[EzineArticles] Triumph Story Article Template

Triumph Story Article Template What does the word "triumph" mean to you? To achieve where no one else has succeeded? To be a victorious hero? To win? To persevere? Stories of triumph don't need to be epic herculean feats. Real triumph stories - the stories readers can relate to or place themselves in the story - inspire us all and prove anything is possible. Whether it's a tale of an underdog overcoming great odds or someone dealing with a variety of obstacles to achieve success - stories of triumph are engaging and captivating. So how do you, as an article writer, take advantage of the fact people want to hear stories of triumph? Use this article template for your next article and share a story of triumph! Picking Your Triumph Story Consider where in your niche you are today or in your personal life. What obstacles did you overcome or what milestones did you surpass? Dig out the details and consider what keys or steps to the story make it informative and benefit others. Alternately, you could share someone else's triumphs by relating them to your niche. When you get inspired by someone else's triumph, take note of the scenario so you can write about it later. The key to writing about another's triumphs is to make sure it's originally presented by bringing a new angle to the story if it's something that has already been written about. Also, (in both scenarios) consider how the story is relevant to your niche and your reader. You can tweak the story to include other lessons, tips, and more, but remember: the goal of telling a triumph story is to send the message to your reader that anything is possible. Writing Your Triumph Story Article Introduce with Your Hook - Your first 2-3 lines should instantly hook the reader and introduce the story. Keep in mind these three elements: be reader-oriented, be relevant, and give the reader a taste of what's to come in the article.   Tell the Story - Here's where the pertinent details either from your memory or from the notes you recorded will come into play. Consider how stories that inspired you were told and channel that inspiration into your writing.   Reflect - Think about what the story of triumph means for your niche. Explain your thoughts in detail.   Final Thoughts - Share how the story ends or explain how it stands today and what the future holds. Reiterate your core message or the key take-away of your story so your reader can consider it for themselves. Prove anything is possible! There is no triumph story too big or too small. Use this template today to share your underdog story and how you persevered! Have you ever written an article based on triumph? Share your experiences and triumph in the comments section here. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Christopher M. Knight, Publisher http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Click here to discover how easy it can be to build a huge article library that will make an impact with the EzineArticles' Interactive Article Templates! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "I have grown my monthly newsletter to over 14,000 subscribers." EzineArticles.com kept being discussed by the internet marketing leaders I listened to. I investigated it and found it to be very easy to learn and very effective... I started article writing when I started my newsletter in late 2006. At that time, I had about 25 subscribers - mostly friends and family. Since then I have grown my monthly newsletter to over 14,000 subscribers. Lee Binz TheHomeScholar.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-7108015-5233187.e085d87993250aab11f3e0c15f1c2785@lists.ezinearticles.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2012 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

[EzineArticles] Across the Pond: American vs. British English

Across the Pond: American vs. British English English Language Tug of War English Dialects: American English, British English, South African English, Australian English, Cockney English, Southern American English... There are so many! For every dialect, someone will vow their version is the "right" version: "Americans can't spell." "The British can't tell advise from advice." We've heard it all! Before we get into the differences of American vs. British English, let's get one thing straight: Just as many British English writers struggle with poor grammar and spelling as American English writers. Whew! Glad that's out of the way! Whether you use American or British English, we will accept either as long as you stay consistent in the dialect you use throughout the whole article. Today's guide will help you on your journey to discovering the subtle nuances of American English and British English as well as strengthening your article writing skills. Let's get started! 5 American vs. British English Language Spelling Guidelines 1. Words ending in -or (American) vs. -our (British) Neighbor vs. Neighbour Favor vs. Favour 2. Words ending in -er (American) vs. -re (British) Center vs. Centre Meter vs. Metre 3. Verbs ending in -ize (American) vs. -ise (British) Organize vs. Organise Realize vs. Realise 4. Verbs ending in -yze (American) vs. -yse (British) Analyze vs. Analyse Paralyze vs. Paralyse 5. Nouns ending in -ense (American) vs. - ence (British) License vs. Licence Defense vs. Defence Please note the above guidelines are not comprehensive and there are many exceptions. If you are unsure, keep a dictionary on hand or perform a quick Internet search to ensure you are using the correct spelling for either dialect. Here are a few more spelling examples of American vs. British English to watch out for: Canceled (American) vs. Cancelled (British) Enroll (American) vs. Enrol (British) Gray (American) vs. Grey (British) Check (American) vs. Cheque (British) Maneuver (American) vs. Manoeuvre (British) What Did They Do to My Definite Article?! Our final guideline today on American vs. British English language often aggravates American English writers: "Why do British English writers insist on dropping the definite article (e.g. a, an, the, etc.) in phrases with institutional nouns (e.g. university, hospital, prison, etc.)?" For British English writers, it's based on the intention of the phrase. For example: John is at university. John is at the university. "John is at university" is the British English equivalent to the American English "John is a university student." When we add the definite article ("John is at the university"), the meaning changes: John is no longer necessarily a college student; he is merely located on the university's property. We've covered a lot of ground today! Remember: Be consistent and when all else fails, look up the spelling based on the dialect to ensure you don't confuse your audience. Stop the tug of war over the English language and strengthen your article writing skills by keeping these guidelines in mind for your next set of quality, original articles. Do you write your articles for American or British English language readers? Share your tips and comments about the American vs. British English langauge tug of war here! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Proper grammar and spelling will ensure you don't lose your reader, but how about building your reader's trust? Check out the first Common Article Writing Roadblock here to build trust and your credibility! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "...the positive effects of passive income and name recognition is well worth the effort." Thanks so much for the great publicity. I was amazed at how many articles I already had written when I started digging out all my old notes and speeches. It just took a little reformatting, bringing up to date and filling in here and there to have them ready to send off to you. Even though we are swamped with projects, the positive effects of passive income and name recognition is well worth the effort. Keep up the good work. Judy H. Wright ArtichokePress.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-7098553-5233187.e085d87993250aab11f3e0c15f1c2785@lists.ezinearticles.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2012 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

