Tips for a Good Night's

Lack of sleep has gone on to become one of the most troubling problems for many women. Most women do not get the required amount of sleep which affects their productivity throughout the day. Health professionals recommend that adults need at least seven hours of sleep each night. For children, at least 9 hours of sleep and sometimes more depending on their age, is recommended. If you are one of those who is troubled by a sleepless night or want to help a family member or a relative, read our tips for a good night's sleep:

Avoid Caffeinated Beverages and Alcohol

Keep caffeinated beverages like coffee, tea and soda to a minimum during the daytime and avoid them completely in the evening if you really want a good night's sleep. Such drinks keep you awake hours after your last sip of them. Also make it a point to stay away from alcohol. You may think that Alcohol helps sleep since it makes people drowsy, but in reality, it affects the quality of sleep. You will fall asleep after consuming alcohol but will still feel fatigued and groggy in the morning.

Creating a Bed Time Ritual

Bed time rituals are not just for kids. Bed time rituals condition your mind as well as your body to go to sleep. They are even beneficial for people who do not have a problem of sleeplessness and fall asleep instantly because it is also not considered healthy to stay awake till the point of exhaustion. Bed time rituals are a series of behaviors that get your body relaxed and ready for bed, and ensure that you have a long and comfortable night's sleep.

You can combat your sleeping problems by following a bed time ritual that complements your lifestyle. Having a fixed bed time each night will help set your body’s internal clock. About an hour before your bed time, create a routine that fits your lifestyle and winds your body down for bed. It can be either reading a book each night, listening to soft music or taking a comfortable bath or shower. Whatever you choose, take care that it does not require too much of physical activity.

Create a Comfortable Sleeping Environment

If you are into a habit of falling asleep anywhere i.e. not on your own proper bed, it affects good sleep to a great extent. Don't fall asleep on sofas or couches while watching TV and never leave the TV on for an entire night in your bedroom. Make sure your bed is a comfortable one and invest in a good mattress that holds your posture correctly while sleeping. Away from harsh lights and sounds, in the comfort of a properly made bed, you will sleep much peacefully than you ever did.

Stop Worrying

Women tend to worry a lot which affects their sleep. Your lack of sleep might result from the fact that you do not stop worrying about personal and household affairs even in bed. While it is impossible to stop worrying altogether, try to get into a habit of 'letting things be' till the next morning and relax yourself before you go to sleep. try not to think about issues that you know will disturb you for many hours. Tell yourself firmly that you spend the entire day taking care of all your problems and that your sleeping time is yours alone. Meditating before going to sleep also takes your mind off things that are troubling you.

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Starting Your Day off the RIGHT Way

The morning is the most important time of the day. Why? - Because it can easily set the mood for the rest of your day! - This is due to many reasons. One of the most significant is that it is much easier (scientifically, almost 25 times easier) to develop short term paradigms (viewpoints) upon first waking up. When you first awaken, your mind is slowly leaving the delta state, (low brain wave frequency) where it is most easily influenced by mental suggestion. In other words, your mind is most open – and what you put in it will stay in it, until at least the end of the day. It is for this reason that often, if you are awakened by a sound or a song, you may be able to easily recall it again and again throughout the day (even if it’s a song you cannot stand!).

That being said, it is absolutely critical that you start your day off on the “right side of the bed.” Any negative thoughts you have will shape your subconscious for the entire day. Realize, if you wake up and say “Sh*t… today’s gonna suck…”, then it will suck! - Your subconscious would be imbued with a belief that “today sucks” and would work with your mental filtering systems and all of your senses to perceive information accordingly. There’s a lot to it, but the point of this article is to give you a list of tips to start your day off the right way… so back on track.

We know you’re busy as #%$! In the morning and don’t have time for therapeutic, two hour spa sessions when you’re trying to get to work or class on time. Therefore, this list is as “grounded” as is possible, and you can start using it – Now.

Also, for the record, we DO use every single one of these ourselves.

1. Initial Wakeup

GET UP! FAST! When you wake up, get out of bed as fast as you can! (without sending yourself into cardiac arrest, of course.) Waste no time in getting up. The best cure for procrastination is action – so if you’re procrastinating about getting out of bed, just force yourself to get up! …and wallah! - Problem solved! Jumping out of bed will spike your metabolism, and will end all thoughts of “just lying there” a little bit more. As an added bonus, I put my alarm clock on the other side of the room – forcing me to jump out of bed and go turn it off… and once I’m out, I stay out!

