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Don't forget people are so busy now they will only give your email a limited amount of their concentration. Therefore you should summarize your offer in the first paragraph.

If it's compelling enough it should grab the readers attention and make them want to read further.

Put your reader in the picture!

How do you do this?

Explain how your product will help them to solve a problem.

Don't focus too much on how it's helped you, they don't care about you.

Use sentences like...

Imagine yourself spending less time doing the boring paperwork, and see yourself outside playing with the family in the park.

By using ....... you can make more money, while working less hours. Don't continue to do things the old fashioned way, try ....... and you could be down the beach while most other..........are still figuring out what you've done.

There are hundreds of ways you can include the prospect in the picture, just get creative and always focus on what they want, not what you want.

Use ownership words that allow the reader to feel comfortable when reading the copy.

For Example don't say "When you buy this..." instead say "When you own a..."

See how this takes the fear out of reading this?

People don't want to be sold anything! They do however want to buy or own things!

You can also say things like..."When you use the ..... it will help you to...." Instead of saying "By purchasing the.....it will help you to.

See the subtle differences?

Write things in a way that automatically imply that the reader already owns the product and you are merely pointing out what they have already experienced.

What makes your product or service different?

Make a list of why your product or service is better than the competitions. This will help you to identify what is actually different and from there you can put the best one into a USP.

Youre Unique Selling Proposition.

It's the thing that sets you apart and makes people want to have what you are offering.

Try to think of a great USP for your business!

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Ok. You bought your dream car. It has the most powerful YET fuel efficient engine on the market. You have to do your part in fighting global warming after all. The car comes with everything youve always wanted. It even comes with bells and whistles you never even knew existed.

By the end of this decade, a third of your car's value will be in its electronics and advanced technologies. Current tech toys not only makes your car more fun but also safer to drive and lets them go farther on a gallon of fuel, and emit less pollution; all while zipping around corners quickly.

However, did you know that you can even add more technology to the car? Believe it or not but you actually can. There are advances in Bluetooth and navigation aspects. If youre car didnt come with a backup camera factory installed, then dont worry. They now make backup cameras which shoot clearer than your current digital camera. Isnt it exciting?

Here is a list put together from the people at Car and Driver and PC World of the newest and best add-on tech accessories being sold for your car. While some of these may not be cheap, they are definitely fun.

1. Traffic Info: Garmin Nvi 680 The best is never the cheapest. These shirt-pocket devices are the Nvi 680. They come with a 4.3-inch quarter VGA (QVGA, or 320-by-240) LCD screen. You can connect it to your car's power and it receives real-time traffic reports, giving you a better idea of roads to avoid.
2. Add-On: HD Radio Directed Electronics Car Connect DMHD1000 - HD Radio can triple the radio broadcasts you receive. One frequency will carry the digital station while two others are multi-cast over the same frequency. The Car Connect HD tuner connects to any existing radio via the antenna for no loss of signal quality. All you need to do is mount a small module on the dash, then tune your radio to an unused FM station, or use the auxiliary input.
3. Car Stereo: Sony MEX-BT5000 - For a unique way to experience Bluetooth in your car, you need to replace your old stereo with one that integrates the latest in Bluetooth technology. The MEX-BT5000 has an AM/FM receiver, CD player, 24-bit DAC, and more. This Bluetooth isn't just for phone calls. Using a device supporting A2DP (the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), you can stream music off devices, and there are plug-in modules for iPods and satellite radio.
4. Cell-Phone Navigator: LG 9900 ENV It seems every day portable navigators shrink even smaller and smaller. Theyre so tiny; its difficult to remember to take them with you. Consider this like a cell phone with navigation built-in, such as the LG 9900 enV running VZ Navigator software from Verizon and Networks in Motion. Place messaging lets you send a "GPS thumbtack" to someone else's phone, setting your location as the destination.
5. GPS Navigation: Alpine PMD-B100 Blackbird This one has it all. Here's a navigation device you can use three ways: Try it as a battery-operated walkabout unit with a 3.6-inch color screen, as a dashboard-mounted personal navigation aid, or add a $200 docking module to it which hides the Blackbird under your seat and connects to an Alpine AV head unit with a big LCD. This last option gives you a system nearly as good as what you'd get built into a new car.
6. Cell-Phone Adapter: Parrot CK3100 LCD - Cell phones can be distracting and often illegal when held in your hand. If youre not a fan of an earpiece dangling as you drive, get a dash-mounted Bluetooth adapter such as Parrot's, which connects to most car stereos or a separate speaker. Only a small display stays visible. There is also voice recognition which lets you dial by name.

