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When you go to the dentist, you usually have an examination, which includes in most cases, teeth cleaning, x-rays and if you are one of the unfortunate ones, a cavity or two filled. You should visit a dentist at least twice a year, which is recommended by the American Dental Association. If you figure out the cost of one visit and multiply that by two, you will see the expense for a year without any complications such as a root canal or a broken tooth that can cost you hundreds of dollars.

Inexpensive dental insurance does not mean you have to give up coverage; you just need to find the best insurance that cost a little less, but still offers sustainable coverage. If you have ever had to pay for insurance due to the lack of coverage, you know it can be quite expensive. Two things to consider when looking for inexpensive dental insurance are:

Employee Insurance
Supplemental Insurance

Looking For Inexpensive Dental Insurance

If you have a need to supplement your current insurance or obtain insurance because of no insurance, you can search the internet to find insurance companies that offer affordable plans and good coverage for an individual or a family. By searching for insurance online, you can do some comparison-shopping without the hassle of agents constantly calling you for your answer. You can see where the best premium will be, what the coverage is, and how you benefit from it.

You can search for the total coverage plan you need on one site that offers a comparison of many different insurance companies. This way you find the best coverage with an affordable cost. This is vital to a large family as well as some single people. Always make sure to see exactly what type of coverage you get for dental, oral care is extremely important to have if you visit your dentist on a regular schedule.

Inexpensive Dental Insurance From Work

Now some of us have knowledge about employee insurance, but we do not realize is that sometimes our insurance through work is not always the inexpensive dental insurance or does not have the full coverage benefits we are looking for or need. In some cases, you might be better off opting out of the insurance and obtaining cheaper insurance with more benefits somewhere else.

If you have to supplement this insurance, then you might save more money with insurance. If you are a two income household, you do not two insurance coverage unless one picks up the expenses that the first on lets go. There are so many things to consider about employee insurance. Always remember to pay close attention to the coverage you receive and for how much it will cost you and does the company pay a portion of the premium.

You can also find more info on Family Dental Insurance and Indivdual Dental Insurance. Knowdentalinsurance.com is a comprehensive resource to know about Dental Insurance.

The skin care product market has made billions of dollars on women for years that are trying to look younger. The search for the youth serum has gone on since the beginning of time. Skin is a wonderful organ and is strong and vibrant. As it ages, it looses some of the elastic abilities that it had at a younger age. Chemicals, aging, and the environment can really cause stress on the skin. The sun is especially harmful to the conditions of the skin. For skin treatments, it is best to avoid the cosmetic products and alternate natural methods are better.

The skin looks more vibrant and young if it is hydrated. Drinking water every day will help to bring out that natural radiance. Water is important to the body for so many things and drinking eight glasses a day will keep the skin from being dry and cracked. The appearance will improve within a day or two. It is necessary for the water to be maintained every day so that the body does not get dehydrated. Combining the intake of water with a proper diet of fruits and vegetables will help to give the body the nutrients that promote healthy younger looking skin.

Not only is the water important for internal improvement but, it is also important to provide the body and the skin with the vitamins and minerals that are needed on a daily basis. Vitamin E has been shown to provide the skin with anti-aging effects. Oils such as almond oil, Olive oil, wheat germ oil, and apricot oils will give the skin fast younger looking results when applied on the face and body locally.

Getting the right amount of sleep and also the right amount of exercise will improve the skin. Exercise will provide the skin with the proper blood flow. Sleep will allow the skin to renew the dead cells properly and will rid the face of bags and dark circle which can make you look older. Recommended sleep is at least eight hours a day and exercise is recommended for three times a week for at least thirty minutes a day. Not only will the skin improve but, the attitude will also. Smiling is also a positive improvement for younger looking skin. It helps to strengthen the muscles of the face.

