http://articles.mychoicedeals.com/ Articles at The Article Planet en-us http://articles.mychoicedeals.com/health/lifestyle/signs-you-are-the-other-woman-and-don-t-even-know-it.html http://articles.mychoicedeals.com/health/lifestyle/signs-you-are-the-other-woman-and-don-t-even-know-it.html Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:24:59 -0500
The thing is, if you're not the only gal in your guy's life, then you're getting played just as much as the others. This makes your guy a double sleaze. You need to protect yourself from emotionally difficult and dramatically unnecessary situations. Read on for seven signs that you're not the only woman, and perhaps not even the main one in your man's life.

He doesn't spend the night, ever

Unless he has some kind of weird phobia about never sleeping in someone else's bed, in which case you need to ask yourself what you're doing with this head case, chances are he is laying his head next to someone else for a full night's sleep.

You don't spend much time at his place

Guys who have more than one woman without open admitting it are prone to become nervous and flustered when you drop by unexpectedly. Why? Because you haven't given him any time to hide the other woman's presence. In addition, he's afraid that you might leave clues of your existence at his place.

His Facebook relationship status is missing

This one's a bit tricky. Some people just aren't comfortable putting their relationship status on their Facebook page; they don't think it's anyones business but their own. However, plenty of these same people use this as an excuse so they can juggle multiple romantic partners at the same time.

Talk about the future? Forget about it!

He acts guilty and sad when it comes up, instead of paranoid and avoiding it like you're run-of-the-mill commitment-phobic dude. This shift in mood is likely because he is a future oriented guy (at least in theory) but he's already in a relationship like that. And it's not with you.

When he's with you he ignores his phone

It's always sweet when your honey wants to give you his complete attention during your time together, but if you suspect he might not be answering his phone for a slightly more scandalous reason, there might be something to that. Especially if he ignores multiple calls in a row; that's an unmistakable mark of a woman trying to get a hold of her man.

Make sure he knows that even though you are appreciative of his good manners you really don't mind if he has to answer the phone now and then to attend to "work" matters. If he still hesitates, he has something to hide. Two somethings actually. He's hiding you from another woman and he's hiding other women from you.

No introduction to his friends and family

I don't like being introduced to someone's family and friends too soon into a relationship. Waiting means that when he does introduce me, I'm special to him. But if you haven't been introduced after dating for months then you have every right to suspect that something smells fishy.

He showers before he leaves your place

He has his own shower, doesn't he? So why can't he use it; why does he have to use yours? Because he needs to make a clean exit, that's why. He doesn't want to get to where he's going smelling like you. It's that simple. ]]> http://articles.mychoicedeals.com/health/lifestyle/how-do-you-find-your-clients.html http://articles.mychoicedeals.com/health/lifestyle/how-do-you-find-your-clients.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:17:16 -0500
Starting out as a freelancer you'll be constantly reminded of and you'll learn the importance of getting clients. It should be your main focus. The freelancers who are on top of their game (including the consultants and other contractors) are rarely left with significant down time. When one job ends, the next begins, in a cycle that goes on for as long as they wish.

Finding the clients is the goal of anyone who wants to succeed as a freelancer. Several different client-grabbing strategies exist and we have outlined the most effective ones below. Certainly each individual will take to a method in a specific way. Remember that each method could fill a book's worth of ideas, but here is a basic rundown.

1. Cold Contacting. It used to be called "cold calling," but since there are so many ways to contact a client now, this phrase is much more appropriate.

The principle is simple. You have to get out and contact your potential clients and sell your wares. To most people this is a very difficult job, as rejection rates are high (IE. the number of potential clients who say "no" is much higher than those who say "yes".) You need to have a really positive attitude to rejection to make this form of client acquisition work. Having said that, I have never met a person who has mastered the art of cold contacting, who wasn't a rich person. When mastered, its a skill which can be applied to any industry in the world. As such, this method of sales can then become another skill which you can freelance with.

2. Marketing and Advertising. The process of sending out your message through advertising will cost you, making it a tough technique for many to swallow. You find a place to reach your audience and draw up an ad. If you do it the right way, the hardest part will be done. Once they contact you, they've almost buying already and just need a little nudge for you to land a contract. Marketing in this manner has the potential to reach so many more people than cold calling.

Being successful with your advertising campaign is not easy. It will require time and definitely money. Besides finding the right forum, you'll have to construct the perfect blend of images and words that will get your potential clients thinking you're right for the job. During the trial and error process, all your precious resources will be spent, but if you can end up with the right advertising program, you will soon be on a roll.

3. Referrals. While it is essentially another from of cold contacting, you'll find that the success rate of referrals is far greater, comparing it to the former. Therefore, you won't have to endure the same amount of rejections and you'll probably be able to persist much longer.