For further information on any of these tech accessories listed above be sure to check Car and Driver Magazine and Popular Science available for purchase at Magsforless at www.magsforless.com. They sell over 75 different automotive magazine subscriptions and hundreds of other cheap magazines to choose from.

Affiliate programs are available for a whole gamut of online activities. Some are hot as pay per click advertising and others are as old as pay per sale. While you can see all businesses, big and small, making money online with affiliate programs, the question you must ask yourself is - how do I also select solid affiliate programs in order to make assured money online?

Benefits of Affiliate Programs
Enrolling for affiliate programs affords you huge benefits. First, you can be your own boss working from the comfort of home with no hustle. Next, it is low cost or zero to start with. You don't need to have your own product to sell, while thousands of advertisers out there waiting to share their benefits with your in exchange for your effort to promote their businesses.

Third Party Affiliate Programs
There are virtually unlimited individual affiliate programs offered on the Internet, many being through third party affiliate networks such as ClickBank, Commission Junction, ShareSale etc. These companies connect a large number of advertisers together via their own network, enable you to access them all at one location with a single registration. Tracking performance is made easy, there is only one technical support to contact, things are easier to manage, and the best yet, payment is received as one convenient monthly lump sum.

Thus, it's recommended that you sign up for third party affiliate networks. This will save you lots of time; while you can collect your money altogether.

Watch Out for Cheats
Because you are utilizing a third party service, there are several pitfalls for which you must watch out. Some unethical affiliate networks may not treat affiliates honestly while tracking sales and leads (which means you can sometimes lose your hard-earned money). Payment thresholds can be fairly high - a minimum of $50 US is de rigueur for international publishers. A payment delay of two months or more from the date of a sale/lead generation is not uncommon. Finally, some affiliate programs claim are not responsible for missing checks or checks that are waylaid in the post.

However, its a different story with big, established affiliate programs like Google AdSense and Amazon. You can participate in their affiliate programs without fear of being cheated.

Know Thy Self
Don't select an affiliate program only based on their payment scheme, instead, see the kind of people who are most likely to visit your website - which means relevance. For example, if you are targeting home based business on your site, links to affiliate programs of text-books sale would most likely generate less revenue than banners that link to paid survey companies. The most important rule of choosing an affiliate program is to know your target audience and your own skills sets.

Last but not least, do not join every single affiliate program that comes your way. Internet marketing gurus suggest sites that make the most money from affiliate programs are those promote only few.

Lewis Low is the founding editor of OnlineBizPromo.com For more Practical Online Business Ideas and Work-From-Home Opportunities, visit his Work-At-Home directory at http://www.OnlineBizPromo.com

White tea is made from Camellia (sinensis) and, in fact, is just like black tea, its unique taste comes from the way that the leaves are processed after plucking. While white tea has always been the specialty of the Fujian province of China, today some of the finest white tea is also grown in the hills of Darjeeling in India.

The most popular varieties of the white tea are obtained from the bud and young leaves of the Narcissus, the Chaicha, the Small White (Xiao Bai) and the Big White (Da Bai) bushes. The first requirement is the Three Whites, or the bud along with the first and second leaves, each covered with tiny white hair. The bud and leaves should be harvested in early spring, to get the best quality white tea. By no means should it be harvested when it rains, the moisture is too high or the buds have been damaged in any way. The leaves are then steamed and fried so that oxidation is neutralized. This results in white tea having more catechins than other varieties of tea, due to which its health benefits are believed to be greater than other varieties of tea. The dried white tea has a pale look unlike other tea as it has both buds and leaves, while the rest have only leaves.

Depending on standards of selecting and picking, white can be classified into various categories. The highest grade of white tea is the Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yinzhen), whose finished leaves are uniform is shape, brightly colored, fleshy and covered in tiny white hair. The White Peony (Bai Mu Dan) is a grade lower, and its finished leaves appear as a silvery bud and two grayish, green leaves, all covered in a silvery down. Below these lie the Tribute Eyebrow (Gong Mei) and the Noble, Long Life Eyebrow (Shou Mei).

While the former were all Chinese varieties in recent years good quality white tea has also been grown in Darjeeling in India, and also in Sri Lanka. The Darjeeling white tea brews a pale golden beverage with delicate aroma and a mellow taste. The Sri Lankan variety has a golden coppery infusion and very mild liquoring. And to enjoy these fine varieties of white tea and brew a perfect cup, just add 1 tablespoon of white tea to eight ounces of water heated to 170-180F and steep for 2 minutes. Dont miss the opportunity to taste these fine white tea buds in your lifetime!