Natural Health News: 7 Simple Slim Down Secrets

Natural Health Newsletter Your Guide to Health and Wellness   2/23/12 issue:   7 Simple Slim Down Secrets Email for: killdragonhero@gmail.com Natural Health and Alternative Medicine Newsletter Issue #662, February 23-24, 2012 Publisher: David Riklan - http://www.naturalhealthweb.com ------------------------------------------------------------- *** Natural Health Tip of the Week *** ------------------------------------------------------------- Traditionally most people who stretch will hold a stretch for 20-30 seconds. Why do they do this? They were taught by a professional, or friend, who said by holding this stretch for 20-30 seconds you will thoroughly stretch the muscle. The truth is, holding a muscle for more than 2-3 seconds actually will shorten the muscle. As you hold the muscle beyond the 2-3 seconds, the muscle begins to fight back and resist, much like when you are lifting weights. The muscle will feel hard and tight. By holding the stretch for 2-3 seconds, then repeating the stretch 10 times for a set, you warm up the muscle tissue, relax the muscle by breathing with the stretch, and actually have more range of motion faster.   ------------------------------------------------------------- *** Article of the Week: Simple Weight Loss Tips: 7 Tips for Slimming Your Sloppy Butt! - By Joe DePalma *** ------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have extra weight you're carrying around? Are you tired of avoiding the mirror and bathing suits? Are you ready to feel better and take control over your fat? Here is the big deal; losing weight is mainly based the following factor: Total Calories Consumed vs. Total Calories Burned Now the core formula for losing extra weight is: ** Weight Loss = Calories Burned (Exercise) - Calories Consumed You can try and trick this formula with fad diets; however those schemes have almost no chance of working on a long term basis. Here are 7 proven tips for you to start winning the battle against your fat right now. Tip # 1 - CAN THE SODA! Each (12 oz.) soda has around 140 calories. In a year, 365 sodas = 365 x 140 = 51,100 calories That comes to 14.6 pounds per year! Do not forget that the 14.6 pounds we are dealing with here only concerns 12 ounce servings of soda, which is considered a "small" with today's mega-sized sodas of 16, 24, 32, and 44 ounces! Tip # 2 - WATER, WATER, WATER! Drinking water daily is critical for weight loss. No matter how much you do in an effort to lose weight, if you are not drinking enough water you are not losing as much weight as you can. In the best case scenario you should drink 8 glasses of water a day. At the very least start drinking water with all of your meals. The real benefit of drinking water as it pertains to weight loss is that it is excellent for flushing the burnt fat/calories out of your body. Without drinking the right amount of water much of the fat you burn will stay in your body and will cause you to not lose as much weight as you can. Also, when you drink less water, your body begins storing the water you do drink for emergency purposes. Conversely, when you start drinking more water on a regular basis your body gets out of "emergency" mode and releases the excess water, allowing you to lose weight. Tip # 3 - VEGETABLES ARE YOUR FRIENDS! Although eating vegetables with every meal is preferable, I understand the difficultly in doing so and recommend that you make two mealtime trades as often as possible: A) Trade fried side dishes for any cooked vegetable with very little butter or salt. B) Trade your lunch snack for raw vegetables with a very little amount of low-fat dip or dressing. You should also eat a small salad with very little dressing before your main