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Happy New Year fromThreeVillagePeople.com
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Start fresh
With a fit body......
Renewal
by Barbie Kaufman |
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Don’t let 2008 New Year’s Resolution end in broken promises to yourself, your friends, or your spouse. Let’s make it really happen this year. You now have me and my team as the support you never had before. We will be with you every step of the way. We have 21 weeks so let’s get cracking to make you the best you can be! Get renewed today! |
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Start Fresh
With a clean slate....
This year keep your #2 resolution:
Get Organized…Finally!
By Eileen Koff |
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We all know that our number one resolution each New Year is to loose weight. Did you know that the number two resolution is to “get organized”?
I have found that most people start each January with great enthusiasm. However, unless you recognize what this process will look like and you work up a realistic time-frame and plan, the “ get organized” resolution will get side-tracked almost immediately.
Let’s review “What is “organized?” Here’s how I think of it: Four simple questions:
1. Does it work?
2. Do you like it?
3. Does it work for the people you care about?
And finally,
4. How quickly can you recover?
It seems that I am facing that last question virtually every day – sometimes several times a day – and I bet you are too!
And that is the perfect lead-in to what I want to talk about: The tools of organizing.
The Tools of Organizing
As my daddy used to say where I grew up, “Half of any job is having the right tool!” In my experience, a crucial aspect of being able to “recover” from anything is having the right tool. Many people spend a significant amount of time and money buying organizing tools which just end up being more clutter, because they didn’t address the questions necessary to determine what tool is the best tool for the job – or the best tool for them.
Eighty percent of what organizing professionals do is help people choose and use the right tools. Unfortunately, many organizing professionals get poor ratings from their clients’ long term, because they fail to choose tools that will enable their clients to maintain the systems they set up long after the organizer is gone!
In 2008, I’m sure you can relate that paper and desk pile-ups are the number one cause of frustration and disorganization.
At To the Next Level we have identified a basic group of tools that every individual needs to organize their desk.
In/Out/File
“In” tray – for new mail and papers you haven’t looked at.
“Out” tray – for items that need to go elsewhere
“File” tray – for papers you need to file outside the reach of where you sit.
Wastebasket/Recycle bin/Shredder
Calendar System/s – for managing your time and appointments
Contact Management System/s – address book, Rolodex and/or an electronic database
Action Files -- for files containing papers that are currently active. Things you need to do, or see that someone else does. These can be sorted in 3 ways:
By date (1-31 for each day of the current month, and Jan-Dec for the upcoming months)
By type of action (e.g., “Data Entry,” “Orders Pending” “Waiting for Response, to call, events, to decide”)
By name of project (garage renovation) or subject (Computer back-up Systems)
Reference Files – for files containing papers you need or just want to keep. (When you run out of reference file space, you can create Archive Files – just another type of Reference File that is located in another location other than the office.)
Now, here’s the important part! The key is that each of the tools can match your style. For example, there are hundreds of types of calendars. Choosing the one that works best for you is crucial to your success in getting and staying organized. No one calendar will work for everyone – in spite of what some companies say!
Obviously there are dozens of other tools you might need – from a favorite container on your desk to hold your pens and pencils to a proprietary software program for managing your projects or your inventory.
Here are 4 of my current favorite tools:
• Freedom Filer- I have lots of information on this incredible self-purging system. Go to www.tothenextlevel.net and scroll down until you find Freedom Filer. There you will find a link to help you understand why this system is my number one best seller.
• Planner Pad – in spite of my love for technology, I still prefer a paper calendar!
• Levenger’s “pocket briefcase” for holding index cards to capture my ideas and reminders wherever I am.
• Dymo LabelWriter to make labels effortlessly and aesthetically.
In 2008, I am proud to announce my 10th year anniversary. For the first 10 new clients that book a proposal with To the Next Level, I will give a 10% discount. Now, you can get organized in 2008 AND save!
Call for a free phone assessment at 631-553-0068 and find out how you can take your home, business and life….to the Next Level.
Eileen Koff~ CPO
Certified professional organizer
www.tothenelxtlevel.net
631-553-0068
Click to find me in the Neighborhood House, ThreeVillagePeople.com
And don't forget your Personal, Financial and Business House Cleaning.....It's time to take stock, in what you have, what you want, and what you need to do to get there. |
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Take stock of your home.....
Will Real Estate Regulate in '08?