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Has anyone else noticed how bloody expensive boats are? My lord, it's hard to justify spending tens of thousands of dollars for a boat when it only gets used for part of the year in many area's of the country. Whether your favorite activity is fishing, exploring, kayaking, or just floating lazily down a river, a boat would be a great idea, if only they didn't require you to take out another loan to buy one. The are alternatives however. As a matter of fact there are quality alternatives to high cost boats if you just think outside the box a little bit.

The quality alternative that I'm referring to are quality inflatable boats. These boats cost a fraction of what traditional boats do, and require much less maintenance. Don't worry, I'm not referring to those cheap things that you buy at you local super store. I'm referring to quality boats, made from quality materials by manufacturers that have the quality of what they produce in mind. These types of quality inflatable boats will cost you between $250 and $1,500 (depending on the style), which is still a fraction of what a traditional boat will cost you. Many of these quality manufacturers offer "package" deals to help save you money as well.

These quality inflatable boats come is styles such as: kayaks, canoes, motor-mount boats, sail boats, and even pontoon boats. The pontoon style boats are my personal favorite for fishing and kayaks are my favorite for simply exploring a new river. Whatever your activity, there is an inflatable boat to suit your needs.

When I use the word "quality", I mean quality. If your decide to invest in one of these boats, make sure the manufacturer that you purchase from offer a tril period for you to see if you like the boat. The good manufacturers will. Also, the quality inflatable boats are durable enough to stand up to things like a dog's paws and class IV rapids. The bottom line is that if you're in the market for a boat, there are quality alternatives to high cost boats. Breaking the bank isn't at all necessary when purchasing a boat.

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How do you get the best cheap auto insurance? It's very doable if you are patient and exercise a little creativity. In this article, I'll give you very specific tactics you can use in order to get good, cheap auto insurance.

First, the basics.

Shop around. This one is self-evident, but you should by all means look around. Don't buy the first policy. You should also get a multi-car discount if you have more than one car -- this goes without saying. Also, if the deductible is higher, your premiums will be lower. Most know this, but it doesn't hurt to bring it up.

Look at the deductible with each policy point. I'd also recommend you keep your credit score clean. While it's not common, some insurance insiders predict in time your credit score will be used to help determine your policy pricing.

What else should you do to get cheap auto insurance? Believe it or not, asking for a discount might give you just that, a nice discount. This tactic works especially if you're with an insurer for a long time.

The next option is not common but is a good thing to consider: install a theft device. This is a deterent to thieves and incurance companies like the fact that the odds diminish for them to have to pay out a claim.

Consider completing a defensive-driving class. Also, in conjunction with this, if you graduate from a state-sanctioined driving school - it could save you up to 10% off on Property Damage Bodily Injury, Personal Injury Protection , Medical Payments, and Collision coverage.

You should also do your best to obey the law. A clean driving record gets you discounts. The more history of good driving behavior results in better auto insurance pricing.

You should also consider buying a car that has air bags and automatic seat belts. Believe it or not, some car insurance companies actually discount to 30% off Personal Injury Protection and Medical Payments coverage.

When you are looking to buy a new car or even a used one, get insurance quotes from different auto insurance providers.

Buying online is a great way to save money. You can get instant quotes and compare to your hearts content. Geico, 21st Century, Esurance and others all have online quote generating engines on their websites.

Here's a tip I learned that has worked well for me. If you pay your policy yearly instead of monthly or bi-yearly, many car insurance vendors will give you a discount.

Look at the direct mail auto insurance companies send to you. Why? Let me explain. I hate getting an avalanche of direct mail (junk mail, in other words) as much as anyone. With direct mail campaigns, though, companies spend a lot of money planning and executing the direct mail campaign. They often offer unpecedented savings through these campaigns so you should look at the offer at the very least. I'm glad I did once. About a year ago, I got a direct mail letter from an unknown company. I looked through it and decided it was worth a shot as I was unhappy with my then cheap auto insurance carrier. I literally ended up saving over 50% from my previous policy! Honest. Plus, I actually increased my coverage in a few cases.

Conclusion
So, there it is. By applying these techniques, you will save money. Getting cheap car insurance doesn't have to be hard if you apply these tactics. Remember, it's always a buyer's market when it comes to cheap auto insurance. You the consumer are in control, not the insurance company. By applying a little bit of common sense and these practical tips, you will gain more control over your auto insurance needs.