Essential oils, vitamins, and herbs are natural treatments for younger looking skin. Natural products tend to provide the skin with the nutrients for softness and elasticity. Homemade recipes are available to make at home. Lemon oils and vitamin C containing products are recommended to give the skin a naturally smooth texture.

Treatment for younger looking skin can be found in natural treatments. Most of the ways to keep the skin looking healthy and younger are things provided from the inside out. The majority of natural remedies and products do not cause any negative side effects except under unusual circumstances. Caution should be used when using any alternate product.

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Venturing into wholesale VoIP carrier services is one of the most profitable prepositions for those looking to become a player of the telecommunication industry. VoIP services are a relatively newer concept which has gained popularity over a passage of time with its numerous advantages. From being cost-effective to providing the similar voice quality as traditional PSTN or PBX to helping the businesses to unify their communication structure among various branches, it has provided a modern solution to all the telephony needs of the business houses. This in turn has led to the increase in the number of wholesale carrier providers to keep up with the growing demand for VoIP call transmission services.

Wholesalers have to make a certain level of initial capital investment for procuring infrastructure and technical equipments. Their capital investment, thus, is more than what the resellers are required to make, but it gives them the advantage of standing at a level higher than them and additionally their profit is higher than the VoIP resellers. This is because buying minutes in bulk means that minutes come at a discounted price. It would, thereby, not be wrong to state that it is the wholesale VoIP suppliers who decide the market price of voice over IP services.

There are a number of VoIP service providers who offer wholesale VoIP solutions. Wholesalers have to select the best among the various providers of VoIP. One of the most important guidelines to follow would be to micro-select the service provider who will provide the best voice quality. While dealing in telecommunication industry, their customers would judge them on the basis of the quality of service provided.

One can ensure bounteous service by opting for a provider with multiple points of presence and switches. This will not just help you to earn more profit (since your call will be routed by the shortest distance possible) but will also cut down on the latency achieving faster connectivity. Another feature that wholesalers can avail is least cost routing. By means of this, the calls will be transmitted through the route which is least expensive. VoIP wholesale providers thus will earn more profits with every call that is transmitted.

Besides this, there are some VoIP call transmission providers who offer online CDR through real time billing. With the help of this customised panel, call termination wholesale provider will be able to maintain a record of each of his voice over IP resellers with the benefit of monitoring it at his own comfort 24/7.

It is recommended that a wholesaler researches well and also analyses his requirements before opting for any provider.

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Although it may not seem like it, the Internet is still in its infancy.

It's undergone incredible change in the two decades since its inception. Starting as nothing more than the nugget of an idea, it's grown into a revolutionary form of communication, information sharing, and commerce. Even today it continues to evolve, often in new and unforeseen directions.

One of these unforeseen directions has been the dramatic growth of Internet Business.

What is it that's fueled this dramatic growth? And at the same time, while we're asking important questions, what's kept it from growing even faster?

The Internet provides consumers with a shopping experience similar to that of going to the local mall, only without the crowds and traffic.

Customers have instant access to a huge inventory of products. They can buy a top-of-the-line golf club in one corner of the Internet, and five minutes later, they can buy a coffee gift basket in another corner. Whatever they want, they can probably find it on the Internet.

In addition, customers enjoy the ease with which they can make a purchase, and how quickly a transaction takes place. Order a book at Amazon.com and the entire process can be done in less time than it would take you to get ready to drive to the nearest bookstore.

On the downside, there's still a large segment of the population that's uncomfortable enough with technology that they've excluded themselves from the customer pool. And unlike shopping at the local mall, Internet transactions are done on a computer screen without any face-to-face interaction. Consumers have to trust someone they've never met.

They also have to overcome their fears of identity theft and concerns about credit card security.

Finally, for hard products (as opposed to information products that can be instantly downloaded), they have to pay shipping costs and forego the instant gratification that comes from a purchase made locally.

That's what it looks like from the consumer's perspective.

What does it look like from the businessman's?

