4.      Exercise More                                     5,567 people

5.      Write More                                         3,769 people

6.      Stop Smoking                                      3,408 people

7.      Get Fit                                                 3,345 people

8.      Travel More                                        3,190 people

9.      Beat Depression                                  232 people

10.  Be Always Aware of the Moment       29 people

You can

·         Drink More Water

·         Be More Confident

·         Exercise More

·         Stop Smoking

·         Get Fit

·         Beat Depression

·         Be Always Aware of the Moment

Not to mention, you can also

·         Read More Books

·         Write More

·         Travel More

Drinking more water is important because water is essential to living healthy and keeping hydrated.  Without enough water in our bodies, we tend to feel groggy and constipated, which will cause us to feel tired and not wanting to do anything, which in turn leads to an even unhealthier lifestyle, which could lead to even more disastrous consequences, including weight gain, smoking, depression, and a lack of confidence.

Watch the video below to see how you can drink more water so you can feel more energetic and live a healthier lifestyle.

Theresa Stevens is a Samba dancer and instructor who created a program that can help you lose weight and enjoy doing so.  Losing weight does not have to be strenuous and stressful; it can be fun.  Trying something that is not fun and exciting makes you not want to do it.  That’s why a lot be people have been unsuccessful in the weight loss programs they have tried.  If something’s not exciting, you will not feel enthusiastic about doing it, meaning you will give up on it.   

Theresa is a former English teacher who once looked like this

Although she was relatively attractive in that photo, she did not feel she was at her full potential.  Therefore, after starting Samba dancing, she feels a lot more confident about herself.  This is what she looks like after

Dancing and moving to the beat can make one feel better about themselves.  It’s fun to do, and it’s great exercise.  It’s also rejuvenating and will make you feel a lot better about yourself.  See how poised Theresa is in this video

And in this one

See how great she looks, and the confidence she radiates?

The best thing to do is start drinking more water.  This will help you feel less constipated and will make you more hydrated to exercise more.  Exercising more will help you get fit, which can cause you to stop smoking, beat depression, become more confident, and also help you to live in the moment.  Moreover, all this can help you concentrate more and exercise your brain so you can read more books, come up with more ideas so you can write more, and may even motivate you to travel more, which that in itself can give you more ideas to write about.  But keep in mind this starts with one thing.  Just that one thing will be the spark that will start the invigorating lifestyle you desire to live.

You can learn what that spark was that lead Theresa to live the life she now lives.  Read her story here.

To a healthy and prosperous 2012!

Holiday Shopping on a Budget

Although most people enjoy giving during the Holiday season, it’s also a fact that Holiday shopping can be a financial burden for many, especially during this economy.  Moreover, although Holiday sales are predicted to do well this year, the fact that a lot of money will be spent is especially true for large families or groups of friends who regularly exchange gifts.  Holiday shopping can also be a financial problem for those who feel compelled to purchase expensive gifts for each person on their list.  However, there are ways to deal with this situation that occurs during the Holiday season. 

One way to deal with a potential financial burden is to set a Holiday budget; another way is to shop year round instead of all at once.  This can also help you to avoid the large crowds on Black Friday.  What I would like to do here is discuss the importance of setting a budget for Holiday shopping as well as how shopping throughout the year can be less of a financial burden. 

Those concerned over how much money will be spent on Holiday shopping should set a budget before starting.  To do this, create a list of all the people you intend to buy for this Holiday season.  This list should include close friends and family members you usually purchase gifts for as well as any co-workers, your mail carrier, or your children’s teachers for which you may purchase gifts.  You may also wish to budget for gifts donated to toy drives if you typically contribute during these events.

Once you have your list of gift recipients there are a couple of ways to go about establishing a budget.  The simplest way is to decide how much you plan to spend altogether and divide this amount by the number of gift recipients on your list.  This will result in a budget in which you plan to spend the same amount for each person on your list.  This may be appropriate if you plan on purchasing similar gifts for each person on your list, but it may not work if you wish to purchase something really special for a few of your closest friends or relatives.