By Michael Ardolino,
Associate Broker,
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Happy New Year! It's hard to believe that we are at this time of year again....the time of year when everyone focuses on renewal. We renew our ties with old acquaintances. We revisit our resolutions for personal growth and improvement. We reshuffle our priorities and revise our life plans. And inevitably, every year, we take a fresh new look at the real estate market and consider how it will affect us, whether in terms of actually selling or buying a home or in terms of the current value of that
home on the family's balance sheet.
People have been asking me about my slant on what happened in 2007 and what to expect in 2008. Of course, I have no crystal ball, but I've been observing market trends and fluctuating prices for over 20 years. This experience has taught me that it's important to keep things in perspective.
In many parts of the country, price declines and home sale figures have been much more severe than on Long Island. Boston, parts of the Southwest, and much of Florida are prime examples. And in other areas, such as Cleveland, foreclosure percentages have been devastating for some neighborhoods. So although our market has not been performing as well as we'd all like, at least we have been spared the sorts of numbers that are being posted elsewhere.
Also on the upside, mortgage rates are still low, and may drift even lower by the Spring selling season. As of this writing, the 30-year fixed rate is the lowest it has been in several years. Plus, the Federal Reserve's careful attention, and apparent willingness to continue to lower rates, is likely to help.
Furthermore, I expect 2008 to bring quality buyers with excellent credit ratings. With mortgage loans harder to get, only the most highly qualified applicants will be able to secure them. This is good for sellers and good for the market in general. After all, getting a buyer to agree to your price does you no good if that buyer cannot get a loan and complete the transaction!
Keep in mind too that it's easy to throw around catchy buzzwords like "meltdown," and "crisis." But the fact is, thankfully, these terms simply do not apply to our local market. In fact, many observers are still debating whether they actually even apply to the nation's harder-hit markets.
Another positive sign is that as of this writing, the National Association of Realtors has upwardly revised its latest outlook for the number of 2008 home sales nationally. However, for our local market, I still would err on the side of caution and expect more of a decline through midyear. After that, I think the market will remain balanced for the remainder of the year. A balanced market, neither boom nor bust, is good for everyone, and for the economy in general.
If you're thinking of entering a real estate transaction this year, call me. I can give you individual advice based on your particular situation. And meanwhile, visit my website at www.Ardolino.com. It's full of information for both buyers and sellers.
Best wishes for 2008!
All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2008 by Michael Ardolino
Michael@Ardolino.com
631-941-4300
Click to find me on Realty Street, ThreeVillagePeople.com |
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Take stock of your finances.....
Financial Review for the New Year
by Camille DiLieto
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Make new connections and keep active...
Active Entrepreneurs covers all the bases, from business to health and ecology. with this interesting and informative article:
Enhance Your Activity and Health in 2008 While Growing Your Business
By Jen Ross, Co-Founder, ActivEntrepreneur
& Elizabeth Cassidy,
Nassau County
ActivEntrepreneur Chapter Leader
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Becoming an entrepreneur can be one of the most exciting, fulfilling and daunting adventures you will ever go on. You are standing up and declaring to the world that you have an idea or a product that can change how people live. Your passion for your budding business is in overdrive and you don’t think twice about burning the midnight oil. Hey, you’re probably burning the candle at both ends, because guilt overtakes you if you’re not working on your business. You are starting to spend so much time either in front of the computer or in stuffy networking meetings that you can’t remember when you stopped long enough to take a break. Even the family dog starts to eye you suspiciously when you come in the front door.
Being productive and building your business can be served best when you start to take care of yourself inside and out. Think back to when you got enough sleep, ate healthy meals and snacks and left your lair for a walk, a jog or a pick up game of volleyball. Do you remember that feeling of coming back to work and zipping through the pile of papers in record time? Did your creative energy light up the room and did people notice it? Good healthy habits are reflected in everything you do and say and it can make the difference in how you develop and promote your business.
By following several simple and effective tips to enhance your activity and health in 2008, you will discover new ways to strengthen and grow your business.
The ActivEntrepreneur formula: Activity + Healthy Eating = Sharp, Creative Minds + (Learning/Execution & Activ Networking) = Business Growth
Ten Active, Healthy and Eco-friendly Tips for Entrepreneurs:
1. Give your computer a lunch hour! Meet a friend or fellow entrepreneur for a walk and top it off with a healthy lunch.
2. ‘Walk & Talk’ instead of taking up space in a dimly lit conference room. Inspire creativity by breaking for a walk or a run. Take the stairs.