2. Light

The power of light is severely underestimated by most people. How? It has profound effects upon body chemistry and energy levels. You circadian rhythm (based on light levels) affects nearly all aspects of your physiology. Over 200 processes are controlled by the level of and type of light that you receive, including heart rate, digestion, appetite and thirst, fluid balance, stress level, emotions, immunity, hunger, energy, blood pressure, body temperature, physical strength, reaction times, sexual appetite, urine production and brain balance – just to name a few. Bright, natural light is ideal for bringing the most energy to all these systems. The more light you receive, the more serotonin your pineal gland produces – a “feel good” neurotransmitter. The less light received, the more melatonin your pineal gland produces. Melatonin is essentially a depressant / sedative. This explains why humans living in Spain are some of the most upbeat, positive beings on the planet, where as residents in Norway or Russia are some of the most depressed. Your body makes melatonin at night, and makes serotonin during the day. So, the sooner you turn on the lights, or open the blinds preferably, the sooner your body’s systems will increase their energy levels. The longer you keep it dark, the harder it will be to wake up – that simple.

3. Wake Up to a Clean Room

This one may not seem that significant, but believe me – it is. Waking up to a clean, organized room has a positive first impression upon your mind. Waking up to clutter, dirty clothes, and piles of beer cans from the night before does not. This may seem like a bit of a feng shui thing, but give it a try, and you will realize – it does work. It’s easier to vacate a room when it’s clean, pristine, and relatively organized / empty, versus one that is piled high and more “cozy.” Keep your room stark… put things away from you’re done using them. It will help.

4. Fresh Air

Open the window. No matter what season it is. Open the window… even if it is just a crack. Your bedroom has sat stagnant all night, void of fresh air, especially if you leave your door closed as I do. When you open the window (and the door preferably) you create a cross draft to bring in fresh air. You have lowered the oxygen level by rebreathing the same air in the room at night. However, as soon as you open the window, you bring in fresh air with high oxygen levels – instantly raising your energy level. Even if it is 10 degrees out, open the window just a tad. When it’s cold out, it will have even more of an effect – the cool, denser air will carry more oxygen, and the temperature alone will help you to awaken.

5. Music

Music is a huge part of my morning. Even if you are not musically motivated, music can shape your mornings. Turn on music as soon as you can after waking up. Make sure it is something positive and uplifting – as chances are it may become stuck in your head for the rest of the day. Personally, I love pounding trance in the morning – it’s positive, uplifting chords and driving bass last with me all day. Make sure you’re listening to something that pulls you up… not down. The effect of music upon the brain is something we will discuss down the road – stay tuned. Also, if music is not available, any high frequency sound chords can work. Birds chirping, wind chimes, ect – all help awaken and sooth the mind.

6. Food

Start your morning off with a full glass of water before you eat anything else – This is essential. Toxins have been ejected from tissue and line your throat and mouth (thus, morning-breath) and the last thing you want to do is to allow them to adhere to your breakfast. Drink a full glass of water –and give it ten minutes. If you have an empty stomach, the toxins will be flushed down, and pass out with your urine, with no food to absorb them. Ten minutes later, you may eat your breakfast. The subject of a healthy breakfast is obviously a lengthy subject, but I’ll be brief – DO NOT SKIP BREAKFAST. They’re not lying when they say it’s the most important meal of the day. Your body has been starved for eight hours or more, and breakfast is crucial. Breakfast jumpstarts your metabolism, ends your body’s “hoarding mode” from the night, and will actually help you lose weight and stay lean if you chose the proper foods. Make sure you eat some fruit, some protein, and some carbs. My typical weekend breakfast consists of an orange and three scrambled eggs… very basic, but quite healthy. If you’re eating loads of sugary cereal, or worse, doughnuts for breakfast, you need to go do some basic research online on how to eat healthy. You could be lean and good looking, but lack energy, and your arteries may be 90% blocked – as a result of your diet.

7. Cold shower

Take a cold shower. Yes, freezing cold is unbearable. You don’t have to do it that way. Start it off hot… like me. Then, after you’re medium-toasty (not well-toasty... it will make you more tired), put it on cold for as long as you can take it. Then, put it on hot for a minute… then cold for a minute. Repeat the hot-cold cycle a few times – this will not only wake you up fast, but it will expand and contract your pores to force out toxins and oils from the night. End the shower with a cold rinse – you want to be cold when you step out… it’s critical, as it will raise your metabolism, and keep it there. Try the cold shower thing for a week – you’ll notice a difference. A long, hot shower depresses your physiological systems and makes you want to go back to bed. A cold, invigorating shower will wake you up – fast. Try it.