dinner. By doing this your appetite will reduce and you will not overeat during your main course. Above all, vegetables are very low in calories and are also a good source of vitamins, minerals and fiber, which will help keep you healthy along with assisting you to lose weight. Tip # 4 - DO NOT STAY HUNGRY OR STARVE YOURSELF! Staying hungry and starving yourself will only make you eat that much more when you do eventually sit down for a meal. The best way to go is to eat frequently in small portions. Skipping meals affects your metabolism and will actually slow down your weight loss! Start your day by making breakfast your biggest and healthiest meal followed by a small lunch with a slightly bigger dinner. Use meal replacement shakes midday or late-evening in rotation with veggies and salads. Tip # 5 - FAST FOOD = FAT YOU! Fast food is a convenient, tasty and cost effective reality, but it makes you fat every single time! You can at least minimize the disastrous effects of fatty fast food on your body when you find yourself at the drive thru on that very rare occasion. When you place an order at a fast food restaurant, here are some phrases that will help you to minimize your fat intake. "No Mayo," "No Cheese," "No Soda," "No Fries," "No Dessert." When you say "No Mayo" for your chicken sandwich, you are saving around 30 grams of fat, or about 270 calories per sandwich. Basically, if you can't avoid eating fast foods on occasion you can avoid all the fatty fast extras that are included with them. Tip # 6 - BOOZE MAKES YOU FATTER THAN YOU THINK! - One 12 oz. can of beer has around 140 calories - One 4 oz. glass of wine has between 80 and 200 calories - One 1 oz shot of whiskey has between 65 to 85 calories Skipping one 12 ounce can of beer on a daily average can save you over 14 pounds of extra weight a year (the same as giving up one 12 oz. can of soda a day). Alcohol is highly concentrated in calories with almost no nutritional value. Tip # 7 - THERE IS NO EASY WAY TO BEAT THE FAT! With all the fad diets out there, it may seem like there are easy and sacrifice-free ways to beat the fat off your body. Sadly, losing weight will always be as simple as burning more calories than you consume. Do not be taken in with the hype and the easy path of a slimmer you. It simply is not a reality that lasts. Now that you know the 7 tips, it is time for you to start burning some calories. Visit your local gym, fitness center, health office, or doctor so they can recommend an easy, low-impact and equipment free (if necessary) program that is perfect for you to lose the extra weight once and for all! ** To comment on this article or read comments about this article, go here. About the Author: SelfGrowth's Sales & Affiliate Director Joe DePalma is a positive thought writer, musician, and speaker who is collecting the very best positive thinking tools for RISING to the top at his website http://www.ReadySetRise.com! Joe is the President of the #1 Positive Success Website http://www.ReadySetRise.com which features the best free Positive Thoughts anywhere!   ------------------------------------------------------------- *** Healthy Recipe: Garlic Shrimp Salad *** ------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy this delicious shrimp salad as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating. It makes a great light meal on its own, or you can serve it as a side salad to a larger meal. Rich in health-promoting nutrients you will receive 60% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C, 56% DV for protein, 53% DV for vitamin K, and 44% DV for folate and much more. Enjoy! To read the full recipe, go here.

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[EzineArticles] Common Article Writing Roadblocks

