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TOXIC EMOTIONS

Don’t contaminate yourself with toxic emotions By Cory QuirinoPhilippine Daily Inquirer

First Posted 21:41:00 08/18/2008


MANILA, Philippines—Aging isn’t just about physical biology, it is also an emotional and spiritual phenomenon.

1. Listen to the wisdom of your body. When you adopt a certain habit / behavior, ask yourself, “Am I feeling good or bad?” If your body sends a signal of discomfort or distress, stop what you are doing. If your body feels comfort / satisfaction, continue what you are doing.

2. The power is not in the past or the future, it is now. Live in the present. Do not struggle against the flow of the unwise. In short, no sense in worrying. Take it one step at a time.

3. Meditate. Make time for silence. Pay close attention to your inner life.

4. Drop your need for social / external approval. You are the sole judge of your worth, not society.

5. Respond to every situation no matter how painful. Anger will only delay your healing.

6. Know that your outer world is guided by your inner world. Attune your wants or desires from within to reflect from without.

7. Withhold judgment. Everything in your life can be forgiven and understood. Don’t judge others, least of all yourself.

8. Don’t contaminate your system with toxic food, emotions, actions.

9. Replace fear with love. Remembering a past hurt will only weaken your capacity to love again without fear.

10. You are connected to the earth and to every person in this planet. Raise your consciousness to embrace this truth.

Eating plan

Five nights a week, eat fish or poultry (boiled, broiled, roasted). Remove skin before eating.
Have a large raw salad (not more than 1 tsp of oil in dressing).
Eat a small boiled potato.
Avoid alcohol as much as you can.
Don’t have dessert everyday. Skip a day in between desserts.
Take chromium pecolinate complex (200 mg 1-3 times daily) before exercise to speed up weight loss.
Take amino acids argimen 2000 mg and ornethine before bedtime when cells are regenerating. For the natural release of growth hormones, best on an empty stomach and taken with water or juice. (Caution: contraindicated for children and persons with herpes or schizophrenic conditions)
Truths to remember
Cells are influenced by every feeling, thought and action. Thus if you think old, you will speed up the clock.
Stress hormones play a huge and critical part in aging. Therefore when you make a lifestyle change, your cells will respond better by producing less stress hormones.
Taking drugs like growth hormones may have an anti-aging effect on the body but, science still doesn’t know its long-term side effects. Once withdrawn, you are hooked because it isn’t permanent. Studies show that even if an abnormal hormone balance causes aging, what can have a more dramatic effect on your look is the message you send your body. In short, by enhancing your sense of fulfillment and happiness you can prolong your youthful looks. But the responsibility for changing your awareness is up to you.
Here are some more pointers:
Never rush through your meal. Eat calmly.
Don’t be controlled by deadlines.
Eat freshly picked vegetables. Don’t eat leftovers which are considered harmful.
Food preparation should only be raw or boiled—nothing fried.
Light eating is better than heavy eating.
Affirm youthfulness: Because life is a creative endeavor, you are constantly creating and recreating yourself. Believe that you can and you will.
Affirm “Life flows through me endlessly.”
Love and light!

Quotable Quotes...

1. "Lahat naman ng tao sumeseryoso pagtinamaan ng pagmamahal. Yun nga lang,hindi lahat matibay para sa temptasyon."

2. "Gamitin ang puso para alagaan ang taong malapit sayo. Gamitin ang utakpara alagaan ang sarili mo."

3. "Huwag mong bitawan ang bagay na hindi mo kayang makitang hawakan ng iba."

4. "Huwag mong hawakan kung alam mong bibitawan mo lang."

5. "Huwag na huwag ka hahawak kapag alam mong may hawak ka na."

6. "Parang elevator lang yan eh, bakit mo pagsisiksikan ung sarili mo kungwalang pwesto para sayo. Eh meron naman hagdan, ayaw mo lang pansinin."

7. "Kung maghihintay ka nang ng lalandi sayo, walang mangyayari sa buhaymo.. Dapat lumandi ka din."

8. "Pag may mahal ka at ayaw sayo, hayaan mo. Malay mo sa mga susunod naaraw ayaw mo na din sa kanya, naunahan ka lang."

