Say YES: Fears & Doubts

A woman I have interacted with for years over the internet contacted me tonight saying that she needed to talk. When I called her it felt as though I was speaking to an old friend although this was our very first time actually "speaking."She shared with me that she was coming out of a very dark time in her life. It seems a life transition of a break up was causing her to re evaluate her life direction. I listened intently, sipping orange juice by the pool while she explained herself in excitement."I...

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Your World News Report - September 8, 2011

Yahoo Fires CEO and Puts Itself Up For SaleAfter firing CEP Carol Bartz, Yahoo announced that it is open for sale to the right bidder. Industry leaders say that Yahoo needs to invest in expansion to catch up with its competitors.READ MORERebels Close In On Khadafy Libya's former rebels report that it is only a matter of time before they have captured their former leader. Locating ousted dictator Moammar Khadafy would help seal the new rulers' hold on the country.Anis Sharif would not say where Khadafy...

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Just To Make You Smile: Women Are Thinkers

Women are thinkers? Oh yes we a...

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Business: Budget Couture

"Just because your funds are limited, doesn't mean your style has to be." ~Nikki HughesName: Nikki Hughes Age: 30 Location: Miami, FL Website Name/Url: http://www.budgetcouturefab.com What inspired you to begin your website?Thirty year old Miami native Nikki Hughes started her fashion blog for divas on a budget due to inspiration from her mother. "My love for all things fashion and my mother always taught me that it’s all about the presentation, never the price," Nikki says. "Budget Couture...

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My Savvy Sisters Emotional Crisis Hotline

My Savvy Sisters now offers an emotional crisis hotline to help our sisters through anxiety and emotionally stressful situations.We offer this service free of charge to women who have signed up to become a member of our list serve and for those who elect not to, you may offer a donation.How It WorksIf you are in an emotionally stressful situation and you wish to receive crisis coaching from a volunteer please do call us at 678-590-1487 and leave your name, telephone number and the scope of your...

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Rawandan Women's Leadership Spreads to Villages

By Alexandra PoolosWeNews correspondentRwanda boasts the world's highest number of women in parliament. Now, more than a decade after the genocide, female leaders are working to get more women get elected to local offices. First in a series on emerging female leaders in Africa.iSOZI, Rwanda (WOMENSENEWS)--Mayor Marie Izabilza sat quietly in the back of the dirt floor concrete room here in an impoverished province on the outskirts of Kigali.Her round face was furrowed in thought. Before her, a dozen...

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Reader Mail: Your Videos Help My Soul

Hi! I just want to thank you so much for your inspirational, motivational youtube videos. They have done so much for my soul! I can't even explain with words :)I'm currently finding my way back to life and your videos are helping me make that process easier and kind of directing me a little bit. Thank you so much for reaching out to some strangers and helping us.God bless :)X...

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How To Ask For Help

It's a self defeating myth to believe that asking for help is a sign of weakness. Sadly, most of us do not understand that as a human race, we are all a part of one family and we do need each other.If there is a box high on a shelf that you can not reach you would not hesitate to grab a step stool. It is the same with life, at certain times you need someone to help you reach the high places.I do understand that the fear of rejection is the main reason why you feel you can not ask for help. Asking...

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Recognize & Treat Weakness In Your Hands and Fingers

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome describes a painful or tingling feeling in your wrists or hands that is a result of repetitive wrist or hand motions on a consistent basis. Ignoring the signs of carpal tunnel syndrome may lead to severe pain and the loss of use of your hands and/or wrist.Some signs of carpal tunnel syndrome:Tingling or numbness in your fingers Pain radiating up and down your arm into your finger A sense of weakness in your hands or a tendency to drop thingsThis is an awesome video I found...

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Say YES: I Found Him Attractive

It is very rare that I notice men, and even more rare that I feel that "pull" of attraction for a man. Yet when it does happen I become upset with myself because I don't believe men have positive things to offer. A lot of my anxiety stems from this belief. It seems that I attract lots of men and since I rarely meet men who are nice to themselves and others, I experience a sense of fear when they approach me.It's gotten better over the years. I no longer have a fear but I am mostly indifferent when...

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In the Race to Join The Most Powerful Women in the World? There is Hope

Forbes Magazine recently announced it's list of 100 Most Powerful Women. Topping the list this year is Angela Merkel, 57, the Chancellor of Germany followed by Hillary Clinton, 63, The US Secretary of State. Rounding out the Top 10 is Irene Rosenfeld, 58, CEO of Kraft Foods.While My Savvy Sisters and I have high of of contributing great things to society, this Forbes list inspires us by letting us know- WE STILL HAVE TIME.The average age of My Savvy Sisters is 32. The average age of the women...

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Say YES: Thoughts & New Ideas

Today is the beginning of a remarkable time in your life because today is the first day that you are going to embrace the thoughts that have been floating around in your head and learn how to say YES to them. There are ideas that come to you as subtly as a feather floating by and landing on your shoulder. These ideas may not always seem consistent with what you believe you are capable of so you disregard them as you chuckle and move on with your day. Today I want you to acknowledge these ideas...

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Nominate An Awesome Woman For My Savvy Sister of the Week

MySavvySisters.Com features the most awesome women on the planet. No matter the race, age or dress size, if you know a woman who is doing awesome work in her field and should be making headlines for her efforts, we want to learn more about her.If you or someone you know (yes you can nominate yourself) is contributing to the world in an awesome way or has turned a hum drum routine in something spectacular, we want to know about it.Please send in a brief paragraph describing the nominee for My Savvy...

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EDITORIAL: Federal Government to Sue Big Banks: A Changing Society

By Christina FerminPolitics & Society ColumnistFinally some great news in the housing crisis, the Federal government decided to stand up to the Banksters. The Federal government filed suit against 17 financial institutions, because of the large fraud in creating these securities and selling them to tax payer owned Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The suit in particular is suing for the losses which it obtained from the mortgage-backed securities that were sold to Frannie and Freddie. The suit is...

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