Another strategy for establishing a budget is to determine how much you would like to spend and divide the individuals into different categories.  Some of the categories you might want to include are close friends and relatives, business associates, acquaintances, and for charity drives.  Once you have your list categorized you can determine how much you would like to spend on each category.  For example you might decide to spend 50% of your total budget on close friends and relatives, 25% on business associates, 15% on acquaintances, and the remaining 10% on gifts for charity drives.  Then, you can use these numbers to determine the total amount you will spend on each category and divide that number by the total number of people in each category to determine a dollar amount for each person on your list.

A final strategy for establishing a budget is to determine how much you plan to spend on certain on your list.  This will most likely include your closest relatives.  Once you set dollar amounts for your closest relatives, you could divide the remaining amount of money in your budget.  This can either be done arbitrarily by dividing the remaining amount by the remaining people on your list, or you can go through your list selecting a dollar amount for each person until you reach your budget.  At this time if there are any remaining people on your list you will have to either reevaluate the dollar amounts you have chosen or consider eliminating some people from your list.

iPhone Sales Secret – ONE (1) Simple Key

What do we have today…9.2% "official" unemployment, 18% effective unemployment, the worst housing crash in modern history with non-stop record foreclosure rates, and record high gas and food prices. 

 

These headlines have not changed for the last 3 years.

 

Most sane people would agree that this is not the time for major product launches.

Yet, Apple still has people lining up around the block and camping out overnight just to purchase an iPhone 4S on the FIRST (1st) day the product launches. 

Now I know there are many out there that will simply discount this event and write it off to the genius of Steve Jobs, and granted, not only does Steve Jobs have the "formula" for success, he seemingly wrote the formula.

Fair enough. It’s unlikely neither you nor I will ever hit Steve Jobs heights, but this doesn't mean we can't be successful in our own right.

We simply need to follow our own "formula" for success, just like Steve follows his formula for success.

And yes, it is a "formula".

All you have to do is go back and study all the major Apple product launches, which I have done, and you will see that it's always been the same build up, the same release, and the same result –raving success and tremendous sales.

So the lesson to be learned is that you need to follow a "formula" so you can ignore the markets. It doesn't matter what the economy is doing, or what government is doing, or what your neighbor is doing; it's always about what you're doing and how you're doing it.

I want you to look at this "formula" and start using it today.

Sincerely,

Justin

P.S. You do have a choice here; you can either “hunker down” while trying to weather the storm, or you can go sell umbrellas. I think you know who comes out of the storm in better shape.

Sell the Umbrellas

Hurricane Preparation the Best Possible Way

With the landfall of Hurricane Irene on the Atlantic coast, it is important to know the best possible way to prepare for such a devastation because the next storm may make landfall where you are.

The coastline of the United States, especially the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, is regularly battered by hurricanes, about five on average, with the most devastation ones occurring approximately every 3 years.  These storms bring about a lot of heavy wind, with gusts as much as a hundred miles per hour along with water surges reaching as high as twenty feet.      

These cyclones are extremely dangerous; therefore, it is important to prepare for their onslaught, especially during Hurricane Season, which is from June 1 to November 30.  Here are some tips to help you prepare for the worst possible scenario when hurricanes come:

Be Aware and Beware

Know and understand that each hurricane is different, so preparing for the worst possible is the best option since it makes you prepared and pro-active. 

Make a List and Check it Twice

List all outside items and determine which ones you think should be brought inside when a hurricane hits.  This includes outdoor tools and equipment and lawn furniture. 

Trim the Landscaping

Try to keep shrubbery and trees trimmed.  This prevents unnecessary entanglements, including of electric wires, caused by tree branches or the like.

Clear and Drain

Ensure that the gutters and drains are appropriately cleared.  This helps prevent further flooding, especially during long periods of heavy rainfall that usually accompanies strong hurricanes.

Use Shutters Specifically Designed for Hurricanes

Using permanent door and window shutters is much safer than simply taping all the glass as this does not prevent the glass breaking.  Plywood is also good for protecting windows. 

Plan for an Evacuation

Develop an evacuation plan.  You can find the best source of information from your local emergency management office or the Red Cross.  They may be able to provide you with the route for evacuation as well as nearby shelters. 

Stay tuned to local radio and television stations as they also have vital information regarding evacuations.  If there is a mandatory evacuation, do comply as doing so will make it easier for the Red Cross and Emergency Management personnel to do their job.