You can save money with free online auto insurance quotes by visiting the Web site here good-auto-insurance-info.info, a popular auto insurance website that provides advice, tips, and resources to include on how you can save on your car insurance.

When we discuss International Terrorism, most people think in terms of bombings, hijackings or worse nuclear weapons in the hands of the bad guys. Indeed, these are serious, but what about diseases and viruses? What about Bird Flu mutations or, Small Pox or Ebola mixed with the common flu. Not very funny and no one wants to talk about it, yet we must as our enemies are.

So, lets talk shall we? I am concerned that we use eggs to make vaccines and if we get bird flu? Well, what eggs should we use? Some research has been going on using e.Coli, but just the thought of its use to make vaccines is a little scary. Apples can be used, not, as efficient and look how many people there are? There are several new companies with some incredible headway being made in the rapid creation of vaccines.

Yet, we see another issue, as one company is buying up all the Star Anise for Bird Flu and they are making vaccines too. Still if Bird Flu hits the US hard, we have no clue which strain might become the next pandemic. Some believe that China is testing on their own people in the Western Provinces and what about the 2-flights a day on AA to Vietnam non-stop to NY? I mean everything is set up for a disaster and it seems no one gets it.

The Bush administration did buy 10 Billion in Bird Flu vaccine, but we do not know if H5N1 will be it? Could be something else, but sometimes you have to spend money just in case. The H5N1 could easily mutate just like other viruses have in the past and are doing today.

In fact, I had read some really frightful problems in dealing with the testing of Ebola. It is an interesting virus, even more interesting is that a very few people can survive some strains. Wow, that is as interesting as the prostitute in Nairobi who is 60 years old and never gotten HIV, works everyday? Her white blood cell count is thru the roof, but still it is amazing, genetically. We have many human anomalies out there, fascinating stuff.

On the vaccine issue, just because we have them does not mean they are still good, as they have a shelf life and vaccines are unsafe often enough and long-term they do not work. We see all sorts of problems with vaccines today, some are attempting to link these issues to the increase in autism and there is a small percentage of children that it just ruins them for life (could be the mercury).

Big issues, then there are the conspiracy theory crowd who will not take them, which if a large percentage does, a few stragglers are not so bad, but if that number is over 10-15% you cannot eradicate anything. I have heard so many theories about autism, I could not say, but 1:170 is way too many. It behooves us to consider all the ramifications and shore up this risk.

L. Winslow is an Economic Advisor to the Online Think Tank, a Futurist and retired entrepreneur http://www.worldthinktank.net . Currently he is planning a bicycle ride across the US to raise money for charity and is sponsored by http://www.Calling-Plans.com and all the proceeds will go to various charities who sign up.

Who wants to be common or normal like the proletariat when you can just as easily subdue them and rise over them with a private jet built to your specifications. Nobody will ever tell you when and where to fly. You don't have to wait in long annoying lines or queues when you buy a private jet. Oh no. You make the rules. You decide when and how you are going to get there in your Cessna private jet. Price is no object. A private jet which costs $20 million? Not a problem for you because you either had a trust fund passed down to you by a wealthy family line or you created and amassed billions of dollars so you deserve to buy a private jet more than anyone else deserves to buy a private jet, that's for certain.

Do you remember watching that tv series called the lifestyles of the rich and the famous? Well now that could be you in your private jet up there, able to buy things with prices most people can not afford the cost of. A private jet is on the top of a long list of items such as a luxury villa or a private business and of course the yacht. Now that you have been able to buy a private jet or maybe two, you can travel privately to your yacht and have exclusive vacations that you never even dreamed of as a child growing up in the ghetto. A private jet has changed your outlook on life as well as your luck with the opposite sex including that old cheerleader you used to have your eyes on but you were too chicken to approach back in high school or college.

Julie Hopkins has been jetsetting for most of her young life and writes about it for several online news sites.

English is the official language of ASEAN The Association of South East Asian Nations. It is the language of international business and now it is the main language of the internet. This means that in Thailand there is a big demand for native English speakers to teach all age groups how to speak, read and write the English language. Coupled with that is the ever growing tourism industry and the need for language skills amongst those who service it.