Common Article Writing Roadblocks 5 Tips to Safely Steer Clear of Promotional Roadblocks Balancing websites, blogs, social media, article writing, and more, can be an incredible challenge! So how do you ensure you're a success? Don't drive (traffic) recklessly! By acknowledging there may be potential roadblocks ahead and knowing how to steer clear of these would-be hazards, you can ensure your article journey goes smoothly for you and your readers. Watch this video to discover the first Common Article Writing Roadblock many new and experienced Expert Authors encounter: Product Sales/Promotional Content. Downloadable Versions:                 Recap of the Product Sales/Promotional Content Roadblock 1. Avoid Promotion in Your Titles Strengthen your credibility by saving your name and any other self-branding methods for your Resource Box. Use your title to attract readers by making sure it's relevant and enriched with reader-oriented keywords to attract a wide audience. 2. Write Unbiased Reviews Readers shut down at any sign of a sales pitch because they like to arrive at their own conclusions about a product or service after gathering information. Remember: "Tell not sell" by providing quality, unbiased information in your articles. 3. Don't Be the Solution Build a bridge of trust: from your quality article to your quality website. Provide alternative solutions to your reader's pain-points in your articles, but don't be the solution (e.g. "I have these awesome products and services that will ease your pain"). 4. Avoid Misusing Your Links Strategically place your links to achieve the highest CTR (Click-Through-Rate) potential and amplify your online visibility. Our data suggests articles with the highest CTR provide only two self-serving links in the Resource Box! 5. Stay Clear of Self-Serving Content Be exclusive! What draws a reader to a particular article is information written for THEM, i.e. they're the focus, not a product or service in a sales pitch. In every article, provide 100% exclusive content that targets the reader's personal or professional interests. Roadblocks, like product sales or promotional content in articles, can bring your article writing efforts to a stand-still! Staying alert to avoid potential roadblocks ahead and planning your route will help you continue a non-stop journey to building your exposure and increasing trust with your readers. Doing so will help you drive qualified traffic back to your blog or website and cultivate a long-term relationship with your audience. Do you have a roadblock question or a great tip on how you avoid promotional content in your articles? Share it here! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: To get your recipe for article writing success and discover 6 great reasons to begin using My.EzineArticles.com, click here! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "I have built a huge body of material that enhances my credibility and search engine optimization." The relationship with EzineArticles.com has worked out extremely well. As a consequence of publishing articles on EzineArticles.com, I have built a huge body of material that enhances my credibility and search engine optimization. However, and most importantly, I have been able to use EzineArticles.com as a way of helping others. Nigel Brooks NigelALBrooks.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-7091659-5233187.e085d87993250aab11f3e0c15f1c2785@lists.ezinearticles.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2012 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

[EzineArticles] Article Titles Optimized For You

Article Titles Optimized For You Get Title Ideas with the Title Suggestions Tool Is the pressure of creating optimized, attention-grabbing titles getting to you? Are you looking for inspiration for your next set of articles, but don't have the time to do the research for reader-targeted keywords? Do you hear the phrase "long tail" and wonder what do animals have to do with article titles? An article's title has to be positioned just right to attract readers and search engines. Even the most prolific writers may find themselves strapped for time when looking for their next article topic. As for the "long tail" - it's all about finding reader-oriented keywords that target a specific audience in your niche and positioning those keywords strategically in a natural, easy-to-read format. Let us do the "work" of writing laser-targeted titles for you by using the My.EzineArticles.com Title Suggestions tool! Our dedicated Article Title Writing Team uses the most popular keyword search term data to hand-craft original, keyword-rich titles. It's easy! All you have to do is log in and within a few clicks: unique and optimized titles! Accessing the Title Suggestions Tool on My.EzineArticles.com Go to My.EzineArticles.com. Log in using your current username and password. Select the Write & Edit tab. Select Title Suggestions from the left navigation menu. Claiming Your Laser-Targeted Titles Using My.EzineArticles.com Select your niche from the Choose a category dropdown menu. Type in a representative keyword for your article in the Keyword field. Review the list of suggestions and select the title(s) you wish to use by clicking on the title. The titles you select (up to 5) will be reserved in your My Claimed Titles queue for 7 days. Using Your Laser-Targeted Titles on My.EzineArticle.com Within the Title Suggestions section, click on the title. This will bring you to the Submit New Article form and auto-populate the title field with your selected title. Then, write and submit your article! Retrieving Your Claimed Titles Directly From Your Submit New Article Form From the Write & Edit tab, select Submit New Article. Click on the Title field. Select Show Claimed Title Suggestions. Click on a title from your Claimed Titles list to auto-populate the Title field of the submission form. Select Save! Premium, Platinum and Diamond members get the added bonus of receiving Title Suggestions directly to their email inbox every week. Check your junk or spam folders if you qualify and you are not already receiving these! Want to use the old Members.EzineArticles.com interface for Title Suggestions? Click here. Claim your laser-targeted, optimized Title Suggestions on My.EzineArticles.com and begin writing your next set of quality, reader-oriented articles today! Special Note: Backed by our data and design team, My.EzineArticles.com serves you, the Expert Author. Please share your comments and suggestions so we can continue to make My.EzineArticles.com the ULTIMATE article writing platform tailored to your needs AND wants! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Discover how you can organize your article writing efforts to reach the next level of Expert Author success using the My.EzineArticles.com Scratch Pad! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "Bravo!" I LOVE what you've done with the place! It might take a little getting used-to, but it looks like everything I need to keep track of it all is right at my fingertips, in a MUCH more attractive interface. Bravo! Travis N. Parker T-Parker.HubPages.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-7084787-5233187.e085d87993250aab11f3e0c15f1c2785@lists.ezinearticles.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2012 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