3. Biking, walking, hiking, swimming, gardening, kayaking, volleyball, basketball, tennis, racquetball, or dancing! Try one or mix it up and see where it will take you and your ideas.
4. Replace, reduce and reconnect with hydration. Eliminate soda, juice, coffee & tea with water. Start with 1 glass and build up from there. (add lemon or orange for flavor!)
5. When eating out, select broiled, baked and stay away from breaded and fried. Request your salad dressings be on the side. Don’t deprive yourself of all the foods you love. Think moderation, And drink your water.
6. Don’t leave home without healthy snacks– fruits, veggies, nuts, salads, creative sandwiches – buy 100% whole wheat bread and pile on the vegetables!
7. Think Green – make your environment eco-friendly, turn off office lights, print final versions, and leave the car in the driveway. Your lungs, muscles and wallet will thank you and so will Mother Earth.
8. Educate yourself! Read business related publications, attend events that make you want to move and hang out with people who also care about being active & healthy. They will keep you and your business moving!
9. Don’t wait! Choose to be active & healthy now and experience how it will impact your personal and professional life. Become the role model your family, friends and peers need you to become!
10. Join ActivEntrepreneur or take the lead and launch an AE chapter in your area. ActivEntrepreneur’s active & healthy entrepreneurs will inspire you and your business.
Okay, so you got reacquainted with your sneakers and local entrepreneurs in your area – what’s next on your path to building a successful business? How do you figure out what resources are accurate, relevant and trustworthy? Do you know what questions to ask before hiring a professional? There are plenty of resources you can tap into online and offline. ActivEntepreneur has 10 critical and challenging aspects of business development that you can use as a checklist to keep you and your business moving forward. If you have trouble navigating thru the information overload, there is a network of entrepreneurs who have the experience and are willing to help you make sense of the topics that are applicable to your business.
Establish
1. Describe the unique value your company, product or service delivers.
2. Establish focused, relevant target markets.
3. Establish your business vision(s); what are your goals?
4. Establish financial plans.
Protect
5. Protect your intellectual property.
6. Create an accurate legal and accounting structure.
7. Purchase relevant insurance.
8. Obtain pertinent legal documents including confidentiality and privacy agreements.
Market
9. Develop a marketing strategy (before you develop a website).
10. Devise, implement and measure marketing tactics.
ActivEntrepreneur is developing more programs to guide you on these topics by providing you with the right tools to find and interview professionals to support the process.
It takes a tremendous amount of knowledge and perseverance to launch, grow and manage your business – and many times you might believe you are out there by yourself. Information and networking groups will help you feel like you have support and choices. So reach out and find an organization that can help maximize your business growth and development while enhancing your activity and health.
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Don't forget to make the most of your technology......
“Your Computer Needs to Stay Healthy Too!!”
by Richard Schierer
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I cannot tell you how many times, especially in the last 2 months that clients have come to me with laptops and desktop computers that have been infected by viruses. There must be a real nasty one out there because most of the recent problems have been viruses that have disabled the computers hard drives. Most viruses do not affect the hardware of a computer. When I refer to the computers hardware, I am talking about the hard drive, the memory, the motherboard, the modem and graphics adapters, the keyboard and mouse. Most viruses do one of a few things… One, they download a piece of ‘code’ into your computers operating system [Windows XP or Vista] and it lays dormant until the hacker that put it there needs to take control of your PC so he can use it as part of a DOS [Denial of Service] attack. What this does is allows the hacker to take control of thousands of PCs worldwide and have them flood a specific website with requests for access. There are so many requests that the website’s server cannot handle them and the server crashes! Effectively putting that website out of service until it can be repaired. Think of this as someone that does not like Macy’s and decides to bring their website down during the holiday season. Think of how much in sales that Macy’s will lose for every hour that their website is down and no one can place an order thru it!
Another reason hacker’s place ‘code’ on your PC is so that it will send them back specific information that is contained in your PCs files. Without you even knowing that this is happening, the code sends a copy of specific files. For all of us that use Quicken, we know that the program backs up our information every so often. Well imagine the ‘code’ taking a copy of those files and sending it to the hacker who wrote it?! He opens up the files in his own version of Quicken and has all your bank account numbers and such.
