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Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Overcoming the intimidation factor in becoming a writer

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You have no doubt heard of the legendary pen that "freely spells forth words" and "spills ink onto the page in paragraph form". It sits under the protective housing of a glass case, locked away in a bank-style vault, guarded by a gang of four burly thugs, and is hidden away in a nearly impregnable fortress.Our hero, the would... More..

Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing How writing can help you achieve goals

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How Writing Can Help You Achieve Goals Is it possible to achieve what you want... by writing? Can written thoughts and ideas really be translated into concrete realities? How can writing help you to achieve your goals? Before answering these questions with a definite 'yes' or 'no', I'd like you to take a few moments to refle... More..

Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Writing mentor's advice on overcoming self-doubt: What makes a "real writer"

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Tell self-doubt: "Good-bye!" and get ready to become a 'real writer'. Many would-be writers start out strong, with all sorts of hopes and ambitions for their writing. But, what happens? Gazing up at the towering peak of their mountain-high aspirations, these would-be writers become immobilized. Instead of getting down to the ... More..

Food & Drink > Soft Drinks How to cut back on soft drink consumption

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You don't need to be a dentist to know that most (if not all) soft drinks are not good for your teeth. Likewise, you probably don't need to hire a dietician to find out that soft drink consumption simply 'fills' your body with empty calories. When it comes to 'cutting back' on soft drinks, the difficult question is not so muc... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Christmas gift suggestions when money is tight

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As Christmas approaches, your heart may be filled with gift-giving cheer, but the state of your pocketbook may not be quite so cheerful. Still, "'tis the season", and even without a lot of cash to spend, you can still give gifts to your family and friends which express how much you care. Where do you get started? The first st... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Bad Father's Day gift ideas

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Nothing says "I had absolutely no idea what to give you" more than a bad gift, and these gifts abound each and every Father's Day. From the clich to the creative dud, here is my top ten list of the absolute worst Father's Day gifts ever.10. Gift cardsGiving Dad a gift card is like giving him cash but telling him where he has ... More..

Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Why writers write

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Some men build bridges and towers. Some men scale mountains and sail across the seas. Some men achieve victories and are hailed as great warriors and great leaders.And some men write. The written word is their monument. The written word is their great achievement. Long after the heroes and the athletes are gone and forgotten,... More..

Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Eating healthy when traveling

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For me, my main concern with "eating healthy" is to keep track of how many calories I am consuming. If for some reason I stop counting my caloric consumption, then I go on an eating binge and consume thousands of calories more than my body needs. When I am counting calories, I discipline myself to stick with a calorie budget.... More..

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1. How writing can help you achieve goals
2. Writing mentor's advice on overcoming self-doubt: What makes a "real writer"
3. Christmas gift suggestions when money is tight
4. How to cut back on soft drink consumption
5. Overcoming the intimidation factor in becoming a writer
6. Why writers write
7. Eating healthy when traveling
8. Bad Father's Day gift ideas

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