[EzineArticles] 2 Minute Approval Tips Article Checklist

2 Minute Approval Tips Article Checklist Save Time and Target Success with this Checklist Your time is precious. Optimally using your time to write the right way will help you save time. So how do you write quality articles in less time? By planning ahead and discovering the article writing secrets to success before you begin writing! A solid plan, such as a checklist, will help you advance to the next level. A great tool to help you kick start your very own checklist: The 2 Minute Approval Tips video series! Taken from our submission records to find the most common reasons why articles are not approved during the initial editorial review, the 2 Minute Approval Tips series is compressed to give you the information you need quickly and to help you write quality, original articles. We've taken those tips and turned them into a simple checklist that you can use to help ensure that your articles will be approved on the very first submission. 2 Minute Approval Tips Checklist 1. Does your article's byline and Resource Box names match to avoid authorship confusion? 2. How many links are in your article and are those links situated to achieve your goal? 3. Do you deliver detailed and informative content to ensure your reader doesn't click away? 4. Are you providing your own exclusive insights to leverage your credibility and not someone else's? 5. Is your article formatted to best inform and maintain your reader's attention? 6. Is your Resource Box short and to the point to direct readers to your blog or website? 7. Does your article read naturally or are your keywords interrupting the natural flow? 8. Is your article accessible to a wide audience to better increase your visibility? 9. Does the anchor text of your links appear natural and professional to readers? 10. Is your article title balanced with reader-benefited keywords? 11. Is your article message clear with proper comma usage? 12. Are you adhering to EzineArticles' affiliate links guidelines? 13. Are your links relevant and do they provide a quality user experience? 14. Using HTML? Is it properly formatted and balanced to help draw the eye? 15. Do you mention a location? Does your article provide specific and unique information? 16. Does your article stand alone without relying on the reader to reference other content? 17. Is your article title free of special characters that might hinder readability and syndication? 18. Is your article summary short, catchy, and to the point to attract readers? 19. Did you proofread your article to catch errors? 20. Does your article meet the minimum word count with quality, informative content? There you have it! Your very own article submission checklist! For each checklist item, there is a quick 2 Minute Approval Tips video to help you save time and get your articles published on the first submission. To check out the entire 2 Minute Approval Tips series, click here. Put all the 2 Minute Approval Tips to good use when writing your next set of quality, original articles. What's your favorite 2 Minute Approval Tips video? Share it in the comments section of this post online! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Did you miss the Article Writing Top Ten Countdown with Late Night Article Writing host Lenny Wordsmith? Watch it here to get the top ten EzineArticles' Blog insights, tips, and more from January 2012! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "The two-minute strategy fits in nicely with my own view..." I think your 2 Minute Approval Tips are brilliant because they are just two minutes! Why haven't Internet marketers learned that little trick? Time is precious so asking me to read a long blurb or watch a video and you have lost me forever. The two-minute strategy fits in nicely with my own view of treasuring time. Robert William Locke Natural-ADHD-Cure.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-7076409-5233187.e085d87993250aab11f3e0c15f1c2785@lists.ezinearticles.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2012 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