Well, the businessman can reach customers around the world instead of being confined to a small geographical area. There's no physical storefront to maintain. Initially, there's no need for employees (though as the business expands, employees can always be added).

You can get started part time for relatively little investment and let the business grow as your income grows.

You don't have to deal face-to-face with angry customers. You can automate a great deal of your business system, replicating it whenever you take on new products or move into a new niche.

You can outsource much of the work required by your business.

You can start today, without a website if you wish, even without your own product if you wish.

On the downside, there's information overload. It's easy to become overwhelmed with all the business solutions out there. It can be easier to lose track of what you need to do today, this moment, to be successful.

There's no face-to-face contact with customers (if you enjoy social interaction, Internet Marketing might not be for you).

It's still a business ... which means long hours, hard work, marketing, testing, retesting, etc. There is no secret formula that will make you an Internet millionaire tomorrow.

As with any endeavor, starting an Internet business has its plusses and minuses.

If you're thinking about going into business, whether or not it's on the Internet, you need to take the time to seriously look at your skills and personality traits.

So here are some questions to ask yourself ...

== Are you a self-starter?

== Are you self-disciplined?

== Are you willing to put in longer hours than you ever put in while working for someone else?

== Do you know how to find your niche in the marketplace and how to identify your customers?

== Are you psychologically equipped to take risk?

== How long can you go without making a profit? Can you obtain or do you have enough money to get the business started, do the necessary initial marketing, and keep your head above water until the profits begin to arrive?

== Do you have the expertise or can you quickly learn the expertise you'll need in your niche?

== Can you organize, manage and supervise?

== Do you have vision? Can you think ahead, anticipate, and plan for the future?

Don't just brush over these questions. Give them serious consideration. Your future depends on the effort you put into laying the proper foundation, and the first step is to understand your own strengths and weaknesses. Answer these questions honestly.

David Silva
http://businessstartertools.com

Don't even think about going into business, on or off the Internet, before you read Mark Joyner's Confidential Internet Intelligence Manuscript, Volume II

The new cabbage soup diet is basically the same as the old cabbage soup diet that has been around for years. There are a few twists to the new version that make it a little different, but it is still a very low calorie diet that consists of eating a lot of cabbage. The cabbage soup diet cuts calories by drastic amounts, thus the weight loss is also dramatic. The great results are short lived because no one can sustain this diet indefinitely.

There is not a claim as to who first started this diet. The idea is to eat as much cabbage soup as you want. You are to eat enough to ensure that you do not ever feel full. The foods that you are allowed to eat are broken down so that only a couple of things are allowed each day. Of course, you eat the soup everyday.

Day 1 -Fruit as you like, no bananas

Day 2 - Vegetables

Day 3 - Fruit and vegetables no potatoes and bananas

Day 4 - Bananas and skimmed milk

Day 5 - Beef and tomatoes

Day 6 - Beef and vegetables no potatoes

Day 7 - Brown rice, vegetables no potatoes

Recipes for the cabbage soup vary, but all are based on cabbage, onions, tinned tomatoes, Bell peppers, celery, carrots and onion soup mix.

The cabbage soup diet does work, but the results are very short term. the weight is regained as quickly as it came off. This diet is often used by people who need a quick fix for some upcoming event. The diet is pretty simple and easy to keep up with, but it requires a lot of shopping and cooking. The soup stores well for a few days at a time in the refrigerator.

For those of us who need help losing weight a better choice would be Hoodia Gordonii.

Hoodia Gordonii is a great addition to any diet plan. Hoodia is an appetite suppressant that some scientisits believe may be the most powerful weight loss supplement ever discovered. The Hoodia Breakthrough. Hoodia has been eaten by the San Bushmen who live in the Kalihari desert for centuries. There are no known side effects to Hoodia. Participants in studies have shown an appetite reduction of 1,000 calories per day. Anyone who is serious about losing weight should look into Hoodia more...Continue

Who needs women when you have gadgets? ~ Paul Force

To attract men, I wear a special perfume...it's called "New Car Interior." ~ Rita Rudner

We like people more than we like things. Men like things, the more, the merrier. This is an important difference and we must learn to appreciate it. They love to browse catalogs, the Internet, and stores that sell stuff. It is thrilling for them to go to a computer store, say, and check all the new gadgets put recently on the market. They go to a hardware store and may spend hours lost in paradise.