9. "Hiwalayan na kung di ka na masaya. Walang gamot sa tanga kundipagkukusa."

10. "Pag hindi ka mahal ng mahal mo wag ka magreklamo. Kasi may mga tao rinna di mo mahal pero mahal ka. Kaya quits lang."

11. "Bakit ba ayaw matulog ng mga bata sa tanghali? alam ba nilang pagnatuto silang umibig e hindi na sila makakatulog kahit gusto nila?

12. "Hindi lungkot o takot ang mahirap sa pag-iisa kundi ang pagtanggap nasa bilyon-bilyong tao sa mundo, wala man lang nakipaglaban upang makasamaka."

13. "Kung nagmahal ka ng taong di dapat at nasaktan ka, wag mong sisihin angpuso mo. Tumitibok lng yan para mag-supply ng dugo sa katawan mo. Ngayon,kung magaling ka sa anatomy at ang sisisihin mo naman ay ang hypothalamus mona kumokontrol ng emotions mo, mali ka pa rin! Bakit? Utang na loob! Wagmong isisi sa body organs mo ang mga sama ng loob mo sa buhay! Tandaan mo:magiging masaya ka lang kung matututo kang tanggapin na hindi ang puso,utak, atay o bituka mo ang may kasalanan sa lahat ng nangyari sayo, kundiIKAW mismo!"

14. "nalaman kong hindi final exam ang passing rate ng buhay. hindi itomultiple choice, identification, true or false, enumeration or fill-in-the-blanks na sinasagutan kundi essay na isinusulat araw-araw. Huhusgahan itohindi base sa kung tama o mali ang sagot, kundi base sa kung may kabuluhanang mga isinulat o wala. Allowed ang erasures."

15. "Wag magmadali sa pag-aasawa. Tatlo, lima, sampung taon sa hinaharap,mag-iiba pa ang pamantayan mo at maiisip mong di pala tamang pumili ngkapareha dahil lang sa kaboses niya si Debbie Gibson o magalingmag-breakdance. Totoong mas importante ang kalooban ng tao higit anuman. Sapaglipas ng panahon, maging ang mga crush ng bayan sa eskwelahan enagmumukha ring pandesal. Maniwala ka."

16. "ayokong nasasanay sa mga bagay na pwede namang wala sa buhay ko "

17. "hinahanap mo nga ba ako o ang kawalan ko?"

18. "hindi dahil sa hindi mo naiintindihan ang isang bagay aykasinungalingan na ito. at hindi lahat ng kaya mong intindihin aykatotohanan. "

19. "Kumain ka na ng siopao na may palamang pusa o maglakad sa bubog nangnakayapak, pero wag na wag kang susubok mag-drugs. Kung hindi mo kayangumiwas, humingi ka ng tulong sa mga magulang mo dahil alam nila kung saanang mga murang supplier at hindi ka nila iisahan."

20. "Mag-aral maigi. Kung titigil ka sa pag-aaral, manghihinayang kapagtanda mo dahil hindi mo naranasan ang kakaibang ligayang dulot ng mgaaraw na walang pasok o suspendido ang klase o absent ang teacher. (Haaay,sarap!)."

21. "Mangarap ka at abutin mo. Wag mong sisihin ang sira mong pamilya,palpak mong syota, pilay mong tuta, o mga lumilipad na ipis. Kung maypagkukulang sa'yo mga magulang mo, pwde kang manisi at maging rebelde.Tumigil ka sa pag-aaral, mag-asawa ka, mag-drugs ka, magpakulay ka ng buhoksa kili-kili. Sa banding huli, ikaw din ang biktima. Rebeldeng walangnapatunayan at bait sa sarili."

Why You Must Hire a Filipino Virtual Assistant

Virtual Assistants are getting more and more in demand nowadays and the demand is coming from different industry or businesses. In the Philippines, Ive known a lot of freelancers who are now offering a the service of being a virtual assistant. By hiring an online assistant, you can increase your manpower without paying a full time employee. According to an online forum, Filipino Virtual Assistants are the most effective since they are English speaking and they can easily understand their clients requirements.

