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		<title>Self-Confidence Can&#8217;t Be Bought, But Can Be Borrowed</title>
		<link>http://themiddleshelf.com/2010/03/08/self-confidence-cant-be-bought-but-can-be-borrowed/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maria Helm</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It would be wonderful if we could simply walk up to a cosmetic counter and purchase a bottle of self-confidence the way we can buy &#8220;revitalizing&#8221; or &#8220;lifting&#8221; creams for our faces.  Unfortunately this spiritual elixir, like an expensive perfume, is different on every woman because of individual chemistry.
When I was younger, my self-confidence potion [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Marketing On A Tiny Budget</title>
		<link>http://themiddleshelf.com/2010/02/19/marketing-on-a-tiny-budget/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maria Helm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marketing Ideas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Promotion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tiny Budget]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[More and more small business owners are finding ways to cut costs.  However, there are areas in your business that you can&#8217;t afford not to spend money on such as Marketing.  There are ways to get the word out about your business that won&#8217;t cost you an arm and a leg.  If you have a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Best Time To Do Anything Better. . .</title>
		<link>http://themiddleshelf.com/2010/02/10/the-best-time-to-do-anything-better/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maria Helm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Better Way]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Change]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Work Process]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[. . . is NOW.  Yes, there is always a better way.  So many times we are afraid to step out and try something new, or become fearful of some change that is happening, and even spend many hours worrying about circumstances that never come to pass.  How can we get the most out of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Single-Syllable Lifesaver</title>
		<link>http://themiddleshelf.com/2010/02/04/the-single-syllable-lifesaver/</link>
		<comments>http://themiddleshelf.com/2010/02/04/the-single-syllable-lifesaver/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maria Helm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[No]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[saying no]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Shameless procrastination.  Reluctantly saying yes.  Complaining relentlessly.  Feeling like a martyr.    You go through all that, when a two-letter word  could have set you free from obligation:  &#8220;No.&#8221; Darn it, I can’t.  Sorry, no. Love to, but no, can’t do it this time. That’s what your inner bobblehead was screaming as your mouth said, “Yes, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Health is Wealth. . . Learn to Manage it Well</title>
		<link>http://themiddleshelf.com/2010/01/19/health-is-wealth-learn-to-manage-it-well/</link>
		<comments>http://themiddleshelf.com/2010/01/19/health-is-wealth-learn-to-manage-it-well/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maria Helm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eat healthy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health is wealth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[learn to manage your health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[managing health]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I think it&#8217;s safe to say that we all strive to live a better life.  We try to manage our personal and professional life and somehow do our best to create some balance.  We love to take care of our loved ones, our customers, our bosses.  But one thing that we certainly neglect from time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get Things Done Faster and Achieve Your Goals</title>
		<link>http://themiddleshelf.com/2010/01/08/get-things-done-faster-and-achieve-your-goals/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maria Helm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Goal-setting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Get things done faster]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[passwords]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tasks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[time management]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We have always asked ourselves &#8220;how can I get things done faster so I can accomplish more of my goals?&#8221;  Sure.  We all like that to happen.  But really, the real question to ask is &#8220;how can I get more things done in a short period of time?&#8221;
There&#8217;s no magic formula.  You cannot just miraculously [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sell, Sell, Sell</title>
		<link>http://themiddleshelf.com/2010/01/04/be-a-hard-hitting-seller/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:12:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maria Helm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ask for the order]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[get the order]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sell]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ We all have to sell, whether we realize it or not.  For those of us who own our business, we have products and/or services to sell.  Some make their living selling goods and services offered by their employers.  Even if you&#8217;re not a salesperson by profession, you still have to sell.  Anytime you need [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ten Things to Say That Make People Feel Good</title>
		<link>http://themiddleshelf.com/2009/12/30/ten-things-to-say-that-make-people-feel-good/</link>
		<comments>http://themiddleshelf.com/2009/12/30/ten-things-to-say-that-make-people-feel-good/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:33:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maria Helm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Feel good]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Productive]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saying nice things to people makes them feel good.  People who feel good about themselves and their jobs are happy and productive.  If they work for you, with you, or near you, they will propel you in front of them.    Be absolutely genuine; practice and remember to say:

&#8220;Please&#8221;
&#8220;Thank you&#8221; (A good boss has reasons to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Life&#8217;s Test Kitchen</title>
		<link>http://themiddleshelf.com/2009/12/24/lifes-test-kitchen/</link>
		<comments>http://themiddleshelf.com/2009/12/24/lifes-test-kitchen/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maria Helm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Downsides]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Frustration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Troubles]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, times are rough, troubles subsist, and downsides are still there, and that&#8217;s just life.  But how should one cope?  Here are the questions I usually ask myself:  should I just turn on my Wii and hoola-hoop my way out of this nagging feeling?  Should I take a long, brisk walk? Read? Go shopping?
I had [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Valuable Gifts For New Entrepreneurs</title>
		<link>http://themiddleshelf.com/2009/12/17/valuable-gifts-for-new-entrepreneurs/</link>
		<comments>http://themiddleshelf.com/2009/12/17/valuable-gifts-for-new-entrepreneurs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:58:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maria Helm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Entrepreneur]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gifts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[holidays]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Well, folks, it’s time to finish up that holiday shopping and get those last minute gifts. If you have a new entrepreneur in your life the holidays are a great time to help them out and give them something that can help out their business or their lifestyle. Starting a business is a long road [...]]]></description>
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