Trying to get referrals mean tapping your personal contacts to get some new clients. You contact all of your family members, old friends, acquaintances, their friends, friends of the family, former co-workers and so on, finding out if there is anyone they know who could use your services. The great thing about referrals is that it's much more personal than cold contacting. You're not a stranger because you have a friend or at least an associate in common. You already have the introduction, while the recommendation is certainly implied, if not explicit. Whether or not your contact has personal experience with your work, chances are they will be happy to recommend you as a person. The client will look at you as a definite option, since you have some common contacts, making you much more attractive than a stranger.

This can be particularly effective when you have some clients already and they give your referrals. This is the case as they have a "story" of your skills at work, which helps further build the credibility in you.

4. Build a partnership with a company stocked with clients. I learned this lesson firsthand when I left the Australia's Superannuation industry in 2003. Deciding it was time to freelance, I made some moves before I realized what an asset I would be in the same industry. Instead of going to the clients of my old company, I went to the old company itself and offered myself out as a freelancer. The hard part was already done: they knew me and had the clients. It was a natural fit. All that remained was working out a mutually beneficial scenario, in which they would gain income and still be able to maintain their relationships, while I set up a situation that would bring me income and continued work for a long time.

Using this method, I have filled up my calendar going for years now, contracting to my old clients through my old employer. I earn much more this way, for much less time, than I would have when I worked permanently for them. They love this situation too though, as they have no overheads for me, and don't pay me when there is no work. They actually save money with the office space I no longer occupy.

It won't always be so smooth a transition for freelance workers. You have to have some luck along with a great work ethic and timing. Some employers will not start working with someone who left them to pursue different enterprises. They may remind you of who wanted to leave. However, a competitor might be more than willing to try your hand, so remember that there is never only one option.

As your freelance career continues to develop, you'll see that there is no single way to do anything, especially when it comes to finding and winning clients. Everything listed above will work if executed in the proper way, but if you talk to freelancers who have been at it for a while, you'll see that it's usually a mixture of several different methods to get the job done. Experiment: after all, that's the essence of freelancing. ]]> http://articles.mychoicedeals.com/health/lifestyle/stop-aging.html http://articles.mychoicedeals.com/health/lifestyle/stop-aging.html Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:18:09 -0500
During the later stages of life, a person is more prone to having problems with various functions of the body and can begin to develop any number of chronic or fatal diseases. The cardiovascular, digestive, excretory, nervous, reproductive and urinary systems are predominantly affected. Some of the most common diseases associated with aging include:

- Alzheimer's
- Arthritis
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Depression
- Heart Disease

Humans reach a peak of growth and development around the time of their mid-twenties. From that age till they become a senior adult the aging process begins to take its toll and start to affect the body's basic functions. Some of the body functions that are most often affected by aging as an elderly or senior adult include:

- Decline of hearing and visual abilities
- Fat to muscle ratio
- Decrease in water throughout the body
- Decrease in the ease of digestion
- Decline in sexual hormones and sexual functioning
- Decline in sensations of taste and smell
- Changes in cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Decreased function of the nervous system
- Decline in bone strength and density
- Gradual decline of hormone levels
- Memory loss

Although the thought of any of these ailments seems like a nightmare, they do not have to be. Views on aging have been changing over the past several years. We know for a fact that people are living longer and healthier lives now more than ever before. Aging for many years was looked at as an unfortunate condition that meant physical decline and illness for aging adults. Seek comfort in the fact that the rate of disability and disease among the elderly has declined dramatically with the help of a variety of anti-aging dietary supplements and aging awareness.

There are many different supplements, products and ways in which we can reverse some of the affects of aging. Take for instance the use of hormones to help promote aging well as an older adult. As we age, hormone levels naturally decline, that is why many aging adults take hormones such as Growth hormone, Melatonin, Testosterone, Estrogen and Progesterone to help replenish and combat the loss and decline of such hormones in the body. Many other aging adults take supplements like Beta Carotene and Coenzyme Q10. Beta Carotene for instance is found in many plant sources such as green vegetables. With the help of antioxidants, it helps convert Vitamin A to help repair skin cells and give your immune system a much-needed boost. CoQ10, or Coenzyme Q10, helps regulate the oxidation of fats and sugar into energy and helps slow aging, increase energy and lower blood pressure. There are several types of anti-aging supplements to consider prior to choosing which ones work best for you. Narrow down some of aging symptoms you'd like to reverse and decide what supplements would work best for you. With the assistance of anti aging health supplements you can help reverse some of the affects of aging and turn your golden years into glory years.