In compare to a full time employee, a virtual assistant is more efficient and yet less expensive and can definitely provide you with full support depending on your requirement. Generally, all Filipino virtual assistants are computer literate and most of them has a college degree. They are also known for being reliable, hardworking and trust worthy.

Virtual Assistants are paid based on hours rendered and they are not entitled for any benefits like hospitalization and Holiday incentives. You can also save on utility bill and office equipments since they are using their own computer in their home office. If you are just starting your business and you cant afford to hire a full time employee, consider hiring a virtual assistant and see the difference.

All types of businesses can benefit by hiring an online assistant since a virtual assistant can do a lot of the tasks that are usually done by a full time office employee. Hiring a Filipino Virtual Assistant is tax free and you are only charged for the actual hours spent for the task given although arrangements may different from one VA to another.

Several Do’s and Don’ts for Starting a Virtual Assisting Business

Virtual Assistants (VAs) are highly skilled professionals who provide administrative support and specialized services to businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, and others who have more work to do than time to do it. Examples of services a VA can do include web design and maintenance, word processing, meeting and event planning, desktop publishing, internet research, e-mail coordination, business start-up consultations and so much more. This can be the perfect work-at-home opportunity for many with good computer and Internet skills. Following are several Do’s and Don’ts to keep in mind for starting and operating your Virtual Assisting business.

DO -- Decide on a targeted market and initially focus your marketing efforts in that area. By developing a “niche” in your field, your reputation spreads quickly and soon you become a recognized expert. Several specialties include: medical, legal or business transcription, resume consulting, transaction coordination -- real estate industry, desktop publishing, manuscript preparing, academic typing, e-mail support, internet research, etc.

DO -- Be creative about where you can find business. The Internet offers a large variety of potential for clients just waiting for you to contact them. Actively network and don’t limit your marketing to simply placing a few ads in newspapers or the Yellow Pages. You want to find where there might be a need—and go fill it!

DO -- Write a complete business plan and marketing plan. Too many leave out this vital step and waste valuable time unorganized and without a clear-cut goal and direction for their business. When starting a business you will have tons of ideas floating around. You need to materialize all these and put them into a workable plan of action.

DO -- Develop a website that looks sensational! Your website is often the first connection a potential client has with your services. It must immediately let them know that they are dealing with a professional. Your site must then have the POWER to draw them to you and contact you. Let them see that you value quality by the look and feel of it. Additional tips include letting them know what services you offer and why you are qualified to offer those services by mentioning your experience and education. Be sure to include points on why you stand out among the rest and are the BEST! For example, if you have been featured in articles, radio shows, etc., have them listed with the dates. (See my example on www.virtualwordpublishing.com)

DO -- Learn everything you can about starting a business. Knowledge is power and the more you know, the greater your chances for success. Look to online services and message boards and chats to talk with other Virtual Assistants operating a business. Remember these are often run by pros who have been in business for years and are willing to share their experience. For example, I mentor and manage virtual assisting boards on HBWM.com, Bizymoms.com, Momspreneursonline.com and VAnetworking.com. With 20 year’s experience, I often know what works and what doesn’t in starting a business and staying successful, so my experience can prove beneficial.

DO -- Join associations that are targeted for our Industry. A few of the more popular ones are IAVOA.com and IVAA.com, but there are many others. By connecting with these associations and being active, you learn from them what works and what doesn’t and you are able to post your questions to associate members via list serves often getting answers to your questions within minutes.

DO -- Read, read, read. By frequently continuing to increase your skills and your knowledge of your profession, the end result is a more confident satisfied you. Every tip you get from a book can be a new tool in your business. I recommend highlighting areas from several books and adding them to your library. Keep in mind that you might not use that idea today, but it might apply to specialties you might add down the road.

DO -- Enjoy!! There’s no greater feeling than landing that first client or finishing your first big project. Plus, wait until you get the opportunity to tell someone you own and operate your own virtual assisting business. It sure beats I’m a secretary at .... Plus, when you enjoy your business it shows. Your clients will sense your positive attitude and want to be a part of your team.