Prepare Blankets

Have sleeping bags and blankets ready in case you need to rush to a shelter. 

Think About Your Pets Too

Know in advance how to take care of your pets.  Many pets were abandoned during Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav.

Gather Necessary Emergency Supplies   

Prepare supplies beforehand.  Supplies should include flashlights, batteries, a radio, water and food, first aid kits, and a can opener. 

Also, turn your refrigerator temperature to the coldest setting.  This is for when the power goes off as the cool air of your refrigerator will stay longer, thereby preserving your food a lot longer.

Elevate your Home and Furniture

It is also a good idea to elevate your house, especially if you live in an area prone to hurricanes and flood.  This will help prevent potential expensive damage to your home and possessions.  Billions of dollars in damage was caused to homes during Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav, and not all claims have been paid for this.

All in all, preparing for the worst is the best course of action.  It could save you precious time, energy, and money as well as possibly saving your life as well as that of your loved ones. 

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Ways to Handle Sleep Apnea Conditions

If you have no trouble sleeping, you should consider yourself lucky.  It will help in dealing with the various conditions and tasks you have to face each day.  Otherwise, you will feel the negative effects due to lack of sleep, especially if you need to handle certain things with an alert body and a sound mind.  Even animals need enough rest and a full night’s sleep to keep their body fit.  However, there are certain conditions you may not be aware of which could interfere with your healthy sleep patterns; one of which is known as sleep apnea.  Many people suffer from this sleep disorder.

Apnea is a Greek word that literally means “to breathe”.  So when you have this sleep disorder, as you rest, you may not notice that your airway is blocked which is why your breathing will halt.  As this occurs, your brain will help you cope by going into a defensive mode, and your brain automatically forces you to breathe by waking you up.

How do you know someone has this?  The more obvious observation can be the way they snore.  You will hear more of a grunt than a snore because the person is gasping for air; this is why they are making such a noise.  The blockage is there while you suffering from the disorder.  This is why there will be a constant cycle of sleeping then waking up throughout the night.

Tireless Nights

If you are not worried about this condition now, eventually you will be.  You may think this is not reason for alarm because at least, you can still sleep even though you are often being awakened by your brain, but the fact is, this is not healthy.  You are not only losing hours of sleep, but you are not reaching the most important part of this activity.  There are five stages of sleep and among these; the most important part is REM.  REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement, and this is deepest stage and gives you the feeling of becoming refreshed and well-rested.  If you have sleep apnea, you will never reach such stage.

Aside from losing quality sleep each night, there are more serious problems that people who are suffering from sleep apnea face each time they go to sleep.  Because you cannot breathe easily and regularly as you are sleeping, you lack the necessary oxygen that your body must to be supplied with at all times.  This can lead to more serious health problems such as high blood pressure and heart disorder.  If you already have problems with high blood pressure and anything with regarding your heart, this sleep disorder makes matters worse and may lead to even more difficult problems if you do not act as soon as possible.

The Right Actions

The first thing that you need to do is accept there is a problem.  Then, you must take the necessary actions to alleviate the condition.  Here are some recommendations that you can follow:

1. If you are overweight, it is time to lose the excess pounds and become fit.  You have to know that a lot of people with sleep apnea are overweight.

2. You can request available dental services that can help you solve this problem.  You will need to choose the right specialist for this action. 

3. You can also choose surgery to eliminate the problem of sleep apnea permanently.

In addition, there are exercises you can do to help reduce or even eliminate the problem.  There is a great guide that shows you oral exercises you can do to help you get a better night’s sleep and help the oxygen move through your system so you can breathe and sleep easier as well as help you go through all five stages of sleep.  Learn more by going here.

Treating Diabetes

Today diabetes has become a common disease among people.  This is due to mismanagement of carbohydrate metabolism inside the body.  Diabetes is identified with excessive urine, hunger, thirst, weight loss, blurred vision, delayed healing of skin, repeated infection, and excessive fatigue.  Diabetes is a serious issue regarding human health.  It denotes blood sugar and excessive urination.   