They get all excited with new toys: cars, electronic gadgets, mechanical devices, etc. These things provide them with opportunities to experiment with some stuff. That is why they start several projects and not necessarily finish them when they get tired. They do things for the sake of trying them out, very much like pure science.

And, even if their enthusiasm is short-lived, it is still something to be cherished. Just like we do with people, when they are done with adoring one thing, they will begin adoring something else. Variety is good.

My friend Tom has a garage filled with stuff that he bought, used perhaps once, and let rest. His enthusiasm is aroused not by the possible uses that his gadgets entail, but by the simple reason that he feels good thinking that one day he might use each for a different project.

What matters to him is the thought that there is a future, not only for these possibilities, but also for time. His gadgets are the expression of his wish for immortality. One day he says.

The issue of immortality is very dear for men, for than for women. It also brings out the issue of eternal youth filled with vibrancy and endless energy.

A Word of Advice:

Ladies: Let them be.

Gents: Every so often separate some stuff that you havent used in, say, one to two years and give it away to charity. If you had a garage sale, you could make some friends as well, though there will be no charity. Also, when she complains you never finish anything, tell her you are a man of ideas and that you like to prove that things will work, without necessarily finishing the whole product.

Maria Moratto 2006
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There are quite a number of ways in administering pain medications in mesothelioma cancers.

The following ways are the common very ones used in mesothelioma cancers:

1. Orally: This method involves the taking of medicine through the mouth in form of pill, capsule, or liquid form;

2. Transdermal (Skin) Patch: In this method, a bandage-like patch is put on the skin, which releases medicine continuously through the skin over a period of 2-3 days;

3. Injection. The use of injections can be given in one of these ways:

a) Subcutaneous (SC) injection - Here the medicine is injected just under the skin with the use of a small needle;

b) Intravenous (IV) injection - Here the medicine is injected straight into the vein with the use of a needle;

c) Intrathecal and epidural injections - Here the medicine is injected into the fluid around the spinal cord (intrathecal) or into the space around the spinal cord (epidural);

d) Pump - in this type of mesothelioma treatments, mesothelioma patients can regulate or control the quantity of pain medication taken. When pain relief is required, a computerized pump connected to a tube in the patients body is activated by the patient pushing a key or botton. This allows a preset dose of pain medication to be delivered.

If one of these medication or administering ways in mesothelioma treatments does not work for you, there has to be another mesothelioma treatments ways that will work. Mesothelioma patients should speak with their doctor about the pain medication that works best for you. In mesothelioma cancers, mesothelioma patients may need a particular pain medicine or a combination of medicines if:

- The there is no pain relief;

- The pain medicine did not work in the time defined by the doctor;

- There is breakthrough pain;

- There is unsuitable side effects

- Pain interferes with ones normal activities.

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Personalized wedding favors are a unique way to say thank you to your guests for sharing in your special day, but many couples choosing personalized wedding favors that spread their sense of gratitude to people outside their circle of friends. A wedding is a bright light in an often-dark world, and an increasing number of couples are choosing personalized wedding favors that spread that light just a little further.

Whether or not you have been directly affected by illness or some other affliction, personalized wedding favors that support charitable organizations are a unique way to share the joy of your day.

Charitable organizations are always looking for new ways to increase their fundraising endeavors, and many have discovered the value of offering personalized cheap wedding favors. For couples affected by illnesses such as cancer, choosing the personalized wedding favor of a cancer charity can be a really unique way to bring a personal touch to their wedding day.