DON'T – Under price your services. The average virtual assistant today makes $25 to $70 an hour, depending on their skills, services offered, location, and years of experience. Don’t make the mistake of assuming if you charge the lowest prices, you’ll get the most work. You won’t. Instead, you’ll end up working outrageous hours for peanuts! Clients will pay more for professional services. When a potential client discovers you’re charging a lower rate than standard, they often feel they will receive a quality of services that is also lower.

DON'T -- Overextend yourself. One of the common mistakes many virtual assistants make is to accept too much work and then not be able to accurately complete it. Learn to say no or have a back-up helper who can assist you with any overflow work. Remember one of the most important ingredients for success is keeping your clients satisfied. If you overextend yourself and make a lot of errors, it will jeopardize your business.

DON'T -- Get discouraged. It takes time to get a business going. Plan ahead and have money saved in reserve. Don’t buy items until you have found the best possible price and there is an absolute need. This advance planning takes the pressure off of having to make money NOW. If things are slow and the phone just isn’t ringing ... MAKE IT RING!! There’s plenty of work out there, you just need to aggressively pursue it.

Finally, the most important ingredient for success is your belief in yourself. If you believe that with your skills and experience, you can own your own business, then there’s nothing stopping you. DREAMS DO COME TRUE. SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED TO MAKE THEM HAPPEN.

Virtual Assistants - one for all and all for one!

If you're just starting out as a virtual assistant/ virtual PA or considering becoming one, then get ready for information overload. Seriously, there is a lot to take in but don't worry, you'll get there. It's fantastic learning new things on a daily basis whereas before, back in the real world, your brain was becoming stagnant. People would ask you questions and you would respond as if on auto pilot. That's no way to live! As a new virtual secretary you will become a new person, totally alive with all senses operating at peak performance. Try to keep it under control otherwise you'll burn out. If this happens, step away from the computer! For at least one day anyway.

The first thing you'll need in order to succeed is belief in yourself. I think it also helps to have supportive people around you. If you don't have this at home then seek out a virtual assistant forum. Definitely do this even if you do have a great support network at home. What you learn from other virtual assistants will be invaluable in the early stages of setting up your business.

Early on I came across a very helpful bunch at the Yahoo! Group - VAIG - Virtual Assistants International Group. From there I found other similar groups and resources to help me start my business. I'm happy with this group because they are on my time zone. They are also extremely friendly and helpful, especially to new virtual assistants who are so inquisitive. The group is open to any virtual assistants or aspiring virtual assistants from anywhere in the world but you may find one in your time zone where you feel immediately at home.

One of the most popular virtual assistant networks in Australia is A Clayton's Secretary. They have all of the resources you'll need to set up and get started. Because I'm a member here I'm able to access the job leads board which is a source of new jobs and clients. The great thing about this is that if one virtual assistant has too much work she can outsource it to another virtual assistant. I have picked up a lot of work this way and it was the perfect stepping stone to my own clients.

The virtual assistant industry is definitely one where you will receive help from your so called "competitors". Other virtual assistants are happy to share their experiences, be they good or bad, for you to learn from. Also, they'll become your "work colleagues" in a way, as you share the ups and downs of your work day with them.

If you're still in two minds about whether the life of a virtual assistant is right for you, then I encourage you to do your research and ask other virtual assistants their stories.

Good luck!

40 Unusual Websites you should Bookmark

If you’re a long time makeuseof reader, at one point or another you may have seen several of these websites before. We have covered lots of lists and round-ups but this one is quite different: it lists undiscovered webservices that are original, rather unique, unusual, useful, free, and must-be bookmarked type. You won’t find any collaboration, storage or ToDo service here. Enjoy!

1. BugMeNot - instantly get disposable login details for any popular website that forces you to register.

2. DailyLit - read your favorite books by email (on your PC, mobile, etc.).

3. FranceRadio - neat MP3 Search Engine that lets you Find, Play and Download favorite MP3s for FREE.

4. Google SMS - provides mobile users with a quick access (via SMS) to a wide range of practical information and tools (i.e. business listings (pizzerias, shops, etc.), weather, movie listings, driving directions, currency converter and lots more.