Although in the past the regulation of the teaching industry has been relaxed, the only real qualification being that you are a native speaker. This has now changed not only in Thailand but elsewhere. Employers will insist on a bachelors degree. Oddly this is more important than either a specialized TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) or a TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) certificate. The subject of the BA is not important but it must be genuine. Anyone caught using forged qualifications are now subject to law and employers will run checks with issuing colleges and universities from which the qualifications were awarded.

If you are qualified then teaching can be a great way to get really involved with Thai society. Sanuk or the importance having fun is a defining factor in social interaction. It may not always be easy, but teaching can be a rewarding and interesting experience.

When looking for work you have to decide whether you prefer to teach adults or children and what sector of the industry you want to cater to. International schools follow the curriculum of the country to which they are affiliated whether that is the UK, US or France. Teachers there would be qualified in the same way as they would in their country of origin so these jobs are in high demand since the pay is very good and employers can be very choosy.

All over Thailand there are private schools some being part of a chain whilst others are totally independent commercial enterprises. They range vastly in quality, the better ones having the pick of those they want to employ. This is another reason why being properly qualified is important. You will be paid more.

There is also a great need for teachers at high schools. The pay can be quite low but generally it is a less stressful job since class times are shorter.

Often considered the most prestigious places to teach are universities. The pay is not always as high as the prestige might suggest since rates are set by the government but there is plenty of opportunity for specialization if you already have an academic background.

Private one to one teaching is a market in itself. Some teachers hate it finding it very demanding, others prefer the freedom in hours and the more intense nature of the work. It can also be a bit more lucrative than teaching a class. People will want value for their money though from the one to one experience, so professionalism and preparation are vital.

Some teachers prefer dealing with adult students and some prefer children. Its just a question of preference. With adults many experienced teachers specialize in one area whether that is business English, medical English, tourist industry English and so on.

Thailand is a country where appearance, respect and face matter. The profession of teacher or kru or ajarn is highly respected and certain levels of presentation are required. From men a shirt and tie at least and for women fairly formal clothing.

Teaching jobs are advertised in the Bangkok Post and increasingly on the internet. Whatever your training and however long you plan to make a life in teaching Thailand can be an enjoyable place to do it. Teaching those keen to learn who also want to have fun is a rewarding experience.

Alex Smith manages the Cheap Thailand Travel website http://www.cheapthaitravel.com and occasionally contributes to http://www.golf-in-thailand.com and has lived in Thailand for the last 3 years.

Summer is typically a slower time for Virtual Assistant businesses. Everything seems to slow down a bit in the summer while clients take vacations and spend more time with family. And perhaps you have kids home who need your time and attention. Help your clients and yourself this summer by addressing the "summer slowdown."

• Get ready for the kids!
  

• Plan to spend lots of time having fun with your family, because that may be one of the main reasons you have chosen to work from home! Set a work schedule for yourself and communicate that with your family. If you have young children, think about hiring a babysitter to come over a few hours a week so you can work, or trade childcare with a neighbor.

• Anticipate needs your clients might have when they go on vacation.
  

• Out of site does NOT mean out of mind for most small business owners, so you can do them a big favor by keeping things moving for them. Contact current clients and let them know that you are available to help them while they travel by checking and responding to their voicemail and email and performing routine tasks.

• Communicate your own vacation schedule.
  

• Be sure to take some time for yourself and your family this summer! Plan to take some time off, whether or not you decide to travel. Set expectations whether you will or won't be checking messages. Arrange with clients to complete projects before you leave. Partner with another VA this summer to cover each other's vacation time.

• Know how to work on the road.

• Familiarize yourself with how to check your email and voicemail while traveling.

• Use this extra time to learn something new.

• Make a list of skills that you'd like to acquire that would help you in your business. Plan to take a class or read a book.

• Take your current clients to lunch or play a round of golf.

• Summer may also be a slower time for your current clients. Make the most of this time by setting social appointments with each of them.

• Network at local festivals, barbeques and sporting events.

• Always have your business cards with you this summer, because you never know where you will meet your next client!

• Keep your website fresh by offering a "hot" special.

• Up-to-date content on your website will convey that your services continue to be popular. Create urgency and entice prospective clients by offering a summer deal.

• Catch up and clean up.

• Is there a project you have been meaning to get to? Perhaps this is a good time for you to update your marketing or business plan. Maybe spring wasn't a good time for spring cleaning? Declutter your desk, office, and computer. Use this time to recharge and renew your energy.