Another way hackers get our information is thru emails. We have all received emails from such companies as Washington Mutual, Best Buys, and Citibank, right? Ever see one that states that their database servers have crashed and that you need to click on the enclosed link to go to their website and enter your user id and pin so that they can add you back to their database server? First no reputable company will ask you for your user id and pin or password via an email. Secondly, by the time you have entered the information in their website link, within 5 seconds your bank accounts with those banks have been wiped clean!
I started off this article by telling you about problems with computers that viruses had damaged. One of the least expensive tools you can use to foil all these hackers is just common sense. Never open emails from people that you don’t know. Delete them right away. The second tool is to purchase a name brand antivirus package such as Symantec, McAfee, AVG, etc. But just because you bought the package, does not mean that you have a current subscription to their antivirus signatures. You need to have your computer configured so that it downloads the latest and greatest antivirus signatures every night, runs a full scan every night and downloads all of the necessary Windows operating system patches every night.
A friend once said that he did purchase the software, did have a subscription, but only ran a scan once a week. I said to him…”So that is like telling me that you only lock your front door once a week?!”
If you want a computer to run right, it has to be serviced and checked once in a while. You change the oil and filter on your car a few times a year, don’t you????
The internet is an integral part of businesses today. Make sure to review your internet needs...... |
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Make sure to review your internet needs....
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Q: By not having my business on the web I know I am missing out on thousands of potential customers, but I am so intimidated by the computer, I have no idea where to begin!
A: Congratulations on recognizing the incredible potential of internet marketing! Putting your business on the web will expand your audience by leaps and bounds at very little expense. Because getting started in the world of HTML, PHP and FTP can be very
intimidating, here are 3 tips to help eliminate your fears and get you on your path to internet success immediately!
#1 Don’t be intimidated! Don’t hesitate!
Get online TODAY!
Possibly the biggest mistake I see people make is hesitating to finally get their business online. At the very least get your contact information online. Any reputable, cost-effective designer should be able to get your business online within 24 hours, for about the cost of one decent lunch per month! This will allow your business to begin getting noticed by search engines and will allow customers to find you. So don’t wait a minute longer!
#2 Secure an established designer!
I often hear from new website owners who have trouble contacting their designers, some of whom just disappear! Think twice before hiring a fly-by-night design firm or “buddy” who might abandon you midway through your project. Check for a diverse portfolio and/or references!
#3 Use “worry-free” web hosting!
Web hosting is like paying rent on the internet. Hosting may not be included with your webpage design so be sure to ask your designer how much this will run! Save yourself the headache of dealing with website downtime and glitches and hire yourself a reliable web host. Your website should be up and working all the time. With each moment it isn’t you could be losing money!
Ask The Expert!
Send your internet questions to:
expert@generationsbeyond.com
The “Internet Expert” is Jesse Wroblewski of Long Island web design firm Generations Beyond and author of 25 Hacks, Tips & Internet Tricks ANYONE Can Do!
See Jesse's FREE web page offer to Three Village People members in this newsletter!
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Copy right !
Why You Need A Professional Copywriter When It Comes To Producing Your Company’s Web Page.
By Lon S. Cohen, Copywriter. |
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About 80% of all the hits that a web page gets, comes from a search engine like Google or Yahoo. This is a large chunk of traffic and ignoring that statistic is perilous for anyone who wishes to attract customers to their websites. The reason that so many hits come through search engines is that most people believe that when they put in a search query, the result that they get is trustworthier than any other type of result, i.e. Pay-Per-Click Ads, Banner, Paid Placement, etc. This is called an organic result, because the programming behind the search engine found the result naturally, and not by having the web site’s owners paying to be the top result. So getting your website to the top of that organic query is number one priority for all web site managers.
If you “optimize” your website with carefully chosen and placed “keywords” then traffic should naturally come to you, through search engines. There are two tricks to getting this done:
1) A search engine’s programming (sometimes called an algorithm) has to find your page on the web.
2) Your web page must be attuned to the right keywords that customers are searching for when they look for your products or services.
Not only that, you want to make sure that in the list of websites that appear when a potential customer does a search query through their favorite search engine, yours is one top (or as close to it as you can get.) Since consumers feel that organic results are best, this will only help you when they find you “naturally” on the web.