5. Podlinez - listen to your favorite podcasts from any phone. Just enter the RSS feed URL for the desired podcast and get a free-toll number to access it from a phone.

6. RetailMeNot - locate fresh discount coupons for thousands of web merchants and services right from your browser toolbar. Video demo.

7. SoLow - on a daily basis SoLow auctions 4 different items (iPhones, HD Screens, etc.). Anyone with a mobile/PC can participate in the auctions by placing their bids via text-messaging. The user with the lowest unique bid wins the auction.

8. TeleFlip - auto-forward your emails to your cellphone as text messages. Video demo.

9. UrbanDictionary - hilarious (and practical) 100% user-maintained dictionary where users provide and vote on definitions for urban words (slangs).

10. Yak4Ever - make free international calls from US, UK and Ireland to 50+ countries.

=== Mobile - related ===

11. Bitbom - schedule free text message reminders to your phone. Schedule online or using mobile. (Similar PingMe.)

12. Flurry - follow up on your emails (send, receive) and receive latest articles from favorite blogs/websites on your mobile.

13. Foonz - place group calls and send messages to multiple people for free (from your mobile or any other phone).

14. GameJump - lots of free games for mobile phones.

15. GrandCentral - single phone number for all your phones and a web-based centralized voicemail system. (Similar: YouMail, GotVoice)

16. IQzone - post your classified ad to a number of online and print classified networks directly from your mobile.

17. Jott - simple and convenient service for leaving yourself notes and ToDo reminders using your mobile.

18. Mosio - text any question from your mobile phone and shortly receive up-to 4 answers.

19. mShopper - instantly check up on the bargain deals for any product (or even order) right from your mobile phone. Video demo.

20. NoPhoneTrees - simple phone directory that lists direct human access numbers to support employees in hundreds of companies.

21. Nutsie - takes a copy of your iTunes library file and creates an online copy of your library. Access this library from PC or mobile phone.

22. Google SendToPhone - forward anything you find on the web (maps, address, text, etc.) to any mobile phone for free (US only).

23. Qipit - take quick document pictures and turn them into properly formatted PDFs. Save online, email, or fax documents right from mobile.

24. Soonr - handy application that lets you access your PC remotely using your mobile or any other PC (work, school, etc.). Video demo.

25. TelePixie - quickly schedule and receive daily (or one time) wake up phone calls, reminders, weather forecast calls, jokes, and more.

26. TellMe - free local directory service for business listings (Car Repair Shops, Pizzerias, Restaurants, etc.), maps, and directions.

27. PhoneZoo - convert your MP3s to custom-length ringtones and forward them to your phone. Plus 1000s of free ringtones from other users.

=== Other ===

28. BossBitching - fun and active community where people can bit*h about their bosses anonymously.

29. eSnailer - send free postal mail letters (to anywhere in the US) right from the desktop. From Canada? Check out EasyPost.

30. Yapta - get a refund (or credit) from the airlines on a purchased ticket in case its price drops.

31. ListenToaMovie - lets you ‘listen to a movie’, i.e. stream the audio part of various movies and some TV-shows.

32. OpenDNS - provides a safer, faster, smarter and more reliable way to navigate the Internet. More details + video demo.

33. PodioBooks - search, subscribe and browse through a variety of totally free audio books (100% legal).

34. PriceProtectr - tracks the price of items you bought online and notifies in case of price-drops, so you can request a refund.

35. RateMyDrawings - excellent place to draw, share your drawing creations, learn to draw, and watch other people drawing. Video demo

36. SwitchPlanet - cool and active marketplace where you can switch (or trade) used DVDs, CDs, Video Games and Books. Video demos.

37. Scribd- search, browse, rate, share various types of documents (jokes, facts, stories etc.). It’s like Youtube for text documents.

38. ViaTalk - make up-to 10 minutes long free phone calls to anywhere in the US and Canada. You don’t even need to sign-up.

39. VideoSift - popular Digg-like voting community for user-submitted videos.

40. Wordie - make lists of words (words you love, words you hate, or whatever) and share them with others.