What better way to celebrate the hope embodied in the act of marriage than to bestow your guests with a personalized wedding favor that will always remind them of the obstacles that you and your partner have overcome?

Many charities have taken a colored ribbon as a symbol of their hard work, and offer gorgeous personalized ribbon wedding favors. For those on a tight budget, these are usually personalized cheap wedding favors too, offering you a really significant favor that will be highly meaningful to your guests, without having to spend a fortune.

And by choosing these personalized cheap wedding favors, you can be sure that the money you do spend will be making a real difference. A charitys personalized ribbon favors make something really special of your personalized wedding favors.

So if you are looking for a truly personalized wedding favor, then consider one that says thank you in a less traditional way. Share your hope and joy with those perhaps less fortunate than yourselves, and choose a charitable organizations gift a truly personalized wedding favor.

Personalized wedding favors make your wedding unique, and personal.

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I am sure Malaysians all knew Fifi (Noor Hafiza Saharuddin) of TV3s Bersama Mu reality tv show really well. Sweet gorgeous looking lady, isnt she? Some of you may have noticed but most still knew little about this. There is a new hot Internet MLM (Multi Level Marketing) program at the moment that at one glance gave the impression that it is somehow associated with her. The program are being promoted almost everywhere in Malaysian internet from banners, online advertisements, forums, chat rooms, group emails and internet messaging.

The program was initially started by Rafa Green Sdn Bhd (thats equivalent to a Pvt Ltd company) based in Petaling Jaya. The program was a complete unknown then but through the initiatives of their down liners that initiated the idea to establish their online presence through a self managed community based website, they eventually put this program as one of the most talk-about money making opportunity here in Malaysia. The idea is ingenious! Hence, Teamfifi Dot Com was born on June 2006. Now, I have no means to confirm whether or not the website really has anything to do with TV3s personality Fifi. There is no official information published anywhere in Teamfifi Dot Com that can make me draw that conclusion today. One thing for certain though, her images and newspapers clippings featuring her stories are all over in Teamfifi Dot Com.

Their MLM program involves selling health based nutritional products and generating down liners. Their marketing plan is straightforward and effort friendly (basically it means that it is quite easy to achieve). Knowing that each potential MLM marketers have different financial means to start, they have introduced 3 different business start-up plans that are convenient for every target groups. No wonder they are making waves at the moment.

What we are all wondering here at Sahabatul Ventures is their actual objective. Teamfifi Dot Com clearly indicated in their website that they intend to produce at least 5 millionaires; however no targeted time frame is mentioned though. Still, we applaud the objective and hope that they would achieve it one day. However, Sahabatul Ventures do have doubts about their long term objective. Looking from what we can gather from their website, it is obvious that they are going all out for memberships, hunting for down lines to fulfil their marketing plans. This would sound nice in the first few years upon joining them of course but what happens then when you all ready have a lot of members? Going for memberships are one thing but promoting their products is another big factor that they have totally overlooked as of time of writing.

Using a celebrity to indirectly capture the publics attention on their MLM program is clever but this might harm them in the long run. Ask anybody who knew about Teamfifi Dot Com and they would automatically associate it with Fifi the celebrity. Thats not good for business. Are they marketing Fifi as a product or have they all forgotten that what is most important about their MLM program is their health based products that they are supposed to be promoting in the first place? Regardless either which way, the sole party what would laugh all the way to the back is Rafa Green Sdn Bhd. Now, let us take a look at one of direct sellings biggest money makers, Avon. Talk about Avon and everybody knew what Avon is all about. Everybody knew what type of products they have. But did anybody know who is behind Avon or their current CEO who runs the show? No! This is because Avon put every single effort to market their products! Not the other way around like what Teamfifi Dot Com is currently doing.