Now, natural results are a matter of course here. Program algorithms, HTML, tags, text, etc. all deem how things work on the Internet but like biology, there is a certain untamed flow to the whole enterprise that even mimics natural selection and evolution. Everything you can do to get your web page get to the top of the food chain helps you get noticed on the web and sell more of what you offer. The first and simplest method of getting yourself found by search engines and the consumers doing the searching is to get that copy optimized.
While some people may search for one keyword, like “scarf,” “beer,” or “art,” many use a string of terms to find what they need like “wool scarf,” “IPA beer,” or “modern art.” Most even use longer terms, a combination of terms or even whole sentences to search for what they are looking for.
Look at your web copy. Does it satisfy all the possible search terms that customers may be using? Do you utilize tags, titles, headlines, and optimized copy to capture that business? Do you know all the terms? Do you know how to use them eloquently so it doesn’t look like you are “stuffing” the HTML with random words you think may get you noticed?
While it may be satisfying to set up, publish and even host your own business’ website, the scary thing is that you may be the only one who cares or even notices. A webpage needs to shout out to the world that you are open to business and here are the things you offer to the public in a real and virtual way. Yes. You may be the expert in your particular field of interest and have the knowledge of the terminology that your customers look for when they seek you out, but how do you get those disjointed terms and keywords onto he computer screens of potential clients?
For that you might need a professional copywriter.
Lon S. Cohen is a copywriter and columnist. His company, AHA!, helps business communicate effectively on the web and beyond. Call him at (631) 371-9044 or email at aha@lonscohen.com.
Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, AHA! Put some AHA! into your business.
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Start fresh by trying on some new ways of looking at things...
Beth Miller LCSW and Reverend Amy give us some ideas. |
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Why Psychotherapy PLUS Life Coaching Actually Works (especially if you’re interested in “The Secret”)
by Beth Miller
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Is Your Desire To Be Happier A Gift?
You may have heard about my groups “Creating Your Amazing Life With The Law of
Attraction: How To Master The Principles Of “The Secret” ), which I discuss more below.
For now, let’s talk about happiness. Frankly, most of us would love to feel happier and our
ideas about happiness have many different shapes: perhaps being in a loving relationship,
finally losing weight, or having an easier time with your teenager is your idea of happiness.
Maybe you want to finally get past your childhood, feel balanced throughout the day, or get
your career to match up with your potential. Or perhaps you’ve had an awakening that there is more…
you realized that you want to feel happy and satisfied regardless of the ups and downs of life, that you
want inner peace.
Having the desire to be happier is a gift- it lets us know that we really value our lives, that
we don’t wish to squander them, and we want to be our best selves. If you feel
unhappy, exhausted, drained, or negative it may be time to get in charge of your emotions,
gain control of your thoughts and beliefs, and make choices and changes that create the life
you really want. If you are ready to feel “happier”, we can customize a plan and a path
that will actually get you there.
When Did “Just Getting By” Become Good Enough?
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that treated clients suffering with severe anxiety,
depression, and sexual abuse for many years, I discovered an interesting concept. My
clients and I were doing a beautiful job of helping them to heal their lives and create a
functional existence. Yet, I realized that they deserved more than just functional, they
deserved to feel incredibly happy and to thrive.
This inspired me to read everything I could about human
growth and to return for 400 more professional training hours to become a
Certified Life Coach. The changes I saw in my clients were as inspiring as the changes
I experienced in myself: that is, both they and I felt happier, more peaceful, more
“connected”. We dreamed bigger and accomplished our goals, we made more money,
became healthier, reduced our weight, and created more loving relationships.
Even if you’re not depressed or anxious, you might feel like you are just “getting by” or
“through” everyday. If this feels uninspiring or draining to you, it makes sense.
It may be time for you to consider that this is your life and you have every reason to expect
to love it and to feel like you are creating it…not just reacting to it.
What’s Different About Psychotherapy PLUS Life Coaching?
What I discovered is that the combination I created of healing Psychotherapy PLUS
action-oriented Life Coaching enabled us to live the lives we really wanted.
Simply talking about the problem- the standard in most psychotherapy-
just doesn’t work as well. By using some very advanced techniques, I help clients to heal their problems,
shift energy, discover who they really and what they want, create new thoughts, and remove barriers.
Meanwhile, I teach them skills and techniques, assign practice exercises, and walk step-by-step with
them into a life that they define as truly happy.
It’s doesn’t matter to me if you have a lot of “issues” or very few- either way, you deserve to
have someone entirely devoted to helping you to create your happiest life. Most of us want
to do more than just survive, we want to thrive by feeling content and successful.