8. Make Your Bed

This doesn’t serve as much of a purpose for in the morning, as it does for in the evening. I’ll explain how it works from my situation. I wake up. I do my morning routine. I (in this example) do not make my bed. I leave. I work all day, and at the end of the day, I think of all the projects that I am going to work on when I get home. However, when I get home into my room, I suddenly feel tired… there’s something drawing me to my bed. The covers are thrown back – like a great, yawning mouth of gaping comfort… calling for me to dive in after a long day at work. So I do – I jump in, cover up, get all toasty, and sleep away half of my evening – only to go to bed again a few hours later. Leaving your bed unmade kills your motivation. Not only does it appear messy, which drains your energy in its own right, but it also invites you back in repeatedly, when you usually cannot afford to. So, make your bed. You’ll notice you get more things done in the evening.

9. Time Savers

There are several small, simple things you can do to save time in the morning. For one, if you check your computer in the morning (MySpace, Facebook, email, stocks, weather, ect), then try this. Rather than shutting down your computer at night, put it in standby. You will save a few minutes over turning it on, and it won’t use any more electricity. If it takes your computer four minutes to boot up, multiplied over a year, that is over 24 hours! An entire day you would save if you followed the routine everyday. Another rather obvious tip is to put all your “to-go” items in one spot. Put your phone, wallet (or purse), watch, rings, notepad, ID badge, car keys, ect; all on the same part of the counter, or in a bowl perhaps. It will save you time searching for everything. Additionally, whatever time you are waking up now, wake up ten minutes earlier. It makes a world of difference in the morning. If you can get over the “I could sleep for ten more minutes” thinking, you will reap amazing benefits. Ten minutes can take a lot of the edge off of your morning, allowing you to take your time as you go about your routine. It can save you money as well. I can tell you in my case that if I leave a few minutes early, rather than driving 80 MPH to make it to work on time, I can drive 65-70 MPH, which, due to exponential drag and air resistance, is optimum gas mileage speed for my car, and saves me a few bucks each week in gas.

10. Self-Talk

Self-Talk should be the most important part of any morning routine. In the morning, you need to load yourself with as much positive mental programming as possible. Your mind is most receptive to it in the morning (and at night), and it will shape the rest of your day. Your programming comes in many different forms, and it is our job to help you use it to your advantage. Mental programming is too much for this article… keep your eyes on us as we come out with new products to help you shape your mind exactly the way you want it – and help you live the life you deserve.

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Lee Ridenour President Ridenour-Blade Self-Evolution http://www.selfevolution.net Self-Evolution focuses on the "hard" sciences of psychology and neurology. Self-Evolution also provides fitness information and daily / life strategies. Self-Evolution is the use of your past, present, and most importantly your own MIND to achieve self-actualization: to live a fulfilling life. http://www.selfevolution.net 

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by CallOfMoney .com
It's no big secret that we all need money to survive in this crazy world. While some of us are born with it, the majority of us have to seek out business ventures and make our own capital. On the bright side, this is easier now than it's ever been before. We currently reside in a world of endless possibilities. Much of this is related to the World-Wide-Web. Computers and cyberspace have opened so many doors. It's certainly reasonable to assume you can make a hefty income online. Countless others, not so different from yourself, do it everyday. Our modern world is loaded with money making ideas and wonderful ways to pursue them. Are you ready to work from home? 

We're flooded with infinite infomercials now days. Many of them talk about at-home money making ideas. While I think this is great, you may not be clear on what it is they're pitching. Well, you don't really have to choose a particular path. There are countless ways to earn a decent living via the web. Have you ever considered opening up your own business. I can't even begin to imagine how many others have done this online by now. But we all see the abundance of web-stores. You could have one of your own if you wanted. There's always room for more. That's what's so wonderful about cyberspace. There's always more space. And imagine the potential customers. Six billion people inhabit this planet. How many of them do you think surf the web regularly? My guess is a freaking lot. You see, the cool thing about having your business in cyberspace is the rental fees. They're nothing compared to having a business in the local shopping mall or downtown. Just ask yourself what kind of business would suit you. What do you feel passionate about? 