Overall, Sahabatul Ventures would give Teamfifis Internet MLM program 2 out of possible full 5 stars. Their MLM program marketing plans are excellent and anybody from the street can join them and easily market themselves as up liners since they have a very good free advertising all ready made and done for them directly through Fifis fame and status as a household celebrity as they led everyone to believe via their website. However, they lose a lot of points from their lack of effort in promoting their products which is the mainstay for any MLM programs. Their marketing approach suspiciously looks as if they are in to make easy killings by gunning for an all out membership drives. Surely hope that they would not abandon the program and go for other greener pastures after they found out that they could not go any further through down linings.

Saidul A Shaari is the principal and founder of Sahabatul Ventures, specializing in helping aspiring home based entrepreneurs establish and setup their online businesses cost effectively. An enterprising business individual who turn half ideas into real money making opportunities.

Lets be realistic here - hands up all of you who bounce out of bed every single morning, raring to get to work and enjoying yourself every minute of the day?

If you didnt put your hand up (even metaphorically), youre not alone. There have been so many articles published recently about working statistics in the UK - that Brits work the longest hours in the EU, that we have higher risks of heart disease than our continental friends due to stress and poor diet, there has been a rise in people "downshifting" and moving to the country to raise chickens and weave baskets. But many people who dream of doing just that dont, especially when there are so many television programs on, which show all the grisly details about how people who do downshift simply exchange one set of problems for another. While there are many people who make a real success of changing their careers in such a dramatic fashion, it might be worthwhile sorting out what problems you do have with your current career before making that radical decision to downshift.

First Things First

The first place to start is to think about why you chose to do what you do - what was it about Law that attracted you originally? Was it the logic that attracted you? Or the feeling of winning? Or the love of solving problems? Or was it the safe thing to do? Were your parents lawyers and pushed you in that direction? Was it for the money? Even if the last few questions ring true for you, you can still enjoy your work.

What do you actually do?

Think about all the aspects of your job: what do you actually do during the day? Speak to people on the phone? Do research? Prepare reports? Present at meetings? If you do more than two of the above on a daily basis, youre not so different to many office workers.

So think about what part of the day you look forward to - apart from going-home time. Do you enjoy the challenge of presenting, or love learning new facts, or talking and interacting with other people? Try thinking about your day in terms of the actual things you do and what you can get out of each different task. Could you delegate or reassign the tasks you dont like doing and shift the majority of your workload towards the things you prefer? Or can you think about it all in a different way? How much of your day is spent doing the things you actually like? If it is less that 50%, will you settle for that? Try doing a rated pro/con list of everything you do, with each item being scored on a 1-5 scale, where 1 means you love it and 5 means you cant stand it. If you have lots of 1s on your pro list and lots of 3s on your con list, thats good, but if it is the other way around, and your pro items are all scored at 3 and your con list is all at 5, you may want to think about re-evaluating your career.

People Problems

Treat people are THEY wish to be treated

What if the people that surround you are what makes you dread walking through the door in the morning? Do you have an annoying boss, colleague or client? If you heart sinks when a certain person opens their mouth - for whatever reason (condescension, cattiness or plain stupidity), try thinking about what exactly it is that is rubbing you the wrong way. Youre you - deserving of respect and care. But doesnt that go the other way too? Theres that old saying "treat others as you wish to be treated", but surely everyone is different? Shouldnt that really be altered to say "treat everyone as THEY wish to be treated"? This requires you to actually attempt to understand other people - and while it takes that bit more effort, it can help you reduce unnecessary friction and make the people who surround you daily into more than just people who work in the same location.

Change Yourself, not Others

No doubt youve heard it before - you cant change someone else. What you can do is change your attitude and behaviour towards them. If youre being defensive around one person always, try thinking about why that is - is there some niggle in your mind saying that this person is not on the same level as you. Are you jealous of the way they are and the way they live? If they are junior to you in experience and position, but are the darling of the boss, is their progress something that you wish had happened to you? What would happen if you started treating them as an equal?