Psychotherapeutic healing PLUS action-oriented coaching actually enables that to
happen.
How to Attract What You Want, Not What You Don’t
You’ve may have heard about the The Secret and my Group “Using The Law of Attraction to
Create Your Amazing Life” that has members creating lives that they love while being
supported by other amazing like-minded women. Adolescents or adults that attend one of
my groups or see me individually are finding that learning about how to attract the lives they
want, while taking action steps to get there, allows them to feel more peaceful and successful
than ever before. They learn how they often are attracting what they don’t want by accident
and how to correct that unconscious mistake. It really works and they really are happier.
My mission is to be entirely devoted to you and your real results, if your mission is to is
to live a happier life. Yes, you can and should feel free to call me and to ask questions
about your personal situation and how we might work together. Your life is now
and you have the right- and the ability- to create one that brings you happiness.
Here’s some of the ways we can work together:
Individual Sessions: Psychotherapy PLUS Life Coaching
Groups and Workshops for Women
“Using The Law of Attraction of Create Your Amazing Life: Mastering The Principles of The Secret”
“It’s About Time: How Busy Women Achieve Harmony and Growth in an Imbalanced World”
“Yes, You Can Lose Weight and Have Piece with Your Body”
“Abundant Business, Abundant Woman: A Coaching Group for Women Who Want to Prosper”
“Dialectical Behavioral Therapy” for Adolescents and Adults
Intensive Programs for Women Who Want Rapid Results
Individual Sessions PLUS Weekly Group=Fast Success
Walk and Talk Therapy: Get Your Insight and Your Exercise at the same time!
Life Coaching Programs Via Telephone: All you need is the desire to change and a telephone. Perfect for the busy person or non-local!
C.R.E.A.T.E The Young Confident Female: Groups and Individual Sessions for
Adolescent Girls to teach the Skills of Confidence, Relationship, Education, Adapting and
Coping, Time and Self Management, and Expression and Communication Skills.
EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for the treatment of trauma,
abuse, and assault.
DBT: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents or Adults. This is a skill building
therapy to treat depression, anxiety, intense anger, self injury, eating disorders, and suicide.
Beth Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Life Coach with
private practice offices in Port Jefferson and Roslyn, NY. She is an expert at treating anxiety,
depression, and trauma/abuse and is a contracted therapist with LIDBT for the specialized
treatment of self-injury, suicide, and eating disorders in adults and adolescents.
However, Beth believes that you don’t have to have major “issues” to deserve to have an expert
devoted to your growth. Specializing in transforming lives at any stage on the happiness continuum,
Beth teaches adult women and adolescent girls how to permanently harness their thoughts,
emotions, and actions to create lives that bring them happiness. Beth uses a unique combination
of healing Psychotherapy PLUS action-oriented Life Coaching to enable clients to finally get
beyond their limitations and live lives they love.
Click to find me at Number 20 Professional Avenue, ThreeVillagePeople.com
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Year that Is New...
by Rev. Amy Plympton |
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Although its’ cold outside and most things living are at rest, something new is happening. The notion of time as measured in seconds, minutes, hours and years determines the next annual numerical increment. 2007 is nearly past, 2008 awaits us. We anticipate; a positive or negative future yet to be seen. No matter the circumstances, each person’s responses determine their individual, personal mindset, tone, or demeanor. The reaction we have to news, (as reported by whatever media chosen) weather, (fair or foul) economy, (bullish or bearish) politics, (independent, democrat or republican) love, (or hate) relationships, (family or friends) work (or retirement) makes up our lives. Circumstances happen. There’s another expression for that, but I refrain. At this time of the new, look to God for energy, the very life-giving power to anticipate the future and circumstances with hope. Hope lives and by God, moves us to a better understanding of the ‘stuff’ that happens all around. The ‘good’ and the ‘bad’ have purpose as intended by God. How each of us view it and work with it or avoid it affects life as marked in years, days, hours and seconds. God give us the grace to move through with hope.
2 Peter 3 14-16 Since everything here today might well be gone tomorrow, do you see how essential it is to live a holy life (i.e. live for God)? Daily expect the Day of God (i.e. God’s return) eager for its arrival. The galaxies will burn up and the elements melt down that day – but we’ll hardly notice. We’ll be looking the other way, ready for the promised new heavens and the promised new earth, all landscaped with righteousness.