[EzineArticles] Late Night Article Writing: 3rd Edition

Late Night Article Writing: 3rd Edition Article Writing Top Ten Countdown Once again, the newest sensation to hit late night entertainment - Late Night Article Writing - with your host, Lenny Wordsmith! Watch tonight's episode to see the Top Ten EzineArticles Blog Insights, Tips, and More from January 2012. Downloadable Versions:                 The Top Ten EzineArticles Blog Insights, Tips, and More from January 2012 Countdown: #10 - Expert Author Showcase: Gini Graham Scott: With over 70 published books, it's clear we could all learn something from Gini. Her strategies can help you build and extend the life of your library of quality articles. #9 - New Easy-to-Use Scratch Pad Tool: Log in to your My.EzineArticles.com member interface and access your very own Scratch Pad anytime you want. Use it for article ideas, notes, goals, feedback, and much, much more. #8 - Article Promotion: Become Your Article's Agent: Your articles can go pro if you become their agent and put them in the best position to succeed. Write quality articles, choose relevant keywords, and promote your articles to achieve greater visibility. #7 - 4 Features to Help You Write Confidently: In the Library tab of your My.EzineArticles.com member interface, check out the audio or PDF training series, a video library, and your digital locker. All of these training tools will save you time and amplify your writing efforts. #6 - Top Spelling Blunders Part II and III: EzineArticles has gathered some of the most common spelling errors even the most credible Expert Authors make. Familiarize yourself with these mistakes to help maintain your credibility and build confidence in your writing skills. #5 - Want Freedom? Write with Confidence: Address unresolved issues, such as branding misfires, dead links, or misguided sales tactics, to provide value to your readers. Doing so will create an article library that is an asset for many years to come. #4 - 5 Video Channels to Keep You Connected: Although new EzineArticles videos premiere on the blog, there are also 5 video channels where you can access professional training videos that cover topics for all experience levels to help you write more quality articles. #3 - 2-Minute Approval Tips #20: Reaching the Word Count: Adding 50 words of fluff at the end of a quality 350 word article is not going to do you or your readers any good. Brainstorm key points, share your personal experiences, and offer an additional relevant tip to reach the word minimum the right way! #2 - Quick and Easy Resources to Show Off Your Articles: Want more exposure, credibility, and traffic? Well, sign in to your My.EzineArticles.com member interface and click on the Resources tab to discover 6 tools to strengthen your article writing efforts. #1 - Increase Your Visibility to Get Results: Grow your business with EzineArticles by writing quality articles and staying connected. Build your My.EzineArticles.com Network and share your published articles on your social media sites to boost your articles' reach! There you have it! The Top Ten EzineArticles Blog Insights, Tips, and More from January 2012. Visit each of the Top Ten posts on the EzineArticles Blog today to discover insights and tips to help increase your credibility as an Expert Author and write more quality, original articles. Catch up with your favorite Late Night Article Writing host, Lenny Wordsmith and watch how he nearly bungled the Top Ten Countdown here! What was your favorite post from January 2012? Share yours in the comments section of this post on the EzineArticles Blog! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ EzineArticles Member Endorsement "...my original articles still bring traffic to my first website!!" I began my first website in November of 2006 and by early 2007 I had enough content to start promoting it... I first learned about article marketing from my site's webhost and their guide to getting traffic to your site. They also recommended EzineArticles as a high-quality article directory... Some of my original articles still bring traffic to my first website!! Kristen Burgess MilkAndMud.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-7071601-5233187.e085d87993250aab11f3e0c15f1c2785@lists.ezinearticles.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2012 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

Self Improvement Newsletter from SelfGrowth.com -- Amazing Valentine's Day Ideas for Couples & Singles