Respond with Care

What about if you are being treated unfairly? If you are reacting to this with a very hostile manner, you are really tying yourself into a viscious circle where it will be impossible to escape with your self-esteem, dignity and reputation intact. I dont mean to say take it on the chin, but you can do a lot about situations like these without actually bringing yourself down to a level where relations are irreparably damaged. For instance, you dont need to show your boss that your colleague is being badly behaved by using the style of a schoolgirl tattling to her teacher. Try speaking to the person who is upsetting you and explaining why their behaviour is so hurtful, and suggesting an alternate way of interacting. Often, people really just dont realise that what they are doing is offensive or mean, and may actually think that it is a lighthearted joke. And if you are able to present this to them in a way that does not resemble a personal attack, you may be able to rescue the situation without any problems at all. Obviously there are times where this wont work, and this may require you to evaluate the values of those around you - and if they dont match yours, you will need to think your options through in rather more detail.

Case Study 1 - Work-Life Balance

One client of mine recently posed the problem that there was no chance of her ever enjoying her job, and refused to consider looking for a new one. I was quite shocked by this statement - as she was basically refusing to do anything about her problem, but I couldnt resist the challenge. So I set her the task of removing two bad things from other areas of her life (not her work), and replacing them with two good things every week and introducing a weekly reward into her life for all the bad things she still had to do. Initially she started by replacing an unhealthy breakfast with a healthy one, and secondly she replaced vegging out mindlessly in front of the telly every evening with going out for dinner regularly. As her treat in the first week she went and had a massage and facial on Saturday.

Each week she repeated this process, with things like gettting a new chair for her home office so she could sit correctly while surfing the internet, and going and doing the exercise she really enjoyed (squash) rather than going to the gym. One day, she told me that she was actually enjoying getting up every morning as she had something to look forward to every evening after work. She no longer slept late at the weekend and did nothing of note for two whole days, but got out and did things that shed been missing, like going to galleries and the theatre. She was in a highly paid job so all she was doing before was watching her bank balance rise and rise, work harder and harder and never see any benefit from working herself into the ground. Most importantly, she started rediscovering her love for her work as she now had the energy to tackle her highly demanding job.

Case study 2 - Control Issues

Another client of mine was constantly rushing from one drama to another and loved her job in theory, but hated it in practice, and realised that her lack of time was affecting her life outside her work as well as her health. We implemented a prioritising plan and she committed herself to learning a relaxation technique, but also we tackled the cause of her stress: her belief that each and every task had to be done immediately and by her alone. By learning how to delegate and prioritise - as well as understanding where her need for control came from - she was able to alleviate and ultimately remove the cause of her stress - and ultimately become happier and more fulfilled, and, most importantly more productive: shes just closed a deal which she truly thought she would have no chance on thanks to the sheer volume of work that needed doing in preparation. Her assistant now handles most of that, and appreciates the extra responsibility along with the pay raise!

NB

It is all too important that when dealing with stress you attack it on both sides - the symptoms and the cause. If you only treat the symptoms you will keep having to treat them. By removing the cause, you remove the need to constantly treat the symptoms as well.

Stay or Go - fix your problems first either way

If you are truly not enjoying your job, it is important to find out why. If it is due to something that is relatively simple to fix, there is no need to go through the hassle of upheaving your whole life. However, there are many cases where the career youre in is just not suited to you. Do you really want to be spending a third of your life (or more) doing what youre doing? If you dont, youre not alone. Recent reports show that the average number of careers a person has in their working lifetime is 3 - and that figure is increasing. If you are truly bored by your job, gather up your resources and change! Remember though, that you may be taking the same problems with you, so it might be worth working them out now and getting them fixed before you make the move.

Charlotte Burton 2004.

Charlotte Burton is a Licensed Career Coach & Psychometric Assessor. For more information, to sign up for the regular ezine, or to request your free consultation, visit the website at http://www.lifeisvital.com