Whatever comes in the year that is new, God is in control. We are in control of our response. God, give us what we need to live well. Live for God, only by the energy (i.e. grace) of God.
Rev. Amy L. Plympton Fortunato
Angel outside the box
Click to find me in the Spiritual House, ThreeVillagePeople.com
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A Healthier You In 2008 and Beyond?
by Dr. Henri Rosenblum POWER ON Chiropractic and Nutrition |
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What will you do differently to achieve better health in 2008, and beyond? Have you considered the many health benefits you will attain through a relationship with a Wellness Doctor?
Are you overweight? Did you know that while diets may temporarily help you lose weight, they slow your metabolism and ultimately make you heavier with a higher percentage of body fat? Do you rely on over the counter remedies to get you through the day or night? Do you take prescription drugs that never cure anything, and require you to get blood work done every three months to monitor if you have destroyed your liver yet? Do you take nutritional supplements? Do you know that most supplements are based on “junk science” and are a complete waste of money? Do you get your nutritional advice from an expert, or from the employee at GNC, or even worse from television commercials? Do you read food labels and truly understand which ingredients are good or bad for you, or even deadly? Do you suffer with “normal” headaches? Do you feel older than your years? When was the last time you had your spine and nervous system checked? Ask yourself, “when was the last time I felt good, felt great?” Do you think your health will improve in 2008 by doing the same things as before?
What about your children? Have they been diagnosed ADHD or tagged with some other label, then prescribed drugs never tested on children? Is their ability to learn in school and excel in sports compromised because most of their diet is actually toxic to their system, provides little nutrition and makes them fat, lethargic and prone to all kinds of illness? Are you aware that antibiotics which are grossly over prescribed kill both bad and good bacteria and that your child’s body requires good bacteria to digest food, absorb vital nutrients, and allow their immune system to function? Does your child suffer with asthma, allergies, and chronic infections of their ears and throat? Is your child one of millions already well on their way to obesity, clogged arteries,
diabetes, and a lifetime of prescription drug dependency? Have you been told that chiropractic care will not help your child’s condition and may harm your child while numerous studies prove how extremely beneficial the care is, and that not a single case has been brought against a chiropractor for injuring
a child in the United States in over five years?
I’m a Wellness Doctor. I live a wellness lifestyle. So do my wife and children. We are not overweight. We don’t have high cholesterol, triglycerides or blood pressure. We don’t suffer with allergies, asthma, constipation, GERD or other diagnosed conditions. We rarely take dangerous prescription or over the counter drugs, except in real emergencies. We rarely get sick, but when we do our immune system is already strong and ready to function at its best. We owe these benefits to the healthy lifestyle choices we make year round that include
a healthy diet, the best nutritional supplements as proven by science, and regular chiropractic care.
If you want to become a healthier You in 2008 and beyond it is easier than you think. Simply make choices that lead to improved health. For you and your family, I’m here to serve you and show you how.
Dr. Henri Rosenblum is a Licensed Chiropractor with 20 years experience now in practice in South Setauket . He offers traditional chiropractic techniques, nutritional counseling and the Transitions Lifestyle Weight Loss
Plan.
POWER ON Chiropractic and
Nutrition
Suite #20 on Health and Beauty Street
www.turnyourpoweronnow.com
631-580-0040
Find Dr. Henri at Suite #7 on Doctors and Dentists Drive, Health and Beauty Street on ThreeVillagePeople.com |
We are proud to be the Advertising Agency for ThreeVillagePeople.com and many businesses in the Three Village area. We specialize in helping small businesses get recognition and publicity. We have met many of the owners of the businesses and the artists that make up this wonderful neighborhood at Three Village People.com. We all have the same goal and Wendy Martin wants to help us all grow our businesses.
Advertising Works is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year with more of a focus on the businesses in the 3 Village area. Our goal is help businesses put a new shining face on their businesses and themselves by upgrading their company look and promoting their businesses the same way we are doing for Sitescapes, The Law Offices of Linda M. Toga, P.C., Frey Wealth Management, To The Next Level, The World Adhesion Foundation, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo LLP, Powerhouse Gym, Sweetleaf Boutique, Soundview Heating & A/C and of course Three Village People.com.