Self Improvement Newsletter Improve Your Life Today!   2/13/12 issue:   Valentine's Day Ideas for Couples & Singles Email for: killdragonhero@gmail.com * Self Improvement and Personal Growth Weekly Newsletter * Issue #701, Week of February 13-14, 2012 Publisher: David Riklan - http://www.SelfGrowth.com In this issue: -- Quotes of the Week -- Recommended Resource of the Week -- Article: 7 Valentine's Day Gifts of Time - By Dr. Charles D. Schmitz and Dr. Elizabeth A. Schmitz -- Article: 10 Things to Do in February If You're Single - By Renee Cooper -- Book Review: Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love - By Sue Johnson -- Inspirational News Story of the Week -- How to Subscribe and Unsubscribe from this Newsletter ------------------------------------------------------------ *** Quotes of the Week *** ------------------------------------------------------------ What chance gathers she easily scatters. A great person attracts great people and knows how to hold them together. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749-1832 It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, "Always do what you are afraid to do." - Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1882 The more difficulties one has to encounter, within and without, the more significant and the higher in inspiration his life will be. - Horace Bushnell, 1802-1876 ------------------------------------------------------------ *** Recommended Resource of the Week *** ------------------------------------------------------------ * Discover How To Generate 300 - 1,200 Leads Per Day LIVE Tonight At 8pm EST! * Tonight February 13th at 8pm EST, online traffic generation expert, Daegan Smith, will be conducting a small private online meeting where he's going to reveal exactly how he's able to generate 300 to 1,200 leads per day online that have turned into $109,322.12 this month so far. Register now, and meet us tonight at 8pm. It's free.  ------------------------------------------------------------ *** Article: The Valentine's Day Gift of Time - By Dr. Charles D. Schmitz and Dr. Elizabeth A. Schmitz *** ------------------------------------------------------------ In these tough economic times we think it is important to again remind folks that the best things in life are free. To love, to be loved, and to give the gift of time is the best gift you can give to someone. This is an especially important message on Valentine's Day 2012. In our book, Building a Love that Lasts we report the findings and practical tips from our 27-year study of successfully marriage couples in the USA and around the world. In fact, we have interviewed couples on SIX continents of the world. We found in our studies that there are seven pervasive characteristics that thread throughout all successful marriages. For our Valentine's gift to you, we are pleased to offer suggestions related to each of those "seven surprising secrets" for saving your hard-earned money on Valentine's Day by giving the most precious gift of all -- your time! Here goes, the Gift of Time just for you. 1. The Gift of Time for Turning "Two Into One" without Losing Individual Identity • Share ideas for what you would like to do together in 2012. • Talk about the dreams you share for yourself as well as for your marriage. • Find several favorite old photos and relive those precious moments together. 2. The Gift of Time so there are No "Sacred Cows" in your Marriage • Engage in an extended conversation about why you love each other. • Write your lover a note with three things you admire most about him or her. • Tell your lover something that has been a nice "secret" of yours over the years. 3. The Gift of Time to Show Respect for the One You Love • Treat her like a princess -- treat him like a king. • Write an email telling your lover what you believe to be their greatest strength. • Make a note to put on the refrigerator door with a thank you for something special your lover did for you. 4. The Gift of Time for Good Health and Health Promotion • Cook a special healthy dinner and serve it by candlelight. • Take a long walk with your spouse for Valentine's Day. • Hit the "snooze" button on your alarm clock at least three times so you can snuggle a little extra in the morning. 5. The Gift of Time for Marital Financial Health • Don't go to the movies, make your own romantic movie together. • Forget the $60 bouquet of roses -- instead paint or draw a bouquet or write a love note to your lover. • Don't waste your money on jewelry or chocolates. Just tell why you love them. 6. The Gift of Time for Touching and Intimacy • Take a long walk together holding hands. • Make romantic time for intimacy. 7. The Gift of Time To Make Your Marriage Spontaneously Exciting • Have breakfast in bed together. • Read a romantic bedtime story to your lover. • Shut off all electronics for Valentine's Day -- no phones, no cell phones, no computers, no PDA, no television -- just the two of you. You see, the best things in life are, indeed, free. In these tough economic times, people are looking to save money at every turn. And the truth is, love -- true love -- should never be about money. As they song says, "Money can't buy you love."   Our 27 years of research on successful marriage has revealed to us that true love, true commitment, and truly successful marriages are based on many things, but how much money you spend on the one you love is almost never an indication of real love. In life, love, and marriage, the most important gift you can give to the one you love is the gift of time. Why should Valentine's Day 2012 be any different? We have been married for nearly 44 years. Valentine's Day has always been special for us. We make a point each year to NOT spend money on each other on this special day. If you follow our advice to you, expect the most wonderful Valentine's Day ever! Simple Things Matter in love and marriage. Love well! ** To comment on this article or to read comments about this article, go here. About the Author: As America's #1 Love and Marriage Experts, award-winning authors, and the SelfGrowth.com Official Guides to Marriage, Drs. Charles and Elizabeth Schmitz help international audiences answer questions about love, marriage and relationships. With 26 years of research on love and successful marriage across six continents of the world and their own 43-year marriage, the Doctors know what makes relationships work. http://www.selfgrowth.com/guide/lizandcharlesschmitz.html Get started with America's #1 Love and Marriage Experts by taking their Marriage Quiz or sending your questions to Ask the Doctors for Marriage Advice.   * Discover How To Generate 300 - 1,200 Leads Per Day LIVE Tonight At 8pm EST! * Tonight February 13th at 8pm EST, online traffic generation expert, Daegan Smith, will be conducting a small private online meeting where he's going to reveal exactly how he's able to generate 300 to 1,200 leads per day online that have turned into $109,322.12 this month so far. Register now, and meet us tonight at 8pm. It's free.    ------------------------------------------------------------ *** Article: 10 Things to Do in February If You're Single - By Renee Cooper *** ------------------------------------------------------------ Valentine's Day. Here it comes again. Last year we ran a list of things you can do if you're single in February, and got a great response. So this year, we're updating the list with some new ideas for how to spend this highly commercialized 'holiday'. Because even though you may not want to celebrate the idea of 'romantic love,' your life is filled with all kinds of love, if only you take the time to notice: unconditional love for your children, the soul-sister (or brother) affection for your best friend, the gratitude for all the people who make your life easier, etc. So here are some things you can do on Valentine's Day (and all of February) to honor the loves of your life: 1. Indulge in something decadent. If you love sugar or glitter, treat yourself to a heart shaped box of chocolate (dark chocolate even has health benefits!) or pamper yourself with some new jewelry. You'll most likely save money with the sales this month! (We know this one made the list last year, but how can we not mention chocolate and jewelry?) 2. Assemble all the special people in your life and have a Girl's or Guy's Night Out! Or even better, a Girl's Night In - complete with home makeovers, cheesy movies and lots of high caloric foods (cheesecake and chocolate is a must!). Celebrate your strength and energy! (And for men, it's perfect timing to plan ahead for March Madness!) 3. Take some time to give back. Start training for the Breast Cancer 3-Day, raise money for those who are less fortunate or do something closer to home with a visit to a nursing home or animal shelter. Let compassion rule your heart. 4. Tell your best friends and family what you need. They may think you're 'over the breakup", and may not understand how certain triggers can buy you a ticket for the emotional roller coaster. Ask them for help. 5. Allow yourself to feel whatever comes up. Cry. Pout. Bemoan your lack of candlelit dinner or couples' massage. But only for a short time. Let yourself wallow for an hour and then let it go. Life can be painful and difficult, but it also has joy and light. Don't let this momentary situation define who you are. 6. Express your gratitude. Make a list every day of the things you are grateful for and type each list into Wordle.net. At the end of the month, you'll have created a beautiful illustration of the most important things in your life. Print it out and frame it as a reminder. 7. Maybe this is the year you join an online dating service. Take the plunge and sign up. If you don't think you're ready, make a list of what's in your way. Then start tackling some of those obstacles so you will be ready and dating by next Valentine's Day. 8. Flirt This is as simple as smiling and looking directly into someone's eyes. Experiment on the barista who makes your morning latte (the guys at my local Starbucks are incredible flirts!). Brush off those skills that may be long forgotten and practice for when you do meet someone you like and want to attract. 9. Manifest your mate. Create a vision board of what you're looking for in a lover, partner or 'someone you could spend time with' (whatever term you are comfortable with). Then create a visual of who that person will be, and more importantly, how you will feel with that person. Use it as a guide to attract that person into your life. 10. Shake off the temptation to self-pity, and be your own valentine! Go see a movie, sing cheesy love songs to yourself and buy yourself a gift. Lavish yourself in all your desires- you deserve it! No need to mope around this Valentine's Day. Use the time to love yourself, create your own love, or show others how much you love them! ** To comment on this article or to read comments about this article, go here. About the Author: Renee Cooper is the coach and co-founder of One Journey Consulting, a coaching practice in MA dedicated to personal renewal and rediscovery through life's transitions (primarily divorce). More information can be found at http://www.OneJourneyConsulting.com. * Discover How To Generate 300 - 1,200 Leads Per Day LIVE Tonight At 8pm EST! * Tonight February 13th at 8pm EST, online traffic generation expert, Daegan Smith, will be conducting a small private online meeting where he's going to reveal exactly how he's able to generate 300 to 1,200 leads per day online that have turned into $109,322.12 this month so far. Register now, and meet us tonight at 8pm. It's free.    ------------------------------------------------------------ *** Book Review: Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love - By Sue Johnson *** ------------------------------------------------------------ Heralded by the New York Times and Time magazine as the couple therapy with the highest rate of success, Emotionally Focused Therapy works because it views the love relationship as an attachment bond. This idea, once controversial, is now supported by science, and has become widely popular among therapists around the world. In Hold me Tight, Dr. Sue Johnson presents Emotionally Focused Therapy to the general public for the first time. Johnson teaches that the way to save and enrich a relationship is to reestablish safe emotional connection and preserve the attachment bond. With this in mind, she focuses on key moments in a relationship-from Recognizing the Demon Dialogue to Revisiting a Rocky Moment-and uses them as touchpoints for seven healing conversations. Through case studies from her practice, illuminating advice, and practical exercises, couples will learn how to nurture their relationships and ensure a lifetime of love. ***** The list price of this book is $25.99. To purchase it from Amazon at a price of $14.70, a 43% discount, go here. ------------------------------------------------------------ *** Inspirational News Story of the Week *** ------------------------------------------------------------ * 'We're Not Heroes': Local Teens Humble About Helping Fight Fire * A fire broke out in the chimney of the LeGrand family's house across the street, and a group of seven boys went from just hanging out to helping out, working to extinguish the blaze. 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