There are many theories of aging and its effects on people. As we begin to age, there are many things that we have to deal with; everything from menopause, andropause, overall health and mental vitality to coping with retirement and the loss of long time friends and loved ones. There is a beacon of hope though for all. Due to all the advanced anti-aging supplements, vitamins, adult physical activity routines and mental strategies to help regain brainpower, there is hope. Aging does not have to be an issue, so don't let it become one. Anti aging solutions are all around us and come in many different forms. Find what works best for you and start to overcome and reverse the signs of aging. Feel young again and live happy and healthy for many years to come.
]]> http://articles.mychoicedeals.com/health/lifestyle/anti-aging-nutritional-supplements.html http://articles.mychoicedeals.com/health/lifestyle/anti-aging-nutritional-supplements.html Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:29:30 -0500
At about the age of 30, our natural hormone production begins to decline. Decreased levels of testosterone (the dominant male hormone), estrogen (the dominant female hormone), and Human Growth Hormone (more commonly referred to as HGH) can lead to:

· Slower metabolism
· Less energy throughout the day
· Body fat is gained more easily
· Loss of muscle mass
· Fluctuations of body temperature
· Cholesterol buildup in the arteries
· Weaker immune system

Human Growth Hormone replacement therapy is one of the most popular methods used today to combat the effects of aging. On the down side, HGH replacement can be very expensive and time consuming. There are however, some very convenient, inexpensive and natural HGH supplements to keep you vibrant and youthful.

Skin care is essential to keeping our youthful appearance. One of the most common and visibly noticeable side effects of aging is the change in our skin health. Your face especially, will tell others an unspoken tale of how well you take care of your skin. Some of the more common symptoms are:

· Crow's feet
· Loss of skin elasticity
· Dark circles under the eyes
· Frown lines

Sooner or later, we all will begin to notice some form of these unwanted symptoms of aging. Everyone from Hollywood's A-list stars to the housewife next door is looking for a way to keep their youthful appearance. You could go through the expensive route of collagen injections, Botox or even a facelift, but those may leave you with unwanted side effects. For those of us who don't want to go that route (or can't afford it), skin care has come a long way.

There are now many effective and inexpensive treatments we can do ourselves in the convenience of our own home. To combat those unwanted lines and wrinkles, Anti-Aging 3 Collagen by Dr. Vanessa will help your body to stimulate its own production of natural collagen, keeping your skin firm and healthy. The skin around your eyes is delicate and needs to be treated with care. Derma E Age Defying Eye Cream is formulated especially for these sensitive areas and will help to reduce lines and wrinkles for smoother, younger looking skin.

As we age, it becomes more difficult to fend of illnesses. Keeping a healthy immune system will also help to fend off the effects of Father Time. This can be as easy as taking a simple antioxidant blend. Antioxidants help to fight off germs from the common cold to the flu, as well as free radicals, which damage your body on a cellular level.

It has never been easier to look younger and feel better than it is today. Although there is nothing we can do to completely stop the aging process, we can continue to take special care of ourselves so as to slow the process down. It's time to stop getting older, and start getting better!
]]> http://articles.mychoicedeals.com/health/lifestyle/obsolete-dating-rules.html http://articles.mychoicedeals.com/health/lifestyle/obsolete-dating-rules.html Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:12:22 -0500
As far as the handwringing goes, not much has changed. The rules, thankfully, have! If you're going to stress out about the rules of the dating game, it helps if you have an up to date version of the playbook, right? Hopefully these addendums will decrease your dating stress.

1. Ladies no longer need to wait for the phone to ring

A long-standing and dearly loathed tradition, this is one you women can let go of. Completely. It is no longer expected, appreciated, or really even understood. By this time, guys have basically caught up with the New Deal of Dating. And one of the key components of said agreement is the glorious understanding that it's just as okay for a girl to call or ask out a guy as for the reverse to happen.

Men know this Ladies! So that means the ball is in our court, no more excuses. Consider the stress a by-product of feminism. But rather than think of it as stressful, consider the fact that this is liberating! No longer do you need to spend hours waiting for the phone to ring, and your calendar has become much easier to plan.

2. Have sex when it feels right for you

That just makes sense doesn't it? Thankfully yes, but it wasn't always like that. These days, birth control methods are effective and readily available. Even so, in some parts of the country society's rules, particularly the dating rules haven't quite caught up from the days when an unplanned pregnancy was just one date away.

Times are different. We are educated about just what exactly makes a baby and how to keep ourselves safe from icky diseases. The new rule: be safe and be responsible and do what's best for you, physically and mentally. If you can't obey this rule, you shouldn't be playing.

3. Who pays? The Man or The Woman?

Quite frankly I'm happy that the "man always pays" rule has been tossed out the window. Before deciding who pays, think about the financial situation of each, whose idea the outing was in the first place, or who is feeling generous that day. Metaphorically speaking, we can all wear the pants now. Money matters have nothing to do with what's in them.

4. Internet dating

We all remember the early days of internet dating. It was a sparsely populated world, full of social pariahs and weirdos. That hasn't been the case for quite some time, so if you have any hang-ups about internet dating, it's time to let them go. Internet dating is something your friends have likely dabbled in, so let go of your hang-ups and dive right on in! ]]>