Our formula is to make sure your logo, brochures, flyers, web site and overall store look makes you look great. It’s not as expensive as you think to upgrade yourself and in most cases a few new clients pays for it all. When the look is there, publicizing yourself will pay major dividends. What you might not think is a press opportunity might be a perfect one for you. We will help you get press for your company!
We are excited to be part of the neighborhood and look forward to meeting you and adding you to our growing list of Three Village clients.
Find him at Suite #7 on Doctors and Dentists Drive, Health and Beauty Street on ThreeVillagePeople.com.
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foggy days
foggy days have their own appeal
the World’s sharp edges seem less real
the glow behind a softened lens
reveals what harsher light conceals
the senses sharpen through the mist
the eyes must ask for mind’s assist
our dreams emerge in subtle hue
from places where our hopes persist
I wonder if the light up there
continues in its stellar glare,
or if it sleeps in pleasant peace
while I have time for quiet prayer
by Victor Amoroso
Daniel Gale
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Featured Business -
"Prestige Personal Chef"
Make More Family Time with Help in the Kitchen.
By Charlene Burton, Editor
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It seems these days there are more gadgets and gizmos to make our life easier and more enjoyable than ever before. Yet our lifestyles now require two incomes, with both parties pitching in with all phases of family life, actually leaving less time for family life! And those gadgets that are supposed to make things easier seem to be one more thing to deal with. New fangled appliances seem to have a life span of a millisecond, email, though very convenient, can become just one more thing to check and be responsible for. Then we have all those coupons and special offers to keep track of. What day am I supposed to go to Kohls for 20% off, and can I squeeze it in between picking one child up at soccer and the other two across town at swimming? Ordering on the internet saved me a lot of time this Christmas, but my credit card info was stolen and that has taken hours of time to fix and still is not resolved. On top of all this, WHAT'S FOR DINNER?????
Wouldn't it be great to have one less HUGE thing to worry about during the week??? Is such a thing possible??? Wouldn't it be great if there was a magical genie that would do your food shopping, cook several meals in advance, store them AND clean up after himself? Well actually there is. It's true. I am not kidding, and his name is Lance Kindberg of Prestige Personal Chef Service. Chef Lance wants his "passion for beautiful, high quality food" to improve your life!"
Lance Kindberg says has always loved cooking and food, not so much the food, but "the care and attention that goes into making something to nurture the people around you." He credits his Dad for being his greatest inspiration and developing his appreciation for food. As a young man he helped his father with his home based catering business by washing dishes and helping out where ever necessary. He learned that he himself truly loved to cook as well. He enjoyed the nurturing family aspect of the dinner table. This dedication to family values is an important asset to his business. Lance is a person who instills comfort and confidence, exactly what you would look for in a person who is going to, in a sense, care for your family. His professionalism, dedication and strong work ethic will make him an invaluable addition to your life. And lets face it, with dinner planning out of the way, there is more time for the family to come together and truly enjoy their dining experience. I can't promise you that you won't find yourself using the extra time occasionally to do an extra load of laundry, a business call, and or sort the mail, but I guarantee you will breathe a sigh of relief knowing that such a big chore has been lifted from you. On top of all that, I can personally tell you that his food is spectacular. An added bonus of my two part interview with Chef Lance was a sumptuous lunch of roast chicken with star anise jus, sweet potato puree and sauteed brussel sprout leaves. He even shared some of his cooking secrets with me!
So when you are planning your year ahead, if time management is a concern on your list, consider hiring a Personal Chef. (He also caters holidays, parties, and special events). It is certainly well worth the cost, and for Lance, helping you to nurture your family, by giving you time while offering delicious nourishment, is well worth the effort.
Click to find Lance in the Food Hall on ThreeVillagePeople.com.
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I end this newsletter with this thought; As much as we need to attend to our own lives, the best thing we can do in the New Year, when we are able to, is to make a commitment to helping others less fortunate than we are.
I am very proud to have East End Interiors as our Villager in the Spotlight. They have made a commitment to helping the Good Shepard Hospice by bringing comfort to those in their final days. Look in our next issue for my interview with East End Interiors about this ambitious and inspirational undertaking.
East End Interiors
Our next newsletter will be "Here Comes the Sun"
Our featured business will be Robert Bradley of The Alexander Technique
Learn about this incredible discipline that is easily learned and can change how you feel by giving you a new sense of awareness about the way you move and carry yourself.
Get to know our "Dryer Vent Wizard" John Ryley and how he's working to prevent dryer fires.
Available April 2008
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