So, when it comes to treating diabetes the main concern should be controlling blood sugar, which is the main cause of diabetes.  Managing blood sugar is the first step of treating diabetes.  Removing the complications of diabetes must be taken seriously, and one must adopt a balanced diet and healthy exercise apart from taking insulin or any other type of medication.  Frequent testing of blood sugar can indicate improvement on your part to manage proper measure of blood sugar.  It is very important to learn the correct range of glucose in blood, and until then it is hard to understand the complications you will face about this disease.  Factors include age mainly such as in younger age assuming there is not much complication the suitable range of glucose is 80-120 mg/dL and in older age it is 100-140 mg/dL.

Diabetes treatment programs include specific self-treatments such as having a suitable diet, proper exercise, maintaining healthy weight, and medication.  When it is about a good and suitable diet it does not make any suggestion to take all dull foods which are not of your interest, but rather it denotes having more fruits, vegetables, and grains and that means you should also be conscious in taking high nutrition foods and those in lower fat and in calories.  Avoid sweets and animal products with no limit.  The main part of diabetes treatment is that you should challenge yourself in this task; otherwise this program will be tough.  Consult any dietitian about meal plans, and try to maintain it at the scheduled times every day with same amount according to your diet plan.

On having proper exercise you should be cautious about all aerobic exercises.  With exercise you can choose among routine exercises like morning or evening walking, jogging, hiking, biking, swimming, and any other exercises for the heart and lungs.  Remember, consistency to your exercise program is very important for obtaining the best results. 

Try maintaining your weight according to your activity level and age because being overweight is dangerous and can make your cells more resistant to insulin.  Make a suitable weight loss plan and go according to that for more effective results. 

Sometimes medication takes a very important role in cases where it is found that good dieting and exercise are not fulfilling it purpose.  This type of diabetes program includes inserting insulin as required.  Since it cannot be taken as a pill or capsule, it is taken with injection by syringe or with an insulin pump.

So now it is very clear that diabetes can be managed if the individual pays serious attention to it.  Although diabetes can be tough to live with, it does not have to mean the end of your life.  Just remember you can control this disease by being self-aware and self-disciplined for your each and every step of treatment program.

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Finding Free Fashion Tips Online

Are you interested in improving your fashion sense?  If so you are not alone.  Actually, that is why a large number of individuals end up spending hundreds of dollars a year, if not more, on fashion magazines.  Although fashion magazines are a great way to become familiar with the latest fashions as well as getting fashion tips and advice, you can also get some great tips by searching the internet?  If you haven’t thought about that, you may want to consider searching online to find some free fashion tips.

When it comes to finding free fashion tips online, you may have questions about how you can go about this.  In all honesty, there are an unlimited number of ways you can go about finding free fashion tips online.  One way is to visit the websites of popular, well-known fashion magazines.  Many popular fashion magazines, like Vogue and Glamour, are online.  These websites often contain free fashion tips, advice, and information on the latest fashion trends.  In fact, you can often access some of the articles that are found in the printed magazine version.  The fashion magazine’s website is often the magazine’s name and then .com, but you can also find the site with a standard internet search.

You can use this online search to find online fashion magazines.  Online fashion magazines are often similar to the popular printed magazines, but the format is online only.  Because you can find an online fashion magazine with a standard internet search, you may want to think about searching with phrases like “online fashion magazine,” or “online fashion magazines.”  It is not uncommon to find online fashion magazines that may want you to pay a small fee, but it is possible to actually find a number of free online fashion magazines.  If you like reading articles or viewing fashion pictures online, then this is an inexpensive way to improve your fashion sense.

Another way to get free fashion tips online involves searching for online websites.  There are a number of websites designed to provide you with free fashion tips.  These websites may not always be updated on a regular basis, but they are often a nice, free way to learn about the latest in the fashion world.  In fact, you will also find that a large number of online fashion websites have online message boards or forums.  These are like small communities where you can interact and talk about fashion with others with similar interests.  Online message boards and forums make learning about fashion not only free, but also fun and exciting.

Remember, you can buy printed fashion magazines if you wish, but you may want to think about getting information on the fashion industry, as well as fashion tips and advice online, for free.  It is also important to mention that you are more likely to find more fashion tips online than you are in a printed magazine that can cost at least five dollars an issue.