It doesn't stop with online companies/businesses. There are other great money making ideas to ponder. Ever heard of Google Adsense or Yahoo Publisher? Google and Yahoo are two of the largest search engines right now. And they pay ad revenue to those who place their ads on websites. So if you were to build web pages and place Google ads on them, every time you get traffic and someone clicks on a Google ad, Google pays you. Therefore you might want to consider building websites in your spare time. As I said before, there are countless money making ideas with the web at our fingertips. 

If you have a little familiarity with the net, you're halfway there. A website can be the answer to leveraging a modest investment into multiple streams of income. 

Think about what you know. If you're working as a secretary, you can set up a website offering your services as a “virtual assistant”. A virtual assistant provides secretarial services on a telecommute basis to clients around the world. Additionally, you can place advertising banners linking to other sites with services related to, but outside your capacity. Advertising banners pay commissions for each sale that results from a “click-through” from your site. You can set up links to Amazon or other book sites, advertising books relevant to your customer's needs, which also pay handsome commissions for each sale. Without too much trouble, you can write a monthly newsletter, including links to sites your customers will find rewarding and for which you'll gain another source of multiple streams of income. 

No matter what your “day job” is, you can generate multiple streams of income to enhance and build off your paycheck job. Advertising is key in your search for added income. Are you a mechanic? Why not set up your website, filled with information on cars, with advertising links to resources, books, car parts, junkyards and car shows? Garner your commissions for sales on click-throughs, creating multiple streams of income to add to your weekly paycheck. 

Writers are notoriously underpaid. The self-employed writer has many “dry” periods where no income whatsoever is forthcoming. Set up your own website, packed with information and articles – you're a writer, right? Write your own newsletter, including links to resources and products your audience will find helpful and gain commissions and advertising income to boot! 

The net is a boon to every profession. You have something to offer to the world at large. You just have to let them know! When you do, you'll realize the benefits of multiple streams of income. 

You can find your first advisors and business partners in the new growing community. Just ask your questions, share your thoughts and thousands of people will answer. Visit http://www.CallOfMoney.com and start! 

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Fictional Blogging

Let's start with something that you probably like, Blogging.

Author: Joseph Gambit

Fictional blogging is the practice of keeping a blog, under the guise of a fictional character. This character can be a person from the real world such as a celebrity or a politician, or can be something made up from a book or a movie. Many people also blog under the guise of original characters created by them.

The practice of fictional blogging is one which grew out of the blogging community itself. A blog is basically a daily journal of a persons life, chronicling their thoughts, feelings, and emotions throughout the day. The creative leap to start keeping a journal through the lens of a characters eye is one which was natural.

Some famous fictional blogs include the one kept by a person claiming to be Darth Vader, as well as the one kept by the Fake Steve Jobs. These fictional blogs gained notoriety because the writers were able to make wry observations, which ended up reflecting humorously on the people they were portraying. In the case of Darth Vader, the author often writes as if Vader is simply a manager at a medium sized company, trying to get along with his employees and deal with office politics. In the case of the fake Steve Jobs the author was able to poke fun at the philosophical and artistic choices that guide the apple mentality.

Many people claim that fictional blogging is therapeutic. Blogs are completely public, and if you are keeping one about your own life, then you will have people judging you based on what you say. This can be done not only by random strangers, but also by people googling you, such as potential employers, and new acquaintances. With a fictional blog you can still express your honest opinions, but the credit or grief for these opinions will fall on the shoulders of the fake character that was made up.

In general the writing style of a fictional blog is the same as that of a real one. The blogger records everyday events, in a relaxed and conversational tone. Posts are generally short, even when the blogger is trying to tell a full story through the medium. One of the unique features of fictional blogs is the comments section, which allows readers to get involved with the actual text that is being created.

In recent times communities of fictional bloggers have started to spring up, as a way furthering the interactive elements of a fictional blog. In these communities a variety of characters all keep blogs, and interact with others blogs, influencing how individual stories are created and developed.

About the Author:

This article was written by Joseph Gambit – the developer and creator of http://www.FiCTR.com – This revolutionary new website is a fictional social network, where people are encouraged to sign up as fictional characters rather than as themselves. These characters can then fill out profiles, write fictional blogs about their lives, and interact with other characters to create an ever evolving limitless storyline.

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