Angela Green is the author of The Virtual Assistant's Start-Up Manual: A 30-day plan to build your VA business. Sign-up to receive free weekly tips on how to jump-start your VA business at http://www.vamanual.com

Kitchens have come a long way these days. The look of the past is long gone. There are so many options to choose from these days that just the decision could take days. Kitchen flooring has become an important feature in the decorating of the home. Kitchens in general have become an important room of the home and many families are using this particular room of the home to incorporate family time together, not only in cooking together, but in socializing together as well. Kitchens are getting larger and counter space is getting bigger as well. Instead of a room at the back of the house where no one goes in but the cook, you will find kitchens are more open and centered in the home. This article will uncover some over the top kitchen flooring that will take your breath away.

Kitchen flooring has become a very important focal point for the home these days. With more and more kitchens opened up to the rest of the home, the flooring has become an important choice in the decorating of that room. It will need to match the adjoining rooms if it isn't the same choice of flooring. Color choice will be of importance in making a decision as to which kitchen flooring to choose. There are so many color choices available in whatever style of flooring you choose that you may need to carry around samples of your kitchen flooring choice in order to match up to the existing other floors in your home.

You will find kitchen flooring available in tile, marble, granite, brick, rock, linoleum, hardwood, or carpeting as well as many other choices. It can be an overwhelming decision to make, and in just the tile and marble choices alone, you will find beautiful decorated pieces to choose from. Some will be solid colors where others will have swirl patterns inlayed. You can go from a very plain look to extremely elegant in kitchen flooring. There are some things to consider when choosing your kitchen flooring. How hard will this floor be to keep its same appearance? Will it take a lot of traffic and will this kitchen flooring choice hold up to wear and tear over the years.

Whatever your kitchen flooring choice may be, you can always change the look of it. If you redecorate later you can always go with a different look because there is a kitchen flooring choice to go with any look you may be trying to achieve. You will find kitchen flooring available in most any home improvement, building supply or flooring store. With just a little bit of homework on your part and of course money, you can have an over the top kitchen flooring that will take anyones breath away.

For more information on flooring try visiting http://flooring-solution.com, a website that specializes in providing helpful flooring tips, advice and resources to include Kitchen Flooring and more.

How to be confident even when you may not feel particularly strong comes down to the way that you treat and feel about yourself. Many people let the words and thoughts of others dictate how confident and approachable you are when in truth the only person who has the right to dictate how you feel is yourself. Self talk, image and focus will be dependable keys to ensuring that you can maintain confidence even if under pressure and even attack. By being prepared for the best and worse any situation has to offer you will not be thrown off by an unexpected result or circumstance.

How you feel as well as how confident you feel will be highly dependent on how you feel about yourself. So if you wake up in the morning look in the mirror and say negative things to yourself then you are not setting yourself up for a rewarding day. Instead if you approach your day as a new challenge that you are ready and prepared to take on then you will see major differences surrounding the way you cope with a tough situation. Feeling good when you want is based on how you feel about yourself and obviously not all people feel good all the time so when you are feeling low deal with it before a situation arises.

Self consciousness can be the greatest detriment to self esteem and confidence. You need to beat self consciousness to adequately prepare and cope so that when a situation arises you are in control confident and secure that you will be ok. Self consciousness is the little voice inside which questions how beautiful, motivated and equipped you are to tackle each day. Stop self conscious talk before it begins, choose from the start of the day how you will feel and stick to it. Learning to be positive when no-one else can cope is a sure fire way to gain confidence and trust so by taking a deep breathe and telling yourself that you can do anything. You will be at ease.

Undue criticism is hard to handle at the best of times and while you will need to identify the difference between constructive criticism and undue insult it is important for the sake of your confidence that you do not allow silly or hurtful comments from others affect the overall way that you feel about yourself. When the words of others are unhelpful and hurtful this is abuse and is not to be tolerated. Remove yourself from people who cannot offer helpful useful criticisms. We all a touch of reality and growth but don't take undue criticism.

In the even that you have prepared to your best ability, broken each task into steps and loved yourself silly all morning, in some situations especially in a group setting even the most confident person can succumb to pressure so it is important when in a difficult situation that you have a back up plan. This will be the best way for you to stay calm in a sticky situation without making a fool of yourself or others. One of the most effective ways that I have had suggested to me is when feeling under pressure to focus on the importance of the situation. Not in the sense that if you mess up its all over, because those thought will be detrimental but to remember the excitement and potential of the situation. Remind yourself why you went in the first place and this should be enough to get you through, other tips are deep breathing and a quick visualization to keep you bouncing till you can re-strategize at a later stage.

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